If you have a reoccuring slot, you can go into your delivery pass under your account and it will have the option to skip or cancel. Make sure you press skip because cancel will get rid of your slot entirely. You may have to wait until a couple of days before you're due to use it.

• Asda absolutely disgusting should be Asda absolutely disgusting should be ashamed Waited a week for delivery that’s fine slot between 7 and 9 to get a message at half 8 saying delivery on way great half 9 comes and goes half 10 comes and goes waited up till half 11 for delivery nothing, keep in mind no food in house this is the family shop have a 6 year old son all day try to get hold to.
• I have a recurring slot with Asda as I I have a recurring slot with Asda as I am in the clinically vulnerable category. My delivery pass has been free since march. But this week I have been charged an extra £6 for choose and pick? I Phoned to ask why and was told regardless of status, from 1st November all orders are charged for.
• Asda delivery slots were released today to delivery pass holders. Tried booking but can't load any slots past the 18th of December usually we can view and book up until the 23rd.

During the pandemic the popularity of online supermarket shopping has soared, as shoppers avoid going to the stores unless necessary.

Many vulnerable shops have taken to doing their food shop online, and choosing a delivery slot for it to be delivered to ther door.

Recently, Asda and Sainsbury's announced they would be upping the price of some delivery slots.

Asda shoppers they should also be aware that recurring delivery slots between December 19 and January 2, 2021 will be axed, meaning people will have to book a slot as normal, Herts Live reports.

Sainsbury's has also raised the price of some of its delivery slots, with the typical price rising from between 50p and £7, to £2 and £7.

Instead, they are offering £1 delivery slots over four hours, and then only find out the exact hour on the day of delivery. These 'saver slots' will need to be flexible.

This follows the news that Tesco scrapped their cheapest delivery slots over the summer.

How to cut the cost of deliveries?

Martin Lewis and MoneySavingExpert have put together a list of ways to save money on the cost of a delivery.

While it might mean you have to lose your original slot or be a bit more flexible, for those wanting to save a few pounds it could help.

The consumer champion recommends:

• Checking for less popular times to get a cheaper slot - The most expensive slots are the ones that are usually most popular, so it's worth looking to see if there's a time you can do that won't be in demand. This could be ideal if you're working from home anyway and you're able to have deliveries during early afternoons, or if you don't mind later deliveries.
• Get a delivery pass if you're a regular online shopper - For a one-off fee most supermarkets offer a delivery pass that covers the cost of all your deliveries for a set amount of time - this could save you some cash if you regularly shop at the same supermarket during the busier times. Asda's scheme has closed for new customers, although you can still sign up for Sainsbury's plan at either £60 a year or £30 for midweek deliveries.
• Consider click and collect, or shopping in-store if you can - It's not an option available to everyone during the lockdown and pandemic, but if you can there's savings to be had by visiting the store. If shopping as normal is completely off the table click and collect means you can do the shop online, but avoid having to pay for deliveries as Asda's service is free and Sainsbury's is free for orders over £40.
• Switch to a rival supermarket - This might also be a chance for you to have a look at other supermarkets to see what value is available. That being said you have to bear in mind that for a couple of pounds saved on delivery you may end up paying more in shopping.

Update 26/03/20: Food delivery and click & collect slots are still unavailable, with the earliest estimates of new slots to be mid-April. Adsa has implemented a queuing system to deal with demand, and Ocado continues to have long wait times, which have now increased to up to four hours. However, some meal delivery services are still operating - details below.

Online food delivery services have become more important than ever, following the government's strict advice for everyone to stay at home to help combat the spread of coronavirus.

With more people working from home or in self-isolation, there has been a huge demand for online grocery delivery - Boris Johnson even suggested ordering food online in his address to the nation on Monday evening. But it hasn't been easy to get a food delivery slot recently.

5 top meal delivery services still taking orders

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• Pasta Evangelists - fresh pasta meal boxes: 20% off first box
• Kurami - healthy meal delivery boxes

The good news is that supermarkets have been working around the clock to speed up the supply chain - so which online grocery delivery services still have slots?

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 delivery slots are opened up. You'll find full details below.

Please remember to use all food delivery services responsibly. Only order what you need to preserve stocks for others who might be in need.

Grocery delivery: our process

We signed up to all the major 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 currently offered.

Your situation may differ, but the locations we covered were: London, Leeds, Portsmouth and Bath. Here's the latest on which supermarkets are offering online grocery delivery today...

Tesco

Next delivery slot: from April 15 (last updated 26/03/20)

Unfortunately, all Tesco food delivery slots up until April 15 are unavailable based on our research. You might find an option to order in your area, but we haven't seen any evidence of availability.

Update (26/03/20): 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 them at the moment can be tricky. Most brands are in stock, but eggs, hand soap, pasta, milk and bread are the exception, with some items sold out.

According to Tesco, new slots are offered up at 23:30 each day:

Hi there, thanks for getting in touch. New slots are opened up each day 3 weeks in advance at around 23:30 - 00:30. I hope that helps. TY - BarrieMarch 24, 2020

How to sign up for an account

Enter a valid email address and password, and confirm whether you have a Clubcard or not. You’ll receive one automatically upon registering if you don't.

Fill in your personal details, including your phone number and UK Postcode. You can then select if you’d like to receive offers and vouchers from Tesco or not.

Benefits and perks

Online shoppers can collect Clubcard points and Tesco has begun price matching Aldi on both its own-brand and branded products.

A Delivery Saver pass is also available for regular customers, and comes with the added benefit of priority delivery slots during the busy Christmas and Easter periods.

Coronavirus measures and policies

Customers who shop online are encouraged to shop in-store where possible to help free up delivery slots for the elderly customers and those who are self-isolating.

Due to increased demand, Tesco isn’t accepting any new Delivery Saver customers right now either.

A restriction of only 3 items per customer on every product line is in place, and multi-buy promotions have also been removed.

Asda

Next delivery slot: from April 14 (last updated 26/03/20)

Asda will still let you register as new online customer, but online delivery slots are not available up until April 14.

Update (26/03/20): Similar to Ocado, Asda has now implemented a queue system to deal with the high volumes of traffic its website is receiving. There's no estimate as to where you are in the queue, though, or how long you'll have to wait.

Items such as pasta, hand soap and toilet roll are also in high demand.

In an email to customers, Asda CEO Roger Burnley has shared some information regarding how the company is working to deliver online shopping:

'We're providing our drivers with hand sanitiser and gloves, and making as many online shopping slots available as we can. 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 account

Registering is quick and easy with Asda (it says as much on its website), simply enter your email, a password and then enter your delivery postcode and you’re good to go.

You can choose whether to receive exclusive offers and the latest info from Asda too if you’d like.

Benefits and perks

Competitively priced and with a Delivery Pass available, Asda online shoppers can save up to £80 and £100 by choosing a 6-month or 12-month pass.

Offers are clearly highlighted on the Asda website, so you’re never likely to miss a cracking deal.

Coronavirus measures and policies

Customers are limited to a three item maximum on all food, toiletries and cleaning products when ordering online.

When placing an online delivery order, anyone who is self-isolating is advised to fill in the ‘Other information’ section to advise where their order should be left, i.e. on the doorstep.

Ocado

Next delivery date: unknown (last updated 26/03/20)

If you visit the Ocado website you’ll be placed in a virtual queue, which can take up to four hours (the brand has paused the app due to high demand).

In an email to existing customers on 25 March, Ocado Retail CEO Melanie Smith has said that 'no matter 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 will be released every day for the coming week, as and when we have capacity'.

Those who have a delivery booked for March 26 or later can still edit their orders, and it's currently unclear whether Ocado are allowing new customers.

If you do not have a delivery booked already, Ocado's website notes that there is 'limited availability over the next few days'.

Thanks, Natalia, we’re doing everything we can to serve as many customers as possible and our teams are working around the clock. Please keep checking back on the website for updates on placing new orders and when new delivery slots will be available.- RubyMarch 24, 2020

How to sign up for an account

You can sign up to Ocado using a Facebook and PayPal account, or simply fill in your details such as your email address and postcode to register.

Tick the box if you’d like to opt out of Ocado’s offers, vouchers and gifts before you hit ‘Register’.

Benefits and perks

New customers can enjoy three months free delivery with Smart Pass, and Ocado also offers one-hour delivery windows.

Coronavirus measures and policies

Ocado had to temporarily suspend its service due to high demand, but is now its back online. Customers can only book one delivery slot every seven days to free up more slots for other customers.

Some products are limited to 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.

We know our service has never been as important to the daily life of the country, and we want to keep you informed.This simple infographic explains why and how stock-piling food has affected our service and why putting limits on certain products is fair for everyone. pic.twitter.com/hU1A879KLVMarch 22, 2020

Morrisons

Next delivery slot: April 16 (last updated 26/03/20)

The Morrisons website has recovered after being down for a few days, but there are still no delivery slots available at this time. There is also a very small selection of pasta.

How to sign up for an account

To sign up for a Morrisons online account, firstly enter your postcode to check if Morrisons deliver in your area.

Once you’re given the all clear, enter your details and a password to register. You can also receive tailored offers, coupons and communications from Morrisons.

Benefits and perks

You 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.

A Delivery Pass is also available with regular choices for those looking to do their weekly shop online.

Coronavirus measures and policies

Orders must be finalised 48 hours before delivery.

Morrisons are working on introducing a number of measures to help reduce the amount of substitutes and missing items that some customers are encountering with their online food shops:

Hi! Sorry about that. We are experiencing a high demand at the moment which is causing the lack of availability & delivery slots. We're introducing a number of measures to ensure our customers can get the products they need and will communicate these when we can - MattMarch 24, 2020

Sainsbury's

Next delivery slot: unknown (last updated 26/03/20)

Unless you’re already registered as a Sainsbury’s online customer, Sainsbury’s has paused all new online registrations. If you have an existing account, food delivery slots are currently unavailable. The company offers a click & collect service but this is also unavailable.

Update (26/03/20): In a message to customers, Sainsbury's 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 book slots. 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 sign up for an account

Due to the huge increase in online orders, new registrations have been paused for the time being. To sign up for a Sainsbury’s online account, enter your email address and fill in your details on the following page. Once you’ve finished, you can start shopping.

Benefits and perks

You can collect and spend Nectar Points with each online food shop. A Delivery Pass is also available, which can help you save up to £156 per year.

Coronavirus measures and policies

Elderly customers and those deemed as vulnerable will be offered priority delivery slots.

We are continuing to work around the clock to feed the nation in these challenging times, and have taken further steps based on what you have told us in the past 24 hours. Please read the latest from our CEO Mike Coupe here: https://t.co/I0kBAX5fmL pic.twitter.com/Ud6bAVfmMSMarch 22, 2020

Waitrose

Next delivery slot: unknown (last updated 26/03/20)

Waitrose is still accepting new customer registrations - however, all delivery and click & collect slots are unavailable right now. You can still amend or cancel existing orders, though.

It doesn't look like many will open up in the near future either, as the brand isn't confirming any new slots at the moment - but that could well just be a lack of communication to the social media team:

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Slots are filling up quicker than usual and our team is doing all they can to offer the maximum number available. Please bear with us, as soon as slots are available they will go live on our website and app. - MatthewMarch 24, 2020

How to sign up for an account

Signing up to Waitrose is simple - just fill in your details, such as your address and contact number, then click ‘next’ and you can start shopping straight away.

Benefits and perks

Waitrose has a number of attractive introductory offers, including a £30 saving on your first three online grocery shops. The website also includes hundreds of recipes and lists the ingredients so you can quickly add them to your basket.

Coronavirus measures and policies

The company has paused its online voucher codes along with any offer incentives until further notice. 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 of any specific grocery item.

Entertainment products are also no longer available to order online for the foreseeable future. Substitutions for online orders cannot be returned to your driver if they have been handled, and drivers will not enter homes.

All online deliveries will be bagged as well to make them easier to collect quickly.

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