Deal verdict: are Aldi’s latest kitchen gadgets worth it?
Aldi’s latest Specialbuys and Modern Kitchen releases focus on affordable kitchen gadgets, with a cheap beer dispenser and budget ice cream maker offering big savings versus popular branded machines while still promising home draught beer and homemade ice cream, sorbet, and milkshakes for a fraction of typical prices.
If you want the short answer: both deals are worth considering. The Ambiano Beer Dispenser Machine launched at £109.99 and has already dropped to £79.99, making it one of the cheapest ways to enjoy draught beer at home. Branded rivals such as the Philips PerfectDraft sit close to £200, so Aldi’s machine comes in at well under half the cost for casual beer fans. On the frozen side, the Aldi Premium Ice Cream Maker is priced at £69.99 and is more than £100 cheaper than the Ninja Creami Deluxe, which sells for £249.99. For budget-conscious shoppers who care more about value than having the cult nameplate on the counter, these Aldi kitchen deals are strong.
Price snapshot: Ambiano Beer Dispenser £79.99 (down from £109.99); Premium Ice Cream Maker £69.99, over £100 cheaper than the Ninja Creami Deluxe.
Ambiano Beer Dispenser Machine: a cheap route to home draught
The Ambiano Beer Dispenser Machine is part of Aldi’s Specialbuys range and is aimed at anyone who wants pub-style draught beer at home without spending close to £200 on a branded tap system. It uses a semiconductor refrigeration system and is designed for standard 6-litre kegs, which means it can slot into the same niche as more expensive home dispensers. Aldi is not selling its own kegs, but the machine is designed to work with PerfectDraft kegs thanks to a similar tap connection system, giving you access to a wide range of beers.
The deal itself is strong: it arrived in stores at £109.99 but is already reduced to £79.99. In practical terms, that makes it one of the cheapest ways to enjoy draught beer at home, especially when the better-known PerfectDraft unit still sits close to £200. According to one expert review, this price cut turns Aldi’s option into a "fraction of the price" alternative to the big brands. The main catch is availability. As with all Specialbuys, stock is limited, and you’re advised to check the store stock checker before making a special trip. If you can find one, it’s a solid cheap beer dispenser for casual entertaining.
Aldi Premium Ice Cream Maker: budget rival to the Ninja Creami
The Aldi Premium Ice Cream Maker lands in stores on 16 July as part of the Modern Kitchen range and goes straight after the cult Ninja Creami trend. Priced at £69.99, this budget ice cream maker is more than £100 cheaper than the Ninja Creami Deluxe, which is listed at £249.99. Another comparison puts the Ninja Creami at £169.99 at one major retailer, reinforcing how aggressively Aldi is pricing its alternative at under £70.
Functionally, Aldi’s machine covers most of what people expect from premium ice cream gadgets. It allows you to create homemade ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes and even frozen cocktails, uses a simple dial interface, and includes a self-cleaning function, adjustable blade and dishwasher-safe accessories to make clean-up easier. It appears to follow a similar "freeze first" method to the Ninja Creami, where you prepare and freeze your mixture before processing; with the Creami this takes about 24 hours, so you should plan ahead for frozen treats. One kitchen appliances editor notes that, "of all of the Ninja Creami rivals" released recently, including NutriBullet Chill and a Russell Hobbs version, this Aldi ice cream maker is "by far the cheapest". The realistic expectation is that it may not match the original on performance, but at this price it’s a low-risk way to test the fad.
Stock limits, timing and who these deals suit
Both gadgets fall squarely into the affordable kitchen gadgets camp: they strip away premium-brand markups and aim to deliver most of the fun for far less cash. For the beer dispenser, the biggest value is in avoiding near-£200 taps while still using standard 6-litre kegs and enjoying the same variety of PerfectDraft-compatible beers. For the ice cream maker, the draw is getting Creami-style frozen desserts at a price that undercuts not only the Ninja models but also other rival machines from NutriBullet and Russell Hobbs.
The downside is that both deals are constrained by Aldi’s limited-time, limited-stock model. The beer dispenser is a Specialbuys item, so availability varies by store and you should rely on the stock checker before travelling. The Premium Ice Cream Maker only lands on shelves from 16 July, and there is already a strong expectation that it "will sell out like soft serve on a hot day". In other words, these Aldi kitchen deals reward quick, decisive shoppers who are comfortable with a bit of uncertainty around long-term stock or support but keen on keeping upfront costs low.
Buy if / Skip if
- Buy the Ambiano Beer Dispenser Machine if you want a cheap beer dispenser that works with 6-litre PerfectDraft-compatible kegs and costs well under branded alternatives.
- Skip the Ambiano Beer Dispenser Machine if you prefer proven premium taps, extensive support and are willing to pay close to £200 for a more established system.
- Buy the Aldi Premium Ice Cream Maker if you want a budget ice cream maker under £70 to try the ice-cream fad without paying Ninja Creami prices.
- Skip the Aldi Premium Ice Cream Maker if you demand top-tier performance and features and would rather pay more for the original Ninja Creami experience.
- Buy the Ambiano Beer Dispenser Machine if you are building an affordable kitchen gadgets collection and want home draught beer for summer parties at a low entry cost.
- Skip the Aldi Premium Ice Cream Maker if you rarely make frozen desserts or do not want to deal with freezing mixtures in advance and storing extra containers.
