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If you are planning to order your Christmas food and drink online at Waitrose this year, then it pays to plan ahead.

With a lockdown planned in England from 5 November to 2 December at the time of writing, it's likely that many more of us will be hoping to do our Christmas shopping online this year, and that includes the big festive food shop.

To make sure your Christmas food online order goes as smoothly as possible, we've spoken to Waitrose to find out everything you need to know if it's your supermarket of choice for Christmas.

From how to book a Waitrose Christmas delivery slot to the best Christmas food and drink items to order from the supermarket, follow our guidance for the smoothest possible online food shopping experience...

When can I book a Waitrose Christmas delivery slot?

Waitrose's online delivery slots for the period leading up to Christmas – 20 to 24 December – have been available to book for a few weeks at the time of writing, and the supermarket has confirmed that demand has been 'very high'.

If you wish to book a home delivery for 19 December and earlier, then slots should be released at the beginning of December.

In addition to home deliveries, you can also use Waitrose's grocery 'click & collect' service in your area, with the supermarket covering 90% of the UK. Some of Waitrose's shops also offer car park collections.

What is the last Waitrose Christmas delivery slot available?

Waitrose deliveries for Christmas are available up until and including Christmas Eve (24 December). However, deliveries will take place from your local Waitrose shop in most areas of the UK, so you will need to check the supermarket's website to find the latest available delivery slot for you.

You can also order Christmas food, including your turkey, for delivery from Waitrose's dedicated Christmas Entertaining Food to Order section. Home delivery is free with a minimum spend of £40 or you can collect your order in store with no minimum spend. Just remember that orders from Waitrose's Christmas Entertaining section must be placed by 15 December at the latest.

When will my Waitrose Christmas delivery arrive?

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Waitrose's 2020 Christmas delivery slots run from Sunday, 20 December to Thursday, 24 December.

Slots are usually available from 6am to 10pm, depending on your local store.

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How to book a Waitrose Christmas delivery slot

To book an online delivery, click the 'Book a slot' option on the Groceries page of the Waitrose website. First, you'll have to confirm your delivery address and then you'll be able to see all available delivery slots in grey. These available slots turn green when selected. Once you've selected your slot and added products to your trolley, make sure you completed the checkout process to confirm your order and your temporarily held slot.

How much is Waitrose Christmas delivery?

Your Waitrose Christmas delivery is available with free home delivery, as long as you spend a minimum of £40 on your shop.

Best Christmas food and drink to order at Waitrose

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Wondering what Christmas food and drink to order at Waitrose this year? The good news is the supermarket came joint top in our annual Christmas taste test, nabbing the most winning spots alongside Marks & Spencer.

Here are the Waitrose Christmas products that scored highly in our taste tests and are definitely worth adding to your shopping list...

WINNER - Best supermarket Champagne: Waitrose Blanc de Noirs Brut NV Champagne - 84/100 BUY NOW(£23.99 for 75cl)

WINNER - Best Christmas cake: Waitrose & Partners No.1 Richly Fruited Christmas Cake - 82/100 BUY NOW (£16 for 1.3kg)

WINNER - Best Yule log: Waitrose & Partners Christmas Chocolate Yule Log - 81/100BUY NOW (£5)

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RUNNER-UP - Best vegetarian and vegan mains: Waitrose & Partners Vegan Festive Swirls - 79/100BUY NOW(£6.99 for 480g)

RUNNER-UP - Best mince pies with a twist: Waitrose & Partners Mini Mince Pie Selection - 86/100BUY NOW (£3 for 9)

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