November 21st 2024.
Are you ready for the ultimate Christmas dining experience? Look no further than Aldi's bottomless pigs in blankets restaurant, opening in Shoreditch at the end of November. No festive feast is complete without this beloved holiday dish, and Aldi is giving the people what they want.
Back by popular demand, the restaurant will be open for two days only, starting November 29. Last year's sell-out success has prompted Aldi to once again offer guests the chance to indulge in multiple varieties of pigs in blankets. And this time, they have added a "world's first" vegan foot-long pig in blanket to the menu. It's no surprise, as Brits are expected to consume a staggering 668 million of these bacon-wrapped delicacies this Christmas, averaging out to 11.2 per person. And during last year's run, the restaurant served a whopping 10,000 pigs in blankets to hundreds of visitors. That's a whole lot of pork!
The inspiration for this festive eatery comes from the luxurious Bob Bob Ricard in Soho, famous for its "press for champagne" button. And just like last year, Aldi's restaurant will have its own version of this button, but instead, it's "press for PIB" to have pigs in blankets delivered directly to your table with minimal effort.
But what's on the menu, you may ask? Get ready for a mouthwatering selection that includes Specially Selected Pigs in Blankets, Plant Menu Ultimate Vegan Pigs in Blankets, The Ultimate Pigs in Blankets, Specially Selected Truffle Chipolata Pigs in Blankets, Specially Selected Honey & Ginger Candy Cane Pigs in Blankets, Loaded Yorkshire Burgers, Specially Selected Cheese in Blankets, Plant Menu Vegan Footlong Pig in Blanket, and Pigs in Blanket Roulette. And to wash it all down, there's a selection of drinks that includes Costellore Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Castellore Zerozecco Sparkling White, Williams Bros Brewing Co. Strata Hazy Pale Ale, Rheinbacher 0% Pilsner, Ridge Valley Italian Style Orange Soda, Ridge Valley Italian Style Lemon Soda, and Vive Diet Cola.
For the price of only £5, guests will have the opportunity to indulge in six succulent courses of this holiday staple, as well as unlimited classic pigs in blankets and a welcome drink upon arrival. Located on Bethnal Green Road in Shoreditch, this is great news for Londoners, who are known to be the UK's number one PIB lovers, consuming an average of 14 each during the festive period. And as if that wasn't good enough, all proceeds from the pop-up restaurant will go to the charity Neighbourly.
If you want to secure your spot, you can book on Eventbrite, but there will also be walk-in spaces available. Don't wait too long, as this event is sure to be as popular as the last PIB at the Christmas dinner table.
Aldi UK's Managing Director of Buying, Julie Ashfield, expressed her excitement for the return of the Pigs in Blankets Restaurant, saying, "Customers went wild for our restaurant last year, so we knew we had to bring it back. The humble pig in blanket is the King of the Christmas dinner spread, and we can't wait for shoppers to experience everything we have to offer this Christmas."
But what exactly is in these irresistible pigs in blankets? Based on a 10-pack of Aldi's specially selected pigs in blankets, two of them contain 8.5g of fat, which is considered high by the NHS. They also have 3g of saturated fat, 0.2g of sugar, and 0.50g of salt, which are also considered high by the NHS. To put it into perspective, an adult should not consume more than 6g of salt per day, and four pigs in blankets account for a third of that. The recommended daily intake for saturated fat is 30g for men and 20g for women, and four pigs in blankets make up nearly a third of a woman's intake. So, while these pigs in blankets may be delicious, it's essential to enjoy them in moderation.
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