Which supermarkets are selling fireworks in 2022? Sainsbury’s ban sales and Asda, Tesco and Aldi give updates
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As bonfire night 2022 approaches, families will be looking forward to having their own bonfires and fireworks displays, and sharing food at a bonfire party.
There is a question, however, of where it is possible to buy fireworks from as not all supermarkets will be stocking them due to concerns about the welfare of animals, and also adults and children who do not like loud noises.
Sainsbury’s have said they will continue to ban the sale of fireworks, three years after the ban was first introduced in 2019. However, customers will still be able to buy other seasonal products such as food and drink for Bonfire Night events.
Asda have announced their fireworks selection will be available to buy in selected stores from Saturday 15 October until Thursday 10 November, subject to availability. Prices start at just £6. There’s also plenty of deals available on food for a fantastic firework night party including 2 for £5 on various sausages and other meats.
They have also issued 14 safety tips, which they have called the Firework Code, urging people to use them responsibly.
The code included advice such as ‘avoid setting fireworks off late at night, particularly if it is a school night’ along with ‘ensure your pets are safe’ and ‘be considerate and let your neighbours know you will be having a display’.
Tesco have also confirmed they will sell fireworks this year, but they are also available to buy in store only. Their selection includes low noise fireworks to help make pets and those who don’t like loud noises feel more comfortable. Those with Clubcards will be pleased to know that there are plenty of deals to be had, including two for £20 on smaller items and two for £120 on large selection boxes. All Tesco fireworks are available to buy in store from Friday 21 October.
Aldi is a popular budget supermarket and shoppers have come to expect goods at lower prices, and their fireworks range is no exception. Prices for fireworks start at £5.99, and you can also get a selection of groceries for your bonfire party at budget-friendly prices too. All Aldi fireworks are available to buy in-store from Thursday 20 October, but there is a list of the fireworks available on their website so you can make your choices before heading out to your local shop to buy. Their range includes low noise fireworks.
Asda have announced their fireworks selection will be available to buy in selected stores from Saturday 15 October until Thursday 10 November, subject to availability. Prices start at just £6. There’s also plenty of deals available on food for a fantastic firework night party including 2 for £5 on various sausages and other meats.
Morrisons will also sell fireworks this year, although again this will only be available to buy in-store. You can check out a brochure which shows the fireworks which will be available to buy on their website, so you can be sure your day and night will sparkle.
If you are having your own Bonfire Night party at home you’re going to want some delicious food to serve your guests.
Below is our pick or some of the best savoury and sweet treats which are sure to delight your guests.
Simple flavours, but done extremely well.
A classic margarita pizza prepared on a hand-stretched, woodfired base for a subtle smoky finish and made with sunblush baby plum tomatoes and mozzarella.
Suitable for vegetarians - and basically everyone, because who doesn’t love pizza? No need to worry about whether or not people will like the flavours with this one.
It’s not a bonfire party without a hotdog or a sausage in a bun.
These are British pork sausages expertly blended with spices.
And, there’s 14 in a pack for £4.25, they’re great value for money and perfect if you are entertaining a larger group of people.
One of the main flavours associated with Bonfire Night is treacle - at least when it comes to the sweet stuff.
This gorgeous tart features a light pastry oozing with golden syrup and decorated with a glazed pastry lattice.
Suitable for vegetarians - everyone’s sure to want a slice.
This is an extremely decadent chocolate cake, layered with chocolate ganache frosting and decorated with chocolate decorations.
It’s a very generous size so there will be plenty to go around, and it’s sweet without being sickly so a slice of this will be the perfect way to finish a bonfire night meal.
It will also make an impressive looking centrepiece for your table.
You just can’t have a Bonfire Night party and not have bread on the table - whether people want to have a sausage sandwich, a cheese sandwich or a burger, a bread roll is essential.
These are a 12 pack of freshly backed white rolls - sure to go down well with everyone.
The accompaniments to the main parts of the Bonfire Night meal are just as important.
Treat your friends and family - and yourself - to these garlic jacket potatoes. When cooked, the skins will be crispy, the potato will be fluffy and the garlic butter will just taste delicious.
This is a pack of six.
Made with prime cuts of British beef, these are chuck and flank beef burgers with with salt and pepper.
Top with melted cheese for the perfect burger you’ll really savour.
The Garden Gourmet brand features a range of delicious plant-based products. so it’s a great choice if you have an vegetarian or vegan guests.
These are two incredibly juicy burgers that deliver a great burger experience with no compromise on taste and texture.
These might be vegan, but everyone will want to try one.
Billed as ‘the revolutionary sausage made from plants with texture and taste like pork’, these sausages are a special kind of vegan sausage.
They make sure that everyone is catered for.
This is for a pack of five.