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ALDI KICKS OFF THE 2022 WORLD CUP WITH INTERNATIONAL PARTY FOOD STARTING FROM JUST 99P

It’s ready, set, goal as Aldi reveals a roundup of its most shareable party food ahead of World Cup viewing parties. With prices starting from as little as 99p, these un-ball-lievable bites won’t have shoppers footing a costly bill.

Starting any party off with a certified winner, shoppers can pick up the award-winning Specially Selected Wood Fired Italian Ham, Portobello Mushroom and Mascarpone Pizza (£3.99, 521g) for a taste of Italy. Hand stretched and topped with a Roma style sauce, finished with creamy mascarpone, ham, portobello mushrooms and Parmigiano Reggiano, this sharing dish will leave them wanting more.

If Spain is the aim of the game, shoppers can pick up an exquisite selection of Spanish Charcuterie with the Spanish Iberico Platter (£3.99, 120g). With a melt in the mouth texture, and a rich sweet flavour, this sharing dish includes a range of cured Ibérico, Chorizo, Lomo and Salchichon, and is on sale from 25th November – just in time for the game!

For a party snack inspired by one of the favourite teams to win, the NEW Specially Selected Argentinian Prawn Skewers (£3.99, 126g) are a perfect addition. Made with Argentinian red prawns skewered in a ying-yang format with a choice of tandoori or garlic and herb seasoning. Pick up in store now.

Sure to have French supporters saying c’est magnifique! Aldi’s NEW Specially Selected Topped French Baking Brie (£5.99, 585g/570g) is brie-lliant for sharing. This creamy French brie is topped with either a honey glaze and sweet fig and pecan mix, or a sour cherry and cranberry glaze, topped with dried cherries and golden raisins. On sale from 25th November.

Go supersized this World Cup with a British party classic. The NEW Specially Selected Extra Large Christmas Sausage Roll (£3.99, 700g) is a whopping 24cm long, making it perfect for slicing up and sharing between guests. Made with succulent British pork sausage meat slathered in a choice of either a sweet chilli chutney or a cranberry sauce, encased in flaky puff pastry. Decorated with a pastry star for a festive feature, this favoured delicacy is sure to be a hit with friends and family. Shoppers can get their hands on this XL-lent dish in stores now.

No football party would be complete without a bowl of crisps, and Aldi are here to add a festive twist this season with the Specially Selected Hand Cooked Crisps (99p, 150g). In a choice of meaty Beef Wellington or salty Pigs in Blankets flavours, these crunchy bites are sure to score with party goers looking to make the most of this unique Christmas World Cup.

For an extra festive fiesta, guests can also enjoy the NEW Breaded Chicken Christmas Trees (£2.99, 320g) from 25th November. These fun shaped chicken bites are coated in a crunchy golden breadcrumb.  

India may not be kicking the ball this World Cup, but that doesn’t mean shoppers can’t serve up an Asian inspired feast to celebrate. Perfect as a vegetarian option the Plant Menu Asian Inspired Selection (£1.49, 180/200g) includes 10 Indian Naan Breads with Jalfrezi and Rogan Josh flavours or shoppers can choose 10 No Duck Spring Rolls instead.

Finally, shoppers can complete their international feasts with a Mexican inspired dessert. Adding sweet flavour to any World Cup party the Let’s Party Churros (£1.99, 12 pack) are available in Chocolate or Salted Caramel flavours and cook in just 12 minutes for the perfect half-time treat.