Everything you need to know about choosing, preparing, cooking and carving your Christmas turkey, plus recipe ideas to use up any leftovers. Discover more Christmas recipes.
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Which turkey should I buy?
Unmatched for flavour and succulence, all of our fresh Christmas whole birds, crowns and joints are 100% British and free range. Find out more about our turkeys and how we keep them free range, happy and cared for.
You can order your turkey online for delivery or collection on 20-24 December, or buy one in store from 19 December – and secure your showstopping centrepiece.
Whole turkeys
From £35
You can't beat that wow-factor moment when you bring out a whole turkey, with all the trimmings. Choose from juicy breast meat or tender, succulent legs – giblets and bones make great gravy too. Whole turkeys serve 6-16 – be sure to factor in leftovers for Boxing Day and beyond!
We offer four types of whole birds to suit all budgets – No.1 Red Heritage Breed, No.1 Free Range Bronze, Duchy Organic Bronze and British Free Range White.
Our small turkeys serve a minimum of 6 and our largest serves 16, with prices from £35 to £135 (estimate based on £11.25 to £24 per kg). Subject to availability.
You can use leftover turkey meat for Boxing Day cold cuts and sandwiches, and make a hearty stock and gravy from the bones.
Prepared turkey joints
From £35
Expertly prepared, our turkey joints are the ultimate in convenience. Serving a minimum of 4, they are quicker to cook and come ready to roast. Simply finish in the oven and serve with a sticky glaze and lashings of rich gravy.
Turkey joints range from £35 to £60 and are in store from 8 December. Subject to availability.
Turkey crowns
From £45
If you've got guests who prefer lighter-tasting white meat, a crown is the answer. With a shorter cooking time and compact size, a turkey crown is ideal if you're pushed for time or oven space.
A crown serves 6-12 and we've got versions stuffed with sage and onion, wrapped in smoky bacon or butter-basted for extra tenderness.
Our smallest White Turkey Crown serves a minimum of 6, while our large No.1 Bronze Turkey Crown serves up to 12, with prices from £45 to £90 (estimated based on £23.68 to £43.33 per kg). Subject to availability.
Ordering your turkey
1.
Book your turkey slot and ensure you pick the right one:
Regular delivery slot:
This slot allows you to add general groceries and items from our Food to Order service, Waitrose Entertaining, to your order, with a £40 minimum spend.
Regular Click & Collect slot:
This slot allows you to add general groceries and Waitrose Entertaining items to your order, with a £40 minimum spend.
Waitrose Entertaining slot:
This slot is exclusively for items from our Waitrose Entertaining range, with no minimum spend.
2.
You can amend your order until the cut-off date stated on your order confirmation for Waitrose Entertaining items, or the day before delivery for grocery items.
3.
When getting your Click & Collect order in store, please ensure you have your order number ready. Follow signs for the designated collection zone or ask a Partner for more details.
What size turkey?
Our turkeys come in a range of sizes so you can choose the one that suits your celebrations best. If you need a big bird but oven space is an issue, a smaller turkey plus a crown or joint can be a good solution.
If you're cooking for 3-4 people, our small turkey crowns and prepared turkey breasts are ideal. For 5-6 people, choose a medium crown or small whole turkey. For groups of more than 8, we'd suggest a medium or large whole turkey or crown.
FIND A TURKEY FOR...
Turkeys will be available to order until 15 December.
Our Christmas turkeys are guaranteed to stay fresh until Boxing Day.
More from our turkey guide
Cooking your turkey
For crispy, golden skin, and juicy, tender meat, follow our guide to preparing and roasting a turkey or turkey crown. There's a fail-safe time plan for preparing and serving a wonderful festive meal, too.
Turkey recipes
Recipes to cook a delicious, succulent turkey with all the trimmings. Why not try sage & lemon braised turkey or fennel & citrus roast turkey?
Carving your turkey
You may have seen it done every year, but if it's your turn to carve the turkey, our step-by-step guide will help you get the most out of your Christmas centrepiece.
Turkey freezing guide
Whether you have more than you need or want to save leftovers, our turkey freezing guide has tips to help you safely freeze and thaw your turkey – plus recipes for turkey leftovers.
