Tesco’s Halloween pumpkins start at 50p each this year. Its standard carving pumpkin is down to 55p after Tesco matched Aldi’s price, and its small Munchkin pumpkins are two for £1 with a Clubcard. At the top end, a large carving pumpkin costs £2, according to Tesco’s Halloween pumpkin range.
That makes Tesco one of the two cheapest big supermarkets for pumpkins this year. A price check reported by Grocery Gazette put Tesco and Sainsbury’s joint first, both averaging £1.30 across their fixed-price pumpkins, ahead of Aldi, Lidl and Asda.
With Halloween on Saturday 31 October, here is every Tesco pumpkin and its price, which one suits what you want to do, and how to make sure a cheap pumpkin does not go to waste.
| The short version Cheapest: Munchkin pumpkins, 60p each or two for £1 with a Clubcard (until 1 November).Best for carving: the standard Tesco pumpkin, 55p, matched to Aldi’s price.Biggest: the Tesco large pumpkin, £2.For cooking: the small culinary pumpkin, £1.20, which tastes better than a carving pumpkin.Buy big ones in store. Online shoppers rate the large pumpkin poorly, so pick your own to check for soft spots.Carve on Thursday or Friday so it still looks good on Saturday night. |
Tesco pumpkin prices 2026
Here is the full Tesco pumpkin range this Halloween, from cheapest to most expensive:
| Pumpkin | Price | Clubcard price | Best for |
| Munchkin pumpkin | 60p | 2 for £1 (50p each), until 1 Nov | Table decorations, painting, small children |
| Pumpkin (standard) | 55p (Aldi Price Match) | n/a | Carving on a budget |
| Small culinary pumpkin | £1.20 | n/a | Soup, roasting, pies |
| Novelty pumpkin | £2.00 | £1.75, until 2 Nov | Something different for display |
| Large pumpkin | £2.00 | n/a | A big carved lantern for the doorstep |
Prices from tesco.com on 21 October 2026. Clubcard dates are for online delivery; in-store prices may vary.
The standard pumpkin is the one to watch. It normally costs 65p, according to price tracker Trolley, but Tesco has cut it to 55p under its Aldi Price Match scheme, which matches Aldi’s price on hundreds of everyday items. Aldi’s medium pumpkin is 55p this year, so the two are now level.
Our take: for most families, two standard 55p pumpkins for carving plus a few Munchkins for the table is the sweet spot. With a Clubcard, two standard pumpkins and four Munchkins come to £3.10.
Where Tesco’s pumpkins come from
Tesco says its pumpkins come from UK growers. One of them is Oakley Farm, a family business in East Anglia that has grown pumpkins for more than 30 years. Tesco says the pumpkins are harvested and trimmed by hand, then cured in greenhouses to toughen their skins, which helps them last longer once carved.
How Tesco compares with other supermarkets
Tesco and Sainsbury’s tied for the cheapest average pumpkin price in a comparison of nine supermarkets by Fast Loan UK, reported by Grocery Gazette. Prices were checked on 7 October 2026 and are averages of each supermarket’s fixed-price pumpkins, so sizes differ:
| Supermarket | Average pumpkin price | Examples |
| Tesco | £1.30 | Large £2, small 59p |
| Sainsbury’s | £1.30 | Large £2, medium 59p |
| Aldi | £1.54 | Medium 55p, large £1.69, extra-large £2.39 |
| Lidl | £1.69 | |
| Asda | £1.72 | |
| Morrisons | £1.83 | |
| M&S | £2.00 | |
| Co-op | £2.50 | |
| Waitrose | £2.75 | Medium £2, large £3.50 |
Source: Fast Loan UK via Grocery Gazette, prices checked 7 October 2026. Not a like-for-like comparison by weight.
Two things to note. Tesco’s prices have moved since that check: the small pumpkin recorded at 59p is now 55p on tesco.com. And Aldi’s extra-large pumpkin at £2.39 is bigger than anything Tesco sells, so if size is what matters, Aldi is worth a look. For the cheapest carving pumpkin, though, Tesco and Aldi are now level at 55p.
Which Tesco pumpkin should you buy?
For carving with children
The standard 55p pumpkin is a good size for small hands and easy to hollow out. Large pumpkins have thicker walls, which are harder for children to cut through. Let younger children draw the face and scoop out the seeds with a spoon while an adult does the cutting.
For a show-stopping doorstep lantern
The £2 large pumpkin is the one. Its shopper rating on tesco.com was 2.4 out of 5 when we checked, with 18 reviews, which suggests a mixed experience with online orders. A large pumpkin is the one item worth choosing yourself, so buy it in store if you can.
For cooking
Carving pumpkins are grown for size and shape, not flavour, and their flesh is watery. If you want pumpkin soup or roast pumpkin, the £1.20 small culinary pumpkin will taste much better. You can still cook the flesh from a carving pumpkin, but it works best blended into soup or a curry.
For decoration without carving
Munchkin pumpkins at two for £1 with a Clubcard are the cheapest way to decorate a table, a windowsill or a doorstep. Uncarved, they last for weeks, so they will still look good after Halloween.
How to pick a good pumpkin
- Check the base and the stalk end for soft or mouldy patches. Press gently: it should feel firm all over.
- Look for a sturdy, dry stalk. Never carry a pumpkin by its stalk, as it can snap off and let rot in.
- Choose one that sits flat and does not roll, so your lantern stands up straight.
- Tap it. A firm, hollow sound is good; a dull thud can mean the inside is soft.
- Look for even colour without deep cuts or bruises in the skin.
When to carve so it lasts until Halloween
A carved pumpkin usually starts to soften within a few days, and faster in a warm room. With Halloween on a Saturday this year, carving on the Thursday or Friday evening gives you the best-looking lantern on the night.
- Keep uncarved pumpkins somewhere cool and dry until you carve them.
- After carving, rub a little petroleum jelly or vegetable oil on the cut edges to slow drying out.
- Keep a carved pumpkin outside or somewhere cool when you are not displaying it.
- Use a battery LED tealight instead of a real candle. It is safer near children’s costumes and doorways, and it does not cook the pumpkin from inside.
Don’t waste it: what to do with the flesh and seeds
Millions of pumpkins are bought just for carving: figures shared by Devon County Council in 2025 estimated 30.4 million pumpkins are bought to carve in the UK each Halloween, according to Grocery Gazette. Much of the inside ends up in the bin, but it is perfectly good food.
| Quick pumpkin soup Soften a chopped onion and a crushed garlic clove in a little oil. Add the pumpkin flesh you scooped out and enough stock to cover, then simmer for about 20 minutes until soft. Blend until smooth and season. A pinch of chilli, a spoon of curry paste or a splash of cream all lift a watery carving pumpkin. Roasted pumpkin seeds Rinse the seeds and pick off the stringy bits, then pat them dry. Toss in a little oil and salt, spread on a tray and roast at about 180°C for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once, until golden and crunchy. |
Scoop out and save the flesh as soon as you carve, then refrigerate it straight away or freeze it for later. Do not eat a carved pumpkin that has been sitting outside for days. After Halloween, put the old lantern in your food waste or garden waste bin, or your compost heap, rather than general rubbish.
Tesco pumpkins: your questions answered
How much are pumpkins at Tesco in 2026?
From 50p. Munchkin pumpkins are 60p, or two for £1 with a Clubcard. The standard carving pumpkin is 55p, the small culinary pumpkin £1.20, and the large and novelty pumpkins £2 each (the novelty pumpkin is £1.75 with a Clubcard).
Does Tesco price match pumpkins with Aldi?
Yes. The standard Tesco pumpkin is 55p under Tesco’s Aldi Price Match, down from its usual 65p.
Which supermarket has the cheapest pumpkins?
Tesco and Sainsbury’s tied for the cheapest average pumpkin price, £1.30, in a comparison of nine supermarkets. For a single carving pumpkin, Tesco and Aldi are both 55p.
How long do Tesco’s Clubcard pumpkin deals last?
The Munchkin two-for-£1 deal runs until 1 November and the novelty pumpkin deal until 2 November, based on tesco.com’s online delivery dates.
Can you eat a carving pumpkin?
Yes, but the flesh is watery and mild. It is best in soup or curry. For roasting or pies, a culinary pumpkin tastes better.
How long does a carved pumpkin last?
Usually a few days, less in a warm house. Carve it a day or two before Halloween and keep it cool when it is not on display.
When does Tesco stop selling pumpkins?
Pumpkins are a seasonal line, and Tesco’s Clubcard deals end on 1 and 2 November. Expect stock to thin out quickly after Halloween.
Prices checked on tesco.com on 21 October 2026. In-store prices and availability may vary.
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