Aldi makes it easier to get Too Good To Go bags this Christmas

If you have ever tried to grab a Too Good To Go bag from Aldi, you will know they can go fast. Many people open the app, see nothing left, and miss out.

This Christmas, Aldi is changing how it works. For a short time, shoppers can book these bags earlier than usual, giving more people a fair chance to get one.

Here is what Aldi has changed, what you get for the money, and whether it is worth trying if you are watching your spending.

What are Aldi Too Good To Go bags?

Too Good To Go is an app that lets shops sell food that is close to its sell-by or use-by date at a much lower price.

At Aldi, you can buy a surprise bag for £3.30. Each bag is meant to contain around £10 worth of food. The contents vary, but usually include fresh items like fruit, vegetables, bread, and sometimes chilled food.

You do not get to choose what is inside. That is part of the deal. The aim is to cut food waste while helping shoppers save money.

What is changing for Christmas?

Normally, Aldi Too Good To Go bags can only be reserved up to 24 hours in advance.

Between 19 and 24 December 2025, Aldi is letting customers reserve bags up to five days ahead instead.

That means you can plan a bit more. You do not have to keep checking the app every day or hope you are online at the right moment.

Aldi is also extending early reservations for New Year’s Eve bags. These can be ordered through the app from 17 to 31 December.

Aldi says the change is about giving more people access while cutting food waste.

Demand for discounted food has been rising, especially around Christmas when food costs tend to jump. Aldi expects to sell around 67,000 Too Good To Go bags this December alone.

The supermarket has already sold 1.5 million surplus food packages through the scheme, which shows how popular it has become.

For Aldi, it helps reduce waste. For shoppers, it offers a way to stretch the food budget without needing to hunt for yellow stickers in-store.

Is it actually good value?

On paper, £3.30 for £10 worth of food looks like a good deal. That is roughly a 67% saving.

In real life, the value depends on whether you can use what you get.

If you are flexible with meals and happy to adapt plans, these bags can be very useful. A bag of mixed fruit and veg can top up a weekly shop. Bread and bakery items can often be frozen. Chilled food may need using the same day.

If you need specific items for a planned meal, this may not suit you. You cannot rely on a Too Good To Go bag for Christmas dinner ingredients.

How to make the most of a bag

If you do manage to book one, a bit of planning helps.

Try to collect the bag as early as you can on the day. This gives you more time to sort and store the food.

Check use-by dates as soon as you get home. Anything that needs using quickly should be prioritised.

Be ready to adjust meals. A bag of veg might mean soup one night instead of what you planned.

If you batch cook, these bags can work well. Soups, stews, and pasta sauces are forgiving and easy to freeze.

Is this worth doing over Christmas?

For many families, Christmas food costs creep up without you noticing. Extra treats, visitors, and days off school all add pressure.

A Too Good To Go bag will not solve everything, but it can help fill the gaps. It can cover lunches, sides, or meals in the days between Christmas and New Year.

The earlier booking window also removes some of the stress. You can secure a bag in advance and know it is coming.

If money is tight, it is worth trying. If you miss out, you are no worse off.

What to keep in mind

Not every Aldi store takes part, and availability still varies by location.

You will need the Too Good To Go app and a way to collect the bag during the store’s pick-up window.

The food is safe to eat, but it may not last long. This is not food to leave sitting in the fridge.

If flexibility is not your thing, this might feel more hassle than it is worth.

The bottom line

Aldi’s Christmas change makes an already popular scheme easier to use.

Being able to book up to five days ahead gives shoppers more control at a time when money and energy are stretched.

It is not free food, and it is not perfect, but for £3.30 it can help take the edge off Christmas food costs while stopping good food going to waste.

If you have the app and an Aldi nearby, it is worth a look.