HIGH street supermarkets have opened their Christmas delivery slots and the full list can be revealed.
While the big day is more than 70 days away many households will want to get their preparations underway to avoid disappointment.
Demand for a festive food delivery straight to your door has surged in recent years as it saves time, allowing people to get on with other necessary tasks.
But many are aware that bagging a slot during the festive period is notoriously difficult.
So it is worth being aware of the key dates of your favourite grocer so you are not disappointed.
The UK’s third-largest grocer has also announced when shoppers could secure their booking.
Asda is giving its delivery pass customers a head start to book their slot.
Customers who pay for this feature can book their slots for Christmas from October 15.
Meanwhile, non-pass holders can book their slot from October 22.
The supermarket said that over one million home delivery and click-and-collect slots will be available in the week leading up to Christmas.
The minimum online spend at Asda is £40 for delivery and £25 for click and collect.
Shoppers can also make changes or additions to their basket up until 11pm the night before their delivery or collection.
The major retailer’s service enables shoppers to pre-book and pay for their Christmas dinner and other festive treats in advance, which will then be delivered to their door five days later.
Unfortunately for shoppers, the budget supermarket chain will not be offering its click-and-collect service for Christmas bookings.
And Iceland has unveiled its Christmas 2024 range which comes with a pigs in blankets Yorkshire pudding.
Delivery Pass customers were be able to book their slots from October 2.
Customers without a Delivery Pass can book slots from October 9.
A Morrisons Delivery Pass allows you to shop online as often as you like without having to pay for delivery every time you checkout.
All shoppers need to spend at least £25 before they can check out an online order.
Those without a delivery pass will be charged between £1.50 and £6 to secure a one-hour delivery time slot.
People are advised they shouldn’t get a delivery pass unless they think it will save them money in the long term – not just to get a Christmas slot.
Morrisons has also unveiled its Christmas food range.
Sainsbury’s has today confirmed when customers can book a slot for their Christmas shop to be delivered.
Loyal customers who have the supermarket’s “Delivery Pass” get first dips and will be allowed to book home delivery and click and collect from Wednesday, October 16.
Delivery Pass holders pay a flat rate to Sainsbury’s to get their orders for free at all times of the year.
Meanwhile, non-pass holders will be allowed to book slots from the following week, October 23.
Both can schedule deliveries for between December 18 – 24.
Christmas delivery slots open on October 16 for Delivery Pass customers and 23rd October for all customers.
Customers can amend their baskets until 11pm the day before their order is due.
Those already thinking about Christmas preparations can pre-book their Christmas food delivery from the beginning of next month.
However, Tesco is giving customers who pay for an annual delivery pass first dibs.
The supermarket’s delivery plan and click and collect delivery plan customers can book their slots from 6am on Tuesday, November 5.
This gives customers a one-week head start on regular shoppers, who will have to wait until November 12 to nab a slot.
But if you also want to get ahead of the game, you can still sign up to the relevant delivery plan by Monday, November 4.
Tesco delivery plans range from £3.99 a month to £7.99 a month, depending on what level of service you want.
You could save on each plan by paying for 12-months up front.
The click and collect plan costs £2.49 a month.
The posh grocer has already allowed its customers to start booking slots for Christmas.
It costs £4 to book a slot and orders must be over £40.
But if shoppers are keen to get their Waitrose shop delivered to their home they should act fast.
Most of the slots from Sunday, December 22 to Tuesday, December 24 are fully booked.
Dates are still available for Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21.
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