INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Update 28/03/20: There are currently no food delivery slots available, as far as our research shows
However, we saw a few food delivery slots yesterday at Tesco and Sainsbury's in some regions, so do check your local area
Alternatively, a number of meal delivery services are still operating - details below.Online food delivery services are currently under
There's been a huge surge in demand, following the government's strict advice for everyone to stay at home to help combat the spread of
But we're assessing the situation daily, and we'll tell you which supermarkets are offering food delivery slots as soon as they open.5 top
meal delivery services still taking ordersThe good news is that supermarkets have been working around the clock to speed up the supply
chain, and we look forward to seeing the situation resolved soon.In the meantime, we've taken a look at how the major supermarkets are
dealing with this increased demand
We'll be constantly updating this page, but it looks like it'll be mid-April before new food delivery slots are opened up
supermarkets below, and created a shopping basket full of popular goods
We then compared four different locations to provide a sense of what stock is available in each area and whether delivery slots are
Here's the latest on which supermarkets are offering online grocery delivery todayTesco(Image credit: Tesco)Next delivery slot: none
currently available (last updated 28/03/20)Update (28/03/20): While our research showed a couple of Tesco food delivery slots popped up
yesterday for March 30 and April 3, we're now not seeing any in the areas we're testing
Nevertheless, we're hopeful that yesterday development offers some evidence that availability is starting to improve.Tesco CEO Dave Lewis
has reached out to customers in a new message this week: "We know that it's difficult right now to get a delivery slot for online shopping
We are at full capacity for the next few weeks and we ask those who are able to safely come to stores to do so, instead of shopping online,
so that we can start to free up more slots for the more vulnerable."Tesco has a decent selection of food items online, but getting hold of
password, and confirm whether you have a Clubcard or not
measures and policiesCustomers who shop online are encouraged to shop in-store where possible to help free up delivery slots for the elderly
removed.Asda(Image credit: Asda)Next delivery slot: none currently available (last updated 28/03/20)Update (28/03/20): Asda will still let
you register as new online customer, but online delivery slots are not available up until April 11
traffic its website is receiving
working to deliver online shopping: "We're providing our drivers with hand sanitiser and gloves, and making as many online shopping slots
We're encouraging those that are able to safely shop in person to do so - this allows us to deliver to the highly vunerable."Roger Burnely
went on to add "If you are self-isolating or have additional needs, please advise us in the 'other information' section when placing your
order."How to sign up for an accountRegistering is quick and easy with Asda (it says as much on its website), simply enter your email, a
section to advise where their order should be left, i.e
on the doorstep.Ocado(Image credit: Ocado)Next delivery date: none currently available(last updated 28/03/20)Update (28/03/20): No more
slots are available, according to Ocado's website
The company is also bringing order cut-off times forward, so customers are encouraged to complete their order in one session to avoid
how hard we work, we will not have enough capacity to serve the unprecedented levels of demand".She went on to say that "new delivery slots
days".How to sign up for an accountYou can sign up to Ocado using a Facebook and PayPal account, or simply fill in your details such as your
one or two per order, and a small number of bulky items have been removed from sale to make more room in each delivery van
The company has shared how stockpiling has affected its service during the coronavirus outbreak.Morrisons(Image credit: Morrisons)Next
delivery slot: none currently available(last updated 28/03/20)The Morrisons website has recovered after being down for a few days, but there
enter your details and a password to register
You can also receive tailored offers, coupons and communications from Morrisons.Benefits and perksYou can use a Facebook account to sign in,
and Morrisons Quick Shop fills your trolley with the top things you might be wanting to buy with a single click
amount of substitutes and missing items that some customers are encountering with their online food shops:Sainsbury's(Image credit:
now showing for March 28 and March 29
The amount available will vary depending on your area, put it's a positive sign that Sainsbury's are beginning to cope with the
Chief Executive Mike Coupe has provided more insight into how the company is delivering to the elderly or vulnerable: "Many of you have
written to me to tell me you are elderly or vulnerable and are struggling to book online delivery slots
We are doing our absolute best to offer online delivery slots to elderly, disabled and vulnerable customers
These customers have priority over all slots."Sainsbury's revealed that their customer Careline has had "one year's worth of contacts in two
weeks".Mike Coupe went on to add, "I apologise to our regular online customers, who I know are feeling very frustrated at not being able to
Please bear with us and I hope you can understand why we feel the need to prioritise elderly and vulnerable customers at the moment."How to
deemed as vulnerable will be offered priority delivery slots.Waitrose(Image credit: Waitrose)Next delivery slot: none currently available
(last updated 28/03/20)Waitrose is still accepting new customer registrations - however, all delivery and click - collect slots are
unfortunately unavailable right now
confirming any new slots at the moment - but that could well just be a lack of communication to the social media team:How to sign up for an
Some products have are restricted for a limited time, with customers only allowed to buy a maximum of two packets of toilet roll and three
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