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Christmas delivery slots you can book now for 2024

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If you plan on ordering your Christmas food shop online here is a comprehensive listing of supermarkets and times.

In most cases, if you’re not already a delivery pass customer, you can sign up before the general Christmas release date to bag early access. For example Sainsburys Anytime Delivery Pass entitles you to free delivery per day, 7 days per week when you spend £40 or more. This pass costs £80 for 12 months, £43 for 6 months or £7.50 for a monthly pass.

Asda

Delivery & Click & collect NOW ( for delivery pass customers) Delivery & Click & collect Tuesday 22 October (for all other shoppers)

Co-Op & Iceland

Five days before chosen delivery date No click & collect

Morrisons

Delivery and Click & collect NOW

Ocado

NOW (for some – check your emails or online account)

Sainsbury

Delivery and Click & collect Wednesday 16 October (for delivery pass customers) Wednesday 23 October (for all other shoppers)

Tesco

Delivery and Click & collect Tuesday 5 November (for delivery pass customers) Tuesday 12 November (for all other shoppers)

Waitrose

Delivery and Click & collect NOW

M&S

Click and collect only (but you can get M&S delivered by Ocado) NOW for Christmas Food to Order, not groceries.

Aldi and Lidl

Don’t offer home delivery.

What to watch out for when booking Christmas supermarket food

Bag your slot as early if you can.

Priority is typically given to shoppers with delivery passes. Buying a delivery pass upfront means you don’t have to pay delivery charges each time you order, plus you’re offered certain discounts and other perks

Most shops let you make multiple changes to your order by certain deadlines. So, even if you’re not sure what your final shopping list will be, it may be worth getting your order in with just a few items and making edits later.

If you want to avoid extra costs go for the Click & Collect option

Use Trolley.co.uk’s Supermarket Comparison App, it can save you up to 30% on your weekly shop.

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Penny McCarthy is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Parents News UK, a pioneering publication launched in 1993 to serve the needs of busy parents in Southwest London. Alongside her husband, Fergus McCarthy, Penny played a crucial role in the rapid expansion of the printed edition, which grew from a local startup to a widely circulated monthly publication with a reach of 192,000 copies across Kent, South London, and beyond. Under Penny’s leadership, Parents News quickly became a trusted resource for families, providing valuable information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly events. Her vision helped the publication extend its influence with franchises in Northern Ireland and Cornwall, catering to a growing demand for accessible, family-oriented content. In 1997, recognising the importance of digital media, Penny spearheaded the launch of Parents News UK Online. The website initially mirrored the content of the printed editions and has since evolved into a comprehensive online resource for parents, achieving significant popularity with up to 700 daily hits. In 2017, the publication transitioned fully to an online platform, continuing to inform and engage families across the UK. Today, Penny remains deeply involved in the ongoing success of Parents News UK, focusing on innovative advertising opportunities and future growth plans. Her dedication to supporting families through accessible and practical content has made Parents News a cherished name in households across the country.

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