ALDI Shopper Stuns with Budget-Friendly Yet Impressive Grazing Table Creation
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Grazing tables have become popular for all kinds of celebrations, offering a little something for everyone.
These tables also add a touch of elegance and grandeur to any event. However, professional caterers often charge a high price for such luxurious setups.
In contrast, a shopper at ALDI has demonstrated that you can create a lavish grazing table without spending a fortune.
She was inspired by the inventive ideas exchanged on the ALDI Mums Facebook group, an online community of budget-conscious and diverse home cooks.
Notably, the delectable offerings on her homemade grazing table were sourced from the wallet-friendly supermarket ALDI.
Her resourceful spread catered to around 40 guests for $200!
Shouting her achievement from the rooftops, or the equivalent in modern-day terms, a Facebook post, she showcased a picture of her gorgeous spread, captioning it, 'Another (mostly) ALDI grazing table! Cost about $200 all up.'
Ever supportive, the ALDI Mums showered her with compliments on her pristine arrangement and innovative use of a wide array of products.
Enthusiastic group members filled the comments section with the words ‘Oh my!!! Love it!!!’, ‘Looks amazing, great value!’ and ‘Well done! Looks awesome!’
One group member even commended the grazing table as ‘one of the most practical ones I have ever seen’ and expressed eagerness to savour a taste of each delectable item on display.
A few naysayers, though, were concerned about hygiene. While they admired the aesthetic appeal of the table, some felt uneasy about the shared serving style.
One wrote, ‘Looks beautiful, but the whole concept is off for me.’
Another said, ‘I love the look of grazing tables, but I am amazed they're still “IN” considering COVID is still around.’
The conversation took a turn, with people often opting for DIY affordable spreads over hiring professional caterers.
A professional caterer even entered the picture, educating members on pricing in the catering industry.
Addressing accusations of professionals ‘ripping people off’, the industry expert emphasised that food costs are not the sole factor to consider when pricing catering services.
She underscored the additional expenses involved, such as petrol, cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), and utilities.
By highlighting these aspects, her aim was to offer a more comprehensive perspective on the various factors that contribute to the overall pricing of catering services.
She wrote, ‘What most people don't understand is that food is not the only cost. A customer sees the hour it takes to lay a grazing table, but it takes me up to 12 hours of prep for a table of 50.’
While we appreciate the DIY spirit, it is essential to acknowledge the hard work and expertise that professionals bring to their services.
So, whether you find inspiration in the allure of cheeses, olives and crackers at ALDI and embark on creating your spread or decide to entrust the task to a caterer, remember the key ingredient—enjoy the process and, of course, the celebration itself!
What do you think about the ALDI shopper's budget-friendly grazing table creation? Have you ever tried creating your grazing table or DIY spread for an event? Share your thoughts on the concept of grazing tables and any experiences you may have had with them.
These tables also add a touch of elegance and grandeur to any event. However, professional caterers often charge a high price for such luxurious setups.
In contrast, a shopper at ALDI has demonstrated that you can create a lavish grazing table without spending a fortune.
She was inspired by the inventive ideas exchanged on the ALDI Mums Facebook group, an online community of budget-conscious and diverse home cooks.
Notably, the delectable offerings on her homemade grazing table were sourced from the wallet-friendly supermarket ALDI.
Her resourceful spread catered to around 40 guests for $200!
A shopper proudly shared a photo of her remarkable grazing table, showcasing an array of ALDI products. Source: Facebook/ALDI Mums.
Shouting her achievement from the rooftops, or the equivalent in modern-day terms, a Facebook post, she showcased a picture of her gorgeous spread, captioning it, 'Another (mostly) ALDI grazing table! Cost about $200 all up.'
Ever supportive, the ALDI Mums showered her with compliments on her pristine arrangement and innovative use of a wide array of products.
Enthusiastic group members filled the comments section with the words ‘Oh my!!! Love it!!!’, ‘Looks amazing, great value!’ and ‘Well done! Looks awesome!’
One group member even commended the grazing table as ‘one of the most practical ones I have ever seen’ and expressed eagerness to savour a taste of each delectable item on display.
A few naysayers, though, were concerned about hygiene. While they admired the aesthetic appeal of the table, some felt uneasy about the shared serving style.
One wrote, ‘Looks beautiful, but the whole concept is off for me.’
Another said, ‘I love the look of grazing tables, but I am amazed they're still “IN” considering COVID is still around.’
The conversation took a turn, with people often opting for DIY affordable spreads over hiring professional caterers.
A grazing table is a stunning display of food and snacks, typically arranged on a large table, offering guests a variety of choices to nibble on and enjoy. Image by sugercoatit from unsplash
A professional caterer even entered the picture, educating members on pricing in the catering industry.
Addressing accusations of professionals ‘ripping people off’, the industry expert emphasised that food costs are not the sole factor to consider when pricing catering services.
She underscored the additional expenses involved, such as petrol, cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), and utilities.
By highlighting these aspects, her aim was to offer a more comprehensive perspective on the various factors that contribute to the overall pricing of catering services.
She wrote, ‘What most people don't understand is that food is not the only cost. A customer sees the hour it takes to lay a grazing table, but it takes me up to 12 hours of prep for a table of 50.’
While we appreciate the DIY spirit, it is essential to acknowledge the hard work and expertise that professionals bring to their services.
So, whether you find inspiration in the allure of cheeses, olives and crackers at ALDI and embark on creating your spread or decide to entrust the task to a caterer, remember the key ingredient—enjoy the process and, of course, the celebration itself!
What do you think about the ALDI shopper's budget-friendly grazing table creation? Have you ever tried creating your grazing table or DIY spread for an event? Share your thoughts on the concept of grazing tables and any experiences you may have had with them.
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