Aldi unveils 'Charcuterie Chalet' pop-up in Chicago: See photos

Hello charcuterie chalets, goodbye gingerbread houses.

Aldi opened its first-ever "Charcuterie Chalet" in Chicago on Wednesday with the goal of inspiring shoppers in a "one-of-a-kind sampling experience," the company said in a news release.

The grocery chain said customers can expect "cozy, ski lodge vibes" combined with wall-to-wall charcuterie inside the chalet. A selection of food and beverage offerings will be on display that the company hopes customers can "easily recreate at home without busting the holiday budget."

"No matter if shoppers are charcuterie connoisseurs or just looking for budget-friendly waysto impress guests, our holiday food assortment of over 300 items will make hosts the talk ofany holiday party (in a good way!),” said Kim Brazington, ALDI Certified Cheese Expert, in a news release.

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What does the Charcuterie Chalet consist of?

The Charcuterie Chalet will be open to the public Dec. 4-5, according to Aldi, and will feature a variety of boards including:

• The Aldi $50 Board: A gourmet charcuterie feast for under $50. Packed with premium delights like delectable Appleton Farms DryCured Ham Prosciutto and Emporium Selection Double Gloucester Cheese. Shoppers don’t need to spend their “whole” paycheck to get a quality board just as good.

• Chalet Board: This charming and totally edible chalet is built entirely from appetizing delights. Its walls are made from Emporium Selection Smoked Gouda and shingled with Specially Selected Hard Salami Rustico. Specially Selected Candied Pecans and Stuffed Queen Olives add decorative flair to the exterior with trees planted from Specially Selected Tête de Moine Rosettes.

• ALDI Fresh Board: Featuring a vibrant selection of fresh strawberries, raspberries, mangos, pineapple, peppers, carrots and tomatoes in the iconic ALDI logo, this board serves as a refreshing snack option.

Where is the Charcuterie Chalet located?

The chalet is located at Loft on Lake, 1366 W. Lake Street in Chicago, and while both days are already sold out, customers can check for free tickets here. The chalet will be open from 3-8 p.m. CT both days.

Customers can create charcuterie boards

If you can't make it to the event, Aldi is encouraging customers to visit the Aldi DoorDash page for a full list of ingredients to recreate the charcuterie boards. DoorDash shoppers can get $10 off their purchase of $40 or more throughout the month of December, according to Aldi.

Customers can also check out QR codes on the company's social media accounts for the ingredients to each display.

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.

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