Xmas Groceries- Who will your household use this year?

PRDMKT

As I am getting ready to book my annual shop, I am curious to know where everyone else will be going.

marcia_

M&S only because my in laws give us a voucher for M&S every Christmas 

Mnoee

I don't host Christmas, we go to my partner's parents. They use a local butcher and greengrocer for meat and veg, with various other bits from all over. I go there every Xmas Eve to help with prep. 

I'll be getting my usual Sainsbury's shop - I'm the only vegetarian so I usually make myself some sort of single portion Veggie Wellington, along with plenty of home made fudge to hand out to all the extended family and well wishers who seem to descend there. It's very different from the Christmases I grew up with, I come from a very small family and his is massive! 

MrsStepford

I will use Ocado for the harder to find larder stuff, either French Click or Bonnebouffe for French stuff including fresh, farms for meat and poultry, ASDA and Sainsbury's for organic veg, Waitrose for organic treats and Iceland for Viennetta, Mackies of Scotland crisps and Just Brazils for husband, Lindt reindeers and Toblerone. Apart from veg will be delivered.

PRDMKT

Does anyone know when Waitrose will open up there slots? I have seen some people claiming they've already booked, but I can't see anything when I look.

pumpkin89

PRDMKT said:

Does anyone know when Waitrose will open up there slots? I have seen some people claiming they've already booked, but I can't see anything when I look.

They were opened last Monday (25 Sep) for "early access" customers (I guess those who spend most on waitrose.com through the year?)
They will be opened up for all customers tomorrow, Wednesday 4 Oct.

PRDMKT

pumpkin89 said:

PRDMKT said:

Does anyone know when Waitrose will open up there slots? I have seen some people claiming they've already booked, but I can't see anything when I look.

They were opened last Monday (25 Sep) for "early access" customers (I guess those who spend most on waitrose.com through the year?)
They will be opened up for all customers tomorrow, Wednesday 4 Oct.

Thank you

kippers

Why isnt Aldi on the list?

PRDMKT

kippers said:

Why isnt Aldi on the list?

A complete oversight on my part- and ALDI is the place I normally use lol- Can I amend the list? or are Mods able to help?

MaidaVale3499

For Hanukkah 2023 it will be Aldi - best unsalted butter this side of Tel Aviv x

thara1996

Heya. 

I now buy cheese at a local farm shop in order to save me money. My next door neighbour lets me have baking powder, fruit and a entire roast turkey each Christmas. I think that she is quite nice. I tend to see if there are any discounts or advertised wine offers. I prefer to make up a tray of really cool festive biscuits and cakes at home instead. It is much cheaper that way for sure. Good luck. In terms of the family Christmas meal, here is what we have

Half a roast turkey 
Santa biscuits
Festive cupcakes
Candy canes 
Carrots
Bread rolls 
Fresh fruit 
Mince pies 
Yuletide cake 
White wine

I am hoping to find games in the charity shops this year. Tomorrow I’m going to start looking at Christmas gifts and seasonal cards. We divide the food up. I want sweets too on the table.