Where to buy the BEST value Christmas turkey: Should you shop at Tesco, ASDA or Waitrose?
CHRISTMAS turkey is usually top of the shopping list when it comes to preparing for the big day. But where should you buy yours to get the best value, Asda, Tesco, Waitrose, Aldi, or another British supermarket.
Christmas is nearly here, and if you don’t have your turkey yet it’s time to stock up on the main stay of Christmas dinner. Whether you shop at ASDA, Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s or Lidl, all the main supermarkets have their turkey deals ready.
From a whole bird to just the turkey crown, these are the best value turkeys from all the major UK supermarkets.
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But while Christmas dinner might weight you down physically, it needn’t leave you wallet significantly lighter.
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Best value Christmas turkeys 2017
Tesco
Turkey crown
Medium 2.3 - 3.19kg, serves 8 - 11 - £22.17
Large 3.2 - 4.09kg, serves 12 -15 - £28.43
Whole turkey
Medium 4.5 - 5.99kg, serves 11 - 14 - £23.96
Large 6 - 7.49kg, serves 15 - 18 - £29.96
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BEST value Christmas turkey: Should you shop ASDA, Tesco or Waitrose?
ASDA
Turkey crown
ASDA Medium British Turkey Crown, serves 5 - 7 - £13
ASDA Large British Turkey Crown, serves 8 - 10 - £15
Whole turkey
ASDA Medium Basted Turkey (Typical Weight 4.75kg) - £20
ASDA Large Basted Turkey (Typical Weight 6.25kg) - £24
Waitrose
Turkey crown
essential Waitrose frozen basted turkey crown medium - currently unavailable
essential Waitrose frozen basted turkey crown large 2.5 - 2.99kg, serves 8 minimum - £23
Whole turkey
essential Waitrose turkey medium 4kg - 6kg, serves 8 - £30
essential Waitrose turkey large 6kg - 8kg, serves 12 - £40
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Sainsbury’s
Turkey crown
Sainsbury's Frozen Turkey Crown, Medium (approx. 2-2.3kg) - £17.50
Sainsbury's Frozen Turkey Crown, Large (approx. 2.4- 2.8kg) - £19.50
Whole turkey
Sainsbury's Frozen Whole Basted Turkey, Medium (approx. 3.9-5.2kg serves 8-10) - £17.50
Sainsbury's Large Basted Whole Turkey (approx. 5.3-6.9kg) - £19.50
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Lidl
Turkey crown
Braemoor Medium Turkey Crown 2.0KG - 2.3kg - £ 9.99
Braemoor Large Turkey Crown 2.4 - 2.8kg - £ 12.99
Whole turkey
Braemoor Medium British Self-Basting Turkey with Giblets 4.005 - 5.4kg - £ 11.99
Braemoor Large British Self-Basting Turkey with Giblets 5.405 - 7.2kg - £ 15.99
Deals may change before the big day, so always check for the best value option before you buy.
