Christmas supermarket delivery slots: when to book at Tesco and the rest

[Rhys74]

It is time to think about Christmas food deliveries. MoneySavingExpert has updated its guide to booking Christmas supermarket delivery slots, with Tesco opening bookings to everyone at 6am on 5 November

Tesco Delivery Pass holders get early access, and the Christmas delivery window runs from 20 to 24 December. Without a pass, delivery costs £5 to £7

Several supermarkets are already taking bookings. Sainsbury's covers 18 to 24 December, Asda 21 to 23 December, Morrisons 18 to 31 December and Waitrose 20 to 24 December, while M&S Food to Order is collection only with a £50 minimum spend. Ocado is currently limited to pass holders with a £90 minimum, Iceland opens bookings 28 days ahead, so 23 December slots open on 26 November, and Co-op only books about five days in advance

MSE's tip is to book early with a few items and edit your basket later. It also warns against overspending just to secure a slot. The guide was first published in October and updated on 3 November

Christmas delivery slots disappear quickly, so setting an alarm for 6am on Thursday could save a lot of stress. Booking with a small basket and adding items later is a sensible trick. Planning ahead also helps avoid impulse buys at the last minute

Do you get your Christmas food delivered or go to the shops? And which supermarket do you find best for Christmas?

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[Kev5]

Morrisons delivering up to 31 December is useful for New Year's Eve parties. Not everyone thinks about that. Good option. Christmas starts earlier every year. Not everyone loves that