M&S has issued a message to all shoppers ahead of its Christmas order slots closing – and you’ll need to be quick to bag a slot.
With just over 16 days to go until Christmas, households across the country will be preparing themselves for the festive period.
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M&S made more than 500 of its Christmas food items available to through its Food to Order service.
This is where you can book and pay for your Christmas dinner and other treats ahead of time with collection closer to the big day.
But M&S has issued a reminder to customers as the service will only remain open until December 11.
The posh shop said: “Our Christmas Food to Order slots are closing soon so remember to book your collection slot and add our delicious Christmas goodies to your order to avoid missing out on the feast of dreams!”
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It’s best to book as early as possible to avoid disappointment, as demand can be high over the holiday season and slots go quick.
You just have to book a slot, add your shopping to the basket then can collect in-store between December 22 and 24.
M&S’ menu includes new products as well as returning favourites that have been upgraded for this festive season.
Prices start from just £5 for 12 vegetable spring rolls up to £45 for a 2.93kg turkey with all the trimmings.
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Ocado, which delivers for M&S, has also opened up delivery slots and existing customers will be emailed or texted when they become available to book.
You can pick up a Smart Pass from just £4 a month.
When do other supermarket’s delivery slots open?
Asda
Asda customers with a delivery pass have been able to book a slot since October 3 via Asda.com or the app.
Delivery slots opened for everyone else on October 10.
Meanwhile, anyone looking to book in a delivery for arrival on Christmas Eve will have to wait until December 20.
Customers will be able to pre-order turkeys when the first delivery slots open, with last orders being taken on December 14.
Tesco
Tesco’s delivery plan and click and collect delivery plan customers have been able to book their slots since the beginning of November.
Regular shopper had to wait until November 21 to nab a slot.
Morrisons
Morrisons customers with a delivery pass have been able to lock in a slot since October 18.
They opened to customers without a pass on October 25.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s opened its delivery slots on October 16 for those with a delivery pass.
Any shoppers without one had to wait until October 23.
But those ordering for click and collect will have to wait until November 20 to book in.
Aldi and Lidl
Neither of the budget supermarkets offer home deliveries, but Aldi does offer a click and collect service.
It is yet to announce when these slots will be available, but we will update this article as soon we have more information.
Iceland
Iceland is yet to reveal whether it is releasing delivery slots this year, and it didn’t respond to a request about slots last year.
But last year, the retailer did launch thousands of slots two weeks before Christmas, but it hiked the cost of some deliveries.
It introduced a fee for shoppers who book a delivery slot more than 24 hours in advance during the festive period.
Delivery was previously free for customers who spent more than £40, no matter when they chose to have their food delivered.
But last year, Iceland only offered free delivery for people who booked a slot for the next day.
Meanwhile, all of the supermarkets seem to be getting into the festive spirit by releasing their Christmas adverts.
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Asda’s amusing Christmas advert tease features one of the world’s most iconic jazz and soul singers Michael Buble.
Meanwhile, M&S has revealed its Christmas food advert for this year, featuring a star-studded cast of actors.
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