Christmas Day is nearly here, and the panic to secure all things Christmas food and drink has commenced. If you’re still missing the mince pies, or yet to finalise your mulled wine selection, now’s the time to do it. Unfortunately, at-home delivery slots are now full for most major supermarkets, but all hope isn’t lost. Typically, supermarkets like Waitrose and M&S increase their stock intake at busy times like this, so you can rest easy knowing there’s plenty of top tier Christmas food still available in-store. You’ll just need to set your alarms for stores to open to ensure the best selection, especially if you’re hoping to snag a turkey.
Turkey – or a meat-free alternative – is undoubtedly the star of any festive spread. The tradition of a deliciously roasted turkey on Christmas Day is rooted in the 16th Century, when the New World bird was first brought to UK shores. The famously gluttonous king, Henry VIII, was among the first to eat it for Christmas. In fact, it wasn’t until the 19th Century when the rest of the population began to feast on turkey, owing to its more widespread affordability and availability.
