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Former chef to the royal family, Darren McGrady , previously spoke to HuffPost UK about how to make the perfect roast potatoes and moist turkey for your Christmas dinner.

But when should we actually bring the food in? That balance – between ensuring nothing goes off, and avoiding a last-minute supermarket dash – can be a hard one to strike.

Luckily, McGrady is full of his usual culinary wisdom. Working with Smooth Spins , the chef shared his ideal timeframe for grabbing your Christmas food shop.

When should I do my Christmas food shop?

“Christmas Day this year is on a Thursday, so for me, it makes sense to go ahead and get the turkey the weekend before and put it in the fridge – so either December 20th or 21st,” the chef said.

This applies whether you’

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