The Covid-19 pandemic means more people than ever are relying on home delivery for their food shopping.

ASDA shoppers are in with some luck this year as Christmas delivery slots are available up until one week before Christmas on December 18. While the 16th is the last day for customers to enter ‘food to order’ items onto delivery before Christmas. Christmas slots open on November 6 at Asda, or if you already have a Delivery Pass you can book from October 30. Asda said: 'Pre-order your festive feast and let us take the hassle out of. Asda warn Christmas delivery slots already booked up - act now supermarket cautions ASDA is warning its customers that most of its Christmas slots are full. It is urging those who need the slots to. Asda store at Killingbeck, Leeds (Image: Robert Sutcliffe/Reach) Delivery slots for Asda will open on November 6 with priority for those with a delivery pass, who can pre-order from as early as October 30. Asda have temporarily stopped issuing new delivery passes while demand is high due to the pandemic. New and existing Asda, Co-op, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose shoppers can all sign up for Christmas slots. When you can place bookings varies widely, although most slots are now available. When Christmas groceries will be delivered also varies, although most supermarkets will deliver up to and including Christmas Eve.

And with the news that up to three households will be allowed to gather over the festive period, many families are now preparing for their Christmas food shop.

Most supermarkets have already opened their Christmas delivery slots, allowing you to rest easy knowing your turkey is on the way.

Here are the latest updates for all the major chains…

Tesco

Tesco’s Christmas delivery slots opened on 13 November for people on its delivery saver scheme, and are now available to everyone.

Deliveries cost between £4.50 and £5.50, or you can choose to click and collect for £1.50.

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There is a £4 surcharge for deliveries under £40 and click and collect orders worth less than £25.

Asda

Asda’s delivery slots are now online and available to book.

Some dates and times are fully booked, depending on your location, but if this is the case you should still be able to select the click and collect option.

Delivery costs between £3 and £5.50, depending on when you want your order to come.

There is a £3 surcharge for delivery orders of less than £40 and click and collect orders of less than £25.

Morrisons

Morrisons’ Christmas delivery slots opened on 25 November, and you can book for any date from 20-24 December, subject to availability.

Delivery costs between £2 and £7, depending on when you want your food to arrive.

Amazon Prime customers can get free delivery of they order their Morrisons shop through Amazon’s site.

Sainsbury’s

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Sainsbury’s schedule is as follows:

• For delivery on 20 December, slots can be booked from 29 November
• For delivery on 21 December, slots can be booked from 30 November
• For delivery on 22 December, slots can be booked from 1 December
• For delivery on 23 December, slots can be booked from 2 December

Sainsbury’s delivery pass holders will be given early access, which they should receive via email.

The supermarket charges £7 for delivery on orders under £40 and between 50p and £7 for orders over £40, depending on the slot.

There is a minimum order of £25. Click and collect is also available.

Waitrose

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Waitrose’s Christmas delivery slots are now live on its website.

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Delivery is free, but there is a minimum spend of £40. The same applies for click and collect orders.