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There’s only a week left until Christmas Day and the panic to secure all that Brussels sprouts and canapes has begun. Unfortunately, home delivery slots in most major supermarkets are now full, but all hope is not lost. Typically, supermarkets like Waitrose and M&S increase the amount of their stock at busy times like this, so you can rest assured knowing that there’s plenty at top tier. christmas food Still available in stores. All you have to do is set your alarm for to open shops To ensure the best selection, especially if you are hoping to get a turkey.
Turkey – or meat-free alternatives – is undoubtedly the star of any celebration. 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’s shores. The famous gourmet king, Henry VIII, was among the first to eat it at Christmas. In fact, it was not until the 19th century that the rest of the population began to enjoy turkey due to its more widespread affordability and availability.
Nowadays, most homes will put a turkey, turkey crown, turkey joint or vegetarian option in their oven on December 25th. Thankfully, modern selections are abundant, with many home cooks even opting for the Three Bird Roast (usually a trio of turkey, duck/goose, and pheasant) to surprise guests. Saving you the eleventh hour rush to the shops on Christmas Eve, most supermarkets will start stocking fresh turkeys in all their varieties along with all the usual sides from December 19th. desserts, Champagne and more.
If past years are anything to go by, these turkeys won’t be hanging around – so we’d recommend taking a look at your local store. Good news? Most stock after December 19th will be dated for December 25th, just be sure to double-check the Sell-Buy. 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 is always one of the best Christmas food picks, and has a huge range of turkeys for 2025, including an organic option (£34.85). sainsburys.co.uk), and a meat-free ‘No Turkey Crown’ (£6.00, sainsburys.co.ukChoose from Turkey Crown with Bacon and Stuffing (£48, sainsburys.co.uk), a bronze whole turkey (£45, 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 was one of the first to unveil its Christmas menu – and it doesn’t disappoint. 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,
These have all now sold out online for slot delivery, but Waitrose is set to launch in-store Christmas turkeys from December 19.
M&S Christmas turkeys 2025
M&S’s Christmas food range It is always a highlight of the festive period (especially the sandwich range). There are over 90 recipes to choose from this year, including tom kerridge British Collaboration with Turkey and Stuffing Wellington (£110, Ocado.com), Oakham turkey breast stuffed with pork, sage and onion, wrapped in oak smoked bacon (£28, marksandspencer.com) and the showstopper Three Bird Turkey, Chicken and Duck Roast (£62, Ocado.com,
asda christmas turkey 2025
Asda’s Christmas range has officially arrived and some of it is already available to buy in Asda stores. Highlights in the 20-strong list of centerpieces include the ‘Turkey with all the trimmings’ box (£37.97). asda.com), which includes everything you need for Christmas dinner – think roasted potatoes, honey-glazed parsnips and carrots, buttered sprouts, red cabbage, pigs in blankets and turkey gravy.
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