Jon Rowland-Beer and his partner decided to ditch the traditional dinner last year, replacing it with a charcuterie board.
“We’re not the biggest fans of roast dinners anyway. I hate gravy and my partner doesn’t like vegetables,” said Jon, from Cardiff.
Taking the price and food waste into account, they opted for a vast selection of cheese, meat and dips.
“We can sit down, have a nibble, and then just go back and forth and graze,” said the 30-year-old.
Their charcuterie board this year will feature elements of a typical Christmas dinner, but with a twist.
“I’m going to make pigs in blankets but wrap them in salami instead of bacon, and we’ll add a couple of Yorkshire puddings,” he said.
Jon’s friends think what they do is “funny but great”, but not everyone is a fan of the charcuterie board.
“My mum thinks I’m mad. She’s a great cook and I’ve always felt a little guilty. It breaks her heart,” he added.