1. Waitrose Change Delivery Slots
2. Can I Change Waitrose Delivery Slot

Currently most customers see a few days' worth of slots, except for those listed as priority customers(eg those on the Government's list of vulnerable shoppers).This change in slot visibility was made in response to customer feedback as many were scrolling through weeks of slots without finding one free. At the time of writing, Waitrose relivery slots are booked up until 9 July. These shops are also reserving 25% of their orders for vulnerable people, with their website reading: ‘We’re doing.

• For example, my local Asda releases its new delivery slots at 10pm – so I make sure my basket is prepped and ready for checkout by 10pm. Check the website a few times throughout the day to work.
• 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.

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?

Waitrose Change Delivery Slots

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

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)

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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Waitrose has expanded its food delivery service after initially prioritising all delivery slots for the elderly and vulnerable. The retailer has added an extra 10,000 online delivery slots to help cope with the unprecedented demand and has expanded its rapid delivery service, which lets customers order their groceries and receive them in two hours or less.

We've been checking for delivery slots on Waitrose's website each day and are starting to see more free slots become available. Click & collect definitely seems to be the better option, however, if you want to order your grocery delivery from Waitrose, customers are advised to check back daily as more slots are added. You should only book one slot per week, too, to ensure others can find a delivery slot.

Waitrose opening hours

Can I Change Waitrose Delivery Slot

The first opening hour of Waitrose supermarkets is dedicated to elderly and vulnerable shoppers. Opening hours remain the same 8am to 8pm, but some shops may also close earlier than normal to keep shelves stocked. This will vary in different parts of the country, store to store, however.

Waitrose is also setting aside a proportion of hard-to-find and essential products exclusively for NHS staff. NHS staff will also be given priority access to shops and checkouts, to ensure they can complete their shop as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Waitrose has launched a Volunteer’s Shopping Card for self-isolating customers who can’t get to the shops themselves. It’s a simple, safe and contact-free way to get your groceries delivered by a friend or family member, and can be purchased online. Once you’ve added some funds of up to £10 to £500, you can email your e-gift card to your designated shopper which they can then use in store.

Volunteers can also pick up your click & collect order on your behalf if you’re self-isolating. All they need is the order confirmation number and their own form of ID (a debit or credit card, driving licence or utility bill).

How to get a Waitrose delivery slot

You might be sick of hearing it, but checking back daily is the best way to find a Waitrose delivery slot. The website shows when slots are available, and it’s easy to switch between different addresses if you’re looking for family and friends. It’s also worth checking if any click & collect slots are available if you can’t find a delivery slot.

The supermarket has expanded its online collection service to a further 110 shops across the UK, too. Waitrose's ‘rapid’ service is also now available in 20 additional shops across London, and should help 2.5 million households get food and essentials more easily.

How does Waitrose click & collect work?

If you’d prefer to use click & collect, simply select your groceries with Waitrose online and select click & collect before you checkout. Availability is generally good but will vary depending on your area, so we can only advise that you keep checking for new slots when you can.

More food delivery services: quick links

Grocery delivery

• Amazon Fresh - grocery delivery to select cities
• Amazon Pantry - order everyday food essentials with Prime delivery
• Asda - mostly only click & collect slots available
• Co-op - some new delivery slots during the day, restricted to 20 item limit
• Iceland - some new delivery slots throughout the day
• Morrisons - limited delivery slots available
• Ocado - emailing customers directly when slots are available
• Sainsbury's - some delivery slots available
• Tesco - some new delivery slots throughout the day
• Waitrose - some new delivery slots throughout the day

Recipe box and meal delivery

• Allplants - plant-based meal delivery, cooked by chefs
• Feast Box - order your first world food recipe box
• Mindful Chef - healthy recipe boxes with fresh ingredients for you to cook
• SimplyCook - Get a £3 trial recipe box to cook at home

Pizza delivery

• Domino's - 40% off pizza when you spend £40 or more
• Pizza Hut - get two medium pizzas and a classic side for £20
• Papa John's - £15 off your order when you spend £30 or more

Takeaway delivery

• Deliveroo - takeaway delivery from top restaurants
• Just Eat - takeaway delivery from local restaurants
• Uber Eats - takeaway delivery from your favourite restaurants

Alcohol delivery

• Beer Hawk - free delivery on beer orders over £50
• The Bottle Club - free delivery when you spend £100
• The Drink Shop - 20% off selected wine, beer and spirits
• Vinatis - up to 50% off select wines