Find out the Best Time to Shop and Save
A bargain expert has revealed the exact date you should do your Christmas food shopping to save cash. Super saver Tom Church, 31, revealed shoppers can easily save £30 this festive season by heading to specific stores at specific times.
Discover the Cheapest Supermarket for Your Christmas Food Shop
Tom broke down the costs of a standard Christmas meal at six major supermarkets and the cheapest option may surprise you. Aldi emerged as the best store to get your Christmas supper from.
Best Time to Shop: Wednesday at 10am
According to Tom, shopping at 10am on a Wednesday was found to be the best time. He recommends heading to Aldi on a Wednesday as they restock their regular items, ensuring that you can get everything on your shopping list. Mornings tend to be quieter, making it an ideal time to shop. On Sundays, Aldi restocks speciality products, but weekends are busier.
More Reasons to Shop at Aldi
Aldi not only offers great value for money for your main Christmas dinner, but they also have a fantastic selection of party food for the festive season. If you don't mind spending a little more, their Specially Selected range has plenty of items that would be perfect for the big day. From a Gingerbread & Butterscotch Bombe pudding for £2.79 to a Sea Salt Chocolate & Caramel Pavlova Tower for £5.99, Aldi has got you covered.
Compare Prices and Save
Tom compared the costs of a standard Christmas meal at different supermarkets. Here is the breakdown:
Cheapest Shop: Aldi (£24.22)
Turkey (4.5kg) – Ashfields Medium British Turkey Whole Bird 4-5.4kg, £15.99
Roast Potatoes (800g) – Four Seasons Crispy Roast Potatoes 1kg, 95p
Yorkshire Puddings (220g) – Everyday Essentials Yorkshire Puddings 230g/15 Pack, 46p
Cranberry Sauce (200g) – Bramwells Whole Cranberry Sauce 200g, 69p
Sprouts (1kg) – Four Seasons Brussels Sprouts 1kg, £1.09
Pigs in Blankets (230g) – Let's Party Pigs In Blankets 240g/12 Pack, £1.99 – £1.91
Carrots (500g) – Nature's Pick Carrots 500g, 33p
Christmas Pudding (800g) – Holly Lane 6 Month Matured Christmas Pudding 800g, £3.69
Most Expensive Shop: M&S via Ocado (£55.37)
Turkey (4.5kg) – M&S Select Farms British Oakham Turkey without Giblets Medium 5.4kg, £45.90
Roast Potatoes (800g) – M&S Maris Piper Roast Potatoes Frozen 800g, £2.90
Yorkshire Puddings (220g) – M&S 12 Yorkshire Puddings Frozen 220g, £1.40
Cranberry Sauce (200g) – M&S Cranberry Sauce 200g, £1
Sprouts (1kg) – M&S British Brussels Sprouts Frozen 500g, 70p – £1.40
Pigs in Blankets (230g) – M&S British 12 Pigs in Blankets Frozen 282g, £3.70
Carrots (500g) – M&S Carrots 500g, 40p
Christmas Pudding (800g) – M&S Christmas Pudding 6 Month Matured 800g, £7
These prices are based on online prices as of 24th October 2023 and may vary in-store.
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