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To do a Christmas food shop in person on 23rd?

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LostittoBostik · 18/12/2024 21:45

I'm hosting Xmas for 6 this year but this is the first time I've hosted without having a food delivery slot booked. This is because we've dropped deliveries in favour of doing a shop ourselves this year as part of drive to save money on our food costs as a family, so I missed things like the Ocado booking slot reminder.
I've never done a Xmas the old fashioned way - going around the shop with a giant trolley.
I'm only doing a large chicken rather than turkey as only 4 of 6 eat meat. Will there be a chicken left to buy on the 23rd in a large superstore? And will things like mince pies be left?
Sorry if I sound quite stupid! The mental load overwhelm is out of control and I'm suddenly having a massive panic attack about it all.

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AdoraBell · 18/12/2024 21:55

You could get mince pies and nibbles - whatever you want- this week/weekend.

HunterHearstHelmsley · 18/12/2024 21:55

You'll be fine. I always do my Christmas shop at 6am Christmas Eve and never had an issue. Niche items may not be available but the supermarkets know they're going to be busy and stock accordingly.

Auburngal · 18/12/2024 21:55

Fresh chickens will be available

One big tip from my experience of working 17 years at a supermarket. Do not shop between 9:30am-12:30pm. It’s hell! Customers think supermarkets are only open for 3 hours!

Ideally do the food shopping very early.

Mince pies will be available, Every year my work ran out of a certain item. It was never mince pies. Maybe a type ran out.

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LostittoBostik · 18/12/2024 21:54

Figgygal · 18/12/2024 21:53

It'll be fine
We often do it then

Thanks! I think I'm going to risk it. I live in a big city so lots of options if the first supermarket doesn't have one crucial thing

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Onlyvisiting · 18/12/2024 21:54

LostittoBostik · 18/12/2024 21:45

I'm hosting Xmas for 6 this year but this is the first time I've hosted without having a food delivery slot booked. This is because we've dropped deliveries in favour of doing a shop ourselves this year as part of drive to save money on our food costs as a family, so I missed things like the Ocado booking slot reminder.
I've never done a Xmas the old fashioned way - going around the shop with a giant trolley.
I'm only doing a large chicken rather than turkey as only 4 of 6 eat meat. Will there be a chicken left to buy on the 23rd in a large superstore? And will things like mince pies be left?
Sorry if I sound quite stupid! The mental load overwhelm is out of control and I'm suddenly having a massive panic attack about it all.

Could you do a click and collect order? If its not in the store you still won't get it but st least you won't have to fight the hoards and can do the planning at home.
Make it for as early in the day as possible, get in and get out

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LostittoBostik · 18/12/2024 21:54

FusionChefGeoff · 18/12/2024 21:52

You can get nearly all of it now and just keep in the fridge or freezer. I've got nearly everything with just a veg and cream / coleslaw shop planned for 22nd. It will all last!

We really don't have room to do that sadly - only a little freezer space and not a huge fridge tbh.

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LostittoBostik · 18/12/2024 21:53

Elektra1 · 18/12/2024 21:52

Will be fine if you get in early doors. All the supermarkets will be well stocked, it's the crowds you want to avoid.

Yes, I was going to go at 6am doors opening on Monday 23rd

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Figgygal · 18/12/2024 21:53

It'll be fine
We often do it then

FusionChefGeoff · 18/12/2024 21:52

You can get nearly all of it now and just keep in the fridge or freezer. I've got nearly everything with just a veg and cream / coleslaw shop planned for 22nd. It will all last!

Elektra1 · 18/12/2024 21:52

Will be fine if you get in early doors. All the supermarkets will be well stocked, it's the crowds you want to avoid.

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LostittoBostik · 18/12/2024 21:51

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 18/12/2024 21:50

Sainsbos in my area still has some slots on 21st and 22nd.

Unfortunately we're away at the weekend so that doesn't work for us

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GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 18/12/2024 21:50

Sainsbos in my area still has some slots on 21st and 22nd.

stackhead · 18/12/2024 21:47

The shops will be mostly fully stocked on the basics. Deliveries will be happening all through except for Christmas day.

AwakeNotThruChoice · 18/12/2024 21:46

Can you not get some stuff tomorrow then get the fresh things Monday? No idea what will be left in the shop. Get a chicken and freeze it?