Last Chance for Christmas Dinner! UK Supermarket Delivery Deadlines Revealed

The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching, and for many, that means the much-anticipated Christmas dinner. But with turkeys, gammons, mince pies, and all the trimmings involved, securing your festive feast requires careful planning. The clock is ticking on those Christmas grocery orders, so don’t delay! Major UK supermarkets have revealed their final order dates, and we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to help you avoid last-minute panic.

Tesco:

Tesco shoppers need to act quickly! The deadline to secure your Christmas food order is

11:45 pm on Saturday, December 14th

. Delivery or collection is available between December 20th and 23rd. Remember, you can make final changes to your order until 11:45 pm the day before delivery, but booking a slot – and checking out within two hours of booking – is essential before December 24th.

Asda:

Asda offers a slightly longer window, with the final order date for Christmas food set at

Sunday, December 22nd

. Pre-ordering fresh turkeys ends on

December 15th at 11:59 pm

. Online deliveries require a minimum spend of £25, and the last day to order turkeys for click-and-collect is

Saturday, December 16th

. Remember that you have until 11 pm the day before your delivery to make adjustments to your order.

Sainsbury’s:

For a Sainsbury’s delivery, the deadline is

11:59 pm on Monday, December 16th

. Festive food collection is possible on December 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, however, delivery slots between December 18th and 24th are limited to one per person. You can make changes until 11 pm the day prior to your delivery.

Marks & Spencer (M&S):

M&S’s final collection date for festive food is

Tuesday, December 24th

, requiring a minimum order value of £50 (non-refundable deposit). If ordering multiple hampers, each must meet the £50 minimum. The final order date for hampers is

Sunday, December 22nd

. M&S assures customers that most products will remain fresh until Boxing Day.

Iceland:

Iceland offers Christmas food delivery slots right up to

Christmas Eve (Tuesday, December 24th)

. There’s no click-and-collect option for Christmas orders. Importantly, you must book your slot six days in advance. For example: If you want a delivery on December 17th, you must book by December 11th, and so on. Christmas turkeys can be purchased online from December 13th for delivery on December 19th.

Amazon:

Amazon Prime members enjoy free delivery on orders over £60. While the final order date hasn’t been officially confirmed, remember that last year, Christmas Eve delivery slots were available. All Smart Pass holders have been invited to book their slots, and the majority of remaining slots are now open for general booking.

Don’t delay! These deadlines are fast approaching. Secure your Christmas dinner essentials today to ensure a joyous and stress-free festive season. Remember to check individual supermarket websites for the most up-to-date information and any specific terms and conditions.