Running from 12 November until 21 December 2026, York’s St Nicholas Fair features almost 70 alpine-style chalets lining Parliament Street, with more than 80 per cent of traders based in Yorkshire. Visitors can expect everything from gourmet pies and steak dishes to loaded hash browns, artisan brownies and mulled wine.

This year’s event also introduces a weekly Tuesday closure, with the market operating from Wednesday through to Monday. Stalls will generally trade until 7pm, except on the final day when the market closes at 5pm.

Here’s a round-up of some of the food and drink prices visitors can expect to find at the market this year.

Traditional Pies and Hearty Winter Warmers

Tommy Banks Pies

Award-winning chef Tommy Banks brings a range of premium pies, priced between £12 and £13, served with mash and sauce.

Popular options include:

• Steak & Stout – £13
• Butter Chicken – £12
• Chicken, Ham & Leek – £12
• Hogget, Pea & Mint – £13
• Roasted Vegetable & Blue Cheese – £12

For those wanting the full festive experience, “The Full Monty” costs £16 and includes mash, sauce and all the trimmings.

Sides such as stuffing, pigs in blankets and mushy peas are £2.50 each.

The Crusty Pie Company

Visitors looking for a quick bite can pick up traditional pies from £4.50, with multi-buy offers available. Festive favourites include Turkey & Gammon Pie, Chunky Steak Pie and Pork & Apple Pie.

Restaurant Favourites on the Street

Lucia

The Italian restaurant’s market stall is serving its signature Parmesan Cheese Wheel Pasta for £13. Extras including truffle oil, pancetta or Bolognese can be added for a small supplement.

The Cut & Craft

Steak lovers can enjoy:

• Steak & Chips – £16
• Pulled Beef & Chips – £13
• Truffle Parmesan Fries – £8
• Skin-On Fries – £6

Additional sauces cost £2.50.

Festive Drinks and Mulled Specials

Mulled wine remains one of the market’s biggest draws, with most stalls charging around £6.50 a cup.

Herbie’s Treehouse and Wonder

The drinks menu includes:

• Mulled Wine – £6.50
• Mulled Rosé – £6.50
• Cornish Mulled Cider – £6.50
• Luxury Hot Chocolate – £4.50
• Hot Chocolate with Baileys – £7
• Classic Hot Toddy – £7

Customers can also add spirits such as brandy, rum or amaretto for an extra £2.50.

York Cocoa

Chocolate lovers can choose from:

• Classic Hot Chocolate – £5.50
• Luxury Hot Chocolate with cream and marshmallows – £6.50

Cut & Craft Bar

The drinks chalet serves:

• Fireside Mulled Wine – £6.50
• Winter Spice Rosé – £7
• Spiced Orchard Cider – £6.50
• Craft Hot Chocolate – £6.50

Street Food Highlights

Shambles Sausage Company

German-inspired sausages in a bun cost £7.99, with varieties including Bratwurst, Kasewurst and Smoked Frankfurter.

Loaded fries range from:

• Plain Fries – £4.50
• Veggie Thors Fries – £8.50
• Currywurst Fries – £10.50
• Thors Fries – £11.50

The Irish Spice Bag

• Spice Bag – £13.50
• Veg Bag – £10.50
• Chips – £5.50

Mills Nashville Nuggs

• Nashville Chicken Nugget Tray – £13.50
• Crinkle Fries – £5.50

Loaded Hash Browns by Ate O’Clock

Loaded hash browns start at £10 and rise to £13.50 for premium toppings, with festive turkey, crispy chicken and sweet dessert options available.

Sweet Treats and Desserts

Beth Bakes

The stall’s signature nine-layer chocolate cake, “The Beth”, costs £8, while the smaller “Baby Beth” version is available for £3.

Chocolate Circus

Indulgent festive desserts include:

• S’Mores Cone – £6.50
• Stacked Hot Chocolate – £7.50

Northern Brownies

• Single Brownie – £3
• Four Brownies – £10
• Eight Brownies Box – £19

Crumbles

Traditional winter crumble dishes are priced from £7 to £7.99, served with hot custard.

Flavours include:

• Apple
• Apple & Cinnamon
• Rhubarb
• Apple & Blackberry

Sweet Gifts and Take-Home Treats

For those shopping rather than eating on the spot:

• Caroline’s Fudge bars – £5.50 each or three for £14
• Floren Noirot macarons from £1.60 each
• Luxury gift boxes of macarons from £14.90 to £39.50
• Gourmet Scotch Eggs – £4.50 each or three for £12

What Should You Budget?

Visitors planning a meal and drink at York Christmas Market should expect to spend:

• Around £12-£16 for a main meal
• £6-£7 for mulled wine or speciality hot drinks
• £3-£8 for desserts and sweet treats

A typical meal, drink and dessert could therefore cost between £22 and £30 per person, depending on choices and extras.

With everything from Yorkshire pies and steak dishes to festive cocktails, artisan chocolate and traditional Christmas favourites, there’s no shortage of ways to indulge while exploring York’s Christmas Market this season.