Go a little extra with ease this Christmas with ALDI’s Good Different Menus

With Christmas around the corner, it’s time to warm up the vocal chords for carols, untangle the Christmas lights and plan a Christmas menu that will knock your guests’ Santa hats off.

With the biggest meal of the year only weeks away, the pressure to pick the perfect menu for your tribe is real. It’s time to SLEIGH the Christmas table this year, with ALDI’s Good Different menus here to make meal planning simple and affordable, allowing you to go that little extra this Christmas.

Australia’s most Good Different Christmas traditions revealed
The magic of Christmas often centres around the traditions we make with our nearest and dearest. While some people HAVE to put the Christmas tree up on 1 November (no judgement here), others can’t go past letting the kids manage the pav decorating. ALDI asked and you (the Aussie public**) came through, sharing the extra special traditions that make your Christmas feasts.

For a Christmas Fiesta:
Forget the turkey and bring on the tacos! Mexican themed Christmas is an emerging trend that seems to be taking over Christmas tables around the country this year, with some Aussies** saying they prefer to celebrate the big day with a salsa-dipped corn chip in one hand and a margarita in the other. Feliz Navidad indeed!

Starter: El Tora Salsa Dip, 300g (Medium or Mild), $1.49, Sprinters Corn Chips, 200g (Nacho Cheese), $2.49 and Urban Eats Quesadilla, 300g, (Beef or Chicken), $5.99 (x2)
Main: El Tora Mexican Meal Kit (Soft Taco Kit), 10 pack, $14.99
Sides: Imperial Grain Mexican Rice, 250g, $2.29 (x2)
Dessert: NEW Sweet Haven Mini Churros, 180g (Apple and Cinnamon or Cocoa and Hazelnut fillings), $5.99 (x2)
TOTAL: $47.51 (feeds six people/doesn’t include your choice of taco protein)

For the lasagne lovers:
Everyone’s favourite Italian comfort food, the humble lasagne is making an appearance in some Aussies’ Chrissy feasts this year** (to the delight of Nonnas around the country). Round out your Italian inspired meal with a big slice of panettone, a generous scoop or two of gelato and a lemon spritz. Bellissimo!

Starter: Berg Deli Grazing Platter 350g, $14.99
Main: International Cuisine Beef Lasagne 2kg, $11.49
Sides: World Kitchen 9 Slice Garlic Bread 270g, $2.99
Dessert: NEW Flavoured Italian Panettone 750g (Pistachio, Tiramisù, Lemon or Salted Caramel), $14.99 and NEW Specially Selected Gelato (Speculoos, Lemon or Pistachio flavoured) 500ml, $5.99 
Drink: NEW Sofi The Amalfi Lemon Spritz 750ml, $9.99^
TOTAL: $60.44 (feeds six people)

For the picnic party:
If you’re one of the one in 10 Aussies* opting for an intimate Christmas meal with a 3-person limit or one of the 14%** choosing to venture outdoors, this picnic party menu will keep things easy and breezy. Think finger-friendly, bite-sized, one-and-done dishes so you can relax in the great outdoors this Christmas, perfect for friendsmas or more informal gatherings, and more time at the beach.

Starter: NEW Specially Selected Golden croquettes, 260g, $6.99, Emporium Selection Brie 125g, $2.49 and Deli Originals Fresh Antipasto 130g, $2.99
Main: Christmas Favourites Australian Turkey Breast Roast 1kg, $15.49
Sides: NEW Specially Selected Vegetable parcel selection, 201g, $4.99 (x2)
Dessert: Kringle and Co Salted Caramel Pudding 500g, $7.59 and Curated Collection Gourmet Chocolate Biscuit Selection 105g, $4.99
TOTAL: $50.52 (feeds six people)

For the seafood-fanatic:
Whether the Christmas meal is happening around a pool or around a fan, for those hoping for a chilled Christmas spread, this seafood spread is the answer. Almost a quarter (23%)** of Australians are putting prawns as the star of their Christmas show this year, and with this menu you can indulge in prawn-full lunch at ALDI’s everyday low prices. Nothing fishy to see here!

Starter: XL Tiger prawns,1kg, $26.99
Main: NEW Christmas Favourites Fish Wellington, 500g $9.99
Sides: NEW Christmas Favourites Christmas Potato Shapes, 500g, $2.99 (x2) and Market Fare Cauliflower Bake or Broccoli Bake 800g, $6.99
Dessert: NEW Specially Selected Christmas pudding style ice cream, 475g, $4.99
TOTAL: $54.94 (feeds six people)

For the traditional:
Like the 45%** of Aussies choosing to put a glorious ham at the centre of the table. From the classic centrepiece to family-favourite roast potatoes, sprouts, and a traditional pudding to end the night, this menu will tick off all the tiles on your Christmas bingo card and is perfect for those families that like a traditional roast come December 25th.

Starter: NEW Mini Turkey Kyivs, 350g, $6.99
Main: Festive Selection Australian Half Leg Ham, $7.99 /kg (x2)
Sides: NEW Christmas Favourites Rosemary and Garlic Potatoes 600g, $3.99 (x2) and NEW Balsamic Brussels Sprouts 400g, $3.99 (x2)
Dessert: Curated Collection 30 Month Matured Pudding 800g, $19.99
TOTAL: $58.92 (feeds six people)

For those looking to go even more extra, ALDI’s brand new Festive Extra-nator recipe creator is a menu maestro you won’t want to miss. Pick an ingredient, how extra you’d like to go and voila, a recipe perfect for your menu.

*Research conducted by YouGov on behalf of ALDI Australia between 11-15 October 2024. The sample comprised of a nationally representative sample of 1,049 Australians aged 18+ who have ever hosted Christmas Day meal.

**Poll from ALDI Australia social media pages with a sample of 1,435 between 20-21 November 2024.

^ Please note: ALDI Liquor is not available in Queensland and South Australia stores.