A content editor has revealed that a 1am Christmas food shop at a 24-hour Asda offers a stress-free alternative to daytime crowds. Abigail Nicholson, who works for Reach PLC, has been visiting her local Asda in Sefton Park, Liverpool, just after midnight for the past three years. She describes the experience as 'fantastic' due to the lack of queues and well-stocked shelves.
During her most recent trip, Nicholson noted that the car park had only around 20 vehicles. The store was largely empty, with more staff than customers. The shelves were fully stocked with festive goods, including fruit and vegetables with use-by dates beyond Christmas Day, as well as meat such as turkey crowns and beef joints. Staff were restocking throughout the shop.
Nicholson also took advantage of the reduced section, finding fresh meat and quick meal options for the days between Christmas and New Year. The only inconvenience was navigating around metal cages and boxes being used for restocking. Self-service checkouts were the only ones open, and she was home by 1.45am.
She recommends the early morning shopping trip for anyone who dislikes busy supermarkets during the festive season. 'As long as you don't mind dodging stock cages, it's a very pleasant experience,' she said. Nicholson plans to continue this yearly tradition.
