Inmates at HMP Birmingham will be offered a traditional Christmas dinner this year, with the Ministry of Justice confirming the festive menu for 25th December 2025.
What's on the Christmas Day menu at Winson Green?
The main course presents a choice between classic sliced turkey or a nut roast for vegetarian prisoners. Each plate will be served with traditional accompaniments: roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and stuffing.
Officials have emphasised that the menu is designed to cater to the diverse needs of the prison population. This includes providing halal-certified poultry options and vegan alternatives as standard.
Desserts and dietary considerations covered
For pudding, the primary offering will be a traditional Christmas pudding served with a sweet sauce. Inmates who prefer a different option can select fresh fruit or a specially prepared non-dairy pudding alternative.
A key point confirmed by a spokesperson is that the cost of the Christmas meal is absorbed within the existing daily food budget allocated for each prisoner. Ingredients are purchased in bulk, meaning no additional taxpayer funds are specifically set aside for the festive feast.
Festive occasion within secure routines
While the special meal offers a brief sense of seasonal occasion, normal prison life and strict security protocols will remain in place throughout the Christmas bank holiday period.
The provision of a festive menu forms part of the wider strategy to manage prisoner welfare during the challenging winter months. The annual disclosure of the menu by the Ministry of Justice highlights ongoing efforts to maintain a degree of festive tradition behind bars at HMP Birmingham.
