Cheapest turkeys from UK supermarkets including Asda and Tesco and when to buy in time for Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, many Londoners have already started their preparations for the big day. From festive lights and trees to the all-important turkey, it's best to get everything sorted in advance to avoid any last-minute panic.
Of course, the turkey is the centrepiece of any Christmas dinner, but with the ongoing cost of living crisis, people will be looking to save where they can. MyLondon has put together a handy guide on when to buy the cheapest turkeys from Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Aldi, Sainsbury's, M&S, and Waitrose.
The list mainly features turkey crowns as these are often the most affordable option across all stores.
Aldi
An Ashfields Small British Turkey Crown weighing between 1.5kg and 1.9kg is currently on sale for £12.39 down from £13.49 and meets high welfare standards. The cheapest whole turkey weighs between 2.8 to 4kg and costs £13.79, reduced from £13.99. It must be kept frozen and not re-frozen once defrosted.
Defrost the turkey in the bag at the bottom of the fridge before use and do not defrost it in a warm room. Before cooking, make sure the bird is fully thawed, with no ice and fully flexible legs.
Asda
Over at Asda, a small British Turkey crown weighs between 1.5kg and 1.99kg and is currently £12.80, down from £15.50. Make sure to add it to your order by December 16 to get it in time for Christmas.
The most affordable whole turkey at the supermarket is priced at £14.50, down from £16 and weighs approximately 2.6- 3.8kg. This small basted turkey can feed between four to six people, depending on their appetites, and once frozen, it should be consumed within three months.
Amazon
The online megastore offers a Gressingham whole frozen turkey that weighs 5kg. This frozen bird, reared in East Anglia, costs £20.00 and is currently available.
Lidl
At Lidl, a Birchwood large whole turkey is priced at just £2.95 per kg. Weighing between 6.5kg and 7.5kg, it will be available for purchase from December 19.
It meets Red Tractor Farming Standards criteria, but there's no mention of how many people it feeds, and it can only be bought in-store.
Marks and Spencer
'Marks and Sparks' have already closed their online Christmas orders, so you'll have to go in store to see what they have on offer. Last year, their least expensive offering - a British Oakham slow-cooked turkey breast joint - weighing 1.2kg cost £32, so definitely on the more expensive side.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's medium fresh Turkey crown is priced at £26.25-£34.83, weighs between 2kg and 3kg, and is currently available for online purchase.
The most affordable whole bird is the Small Whole Basted British Frozen Turkey, tipping the scales between 2.6kg and 3.8kg. It's perfect for a gathering of four to seven people, but remember, it should only be cooked from chilled.
Waitrose
At Waitrose, there's no fixed price for a small whole turkey with giblets, as it swings between £20 and £28. However, it averages out to about £6.96 per 1kg. The weight varies between 2.5kg and 4kg.
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