Wish you could host a holiday party everyone will remember but without the stress and preparation? By eating out or ordering some great takeaways, you’ll have more holiday cheer and less holiday stress. Christmas feasts abound, but what makes them most memorable are the dishes you’ll still be talking about afterwards. Here are our top picks.
Lime Restaurant, Parkroyal Collection Pickering 
It’s always more fun to have a meal at a restaurant everyone enjoys and then select another treat for a second celebration. Lime Restaurant’s Christmas-In-The-Garden: Flavours of the Season’s sumptuous buffet appeals to varied palates. Until Jan 1, 2024, savour dishes like Crustacean Bisque, Slow Roast Pork Loin in Sweet Red Pepper Sauce, and Lemon Meringue. Prices start at $78 per adult.
From Nov 27, its online store offers Gourmet Roast Sets, including a Singapore-style Seafood “Otah” Stuffed Salmon Wellington Gourmet Roast Set (2.2kg, $268) with Winter Kale Salad, Kaffir Lime Cream Sauce, four sides, and pumpkin pie.
For Gourmet takeaways, order at least three days before delivery or collection at Lime on the Go.
Ellenborough Market Café, Paradox Singapore Merchant Court
With its lavish buffet spread featuring a Peranakan twist, Ellenborough Market Café has something for everyone. In addition to international favourites like Seafood Cioppino, Paradox offers cincalok egg omelette, laksa, chendol and durian pengat. Buffet lunch is $68++ per adult, dinner is $78++ per adult until Nov 30. Prices go up in December.
Itek Tim (salted vegetable and duck soup) and Roasted Dry Rub Nyonya Laksa Turkey (about 4.5kg) are among the Asian and Peranakan flavours in Paradox’s Local Touch of Christmas takeaway/delivery bundle ($428+) for eight to 10 people.
Find out more here. To book a table at Ellenborough Market Café, and for enquiries regarding takeaway/delivery goodies, email [email protected] or call 6239-1847. Early birds enjoy 25 percent off until Nov 30; 20 percent off from Dec 1 to 30.
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
The new Piemonte Turkey Roulade ($168; 6kg) at Crowne Plaza Changi Airport adds a delicious Italian twist to a holiday classic. It is stuffed with bread, pork sausage, chestnuts, dried fruits, and balsamic-glazed shallots, marinated and slow-roasted to delicious tenderness. Served with creamy smoked mashed potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, and a sublime red wine sauce, it is the perfect centrepiece for a gathering of eight to 10.
Enjoy 25 percent off early bird savings on the roulade and other Yuletide takeaways. Order here.
Da Paolo Gastronomia
Da Paolo continues to serve a resplendent, fuss-free feast for takeaway and delivery until Dec 31, with new dishes like Braised Beef Ribs ($248, approximately 1.3 kg), slow-cooked in red wine until fork-tender and served with roasted potatoes, onions, carrots, and cherry tomatoes. It feeds six to eight people. Other sides to try include Spicy Broccoli ($48). Christmas Roast Bundles are 15 percent off until Nov 30 (from $318).
Order here.
Deliveroo x Chico Loco
Deliveroo has teamed up with the spirited rotisserie and bar, Chico Loco, to present a Chico Mexmas Bundle ($160) which includes two rotisserie chickens (brined in an umami solution for eight hours, basted with herbs and roasted over an open fire for an hour), Chico Slaw (a blend of green papaya, cabbage, mint and spiced macadamia nuts), Esquites (sweet corn on the cob layered with chipotle mayo and aged cotija cheese), and X’mas Special Potato Salad.
Order here.
Goodwood Park Hotel
The North Indian-style Roasted Turkey with Makhani Sauce from Goodwood Park Hotel is a delicious new savoury option that pairs well with vegetable korma, Kashmiri rice, and plain naan. There are also Baked Turkey & Chorizo Cannelloni and DIY Turkey Popiah to try. Takeaway festive offerings will be available at The Deli until Dec 26 with five days’ notice. The last pre-order date is Dec 19.
Order here.
JW Marriott Singapore South Beach
The JW Marriott Singapore South Beach celebrates Yulefest from Nov 23, 2023 to Jan 1, 2024. With the Glistening Festive Seafood Buffet (from $88++) at Beach Road Kitchen, you’ll enjoy a bountiful seafood spread, along with Truffle Maple Glazed Gammon Ham and Braised Beef Cheek with Root Vegetables. The Crispy Pork Knuckle ($138 nett, 2.5 to 3kg) is a new take-home festive treat, loved for its juicy, bone-in meat with golden crackling.
Call 6818 1913 to book a table for the buffet and enjoy 20 percent off a home feast until Nov 30. Order here.
Luce by Davide Giacomelli, Intercontinental Singapore
Luce by Davide Giacomelli is going all out with striking festive offerings this year. The Luce Festive Semi-Buffet Lunch ($58++) comes with a main course and unlimited servings of salads, cold cuts and cheese, soups and desserts. Choose main courses like Barramundi, Ceci e Gamberi (pan-fried Barramundi with tiger prawn-chickpea ragout and fresh herbs); and Straccetti di Manzo Angus con Verdure (oriental-style sautéed Angus beef with mixed winter vegetables). Round up the experience at the dessert bar with desserts such as the signature Luce-Misu and Chocolate Yule Log Cake.
Available till Dec 30, 2023 (except Dec 2), Tuesday to Saturday. For reservations and enquiries, call 6825 1008, email [email protected] or book online.
One Farrer Hotel
The “Delicioso” Mexican Style Turkey ($158, 4kg) from One Farrer is served with homemade mole sauce (a traditional dark chocolate sauce flavoured with Mexican chillies), tortilla skin, tomato salsa, jalapeno, and gherkin and cheese sauce. The Salt-Encrusted Turkey ($168, 4kg) is served with chestnut stuffing, bacon-thyme potato, butter-poached brussels sprouts, cranberry orange sauce, and pan gravy.
Order here.
Racines, Sofitel Singapore City Centre
Led by director of culinary and beverage Isaac Henry, the team at Sofitel Singapore City Centre has put together a premium ensemble of all-you-can-eat Western and Asian delicacies for Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner (from $158++) and Christmas Day Brunch (from $158++).
Mains include Grilled Octopus with Lemon Butter, Spiced Cured Pork Belly with Artichoke Barigoule, and Confit Duck Leg with Chestnuts and Citrus Jus. A noteworthy dish from the line-up is the Cointreau and Honey Glazed Kurobuta Ham from the carvery. It features English Kurobuta which is rolled into a 1.5kg ham, roasted with cloves and caramelised in a blend of Cointreau and honey reduction.
For the full menu and to book a table, visit here.
Swissbake X Zac Butchery
The halal-certified bakery offers whimsical sweets and roasts in collaboration with its sister company Zac Butchery. Enjoy a variety of items with the Bundles of Joy (from $158) sets. For four to six, the Kris Kringle ($328) includes a roasted lamb rack and ribeye, potato salad with turkey bacon, Greek salad, and a log cake. Everything in the bundles (from $38 for roasts, $12 for sides, and $60 for sweets) can also be ordered a la carte with four business days’ notice.
Until Nov 30, Mastercard holders can enjoy 15 percent off a la carte festive items with the promo code <FESTIVE15>. Dec 20 is the last day to place orders. Visit Zac Butchery on Figaro Street or order online.
Tablescape Restaurant & Bar, Grand Park City Hall
Tablescape Restaurant & Bar celebrates the festive season with an array of set menus and takeaway options that capture the essence of a European winter holiday. From now till Jan 1, 2024, the 5-Course Set Dinner Menu ($88++ per person for dine-in only) features dishes like Eel (a symbol of prosperity and a traditional must-have for Italian Christmas celebrations) and choice of Pork Jowl or Altaic Cod.
A 4-Course Set is also available for takeaway and delivery at $156 for two. Other festive takeaways include Celebration Roasted Chicken, Holiday Gammon Ham, A Wellington Wonderland and Pork Roulade Medley.
Order here.
Additional text by Nida Seah.
