Asda shoppers can order food for Christmas delivery within days - how to get early access

The supermarket has reported a 27 per cent increase in online Christmas-related searches compared to the same period last year, indicating a heightened interest in festive planning.

To meet this demand, Asda is providing early access to its loyalty programme members and significantly increasing its delivery capacity.

Asda has announced a tiered approach to booking Christmas delivery slots. Asda Delivery Pass customers will have priority access, with slots opening on October 15.

All other Asda customers can reserve their slots from October 22, allowing some shoppers to organise their deliveries more than two months in advance of Christmas Day.

To meet the increased demand, Asda is offering over one million home delivery and click-and-collect slots in the week leading up to Christmas. This expanded capacity aims to ensure customers can secure their preferred delivery times for their festive food shopping.

Interim senior director of Asda.com Georgina Bell commented: "Before we know it, the festive season is upon us, and lots of our customers will be looking at ways they can get ahead of the preparations.

"This year in particular, we've seen a significant increase in online searches for Christmas products, from as early as mid-September.

"Shoppers can also make changes or additions to their basket up until 11pm the night before their delivery or collection, which we know is important for those ever-evolving Christmas plans to celebrate with family and friends."

Tesco, another major UK supermarket, has also announced its Christmas delivery plans. Delivery Saver customers will have early access to booking slots from 6am on November 5, while all other customers can book from 6am on November 12.

This is one week earlier than last year, giving shoppers more time to secure their preferred slots.

Tesco has bolstered its delivery capacity by adding 60 more vans to its fleet. This expansion will provide thousands of extra slots across the UK in the two weeks leading up to Christmas.

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For last-minute shoppers, Tesco has increased the capacity of its rapid delivery service, Whoosh. Thousands of extra slots will be available on Christmas Eve, allowing customers to purchase forgotten items or last-minute essentials for their Christmas Day feast.

Managing director of Tesco Online Tom Denyard said: "Were looking forward to helping customers across the UK pick up their family favourites or treat themselves to something special this festive season.

"As we help customers plan ahead for their Christmas shop this year, we are excited to be providing increased capacity with thousands of extra slots available in the fortnight leading up to Christmas Day.

"And there is no better time to sign up to a convenient Delivery Saver plan and benefit from festive priority slot bookings. Delivery Saver plans not only give you early access to slots this Christmas, but they can also save you an amazing £176 a year on delivery or collection fees."