Easter egg delivery guide 2021
by Brigid Quirke
Easter is just around the corner, which means one very important thing—chocolate for breakfast! No one wants to be staring down the empty supermarket shelves on Easter eve, so this year, we’re ordering our Easter eggs online to avoid disappointment. Whether you’re buying Easter gifts for your friends and family or stocking up on sweet treats for yourself (we’re not judging), we’ve done the hard work to figure out everything you need to know about ordering Easter eggs online in 2021. Cut-off posting dates, delivery costs, and the best places to buy—we’ve got you covered!
Easter weekend 2021
This year, we’re looking forward to celebrating Easter at the beginning of April. Good Friday and Easter Monday are both bank holidays, so many of us will be enjoying a four day weekend—score!
| 2 April (bank holiday) | Good Friday |
| 3 April | Holy Saturday |
| 4 April | Easter Sunday |
| 5 April (bank holiday) | Easter Monday |
Royal Mail doesn’t deliver or collect on Easter bank holidays, so to get your eggs delivered by Easter weekend, you’ll want them to arrive by Thursday, 1 April. If you’re sending Easter gifts to your friends and family, you’ll want to get ‘em to the Post Office by Monday, 29 March, to make sure they arrive on time. Of course, if you’re looking to buy online and have your treats delivered directly to their doorstep, you’ll want to stick with the recommended posting dates on the website you’re buying from.
Where to buy Easter Eggs online
Thornton’s
Delivery takes: 5-7 working days
How much it costs: £3.95
Thornton’s is a veritable treasure trove for Easter treats. Giant eggs, family hampers, personalised chocolates; if you’re looking for top quality sweets, this is your go-to. You’ll want to allow at least a week for your Thorntons order to be shipped, but named day delivery is also available for £5.95. This is a great option if you want to make sure it arrives when your (very lucky) loved ones are home, or to guarantee delivery before Easter Sunday.
Cadbury Gifts Direct
Delivery takes: 1-2 working days
How much it costs: Orders up to £10 cost £3.95 for delivery, orders over £10 cost £5.50 for delivery
You don’t have to brave the supermarket queues to bag a bargain on Cadbury Easter eggs this year. Buy online at Cadbury Gifts Direct, and you’ll have them delivered within two working days. Featuring family favourites like Creme eggs, Easter-themed Freddos and the much-loved Mini Eggs, this is a great option if you’re looking for Easter gifts for the whole family. Next day delivery is available for £6.50 if you place your order by 6pm, too.
Amazon
Delivery takes: 1-2 days with Amazon Prime
How much it costs: Free with Amazon Prime
If you’ve really left things ‘til the last minute, Amazon is your go-to for Easter treats delivered ASAP. With an impressive range of chocolates to choose from—think Lindt bunnies, Terry’s Chocolate Oranges and Ferrero Rocher eggs—you’re bound to find something to suit your sweet tooth. Be sure to browse by ‘free UK delivery by Amazon’ for fast, free shipping. If you don’t have an Amazon Prime account, now’s the time to sign up for a free trial to bag your Easter goodies for less!
Holland & Barrett
Delivery takes: 3-5 working days
How much it costs: £2.99
Holland & Barrett may not be your first thought for an Easter haul, but this health store has an impressive range of ‘free from’ Easter goodies—think vegan favourites like Montezumas and NOMO. Delivery is free on orders over £25, too! Need vegan Easter eggs, quick? Holland & Barrett also offers next day delivery for £3.99 (it’s free for orders over £60), or next day Click and Collect for £1.99.
Hotel Chocolat
Delivery takes: 3-5 working days
How much it costs: £3.95 for one item, £4.95 for more than one item
Looking to spoil your loved ones from afar? Hotel Chocolat has a drool-worthy selection of Easter eggs, hampers and gifts for 2021. The brand has an impressive range of ‘free from’ eggs to suit your vegan and dairy-free friends, too! Standard delivery can take up to a week, but express delivery is available for £4.95 (or £5.95 for more than one item). We’re expecting things to be pretty busy at Hotel Chocolat HQ this Easter though, so it’s probably best to order early to avoid disappointment!
Moonpig
Delivery takes: 1-3 working days, but allow up to 2 days extra due to increased demand
How much it costs: £3.49
Moonpig doesn’t just sell cute cards for Easter. You’ll find gorgeous luxury chocolates from Guylian and Thornton’s in its Easter range, too. If you want to make sure your treats arrive on time, order by Friday, 26 March at the latest—standard delivery normally takes around three days, but with extra pressure on Royal Mail at this time of year, Moonpig suggests allowing a little longer. Better safe than sorry, we reckon!
M&S
Delivery takes: 3-5 working days
How much it costs: £3.50 or free for orders over £50
Three words: Percy. Pig. Chocolate. This year, M&S is accepting pre-orders for Easter eggs, hampers and gifts, with deliveries available from 17 March. Alongside Britain’s fave pig, you’ll find novelty eggs to suit all ages! We’d recommend getting in early on these pre-orders—if previous years are anything to go by, the most popular eggs will sell out before Easter weekend. You’ve got the option of next day or named day delivery for £4.99, too.
Tesco
Delivery takes: up to a week, depending on your delivery slot
How much it costs: from £4.50
Opt to order your supermarket Easter eggs online and skip the stress of the busy aisles. This year, Tesco has a great range of £3 Kinder, Galaxy and Cadbury eggs. Tesco has a minimum spend of £40 for home delivery, so you might want to combine your Easter haul with your regular shop. Choose a delivery slot that suits you, or opt for Click & Collect—the minimum spend is only £25, and the delivery charge starts at £1.50.
Waitrose
Delivery takes: up to a week, depending on your delivery slot
How much it costs: Free
Waitrose is one of the only supermarkets offering free home delivery, so it's a good shout for those wanting to order Easter treats online. There’s a minimum spend of £40, so take the opportunity to stock up on hot cross buns and other traditional Easter foods, too! (link to Ben’s piece) Browse Tony’s Chocolonely, Green & Blacks and Quality Street sweets, and book a delivery slot online to make sure they arrive by Easter.
Sainsbury’s
Delivery takes: up to a week, depending on your delivery slot
How much it costs: £7 for orders under £40, £1-£4.50 for orders over £40
The (online) shelves at Sainsbury’s are well stocked with Easter eggs to suit any budget! The minimum spend for Sainsbury’s home delivery is only £25, which is handy if you need to pick up a few other groceries. Book your delivery slot ASAP to make sure the Easter bunny isn’t late this year! From luxury Cocoa & Co eggs to cheap and cheerful own-brand options, Sainsbury’s is crowd pleaser for online Easter treats.
Our top tips for buying Easter eggs online
- Some brands opt for signed-for delivery to ensure your Easter order doesn't end up in the wrong hands. If you’re sending something sweet to your loved ones, it’s worth asking them to keep an eye on the post—no one wants to be staring down a fatal “collect from Post Office” card on Saturday afternoon.
- Although our guidance should be pretty up to date, some popular items might sell out before the last posting dates. If you’ve got eyes on a special egg, be sure to get in quick to avoid disappointment!
- Looking to save on your Easter egg delivery? Keep an eye out for first order discounts and email sign ups. You could bag a money-off voucher or free delivery! Check out our Easter deals and offers for the latest ways to save.
- Our chocolate discounts and deals can cut the cost of your Easter egg haul, too.
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