Does anyone know when M&S open the only food orders?

[Paynefully]

I ordered M&S for Christmas lunch last year but I left it far too late and most things were sold out. But what we did manage to get was absolutely lovely and I’m thinking of doing it again this year.. but I want to get it in early so I don’t miss any of the good stuff!

Does anyone know when the online orders open?

26th September I believe.

What would you suggest ? My kids are all grown up now, so I fancy chucking something nice in the oven rather than cooking the full meal.

Thanks @Bookish88 I’ll keep an eye out around then!

@DustyLee123 we had a mix of veg, turkey and a chocolate pine one dessert from them and all of it was really lovely. We missed out on the anti-pasti/cured meats/hot cheese and the other kind of pies and things they all sold out by the time I decided to go for it.. so this year I’ll be giving them a try!

I found the portions quite good really (except roast potatoes but that’s because we all absolutely love them and eat far too many each!) so this year I’ll be making the potatoes myself anyway 🤭 I recommend them though for a slightly more hassle free Christmas dinner!

We did beef Wellington from marks and Spencer last year. It was fabulous. Put it in the oven with a tray of their roast potatoes and then steamed some veg. Minimal effort for a delicious lunch.

I need to be more on it this year with M and S. I had seven round for lunch last year and they loved the M and S turkey and trimmings. Missed out on some of the things I wanted though. Going to order more bits this year to take the stress out of cooking. I was in there yesterday and no sign of the brochures yet, but they had lots of Christmas goodies out on the shelves.