With Christmas fast approaching, shoppers are rushing to secure their orders for festive dinner ingredients. Major supermarkets such as Tesco, M&S, Morrisons, ASDA and Sainsbury's are the go-to for many, but delivery slots are quickly filling up, and there's always the risk of receiving last-minute substitutes for out-of-stock items.

The more budget-conscious among you might be eyeing Lidl's viral 'wonky veg' boxes as a cost-effective, bulk alternative for your Christmas dinner vegetables. However, due to their skyrocketing popularity, these can also be hard to find and leave much to chance.

But there's a lesser-known method to purchase inexpensive fruit and vegetables in bulk without even leaving your home. Oddbox is a service that delivers a variety of fresh produce straight to your door for as little as £8 - although they might be slightly misshapen, they taste just as delicious.

As reported by the Manchester Evening News, prices for the Oddbox delivery service start at £8. The company collaborates closely with farmers to bring produce that is 'too odd' in shape and at risk of being wasted by not reaching supermarkets to your dining table. It might appear a bit peculiar, but it's still perfectly edible, and once it's chopped up, you're unlikely to notice.

Oddbox is revolutionising the way we shop for produce with a unique 'pick your own box' option, allowing customers to tailor their fruit and veg boxes to suit their tastes and dietary needs. The innovative service offers various sizes to cater to different family needs, and if there's something you don't fancy or can't eat, simply swap it out.

This flexibility encourages culinary exploration and could lead you to discover new favourites. Emma Bennett, Senior Brand and Content Manager at Oddbox, commented: "Our research shows that a significant portion of the population is actively trying to change their minds about certain veggies but struggling to succeed. With our new pick-your-own boxes, we're giving our community the option to experiment with new ingredients or completely avoid those they dislike ­– all while staying true to our mission of reducing food waste."

She added: "95% of our community said having more choice made them waste less at home. And as our mission is all about fighting food waste, it makes sense for us to give people greater control over the fruit and veg they rescue in their Oddbox each week."

To sweeten the deal, our readers can enjoy a 50% discount on their first Oddbox by using the code REACH50. This makes the starting price under £8.

Oddbox isn't the only place to find budget-friendly vegetables. Lidl's cost-effective Wonky Veg Boxes are another option, although they can be hard to locate in-store. If you prefer not to venture out to the shops at all, a complete meal kit from HelloFresh might be a better choice as it arrives directly at your doorstep.