Christmas Essential Information
Christmas 2026 – Everything You Need to Know
As a small, family-run butchers, Christmas is one of the busiest and most special times of the year for us. All year round, we work closely with trusted local farmers and producers who share our passion for quality, helping us bring the very best of local produce to your Christmas table.
From our bronze and white free-range turkeys, reared by our trusted farmers, to our dry-cured gammon, carefully cut and cured in store and handmade cocktail sausages made to our award-winning recipe, so much care, time and hard work goes into preparing the products you know and love.
We take great pride in doing things properly, working with brilliant local suppliers and making as much as we can ourselves, right here in our own butchers.
Behind the scenes, Christmas involves weeks of preparation, careful planning and a huge amount of coordination (and coffee!). With a small team, limited space and an exceptionally busy period, every order needs to be planned, prepared and timed carefully to ensure everything is ready when you need it.
Many of our products take time to source, prepare, cure or make by hand, so we rely on customers placing their orders in good time and observing our Christmas ordering deadlines.
To help us make your Christmas run as smoothly as possible, please take a few minutes to read through our essential Christmas information and key dates before placing your order. Planning ahead allows us to organise our produce, work efficiently with our local suppliers and give every order the time and attention it deserves.
Thank you, as always, for shopping local and supporting our family business. We know you have plenty of choice at Christmas and we never take your support for granted. We look forward to helping you make your Christmas table extra special this year!
THANKSGIVING
Year on year, we're seeing more and more Thanksgiving orders. It's lovely to know that we're helping people keep a little piece of home and family tradition alive, wherever they might be celebrating.
Our ordering deadlines are:
- Whole turkeys and geese: Order by Sunday 15th November 2026.
- Turkey breast roasts and other roasts: Order by Saturday 21st November 2026.
When checking out, please leave a note in the order comments to let us know that your order is for Thanksgiving.
Courier orders: All Thanksgiving orders requiring delivery by courier will be dispatched on Tuesday 24th November, to ensure arrival ahead of Thanksgiving on Thursday 26th November.
CHRISTMAS
Whole Turkeys & Geese
*If you're planning on having a whole turkey or goose for Christmas or New Year's, your order must be placed by: 12pm on Saturday 5th December*
*Other Christmas orders, including turkey breast roasts, gammons and other roasts (including New Year's Day orders), must be placed by Wednesday 16th December*
Choosing Your Collection or Delivery Date:
- When checking out, please select either 23rd or 24th December as your preferred collection or local delivery date.
- Due to the volume of orders we receive, we may not be able to complete every order scheduled for the 23rd on that day. If this happens, your order will be moved to the 24th. We appreciate your understanding as we work through this exceptionally busy period.
- If you need your order a few days earlier, please leave a note in the comments section before completing your checkout. Earlier collection or delivery requests are subject to availability, so please don't assume an alternative date has been confirmed unless we've agreed it with you.
NEW YEAR'S ORDERS
We know it's hard to think about New Year's before we've even got to Christmas, but please don't wait until the turkey leftovers have run out before thinking about your New Year's Day feast!
Due to supplier deadlines, preparation times and courier arrangements, we cannot fulfil orders placed after 19th December until the week commencing 4th January 2027.
So, if you're planning on bringing in the New Year with friends and family over a succulent roast beef or tender lamb roast, please make sure you order in good time.
If you need a little inspiration, have a read of our Alternative Christmas Dinner Guide. It gives an overview of the other delicious roasts and options we have available.
A little tip for early New Year's orders: If you receive your order before Christmas, simply freeze it and defrost in the fridge when required. Freezing will not affect the quality of the meat and once fully defrosted in the fridge, it can be cooked as normal. Always follow the storage and defrosting guidance supplied with your order.
DELIVERY & COLLECTION INFORMATION
Courier Deliveries
To help make sure your Christmas order arrives in plenty of time, all courier orders will be dispatched using an overnight delivery service with our trusted courier, CityAir Express, on 21st or 22nd December.
Delivery Information:
- Dispatch notification: Once your order has been collected by CityAir Express, you'll receive an email confirming that your parcel is on its way.
- Delivery timeframe: Your order is expected to be delivered the day after collection or the following day.
- Tracking: CityAir Express does not provide detailed tracking updates but please rest assured that you'll receive an email as soon as your parcel has been collected.
- Keeping your order fresh: All our boxes are carefully packed with specialist frozen cooling sheets, designed to keep your goods at the correct temperature for up to 48 hours.
What If I'm Not Home?
CityAir Express may leave your parcel at your door if nobody is available to receive it. However, we strongly recommend arranging for someone to be home to accept your delivery. This helps ensure your parcel is secure and that your chilled goods can be refrigerated as soon as possible.
Need Help With Your Delivery?
Once your order has been collected by CityAir Express, it is in the courier's care and we no longer have access to or control over your parcel.
If you have any queries about your delivery after receiving your dispatch confirmation, please contact CityAir Express directly, rather than contacting Warwick's.
Local Christmas Deliveries
Our local Christmas deliveries will take place on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th December.
Unfortunately, we're unable to offer specific delivery time slots. Our driver will be out making deliveries from 9am until late on both days, so please bear with us as we work through a very busy schedule and a large number of Christmas orders.
We'll do our very best to get everyone their order as quickly as possible and really appreciate your patience.
Christmas Order Collection
Christmas orders will be available for collection at the following times:
- Wednesday 23rd December: 8am – 6pm
- Thursday 24th December: 8am – 3pm
A Few Things to Remember:
- Have your order number ready: Please bring your Clubcard number or online order number with you. This allows our team to locate your order quickly and helps keep the queues moving.
- Be prepared for queues: We expect to be very busy, so please come prepared for potentially long queues outside and unpredictable December weather. We'll do everything we can to get everyone served as quickly as possible.
- Turkeys: Whole turkeys will be packed in boxes with handles to make them easier to carry.
- Bring your own bags: We strongly recommend bringing a few extra-strong bags for life for any additional items. We only have standard plastic bags available, which can struggle with the weight of a big Christmas shop!
We really appreciate your patience and understanding during what is always one of our busiest times of the year. We'll do our very best to make collecting your Christmas order as smooth as possible.
Thank you for shopping local and supporting Warwick's this Christmas. We wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas!
Sid, Mark and the team at Warwick's!
FINAL REMINDER: Any orders placed after 19th December will not be processed for shipping or collection until the week commencing 4th January 2027.