Now, the nitty-gritty. How fast is “same day” really? I ordered at 10 AM once, and by 3 PM, a cheerful driver named Dave was handing me a bag of flour and apologizing that the baking soda was out of stock. In my experience, it’s fast—usually within 4 to 5 hours. But don’t expect an Amazon-style “two hours or less” situation; Asda’s vans are full of actual groceries, not just boxes of batteries and books.
What about availability of slots? Ah, here’s where the irony kicks in again. On a slow Tuesday, you’ve got ten time slots to choose from. On a Sunday before a bank holiday? Forget it—the slots disappear faster than a limited-edition biscuit. I’ve literally sat refreshing the page at 8 AM, only to see all slots gone by 8:03. It’s like Black Friday, but with broccoli.
Asda now does one-hour delivery from 96 stores – see the full list
What if You’re Outside the Delivery Zone?
This happens more than you’d think. If Asda doesn’t serve your postcode for same day, they might offer a “click and collect” option instead. It’s not the same, I know—you still have to leave the house, gasp. But here’s a workaround: check if Asda partners with third-party apps like Deliveroo or Uber Eats in your area. Yep, Asda has teamed up with both in some cities to do on-demand delivery in under an hour. It’s like having a personal shopper who drives a moped.
I’ve used this trick exactly once, after my cat literally knocked over my last carton of milk. The app showed a “delivery in 45 minutes” option, and—I kid you not—the driver arrived in 38. The cat finally approved of my life choices. So if you’re desperate and the website gives you the cold shoulder, those third-party apps are your backup squad.
