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ENJOY A FESTIVE FEAST FROM ALDI THIS CHRISTMAS

Bord Bia Assured Irish Turkeys from €8.99 at Ireland’s Most Awarded Discount Retailer.

Get Christmas ready with ALDI’s extraordinary festive food range at incredible prices. From splendid starters, showstopping Christmas roasts, dazzling desserts and fabulous party food – ALDI is your one stop shop for quality and value this festive season.

Starters

Set the tone for a delicious festive meal with ALDI’s sumptuous seafood starters. Wow your guests with the deliciously creamy Specially Selected Salmon Sensation €2.99, which won a silver award at the Blas na hÉireann awards 2023. Keep it classic with the Specially Selected King Prawn Cocktail €3.49. Add some maritime magic to your festive spread with Specially Selected Salmon Gravadlax or Sweetcure €4.49, available in stores from December 8^th. Save on cooking time and enjoy more of the festivities with ALDI’s ready to bake ramekins. Choose from Specially Selected Scallop and King Prawn or Prawn Tapas €5.99, in stores from December 20^th.

From December 8^th, you can enjoy a slice of luxury with the Specially Selected Cranberry & Herb or Lemon Pepper & Garlic Irish Smoked Salmon €5.49. Traditionally cured by hand in Co. Dublin using sea salt and seasoned with flavour packed blends, this salmon is smoked over oak and applewood chips, resulting in a beautifully unique flavour and succulent texture. Pair with the Specially Selected Atlantic Wheaten Bread €1.59, in stores now.

Christmas Roasts

Feast your eyes on ALDI’s selection of 100% Irish Bord Bia Quality Assured turkeys, arriving in stores nationwide from December 20^th. Aldi has one of the best value turkeys in Ireland this Christmas with the Fresh Irish Turkey (3kg-3.99kg) €8.99. Pick up the Specially Selected Irish Outdoor Reared Slow Grown Bronze Whole Turkey 4-4.99kg, which serves up to 8 people comfortably. Choose from a selection of succulent joints such as Specially Selected Irish Turkey Crown 1.8-3.5kg, Specially Selected Large Free-Range Bronze Whole Irish Turkey 5-5.99kg or the Specially Selected Fresh Irish Boned & Rolled Stuffed Turkey Cook in The Bag 2kg. Serve up to 10 people at the dinner table with the Specially Selected Irish Bronze Turkey Crown 3-3.5kg, with a spiced cranberry and plum preserve stuffing dressed in dry cured streaky bacon.

No Irish Christmas would be complete without a perfectly glazed festive ham. ALDI have developed an exclusive range especially for the occasion. Discover the selection of Christmas crackers available in stores from November 24^th including the new Specially Selected Bacon Eyeloin Joint €12.99 and the Specially Selected Irish Silverside Ham €14.99. Create a Christmas to remember with the Specially Selected Irish Farm to Fork Boned & Rolled Ham €16.99, serving up to 10 people. Available from November 24^th, customers can choose from unsmoked or smoked with seasonal spruce woodchips. Impress friends and family with the award winning Specially Selected Irish Horseshoe Ham €26.99, scored and hand-rubbed in a unique blend of aromatic cloves, sweet honey and full-flavoured mustard.

Dazzling Desserts

Pure indulgence! Satisfy your sweet tooth with ALDI’s delectable desserts this Christmas. From classic trifles and puddings to mouthwatering pavlova’s, there is something for everyone at ALDI. Layered with fruity raspberry compote, Amontillado sherry-soaked sponge and vanilla flavoured custard, ALDI’s Specially Selected Trifle €4.79 is a staple on the dessert table and lands in stores on December 21^st. You can also pick up family favourites from the Specially Selected range such as the Ballycastle Country Cream & Salted Caramel Cheesecake €4.99, Pavlova Stack €7.99 and Profiterole Stack €9.99.

There’s always room for pudding! Explore ALDI’s range of puddings including the Specially Selected 18 Month Matured Christmas Pudding €4.99, Specially Selected Maple Fudge Fizz Christmas Pudding €6.99 and the award-winning Specially Selected Laura’s Vintage Christmas Pudding €9.99.

Party Food

‘Tis the season of hosting friends and family! Spoil friends and family with ALDI’s fabulous party food selection. Enjoy a taste of Canadian Christmas with the Specially Selected Maple BBQ Pork Belly Bites €4.99. Celebrate in style with tasty bitesize snacks like the Specially Selected Loaded Mini Yorkshires or Mini Beef Wellingtons €4.99.

For more information on ALDI’s festive food range and recipe inspiration, visit ALDI.ie.

Find ALDI’s selection of Specially Selected festive food and more available in 160 stores nationwide:

On Sale Now:

• Specially Selected Atlantic Wheaten (600g) €1.59 Awarded 1 Star at the Great Taste Awards 2022. Won Silver at the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards 2021.
• Specially Selected Salmon Sensation (200g) €2.99 Deliciously creamy Salmon Sensation with a blend of salmon, mayonnaise, cucumber, and dill. Won Silver at Blas na hÉireann 2023.
• Specially Selected King Prawn Cocktail  (180g) €3.49  Luxurious King Prawn Cocktail. Succulent king prawns in a rich Marie Rose sauce with brandy.
• Specially Selected Frangipane Mince Pies (6 Pack) €3.49 All butter pastry cases filled with amaretto liqueur mincemeat, topped with almond frangipane, flaked almonds and a sweet dusting.
• Specially Selected Ballycastle Mince Pies (6 Pack) €3.49 All butter pastry cases filled with Ballycastle Country Cream liqueur mincemeat, topped with buttercream.
• Specially Selected 6 Month Matured Christmas Pudding (400g) €3.49 A spiced Christmas pudding with vine fruits, cider, rum, brandy and sherry.
• Specially Selected Marbled Roulade (425g/445g) €4.99 A hand-finished Marbled Roulade. Choose from Toffee & Pecan or White Forest.
• Specially Selected 18 Month Matured Christmas Pudding (400g) €4.99 Christmas pudding made with vine fruits, cider, brandy, cognac and almonds. Serves 4.
• Specially Selected Maple Fudge Fizz Christmas Pudding (400g) €6.99 Choose from Champagne pudding steeped in Marc de Champagne or Maple Fudge with a toffee sauce centre.
• Specially Selected Pavlova Stack (489g/470g) €7.99 Hand-finished Pavlova Stack. Choose from Passion Fruit, Raspberry & White Chocolate or Sea Salted Chocolate & Caramel.
• Top Iced Round Fruit Cake (907g) €7.99
• Specially Selected Sticky Toffee Pudding (800g) €9.99
• Specially Selected Vintage Christmas Pudding (907g) €9.99 Awarded Bronze at the IQFDA 2022. Awarded 1 star at Great Taste Awards 2021 and Silver at the IQFDA 2021.
• Specially Selected Irish Vintage Christmas Cake (1kg) €9.99 Awarded Gold at the Blas na hÉireann awards 2023 and Silver at the IQFDA 2022 & 2023.

Available from November 24^th:

• Specially Selected Extra Thick Brandy Cream (250mL) €2.29
• Specially Selected Madagascan Vanilla Custard (500g) €2.89
• Christmas Pâté Bowls (200g) €2.99 Rich sharing pâté. Choose from Brussels & Garlic, Pork & Cranberry, Duck & Orange, Chicken & Bacon or Pigs in Blankets.
• Specially Selected Paté Jars (200g) €4.49 Choose from Brussels with Cranberry & Camembert, Chicken Liver with Herbs, Mushroom Vegan, Coarse Liver with Champagne & Pork or Chicken & Duck with Orange.
• Irish Crab Meat (140g) €4.99 Hand-prepared Irish Crab Meat from the body and claws.
• Spanish Platter (120g) €5.99 Including Serrano, Pamplona, Iberico Chorizo and Lomo.
• Irish Crab Claws (125g) €5.99 Ready to eat, plump and juicy.
• Specially Selected Italian Misto Platter (200g) €6.99 A classic selection of melt-in-your-mouth 24 month matured Prosciutto Crudo, delicate Milano Salami, sweet fragrant Coppa and silky-soft Salami Emiliano.
• Specially Selected Italian Platter (120g) €6.99 Including Truffle Prosciutto, Ungherese, Ventricina and Milano.
• Iberico Selection (120g) €6.99 Including Iberico Paleta, Chorizo, Lomo & Salchichón.  
• Specially Selected Irish Cheese Selection (460g) €8.99 A selection of 5 Irish cheeses, including Vintage Cheddar, Cashel Blue, Cranberry Cheddar, Tipperary Brie and Tipperary Brie with Garlic.
• Specially Selected Bacon Eyeloin Joint (1.3/1.4kg) €12.99 A premium lean cut of ham from the Farm to Fork range. Choose from Unsmoked or Smoked with seasonal spruce woodchips.
• Specially Selected Irish Silverside Ham (1.1kg) €14.99 Easy to prepare, this premium cut ham comes with a delicious glaze. Choose from Honey & Mulled Wine or Maple & Festive Spice.
• Specially Selected Irish Farm to Fork Boned & Rolled Ham (2.3) €16.99
•  Specially Selected Irish Horseshoe Ham (2.5kg) €26.99 Choose from the award-winning Dressed Horseshoe which is scored and hand-rubbed in a unique blend of aromatic cloves, sweet honey and full-flavoured mustard or 25% Reduced Salt, Cook in the Bag Horseshoe Ham with award-winning Irish Black Butter. Irish Black Butter is a rich, dark and dense conserve of locally grown Armagh Bramley apples, cider, treacle, brandy and spices.

Available from December 8^th:

• Specially Selected Pigs in Blankets (300g) €3.49
• Pâté Ingots (200g) €3.99 Choose from Brussels Pâté with Cranberry & Port or Apple & Calvados Topping, Duck Pâté with Mandarin Orange or Sweet Fig & Honey Topping, Chicken Liver Parfait with Truffle Cream Topping or Vegan Mushroom Pâté with Roasted Mushroom Topping.
• Specially Selected Salmon Gravadlax/ Sweetcure (100g) €4.49 Finely sliced salmon. Choose from Gravadlax Smoked Salmon or Sweetcure. Won Gold at the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards 2022.
• Specially Selected Ballycastle Country Cream & Salted Caramel Cheesecake (400g) €4.99 A light and fluffy cheesecake infused with the flavour of ALDI’s Ballycastle Cream Liqueur.
• Specially Selected Cranberry & Herb/ Lemon Pepper & Garlic Irish Smoked Salmon (100g) €5.49 These slices of Aldi Smoked Salmon are traditionally cured by hand using sea salt and seasoned with the Cranberry & Herb or Lemon, Pepper & Garlic blends. The salmon is smoked over oak and applewood chips in Dublin, resulting in a beautifully unique flavour and succulent texture.
• Antipasti Platter (230g) €5.99 Including Taralli, Cheddar, Chargrilled Peppers, Kalamata & Pepper Drops and Halkidiki Olives.
• Party Snack Platter (347g) €8.99 Including Crackers, German Salami, German Pepperoni and Mild & Spicy Cheeses.
• Specially Selected Dill/Whiskey Marinated Smoked Salmon(200g/250g) €8.99 Dill & Black Pepper: Salmon cured by hand with salt and lightly seasoned with dill and cracked black pepper, then gently smoked for a delicate flavour. Whiskey Salmon cured by hand with salt and infused with Irish Whiskey, then gently smoked for a delicate flavour.
• Ultimate Grazing Platter (349g) €9.99 Including Spianata Romana, Mozzarella, Chorizo, Diced Cheeses, Prosciutto, Ungherese and Taralli.

Available from December 19^th:

• Specially Selected Turkey Gravy (500g) €2.49
• Specially Selected Irish Stuffing Balls (300g) €2.99 Irish pork stuffing balls seasoned with sage and onion or cranberry and clementine.
• Specially Selected Honey Roast Parsnips €3.49
• Specially Selected Stuffing (300g) €3.49 Choose from Smoked Bacon & Leek, Cranberry, Apricot & Orange, Black Pudding & Apple or Spiced Apple & Cranberry. Awarded 1 star at the Great Taste Awards 2023, Bronze at Blas na hÉireann 2022, Silver at the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards 2022, Gold at the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards 2021, and 1 Star at the Great Taste Awards 2021.
• Specially Selected Red Cabbage (500g) €3.49
• Specially Selected Roast Potatoes (800g) €3.99 Awarded Bronze at the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards 2023.
• Specially Selected Brussels Sprout Gratin/ Cauliflower Cheese (450g) €3.99 Awarded Silver in Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards 2023.
• Ultimate Irish Cheese Hamper (1.025kg) €17.99 A selection of 7 Irish cheeses with Ploughman’s chutney and gourmet crackers. Perfect for creating an exquisite Christmas cheeseboard.

Available from December 20^th:

• Scallop & King Prawn Ramekins (240g) €5.99 2 succulent Scallop & King Prawn Gratins in individual ready-to-bake ramekins. Choose from Thermidor or Prosecco. Serves 2.
• Prawn Tapas Ramekins (130g) €5.99 Tender and juicy king prawns in a garlic & herb marinade or in a garlic & chilli marinade.
• Specially Selected Irish Outdoor Reared Slow Grown Bronze Whole Turkey 4-4.99kg.
• Specially Selected Irish Turkey Crown 1.8-3.5kg Irish Bronze turkey crown with a spiced cranberry and plum preserve stuffing dressed with dry cured streaky bacon. Serves 8-10.
• Specially Selected Large Free-Range Bronze Whole Irish Turkey 5-5.99kg
•  Specially Selected Fresh Irish Boned & Rolled Stuffed Turkey Cook in The Bag 2kg. An easy to carve Irish crown with a smoked bacon and caramelised shallot stuffing. Serves 6-8.
•  Specially Selected Irish Bronze Turkey Crown 3-3.5kg

Available from December 21st:

• Specially Selected Trifle (750g/900g) €4.79 Choose from Raspberry & Sherry Trifle with layers of classic raspberry compote, Amontillado sherry-soaked sponge and vanilla flavoured custard, finished with cream or Salted Caramel Trifle with layers of sponge, salted caramel flavour mousse, salted caramel flavour custard and cream. Serves 8.
• Showstopper Ganache (400/410g) €8.99 Choose from Belgian Milk Chocolate Bar filled with dark chocolate mousse, milk chocolate and hazelnut ganache and biscuit pieces or Belgian White Chocolate Cottages filled with dark chocolate mousse, blonde chocolate ganache and biscuit pieces, ready to finish with a dusting of sugar snow. Serves 5.

Available from December 22^nd:

• Profiterole Stack (671g) €9.99 30 classic choux pastries filled with cream and topped with Belgian milk chocolate. Decorated with stars.