While it’s a long way off, hosting at Christmas can still be a stressful thought! But at Aldi, we have
stacks of sensational ideas that’ll make every festive gathering remarkable. From merry menu
suggestions and creative wonders to top tips and tricks for the perfect party, your guests will be
dazzled at Christmas 2024!
Host a delightful festive dinner for Christmas 2024
Make a marvellous Christmas meal
Our tremendously thrifty ideas mean you can put on a real show stopping meal at
amazing prices! Check back soon for more Christmas 2024 hosting ideas!
Simply dampen the edges of
candy canes and push three
together. Leave out to dry for a
dazzling name display!
Plan how much you need by
allowing 5 glasses per bottle of
wine. Don’t forget to think about
alcohol-free options as well.
Cook as much as you can in
advance. Starters and desserts
from the fridge or freezer mean
less last minute pressure.
Have your guests contribute to
the food. Allocate a course for
each guest to bring along. You’re
the host, you don’t need to cook
too!
How to prepare for the Christmas Day 2024
Practice your inner chef and prep as much as you can before guests arrive.
It’ll help you get the most out of the company you’re with.
Get ahead gravy
Pour a little extra flavour
over your turkey with our
easy recipe! You can make
this in advance and freeze it.
Prep the roasties
Save time in the kitchen on
the big day. You can parboil
potatoes a day ahead,
leave them to cool and chill
until ready to roast.
The crowd favourite
For perfect fluffy puds,
make the batter in advance
and pop it in a freezer bag.
Just defrost the day before
you’re cooking.
Easy veggies
Get your veggies prepped
on trays on Christmas Eve.
Cover with foil and pop in
the fridge overnight to save
you time on Christmas Day.
Get a sensational party started
Step into the festive spirit with a spectacular spread! Check back soon for more
Christmas 2024 party food ideas!
- Save yourself all the prep by opting for ready made options.
- Don’t go overboard on drinks. Red, white and bubbles is perfect.
- If your guests offer to contribute, don’t worry about accepting - take what help you can get!
Nothing like a game of charades to pass the time while the turkey’s in the oven! Simply act out a phrase, movie or even song for your friends and family to guess. But remember, no spoken words allowed!
Get set for Christmas guests
With more people in your home
than normal, free up as much
space as possible by moving
larger furniture to the sides of
rooms, or allocate space for
people to put their belongings.
Try our remarkably tasty,
crowd-pleasing recipes that you
and your wallet will be
delighted with!
Keep everyone connected
during their stay with spare
charging cables and easy access
wifi passcodes.
Be prepared for surprise
sleepovers! From towels and
blankets to inflatable mattresses,
we’ve got every Christmas
emergency covered.
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