Don’t miss your step-by-step guide to Christmas cooking 2026! Find key Christmas ordering dates, a complete festive shopping list and advice on choosing and shopping for your Christmas spread.
Entertaining & Food to Order
Lock in your drinks, nibbles and showstopping spreads early.
Christmas order cut-off: 15 December
New Year order cut-off: 21 December
Delivery & collection
Book your main grocery delivery or store pickup for the big week.
Christmas Slots: 20-24 December
New Year Slots: 29-31 December
John Lewis Click & Collect: Last pickup 22 December
Christmas dinner guides
How to cook the perfect roast turkey
…and get it on the table on time!
How to cook a turkey crown
Everything you need to know about cooking a crown this Christmas.
Fancy something different?
Follow our guide to choosing and preparing different Christmas meats.
Build the perfect Christmas buffet
Our pick of the best bits for the buffet spread this year.
How to cook a gluten-free Christmas
Our free-from range means no one need miss out.
Veggie and vegan Christmas ideas
No meat? No problem – our range has everyone sorted.
Get-ahead Christmas planning
Freeze-ahead Christmas guide
Save time on the big day by prepping in advance.
Christmas menus
Explore our curated festive menus, wine pairings and tips.