Aldi Takes Charcuterie Boards To New Heights
Aldi is taking charcuterie boards to a new level as the grocer has opened the Charcuterie Chalet in Chicago, which the company said is designed to inspire shoppers through this unique sampling experience.
Inside the Chalet, ski lodge vibes will be met with wall-to-wall charcuterie where visitors can feast their eyes – and stomachs – on a curated selection of food and beverage offerings that can be recreated at home without breaking their budgets.
"No matter if shoppers are charcuterie connoisseurs or just looking for budget-friendly ways to impress guests, our holiday food assortment of more than 300 items will make hosts the talk of any holiday party," said Kim Brazington, Aldi’s certified cheese expert. "We understand the stress associated with holiday hosting – and that includes the expenses. That's why the Charcuterie Chalet was born: to show customers that they don't need to overspend to throw a great party – or finally win over the in-laws."
Open to the public December 4-5, the chalet will feature a variety of boards including:
- The ALDI $50 Board: A gourmet charcuterie feast for less than $50 that features Appleton Farms Dry-Cured Ham Prosciutto and Emporium Selection Double Gloucester Cheese.
- Chalet Board: This chalet is built entirely from appetizing delights. Its walls are made from Emporium Selection Smoked Gouda and shingled with Specially Selected Hard Salami Rustico. Specially Selected Candied Pecans and Stuffed Queen Olives add decorative flair to the exterior with trees planted from Specially Selected Tête de Moine Rosettes.
- Holiday Sweater Board: Featuring a spread of meats and cheeses including the Specially Selected Farmstead Blue Cheese and Appleton Farms Sliced Italian Dry Salami, and layered with Specially Selected Seeded Crackers plus festive pops of dried cranberries.
- Windy City Board: Bring the Chicago skyline to life with an assortment of flavorful cheeses, meats and fruits. This board is constructed from savory layers of Emporium Selection Aged White Cheddar, Smoked Gouda, and accents of Tête de Moine Rosettes and Havarti.
- Charcuterie Drink Toppers: Featured items include Specially Selected Salami Charcuterie Trio, Specially Selected Puff Pastry Triangles, and Emporium Selection Goat's Milk Brie.
- Sweets Board: A galore of sweet assortments showcasing Aldi holiday treats for indulging during the season, like Choceur Chocolate Coins, European Chocolate Truffles, and Cinnamon Star Cookies along with a sneak peek of the brand-new European cookies hitting shelves in mid-December: Jaffa Cakes, crispy Speculoos and Hazelnut Biscuits.
- ALDI Fresh Board: Featuring a selection of fresh strawberries, raspberries, mangos, pineapple, peppers, carrots, and tomatoes in the Aldi logo, this board serves as a refreshing snack option.
The Aldi Charcuterie Chalet will open doors at Loft on Lake, 1366 W. Lake Street in Chicago, with multiple time slots each day from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time.
