I’m a bargain expert – exact time and date to get best Christmas deals & how you can save £30 by shopping at Aldi

A BARGAIN expert has revealed the exact date you should do your Christmas food shopping to save cash.

​​Super saver Tom Church, 31, revealed shoppers can easily save £30 this festive season by heading to specific stores at specific times.

Tom broke down the costs of a standard Christmas meal at six major supermarkets for The Sun - and the cheapest may surprise you.

He revealed shopping at 10am on a Wednesday was the best time - name dropping Aldi as the best store to get your Christmas supper from.

Tom explained: “There’s a big price difference between the supermarkets, over £30 between the cheapest and most expensive. I compared the cheapest option at each shop for the eight items. 

“Some shops have more items in their budget ranges than others, so it’s difficult to compare quality, but if you’re simply looking for value, Aldi is the one to go for.

“I recommend shopping at Aldi on a Wednesday. This is when they restock their regular items, so you should be able to get everything on your shopping list. 

“Mornings tend to be quieter, so I always try to get in for around 10am. On Sundays, Aldi restocks speciality products. However, weekends are always busier, so I think Wednesday is your best bet.

“As well as the main Christmas dinner, Aldi has a great selection of party food for the festive season, and if you don’t mind spending a bit more there are lots of items in their Specially Selected range that would be perfect for the big day. 

“For example, there’s a Gingerbread & Butterscotch Bombe pudding for £2.79, Sea Salt Chocolate & Caramel Pavlova Tower for £5.99 and Brussels Sprouts With Bacon, Maple Flavour Glaze & Butter, with lots more expected to launch as we get closer to Christmas”.

CHEAPEST SHOP

Aldi - £24.22

Turkey (4.5kg) - Ashfields Medium British Turkey Whole Bird 4- 5.4kg, £15.99

Roast Potatoes (800g) - Four Seasons Crispy Roast Potatoes 1kg, 95p

Yorkshire Puddings (220g) - Everyday Essentials Yorkshire Puddings 230g/15 Pack, 46p

Cranberry Sauce (200g) - Bramwells Whole Cranberry Sauce 200g, 69p

Sprouts (1kg) - Four Seasons Brussels Sprouts 1kg, £1.09

Pigs in Blankets (230g) - Let's Party Pigs In Blankets 240g/12 Pack, £1.99 - £1.91

Carrots (500g) - Nature's Pick Carrots 500g, 33p

Christmas Pudding (800g) - Holly Lane 6 Month Matured Christmas Pudding 800g, £3.69

MOST EXPENSIVE 

M&S via Ocado - £55.37

Turkey (4.5kg) - M&S Select Farms British Oakham Turkey without Giblets Medium 5.4kg, £45.90

Roast Potatoes (800g) - M&S Maris Piper Roast Potatoes Frozen 800g, £2.90