Waitrose shopper? You can now book your Christmas delivery slot – here's how

Waitrose Christmas delivery slots are available to book now

Here's what you need to know:

• Delivery slots are now open to book for all shoppers. Unlike most other major supermarkets, Waitrose doesn't sell delivery passes, which often give holders first dibs on Christmas delivery slots. This means that all the delivery slots that Waitrose is currently planning on releasing will be up for grabs today, so you might want to consider booking yours quickly.

• Click and collect slots will also be available to book from today (2 October).

• You can book your slot online or on the Waitrose & Partners app. Go to Waitrose.com or get the app, which is free to download on Android and iOS.

• You can pick a delivery or collection date between 20 and 24 of December.

What to watch out for when booking Christmas supermarket delivery slots

1. Bag your slot early if you can. They've often gone quickly in previous years.

2. Check if you can edit orders. Many shops let you make an unlimited number of changes to your order by certain deadlines. If you order from Waitrose, the cut-off will be the day before your delivery date. So, even if you're not sure what your final shopping list will be, it may be worth getting your order in with just a few items and making edits later (but set a reminder so you don't forget!).

3. Beware delivery fees. Most supermarkets will deliver up to and including Christmas Eve, but opting for click and collect will invariably be cheaper than choosing a home delivery.

4. Remember to factor in food costs, as these will vary by supermarket. Try using a comparison tool, such as Trolley, to benchmark the cost of items at major supermarkets including Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury's and more. You can also use Trolley to set alerts for when the price of your favourite items drop. For more ways to save on food, see our Supermarket shopping tips guide.

5. Not all supermarkets release specific Christmas dates for orders. Co-op, for example, will be running its usual delivery services up until and including Christmas Eve.

To find out how to save yourself financial stress this festive season, including banning unnecessary presents and booking train tickets in advance, see our 48 Christmas MoneySaving Tips.