Just the ticket for a festive treat, despite nearly choking on a dry stuffing ball

THEY say the best things in life are worth waiting for.

- JENNA CAMPBELL

With that mantra ringing in my ears, I headed to Morrisons cafe this week.

I was there to sample something shoppers have been eagerly anticipating for ages the supermarket's festive menu.

While most of the big supermarket chains like Asda, Tesco, M&S and Sainsbury's rolled out their festive menus several weeks back, Morrisons has been keeping us waiting and hungry for its own take on turkey dinner and all the trimmings.

Launched this week and running until December 24, the retailer has gone all out with this year's offer and my hopes were high. Served from 11.30am until 3.30pm, this year's Christmas cafe is offering a three-course dinner complete with nostalgic takes on dishes like prawn cocktail, classics like Christmas pudding and of course, a turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

As far as the other supermarkets offering festive dishes are concerned, it's a mixed bag - both in the variety and quality. There is more on them on pages 18-19.

As I walk into my nearest Morrisons, I'm glad to see they've kept it refined. Rather than an endless list of options, it's a straightforward three-course Christmas dinner, none of the faff and filler I'm used to.

Strolling up to the digital ordering screen, which I can only think would baffle my gran, I'm feeling quite optimistic. I've always found supermarket cafes a bit hectic, but today feels a bit different there's definitely something in the air.

From the starters it's either tomato & basil soup served with a bread roll and butter (£3.50), or prawn cocktail served with slices of brown bread and salad (£4.50). I opt for the latter, conscious not to take on too much liquid early on into the outing.