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It may not be December yet, but best beauty advent calendar Shelves are flooding, while supermarkets like Waitrose and M&S have officially opened up orders Christmas food (we’ve collected the best options here) – Including your centerpiece turkey.
Yes, the jealously organized shoppers among us are not only already deciding what’s on their menu, but also getting ahead of the December rush by placing their orders now in time for Christmas Eve. Whether you’re arranging a feast for a large family or in charge of a small dinner party with friends, turkey – or meat-free alternatives – is the centerpiece of any festive spread.
The tradition of a delicious roasted turkey on Christmas Day has its roots in the 16th century, when the New World bird was first brought to Britain. The famous gourmet king, Henry VIII, was among the first to eat it at Christmas. However it was not until the 19th century that the rest of the population began to enjoy turkey, due to its greater affordability and availability.
Nowadays, most households eat turkey on December 25, but many choose other vegetarian or vegan options that rival the real deal – thankfully, there are cheap and cheerful options for everyone in the supermarket. Saving you the eleventh hour rush to the stores on Christmas Eve, supermarkets already prepare for the festivities – offering Christmas meals made to order service that includes turkey, side dishes, desserts. Champagne (you can find the best supermarket champagne bottles here) and more.
As is true, slots for 2025 have already started to open up and, if previous years are anything to go by, these slots fill up fast – so we would recommend placing your order as soon as possible. Whether you’re drooling over Sainsbury’s ‘No Turkey’ turkey crown or eyeing Asda’s ‘Turkey with all the trimmings’ box, we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to your supermarket turkey shopping this Christmas.
Sainsbury’s Christmas Turkey 2025
- Sainsbury’s Christmas food slots are open: Now
- Collection or Delivery Dates: From 22-24 December
Sainsbury’s Christmas Food Shop is now open for orders with collection and delivery between 22-24 December. There’s a huge range of turkeys, including an organic option and a meat-free ‘No Turkey Crown’ (£6.50). sainsburys.co.ukChoose from Honey and Treacle Glazed Turkey (£62.50, sainsburys.co.uk), a turkey and duck roast (£30, sainsburys.co.uk) or individual turkey parcels (£20, sainsburys.co.ukChristmas Dinner in a Box (£50, £50) Save yourself the hassle of cooking your festive feast, sainsburys.co.uk) comes with the trimmings – including the Maris Piper potatoes and even your gravy.
Waitrose Christmas Turkey 2025
- Waitrose Christmas Food Slots Open: Now
- Collection or delivery dates: 20-24 December
Waitrose was one of the first to unveil its Christmas menu – and it doesn’t disappoint. The supermarket’s food-to-order range, as well as delivery and collection slots, are officially open between 20-24 December. As we get closer to Christmas, you can change any part of your order, but you must finalize your selection and order by December 15th for your items to be delivered on Christmas, or December 21st for New Year’s Eve delivery.
When it comes to your centrepiece, choose between a plant-based roast turkey with all the trimmings (£16, waitrose.com) or a “Turkey Bauble” (£50, waitrose.com) – Turkey breast wrapped in dry-cured beechwood smoked bacon, with stuffing inside and a cranberry and orange glaze. Other tempting options include butter-roasted turkey breast in smoked bacon lattice (£45, waitrose.com) and free range stuffed turkey breast joint (£45, waitrose.com,
M&S Christmas turkeys 2025
- M&S Christmas Food Slots Open: Now
- Collection or Delivery Dates: From 22-24 December (collection only)
M&S’s Christmas food range This is always a highlight of the festive period (especially the sandwich range) – and there are now slots open for delivery in December. This year there are more than 90 dishes to choose from, including the British Turkey and Stuffing Wellington (£110). marksandspencer.com), Oakham turkey breast stuffed with pork, sage and onion, wrapped in oak smoked bacon (£45, marksandspencer.com) and the showstopper Three Bird Turkey, Chicken and Duck Roast (£62, marksandspencer.com,
asda christmas turkey 2025
- Asda Christmas food slots are open: October (exact date to be confirmed)
- Collection or Delivery Dates: From 21-23 December
Asda’s Christmas range has officially arrived – while you’ll have to wait until October for food slots to be confirmed, you can buy some of it already in Asda stores. Highlights from the 20-strong list of centerpieces include the ‘Turkey with all the trimmings’ box, which includes everything you need for Christmas dinner – think roasted potatoes, honey glazed parsnips and carrots, buttery sprouts, red cabbage, pigs in blankets and turkey gravy.
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