New and existing Asda, Co-op, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose shoppers can all sign up for Christmas slots. When you can place bookings varies widely, although most slots are now available. When Christmas groceries will be delivered also varies, although most supermarkets will deliver up to and including Christmas Eve. Asda have already released their Christmas delivery slots - so you'll need to act quickly. The supermarket giant has launched the dates earlier than usual as last year they went live on November 19. But some areas are already fully booked for Christmas week (December 20-24). Asda's Christmas delivery slots open on 6 November, although those with a delivery pass have been able to book since 30 November. The Christmas delivery slots and collection slots run 21-23 December. The supermarket says: 'The demand for Christmas delivery is high. If you can't find a delivery slot to suit, we still have Entertaining collection slots available for your Christmas turkey and festive feasts. Find out more about our Christmas food to order service and book a slot here.' Asda Christmas delivery and collection slots at Asda store are now open. The chain states that customers need to book a suitable time between 21 and 23 December to be able to shop the food in their.

Asda states on its website: “Unfortunately the majority of our Christmas slots are full between the 21st and 23rd December. Please check other dates or find your local store.”

“In the meantime, you can still book slots as usual.”

At Sainsbury’s the advice is: “Plan ahead and beat the rush by securing your delivery slot well in advance.”

The supermarket adds: “Our Christmas week slots are filling up fast.

“If you can’t see a delivery slot available for the date you’d like, why not try Click & Collect? We’ve expanded our contactless Click & Collect service to over 300 locations.”

Each supermarket has different guidance, Epxress.co.uk detailed them here.

For those looking for Christmas deals from the supermarkets, there is a selection of offers across food, drink and gifts.

Asda is offering 25 percent off non-promotional prices and an extra 25 percent off promotional prices.

The Covid-19 pandemic means more people than ever are relying on home delivery for their food shopping.

And with the news that up to three households will be allowed to gather over the festive period, many families are now preparing for their Christmas food shop.

Most supermarkets have already opened their Christmas delivery slots, allowing you to rest easy knowing your turkey is on the way.

Here are the latest updates for all the major chains…

Tesco

Tesco’s Christmas delivery slots opened on 13 November for people on its delivery saver scheme, and are now available to everyone.

Deliveries cost between £4.50 and £5.50, or you can choose to click and collect for £1.50.

There is a £4 surcharge for deliveries under £40 and click and collect orders worth less than £25.

Asda

Asda’s delivery slots are now online and available to book.

Some dates and times are fully booked, depending on your location, but if this is the case you should still be able to select the click and collect option.

Delivery costs between £3 and £5.50, depending on when you want your order to come.

There is a £3 surcharge for delivery orders of less than £40 and click and collect orders of less than £25.

Morrisons

Morrisons’ Christmas delivery slots opened on 25 November, and you can book for any date from 20-24 December, subject to availability.

Delivery costs between £2 and £7, depending on when you want your food to arrive.

Amazon Prime customers can get free delivery of they order their Morrisons shop through Amazon’s site.

Sainsbury’s

Asda Christmas Food Delivery Slots 2019

Sainsbury’s schedule is as follows:

• For delivery on 20 December, slots can be booked from 29 November
• For delivery on 21 December, slots can be booked from 30 November
• For delivery on 22 December, slots can be booked from 1 December
• For delivery on 23 December, slots can be booked from 2 December

Sainsbury’s delivery pass holders will be given early access, which they should receive via email.

Asda Christmas Light

The supermarket charges £7 for delivery on orders under £40 and between 50p and £7 for orders over £40, depending on the slot.

There is a minimum order of £25. Click and collect is also available.

Waitrose

Asda Christmas Food Delivery Slots Online

Waitrose’s Christmas delivery slots are now live on its website.

Asda Christmas Food

Delivery is free, but there is a minimum spend of £40. The same applies for click and collect orders.