How to Host a Thanksgiving Feast for 10 at ALDI - Without Going Broke
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Thanksgiving is supposed to be about gratitude and good food, but let’s be real, it often turns into budget panic, oven alarm, and “did I buy enough rolls?” stress. At the same time you’re eyeing grocery prices and thinking, there’s got to be a better way.
Here’s the good news: ALDI is offering a full meal for 10 for around $40, which works out to about $4 per person.
With the way this economy is right now, this is gold: you get a full spread, the savings free up cash, and you still get to host the day.
What’s on the Menu?
The bundle covers everything you need: a turkey plus classic sides and dessert-ingredients. According to ALDI’s official announcement, you’ll find 21 items that combine to feed 10 people, turkey, rolls, cranberry sauce stuff, mac & cheese, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, pumpkin pie fixings, and more.
Here’s a the list:
Whole Turkey (~ 14lbs)
Chicken Broth
Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
Evaporated Milk
Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Miniature Marshmallows
Cut Green Beans (x2)
100% Pure Canned Pumpkin
Shells & Cheese (x2)
Brown Gravy Mix (x3)
Poultry Spices & Herbs
French Fried Onions
Pie Crust
Chicken or Cornbread Stuffing (x2)
Whipped Dairy Topping
Yellow Onions (3 lbs.)
Baby Peeled Carrots
Celery
Cranberries
Sweet Potatoes (3 lbs.)
Russet Potatoes (10 lbs.)
Because everything is sold individually (not a “meal kit box”), you pick what you need. No coupons. No membership.
Why This Works
Less budget stress: $40 for the whole spread means you’re not trading off “classic dishes” for “just enough food.”
Still feels festive: You get turkey plus the sides your mom expects (and your guests will appreciate).
Builds confidence: When you execute a full holiday meal and stay under budget, you prove to yourself you can control your money instead of it controlling you.
Freeing up savings: That cash you didn’t spend on an expensive grocery haul? Could go toward debt payoff, saving more, or investing, right in line with your financial‐freedom mission.
Aligns with your mission: You teach working women to take control, and this is a tangible win they can replicate.
Okay, Here’s the Game Plan
Make the guest count explicit: Decide you’re feeding 10 (this is what the deal is built for).
Grab the list early: ALDI’s list is published and items are marked in stores or available for pickup/delivery.
Check availability in your region: Some items or turkey sizes might vary by store, plan accordingly.
Allocate your “bonus savings”: Because you’re spending far less than you might normally for a full meal, decide where the extra money goes (emergency fund? debt payoff?).
Optional “level up” items: Want a little extra “wow” without spending much more? Add fresh herbs, a premium dessert, or a nice bottle of sparkling water. You still come out ahead.
Plan for leftovers: Big turkey + large potatoes = leftover gold. This stretches the value.
Use as a teaching moment: For your audience, show this as a case study: “Yes, holiday hosting can be under budget, and yes you can still host confidently.”
My Two Cents
I love this deal. It hits all the marks: value, ease, and that feel-good of “I pulled this off.”You don’t have to choose between “holiday feast” and “save money”, you get both. And that matters.
Also, it shows that smart money-moves aren’t just about investing or tracking every penny, they’re about making everyday decisions (like Thanksgiving dinner) align with your financial goals. It’s about showing up for yourself.
Final Word
If you’re hosting this year, consider this: go to ALDI, pick up everything for 10 people (~$40), cook your meal, laugh with friends or family, and then use the money you saved for something meaningful, whether that’s paying down a credit card, building your emergency fund, or starting a small investment. Because food nourishes your body, but the rest of what you do with your savings nourishes your future.
