Christmas planning has officially begun at Tesco as the supermarket giant opens its coveted delivery and click-and-collect booking system for the festive period. With demand expected to reach unprecedented levels, customers are being urged to act quickly to secure their preferred slots.
The Festive Rush Is On
Early birds are already snapping up the most desirable time slots, particularly for the crucial days leading up to Christmas. Tesco Clubcard holders received priority access starting Tuesday, giving them a head start in the annual battle for festive delivery appointments.
Key Dates You Need to Know
The booking window covers the entire Christmas period from December 16th right through to Christmas Eve. However, industry experts predict that slots for December 23rd and 24th will be the first to disappear, as these are traditionally the most sought-after days for last-minute festive shopping.
How to Secure Your Slot
Tesco has streamlined the booking process to make it as straightforward as possible for customers:
- Log into your Tesco Grocery account online or via the app
- Navigate to the delivery slots section
- Select your preferred dates between December 16th-24th
- Choose between home delivery or click-and-collect options
- Confirm your booking - it's that simple!
Why Early Booking Is Essential
With Christmas falling on a Wednesday this year, shopping patterns are expected to be more spread out than usual. However, the weekend before Christmas (December 21st-22nd) is still anticipated to see peak demand. Tesco recommends booking as early as possible to avoid disappointment and ensure your Christmas dinner ingredients arrive on time.
Pro tip: Even if you're not ready to finalise your full Christmas shop, securing your delivery slot now provides peace of mind. You can always modify your order closer to the date.
Alternative Options
For those who miss out on home delivery slots, click-and-collect remains an excellent alternative. Tesco has expanded these services across most of its larger stores, offering convenient time windows for customers to collect their pre-ordered festive shopping.
The message from Tesco is clear: don't leave your Christmas delivery to chance. With the booking system now live and slots already disappearing, the time to secure your festive food arrangements is now.
