Deals of the week: tastetastic turkey bargains!

Is mid-November too early to start thinking about your Christmas turkey? Of course it isn’t! In fact, getting organised now could save you money, stress and a last-minute dash around the shops in December.

If you’re planning to buy a frozen turkey, snapping one up now can spread the cost of Christmas. You'll also avoid the December rush and have one less thing to worry about. Just make sure you've got enough room in your freezer!

And if you prefer your turkey fresh, it can be a good idea to get your order in sooner rather than later. Many retailers have ordering deadlines around mid-December, and popular sizes and varieties can sell out. Leave it too late and you might not get the bird you really want.

As always, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals.

Bootiful! By Bernard Matthews golden Norfolk whole turkey with giblets at Iceland

If you’re after a great-value frozen turkey, good old Iceland is well worth a look.

You can pick up a Bootiful golden Norfolk whole medium-sized turkey with giblets for just £6 per kg. It serves around six people, making it a good choice if you’re planning a smaller family Christmas dinner.

And because it's frozen, you can buy it now and pop it away until you're ready to defrost it safely ahead of Christmas.

Exceptional by Asda free-range small corn-fed Norfolk bronze turkey

If you fancy something a little more special, Asda's small free-range Norfolk bronze turkeys could be a good option.

Priced at £7 per kg, these birds typically weigh around 3.5kg and serve approximately four to six people.

They're reared on a rich, corn-fed diet, for a full-flavoured turkey.

Even better, you can book yours online for a delivery slot between 21 and 23 December, so you can get your Christmas dinner plans organised well in advance.

Morrisons The Best signature basted stuffed turkey joint

Not everyone wants the hassle of cooking a whole turkey, particularly if you're catering for a smaller gathering. 

Morrisons' The Best signature basted stuffed turkey joint is a tempting option if you'd prefer something that's a little easier to manage on Christmas Day.

It costs £26.67 per kg, with a typical weight of 1.2kg, and serves around six people.

A stuffed turkey joint is a good way to enjoy all the traditional festive flavours without having to worry about cooking and carving a whole bird. It's also a great option if oven space is at a premium.

Fabulous frozen turkeys at Lidl

If keeping your Christmas food bill under control is a priority, Lidl rarely disappoints. 

There are several great-value frozen turkeys to choose from, including a large basted British turkey with giblets.

Serving 11 to 15 people and costing just £18.99, it could be a great option if you're hosting a big family gathering or have a house full of hungry guests on Christmas Day, 

Christmas turkeys at M&S

If you're happy to spend a little more on your Christmas centrepiece, check out the festive turkey range at M&S.

You'll find a selection of options, including turkey joints, crowns and whole birds, with different sizes to suit all sorts of Christmas gatherings.

Whether you're cooking for two, feeding a small family or hosting a houseful of relatives, there's plenty of choice.

Get your Christmas turkey sorted and save

With Christmas just around the corner, there's really no need to leave your turkey shopping until the last minute.

After all, the more you can get organised in November, the less you'll have to worry about in December.

And who wouldn't want a little less Christmas stress and a little more money left over for presents, pudding and all those other festive treats?