Creativity, resourcefulness, and getting a good deal—these are the special ingredients that we here at the SDC truly appreciate. That's why we were absolutely delighted when we stumbled upon the story of an Aussie who combined all three and created a mouth-watering feast!

Faced with an eye-watering quote of $1,000 for a professionally catered grazing table, a clever and budget-savvy mum took matters into her own hands. And she didn't just keep it to herself; she proudly shared her adventure on social media, declaring, 'I decided to do it myself.'

Now, we talk a lot about DIY and its advantages on our platform—the sense of accomplishment, the skills you learn, the money you save—but few projects show it off as beautifully as this one.

The smart saver turned to everyone's favourite discount retailer, ALDI. Using mostly ALDI products, she managed to come up with an enviable grazing table that would put even the classiest of caterers to shame.

A few exceptions came from outside the retail store: cakes, cookies, cob loaves, and slices. We suspect ALDI could have potentially catered to these as well.

A crafty mum decided to create her very own grazing table. And the best part? It cost her only a fraction of what a professional would charge! Credit: Facebook/ALDI Mums.

She managed to put together an incredible homemade grazing table, and you won't believe how much she spent on it. Get ready for this: she only shelled out a mere $168! Can you believe it?

What's even more impressive is that she saved a whopping $832 compared to the estimated professional price. Talk about a fantastic bargain! And the best part? She pulled off this cost-effective, crowd-pleasing extravaganza in just two hours!

The post soon flooded with admiration, applause and a dash of good-natured humour.

'Probably has a lot more yummy things than professionals would provide, too!' one remarked. Others chimed in about the cheekiness of professionals charging an arm and a leg for something you could achieve with a bit of ingenuity.

One group member was so impressed with the grazing table that they compared it to the work of a professional caterer. Responding to this compliment, another member jokingly remarked, 'And I bet it would have cost the caterers $168 too, and they'd charge you $1,000.'

This lighthearted comment sparked a conversation among the group about the fees charged by professional caterers, and everyone seemed to share a sense of disapproval towards their outrageously high prices.

Expressing their frustration, one member argued, 'Come on, $1,000? Give me a break!'

'I can't stand it when they overcharge people like that. It's practically daylight robbery,' another user chimed in, agreeing with the comment.

Are you new to the concept of a grazing table? Picture this: a grazing table is like a fabulous buffet table filled with delightful goodies. We're talking about an array of snacks, mouth-watering appetisers, tasty dips, juicy fruits, delectable cheeses, and why not some refreshing beverages too?

The best part? Your guests get to stroll around, chat casually, and munch on whatever they fancy!

Now, let's talk about something as important as tasty treats—safety! We all want our party to be a hit, and that includes making sure the food is fresh and well-covered. And if you've got anything that needs to be kept cool, don't forget to pop it in the fridge. We don't want any uninvited guests like food poisoning crashing our party!

Remember: food safety comes first, and then it's all about the fun and flavours!

If you're looking to create a fantastic grazing table like the one we just shared, you'll be glad to know that some Facebook group members have some valuable tips to offer.

'Try a bit more disorder. Avoid laying in rows. Add some height in the back areas using wooden boards on top of cups. It's all about layering,' one user explained. Other tips were to use greenery for decoration and an assortment of bowl shapes and sizes for more visual appeal.

Key Takeaways

• A woman has created a budget-friendly grazing table using mainly products from ALDI, saving herself about $800 compared to a professional catering quote she had received.
• Her impressive table was primarily sourced from ALDI, excluding the cake, cookies, cob loaves, and slices, and cost only $168 in total. The whole setup took her just two hours.
• The woman's post, shared in a Facebook group, sparked a conversation about the high fees charged by professional caterers, as well as the potential savings from do-it-yourself projects.
• In the comments, other group members offered tips to enhance the visual appeal of future DIY grazing tables, such as adding height, incorporating greenery, and layering items using a variety of bowls.

In addition to considering costs, variety, and safety, the most important thing is to have a blast and truly enjoy the process! After all, life, food, and clever savings are all about having fun. The excitement of planning, the sheer joy of creating, and the immense satisfaction of saving money—that's the real highlight of these DIY projects.

So, let's dive in and have a fantastic time crafting (and saving), members! Have you ever attempted to create a grazing table at home? We'd be thrilled to see your marvellous creations! Share them with us in the comments section below.

 

[Suzanne rose]

We do grazing tables alot I'm lucky having 8 daughters where we can set up just before people arrive so food isn't left out for long.
We are planning an up version of a grazing table for my daughters bridal shower in September.
This is our last grazing table, and even though it's a grazing table you need to have organisation still.



And this is similar to what we are doing next

 

[AlanQ]

I think I'd like to see the $1000: display vs the $200 home version. Guarantee there won't be any cabana, a packet of salad biscuits, bbq shapes (or other like salted snacks), packet of samboy chips along with some humus from a supermarket. More likely to have high end (more likely inhouse produced) spreads. Plus they would also be setting up, cleaning up and taking away the serving platers etc. Most people accept staff wages are large component of any business operation, so her time spent doing this setup also needs to be considered. I think I know which more relaxing approach I would take and enjoyed the event. If the household budget is the greatest of concern. I doubt I'd be hosting such an event.

 

[Mina vriesekolk]

The food is way over the top for me .

 

[goodmorning]

what are you doing feeding the masses

 

[Suzanne rose]

I think I'd like to see the $1000: display vs the $200 home version. Guarantee there won't be any cabana, a packet of salad biscuits, bbq shapes (or other like salted snacks), packet of samboy chips along with some humus from a supermarket. More likely to have high end (more likely inhouse produced) spreads. Plus they would also be setting up, cleaning up and taking away the serving platers etc. Most people accept staff wages are large component of any business operation, so her time spent doing this setup also needs to be considered. I think I know which more relaxing approach I would take and enjoyed the event. If the household budget is the greatest of concern. I doubt I'd be hosting such an event.

For my family we hire a hall and do everything else ourselves including setting up and cleaning up.

 

[Suzanne rose]

These are some of our table set ups ...done by us

 

[Nana Zorak]

Why would you bother?

 

[Rosalie30]

Why would you bother?

Some of us get pleasure from providing a lovely spread for our friends and families.

 

[Vinylted]

Professionals have to earn a livinf, shopping, paying staff, preserving, delivering, setting up time all need to be accounted for. Add your own time etc to the Aldi spread and see what the cost looks like..

 

[Suzanne rose]

Why would you bother?

We love doing it for our family and friends. For those that come to our functions they always enjoy themselves and always ask if we can help them with their functions.

I guess we enjoy doing it and seeing the appreciation from family n friends.

We are always having bridal showers and baby showers . 40th birthdays, 30th and 21 st

 

[Ricki]

Creativity, resourcefulness, and getting a good deal—these are the special ingredients that we here at the SDC truly appreciate. That's why we were absolutely delighted when we stumbled upon the story of an Aussie who combined all three and created a mouth-watering feast!

Faced with an eye-watering quote of $1,000 for a professionally catered grazing table, a clever and budget-savvy mum took matters into her own hands. And she didn't just keep it to herself; she proudly shared her adventure on social media, declaring, 'I decided to do it myself.'

Now, we talk a lot about DIY and its advantages on our platform—the sense of accomplishment, the skills you learn, the money you save—but few projects show it off as beautifully as this one.

The smart saver turned to everyone's favourite discount retailer, ALDI. Using mostly ALDI products, she managed to come up with an enviable grazing table that would put even the classiest of caterers to shame.

A few exceptions came from outside the retail store: cakes, cookies, cob loaves, and slices. We suspect ALDI could have potentially catered to these as well.

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A crafty mum decided to create her very own grazing table. And the best part? It cost her only a fraction of what a professional would charge! Credit: Facebook/ALDI Mums.

She managed to put together an incredible homemade grazing table, and you won't believe how much she spent on it. Get ready for this: she only shelled out a mere $168! Can you believe it?

What's even more impressive is that she saved a whopping $832 compared to the estimated professional price. Talk about a fantastic bargain! And the best part? She pulled off this cost-effective, crowd-pleasing extravaganza in just two hours!

The post soon flooded with admiration, applause and a dash of good-natured humour.

'Probably has a lot more yummy things than professionals would provide, too!' one remarked. Others chimed in about the cheekiness of professionals charging an arm and a leg for something you could achieve with a bit of ingenuity.

One group member was so impressed with the grazing table that they compared it to the work of a professional caterer. Responding to this compliment, another member jokingly remarked, 'And I bet it would have cost the caterers $168 too, and they'd charge you $1,000.'

This lighthearted comment sparked a conversation among the group about the fees charged by professional caterers, and everyone seemed to share a sense of disapproval towards their outrageously high prices.

Expressing their frustration, one member argued, 'Come on, $1,000? Give me a break!'

'I can't stand it when they overcharge people like that. It's practically daylight robbery,' another user chimed in, agreeing with the comment.

Are you new to the concept of a grazing table? Picture this: a grazing table is like a fabulous buffet table filled with delightful goodies. We're talking about an array of snacks, mouth-watering appetisers, tasty dips, juicy fruits, delectable cheeses, and why not some refreshing beverages too?

The best part? Your guests get to stroll around, chat casually, and munch on whatever they fancy!

Now, let's talk about something as important as tasty treats—safety! We all want our party to be a hit, and that includes making sure the food is fresh and well-covered. And if you've got anything that needs to be kept cool, don't forget to pop it in the fridge. We don't want any uninvited guests like food poisoning crashing our party!

Remember: food safety comes first, and then it's all about the fun and flavours!

If you're looking to create a fantastic grazing table like the one we just shared, you'll be glad to know that some Facebook group members have some valuable tips to offer.

'Try a bit more disorder. Avoid laying in rows. Add some height in the back areas using wooden boards on top of cups. It's all about layering,' one user explained. Other tips were to use greenery for decoration and an assortment of bowl shapes and sizes for more visual appeal.

Key Takeaways

• A woman has created a budget-friendly grazing table using mainly products from ALDI, saving herself about $800 compared to a professional catering quote she had received.
• Her impressive table was primarily sourced from ALDI, excluding the cake, cookies, cob loaves, and slices, and cost only $168 in total. The whole setup took her just two hours.
• The woman's post, shared in a Facebook group, sparked a conversation about the high fees charged by professional caterers, as well as the potential savings from do-it-yourself projects.
• In the comments, other group members offered tips to enhance the visual appeal of future DIY grazing tables, such as adding height, incorporating greenery, and layering items using a variety of bowls.

In addition to considering costs, variety, and safety, the most important thing is to have a blast and truly enjoy the process! After all, life, food, and clever savings are all about having fun. The excitement of planning, the sheer joy of creating, and the immense satisfaction of saving money—that's the real highlight of these DIY projects.

So, let's dive in and have a fantastic time crafting (and saving), members! Have you ever attempted to create a grazing table at home? We'd be thrilled to see your marvellous creations! Share them with us in the comments section below.

Wow I have to be honest, I'd never heard of a grazing table. Now that I know , I've always made up tables like that myself. Easy peasy. Much cheaper than having someone else and pay big bucks for it.

 

[Shane/#]

Creativity, resourcefulness, and getting a good deal—these are the special ingredients that we here at the SDC truly appreciate. That's why we were absolutely delighted when we stumbled upon the story of an Aussie who combined all three and created a mouth-watering feast!

Faced with an eye-watering quote of $1,000 for a professionally catered grazing table, a clever and budget-savvy mum took matters into her own hands. And she didn't just keep it to herself; she proudly shared her adventure on social media, declaring, 'I decided to do it myself.'

Now, we talk a lot about DIY and its advantages on our platform—the sense of accomplishment, the skills you learn, the money you save—but few projects show it off as beautifully as this one.

The smart saver turned to everyone's favourite discount retailer, ALDI. Using mostly ALDI products, she managed to come up with an enviable grazing table that would put even the classiest of caterers to shame.

A few exceptions came from outside the retail store: cakes, cookies, cob loaves, and slices. We suspect ALDI could have potentially catered to these as well.

View attachment 24026

A crafty mum decided to create her very own grazing table. And the best part? It cost her only a fraction of what a professional would charge! Credit: Facebook/ALDI Mums.

She managed to put together an incredible homemade grazing table, and you won't believe how much she spent on it. Get ready for this: she only shelled out a mere $168! Can you believe it?

What's even more impressive is that she saved a whopping $832 compared to the estimated professional price. Talk about a fantastic bargain! And the best part? She pulled off this cost-effective, crowd-pleasing extravaganza in just two hours!

The post soon flooded with admiration, applause and a dash of good-natured humour.

'Probably has a lot more yummy things than professionals would provide, too!' one remarked. Others chimed in about the cheekiness of professionals charging an arm and a leg for something you could achieve with a bit of ingenuity.

One group member was so impressed with the grazing table that they compared it to the work of a professional caterer. Responding to this compliment, another member jokingly remarked, 'And I bet it would have cost the caterers $168 too, and they'd charge you $1,000.'

This lighthearted comment sparked a conversation among the group about the fees charged by professional caterers, and everyone seemed to share a sense of disapproval towards their outrageously high prices.

Expressing their frustration, one member argued, 'Come on, $1,000? Give me a break!'

'I can't stand it when they overcharge people like that. It's practically daylight robbery,' another user chimed in, agreeing with the comment.

Are you new to the concept of a grazing table? Picture this: a grazing table is like a fabulous buffet table filled with delightful goodies. We're talking about an array of snacks, mouth-watering appetisers, tasty dips, juicy fruits, delectable cheeses, and why not some refreshing beverages too?

The best part? Your guests get to stroll around, chat casually, and munch on whatever they fancy!

Now, let's talk about something as important as tasty treats—safety! We all want our party to be a hit, and that includes making sure the food is fresh and well-covered. And if you've got anything that needs to be kept cool, don't forget to pop it in the fridge. We don't want any uninvited guests like food poisoning crashing our party!

Remember: food safety comes first, and then it's all about the fun and flavours!

If you're looking to create a fantastic grazing table like the one we just shared, you'll be glad to know that some Facebook group members have some valuable tips to offer.

'Try a bit more disorder. Avoid laying in rows. Add some height in the back areas using wooden boards on top of cups. It's all about layering,' one user explained. Other tips were to use greenery for decoration and an assortment of bowl shapes and sizes for more visual appeal.

Key Takeaways

• A woman has created a budget-friendly grazing table using mainly products from ALDI, saving herself about $800 compared to a professional catering quote she had received.
• Her impressive table was primarily sourced from ALDI, excluding the cake, cookies, cob loaves, and slices, and cost only $168 in total. The whole setup took her just two hours.
• The woman's post, shared in a Facebook group, sparked a conversation about the high fees charged by professional caterers, as well as the potential savings from do-it-yourself projects.
• In the comments, other group members offered tips to enhance the visual appeal of future DIY grazing tables, such as adding height, incorporating greenery, and layering items using a variety of bowls.

In addition to considering costs, variety, and safety, the most important thing is to have a blast and truly enjoy the process! After all, life, food, and clever savings are all about having fun. The excitement of planning, the sheer joy of creating, and the immense satisfaction of saving money—that's the real highlight of these DIY projects.

So, let's dive in and have a fantastic time crafting (and saving), members! Have you ever attempted to create a grazing table at home? We'd be thrilled to see your marvellous creations! Share them with us in the comments section below.

Yep make your own cheaper and you get what you like as for a grassing table I'd call it a banquet table come and go as you please