ALDI has brought back its popular Christmas hampers for another year – and they look suspiciously like the much more expensive versions from Fortnum & Mason.
The discount supermarket has released its hampers for pre-order for Christmas and prices start at just £19.99.
A hamper from posh grocers Fortnum & Mason could set you back up to £1,000.
But Aldi’s products are not all at the cheap end: its most expensive hamper this year, the Specially Selected Exquisite Hamper, costs £99.99.
This is the same price as Fortnum & Mason’s Christmas Express Hamper, although the Aldi product contains three bottles of wine and a bottle of champagne.
For a hamper with similar products in at Fortnum & Mason, you would have to spend around £175.
What's in the box?
Aldi's Christmas hampers range in price from £19.99 to £99.99. Here's what you get for your money.
The Specially Selected Exquisite Hamper (£99.99)
Specially Selected Exquisite Vintage Pudding
Specially Selected Exquisite Florentines
Lot Series Redwood Hills Sauvignon Blanc
Lot XI Clare Valley Merlot
Lot Series Argentinian Red
Veuve Monsigny 2006 Vintage Champagne
Specially Selected Exquisite Cake Selection
Specially Selected Exquisite Mince Pies
The Christmas Feast Hamper (£79.99)
Specially Selected Cheese Savoury Bites
Specially Selected Florentines
Specially Selected Chocolate and Salted Caramel Bombe
Specially Selected Crackers – Sour Dough and Spelt
Specially Selected Stollen Bites- Rum
Specially Selected 18 Month Matured Christmas Pudding
Specially Selected All Over Iced Cake
Moser Roth Milk, White and Dark Assortment
Specially Selected Fudge Clotted Cream
Specially Selected Milk Chocolate Honeycomb
Specially Selected Cranberry & Orange Sauce
Specially Selected Chutney Gift Set
Exquisite Collection Argentinian Malbec
Exquisite Collection Marlborough Sauvignon
Prosecco DOCG
Moser Roth Truffles
Specially Selected Single Origin R&G Coffee Colombian
Specially Selected Infusion Teabags
The Specially Selected Luxury Hamper (£59.99)
Specially Selected Cheese Savoury Bites
Specially Selected Florentines
Specially Selected Stollen Bites- Rum
Specially Selected Top Iced Fruit Cake Bar
Specially Selected Crackers – Sour Dough and Spelt
Specially Selected Fudge Clotted Cream
Specially Selected Milk Chocolate Honeycomb
Moser Roth Milk, White and Dark Assortment
Specially Selected Cranberry & Orange Sauce
Exquisite Collection Australian Shiraz
Exquisite Collection Marlborough Sauvignon
Prosecco DOCG
Specially Selected Chutney Gift Set
Specially Selected Single Origin R&G Coffee Colombian
The Specially Selected Festive Treats Hamper (£34.99)
Moser Roth Milk, White and Dark Assortment
Exquisite Collection Argentinian Malbec
Specially Selected Cranberry & Orange Sauce
Specially Selected Cut Comb in Acacia Honey
Specially Selected Gourmet Cracker
Specially Selected Single Origin R&G Coffee Colombian
Specially Selected Fudge Clotted Cream
Specially Selected Chocolate and Salted Caramel Bombe
The Festive Delights (Alcohol Free) Hamper (£24.99)
Specially Selected Chocolate and Salted Caramel Bombe
Specially Selected Fudge Clotted Cream
Moser Roth Milk, White and Dark Assortment
Specially Selected Caramelised Red Onion Chutney
Specially Selected Single Origin R&G Coffee Colombian
Specially Selected Gourmet Crackers
Specially Selected Florentines
Christmas Favourites Hamper (£19.99)
Specially Selected Florentines
Specially Selected Fudge Clotted Cream
Specially Selected Nougat
Moser Roth Fruit Creams
Exquisite Collection Australian Shiraz
Pamper Hamper (£39.99)
Prosecco DOCG
Moser Roth Truffles
Luxury Collection Candle
Pink Clay Mask
Pink Hot Cloth
Rose Glow Tonic
The Aldi hampers have proved extremely popular in previous years because they offer such good value compared to many competitors.
But it may be worth shopping around – Aldi sells each item included in the hampers in store, so it may be cheaper to make up your own box.
Prices for each of the individual products are yet to be released.
As well as food-based hampers, Aldi is offering a “pamper hamper” for the first time this year.
This contains a luxury candle, a clay mask, hot cloth and glow tonic, as well as a bottle of prosecco and chocolate truffles.
It also has a new Christmas Favourites hamper, which includes contains florentines, fudge, nougat, mint creams and a bottle of shiraz.
At just £19.99, it’s the cheapest hamper in the range.
There are seven hampers available in total: the Specially Selected Exquisite Hamper (£99.99); the Christmas Feast Hamper (£79.99); the Specially Selected Luxury Hamper (£59.99); the Pamper Hamper (£39.99); the Specially Selected Treats Hamper (£34.99); the Festive Delights Hamper (£24.99) and the Christmas Favourites Hamper (£19.99).
Shoppers should order by December 19 and the cost includes free Christmas delivery.
Aldi has begun teasing shoppers with its Christmas treats, including a giant pig in blanket that's over 6ft long.
It's also selling a shimmery candy can gin liqueur – perfect for a festive tipple.
The discount supermarket is opening lots of new stores, and is currently on the hunt for area managers.
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