Brits issued warning as supermarket cutoff dates for Christmas food shop are getting closer – News

Updated 17:23 9 Dec 2024 GMTPublished 14:09 9 Dec 2024 GMT

Hurry if you don’t want to miss out on turkey

This article contains affiliate links and LADbible Group might make a commission on anything purchased.

The Christmas countdown is on and shoppers have been urged to get their orders in, as the cutoff date for the festive food shop looms.

With just weeks to go until the big day, UK supermarkets have released their final delivery and pick-up dates to make sure us Brits don’t miss out on anything, whether you’re looking forward to the turkey and roasties or have your eye on the mince pies.

So, what do you need to know? Scroll down to find out the final Christmas food shop delivery and click-and-collect dates for top supermarkets including ASDA, Iceland, M&S, and Tesco. Good luck.

Getty/Jonathan KnowlesTescoYou have until 11.45pm the day before your delivery date to make any final changes to your orderYou must book a food delivery or pick-up slot before 24 December and this must be secured by checking out within two hours of booking your timeFestive food is available for collection or delivery between 20 December to 23 DecemberFinal order date: 14 December 23.45pmWaitrose

Key delivery dates listed below:

Christmas food made-to-order items: 20 to 24 DecemberChristmas cakes: 5 to 24 DecemberFinal order date for Christmas turkey: midnight 15 DecemberAll shoppers must spend a minimum of £25 for online deliveriesFinal click-and-collect order date for turkey: 16 December ASDAYou have until 11pm the day before your delivery date to make any final changes to your orderFinal order date for Christmas food: 22 DecemberGetty/Sam EdwardsSainsbury’sYou have until 11pm the day before your delivery date to make any final changes to your orderFestive food is available for collection on 22, 23, 24 DecemberYou can only book one delivery slot per person between 18 and 24 DecemberFinal order date: 16 December 11.59pmMost products will stay fresh until Boxing Day regardless of pick-upFinal order date for hampers: 22 DecemberFinal collection date for festive food: 24 DecemberChristmas turkeys available to buy online from 13 December for delivery from 19 DecemberOrders over £60 are free delivery for Prime membersFinal order date: not confirmed, but last year shoppers had the option to arrange a Christmas Eve delivery slotAll Smart Pass holders have now been invited to book their Christmas delivery slotThe majority of remaining slots have been released and all customers are able to view which slots are available to them via the usual slot booking page on siteOrder editing cut-off times vary and are communicated to each customer directly

Iceland is offering Christmas food delivery slots six days in advance*:

Slots available from 11/12: Delivery on 16/12Slots available from 12/12: Delivery on 17/12Slots available from 13/12: Delivery on 18/12Slots available from 14/12: Delivery on 19/12Slots available from 15/12: Delivery on 20/12Slots available from 16/12: Delivery on 21/12Slots available from 17/12: Delivery on 22/12Slots available from 18/12: Delivery on 23/12Slots available from 19/12: Delivery on 24/12

*Click-and-collect is unavailable for Christmas bookings and delivery slots are available daily up to 24/12

Featured Image Credit: Getty Images/ svetikd/ John Keeble

Topics: Christmas, Food And Drink