Have a merry time with friends and family as you celebrate the holidays with great food on the table. Whether you’re looking to impress at your next potluck or wanting to spice up the annual Christmas party, here are some great options you can choose from.
Anti:dote
A leisurely afternoon tea awaits, topped with fine champagne and an irresistible range of Christmas-inspired bites and festive sweets. Served in the venue’s iconic white chest of drawers are finger sandwiches like the Duck Confit seasoned with Asian spice and A:D Signature Ocean Trout with citrus mascarpone. Balance the savouries with sweets like the Coffee Bonbons, Hazelnut Praline Tarts, and 70% Grand Cru Dark Chocolate Cremeux. A free-flow of coffee and tea is available, but go ahead and elevate the experience with free-flow Laurent Perrier Brut or Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial instead!
Bali Thai
Marrying the best of Indonesian and Thai cuisines, Bali Thai’s range of time-tested flavours now joins in the festive fun with two season-exclusive party platters: the Thai Festive Party Platter and Indo Festive Party Platter. Suitable for up to 8 pax, both platters come with up to 8 free cans of Coca-Cola for a complete meal! The Thai Festive Party Platter includes their Fish Cake, Butter King Prawn, Pandan Chicken, Stuffed Chicken Wings, and Mixed Salad, while the Indo Festive Party Platter comes with BBQ Ayam Panggang, Skewered BBQ Chicken, Cumi Bakar, BBQ Udang, and Mixed Salad.
BreadTalk
The beloved homegrown bakery is “Rockin’ into Christmas” with its tempting range of yuletide log cakes, DIY gingerbread cookies, and adorable buns. The six exclusive Christmas donuts – Polar Bear, Rudolph, Custard Gingerman, Sweet Gingerman, Jolly Mint, and Berry Lovely – present well-loved flavours with a festive twist that will put smiles on your faces. As a perfect centrepiece for all Christmas tables, the log cake flavours range from Choco Hazelnut Hut and Mango Passion Log, to a Cookies & Cream Log.
Cat & the Fiddle
An exclusive treat for the season to be jolly, these cakes by Cat & the Fiddle are the perfect sweet-enders to your celebratory feasts. Hot favourite Yule Hee Hoo! is a layered creation comprising a hazelnut chocolate praline base, luscious chocolate cream cheese and fruity raspberry ruby centre. On the other hand, The Feline Seduction will put a smile on everyone’s faces with its 70% dark chocolate ganache, smooth dark chocolate cream cheese, pillow-soft chocolate sponge and a generous sprinkling of cocoa powder.
CaterCo
CaterCo Concepts brings to life a splendid Christmas buffet for the most joyful of feastings with their exceptional menus, live stations, and canape services. Catered for a minimum of 30 guests, the menu features festive flavours like Sauteed Prawns, Chicken Stroganoff Shepherd’s Pie, and Seafood Aglio Olio. To headline the show, there’s a Cheese & Charcuterie Box, Cold Seafood Platter, and three types of Wellingtons, while greens are accounted for with the Festive Feast Garden. The sweetest end comes with their Chocolate Banana Bread & Butter Pudding and Pandan Grandeur Log Cake.
FARMHOUSE
As the countdown to the year-end holidays begins, FARMHOUSE is bringing back the crowd-favourite, limited-edition Peppermint Chocolate Flavoured Milk with Fresh Milk! Nothing screams Christmas more than a cup of rich and creamy chocolate milk – made even better with an appropriately festive hint of peppermint.
Greenwood Fish Market
From homemade pastrami USDA choice brisket to a Greenwood Fish Market-exclusive KYS Super Specials No. 1 oysters, indulge in extravagant sharing options this season. There are also ready-to-eat seafood platters available, perfect for bigger parties of up to eight guests. Also, don’t miss out on their famous salmon and beef wellingtons this time, coming back by popular demand after their sold-out run last year.
Hendrick’s Gin
Renowned globally for their delicious and refreshing gin, the distinct botanical spirit invites us to celebrate the magical season by simply adding “A Little Hendrick’s” in our holidays. From extravagant feasts to intimate gatherings, elevate your parties with Hendrick’s Gin’s delightful concoctions, or gift a special person the limited-time only Hendrick’s Measurement Maestro Pack, with an intricate Hendrick’s jigger and a bottle of Hendrick’s Gin itself. From now till Jan 01, escape to a dreamy Christmas Wonderland in Gardens by the Bay, and visit Hendrick’s pop-up – including the Hendrick’s Holiday Hot Air Balloon Bar – to experience all manners of yuletide oddities and a host of holiday pours for a truly unforgettable celebration.
JIDAI
Drawing inspiration from the Yuletide spirit, the lavish selection at JIDAI promises an unforgettable Christmas experience for guests. Spanning the options of an 8-course or 10-course omakase set, their contemporary spin on French and Japanese cuisines are showcased through dishes like the Oyster with Botan Ebi, A5 Wagyu with Onion Beef Dashi, and Kurobuta Pork Collar with Braised Pull Pork Dumpling. The menu works up to a perfect finale with the Mini Cones Chous Chous – twisted choux pastry filled with rich crème patisserie – and Champagne Gelato served with Yuzu Poached Baby Pear.
KitKat
Show your loved ones you care with KitKat’s festive gifting sets and packaging for a season of maximum cele-Break-tions. From now till Jan 25, eligible KitKat purchases would even entitle you to a chance to win $100 in cash and a KitKat 916 Gold Bar! There’s really no time to waste: share the love with these KitKat gift packs and who knows, you may have even more reason to rejoice this season.
Kuriya Japanese Market
What better way to get extra Christmassy, than to indulge in premium winter produce from Japan itself! Happening from now till Feb 28, head over to your nearest Kuriya Japanese Market to check out their Winter Fair and the king of winter delights: the coveted Snow Crab. Loved for their tender and snowy white meat with an irresistible sweet-savoury flavour, find them available as ready-to-eat meals with the Zuwaigani Kaisen Box, Zuwaigani Maru sushi roll, and Zuwaigani Hana Sushi. Cooking up a storm at home? You’ll also find ready-to-eat Zuwaigani legs, alongside the equally delicious Hokkaido Hairy Crabs. To complete the experience, look out for specially imported sakes and highballs from Tokushima Prefecture, including the refreshing Matsuura Ume Sparkling Sake, Sudachi Honey Sake, the zero-sugar BiBi Sudachi Highball, as well as premium fruit-infused shochus Yuzu Hime and Yamamomo Hime.
La Levain
Known for their unique and fresh artisanal bakes, the exciting brand joins the yuletide festivities with their own Christmas specials – be sure to grab them fast for a taste of their wildly-popular offerings! Highlights this season include their award-winning King’s Pie, Chai Chocolate Log Cake, Candied Orange & Lemon Panettone, Fleur de Cao 70% Cookies, and the essential Christmas Stollen.
London Fat Duck
Take a break from your turkey delights this season and dig into some good ol’ roasted duck with London Fat Duck’s Christmas bundle. The beloved Chinese restaurant group joins in the festivities this season, helping us throw the most unforgettable feasts with a fuss-free bundle that includes their Hong Kong-style Signature Roast Duck, using only the highest quality whole Irish duck, alongside Truffle Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Winter Vegetables, and a season-exclusive Red Wine Cherry Sauce.
Marks & Spencer
From the Adorable Collection Going Gnome for Christmas Chocolates to the show-stopping Starry Night Shortbread Projection Tin and Santa’s Magical Light Up Chocolate Workshop, Marks & Spencer’s range of special gifts is what you need on a tight budget this Christmas. Treat-filled advent calendars are also available for your countdown to the occasion, such as a Dachshund Through the Snow and the choco lover’s House of Whips calendar.
Paris Baguette
Ring in the festive season with the beloved bakery chain as they present a series of new seasonal selections exclusively for this Christmas. Fans of the brand will be familiar with their all-time favourite Dark & White Choco Cherry Mousse cake, alongside the all-new Choco Banana Mousse and Blueberry Yogurt Cream Cheese Mousse cakes. There’ll also be two special tree pancakes – the Fresh Yogurt Mango & Passion and Fresh Choco & Apricot – that’ll definitely make an impression on any party’s table.
PrimaDéli
As Singapore’s first halal bakery and longest-running food franchise, the beloved bakery chain joins in the yuletide festivities with their own A Starry Christmas collection. From rich truffle chocolate yule logs to luscious hazelnut cream filled sponge cakes, have a magical Christmas celebration with their handcrafted treats this season. The collection includes Santa’s Magical Fireplace, Santa’s Cottage, the fan-favourite Truffle Yule Log, a Blackforest Yule Log, Santa’s Cookies, and the timeless classic: Chef’s Supreme Pie.
Ristorante Pietrasanta
Celebrate the season of joy with a one-night-only wine-pairing dinner of the best Italian flavours. Ristorante Pietrasanta’s line-up of five hearty courses feature prime ingredients at their seasonal peak, including tuna, artichoke, lobster, and cod, capped off with the quintessential Italian Christmas dessert: a classic Panettone. Start with the Tonno Alla Oiastra and Zuppa di Carciofi e Calamari, before moving on to a Spaghettoni al Sugo di Aragosta that’s doused in a rich lobster sauce. Mains come in two options – the Guazzetto di Pesce, a hearty tomato stew of black cod, baby octopus, and clams, while the Secreto alla Griglia serves up a grilled pork secreto with sauteed kale and wild mushrooms.
SO France
Enjoy a gourmet yuletide season with SO France’s mouth-watering spread of authentic French cuisine, infused with a bold contemporary touch. From the kitchen of their newest SO France Café at the Alliance Française Singapour comes a selection of specially curated dishes made using produce from the same artisanal producers that fill the shelves of their retail section – many specially flown in this time for their Christmas-exclusive offerings. Expect highlights like homemade foie gras terrine, house-cured salmon gravlax, and rich log cakes. Then prepare the best gifts with their range of exciting Advent Calendars from La Sabliesienne and Bovetti, chocolates from Maison Guinguet and Comptoir, as well as other exquisite festive treats from La Maison D’Armorine, Vergnes, and many more.
Subway
Get the best of both sweet and savoury options with Subway this season. Specially to celebrate the festive joy, Subway is offering exclusive deals on their famous cookies and chicken subs, alongside a limited-edition SubBro plushie up for grabs. From now till Dec 31, add on to any family feast by getting 12 cookies for just $12.25. Alternatively, indulge in foot-long subs with your buddies for just $11 each from now till Jan 17.
Swissbake
This artisanal halal-certified bakery makes feasting at home with friends and family to celebrate the occasion an easy feat. In collaboration with sister company ZAC Butchery, Swissbake presents The Christmas Table, a menu filled with bundles of sweet and savoury delights. Go for the Classic, which offers a Poulet De Sousse, Honey Baked Turkey Ham Ball, and a log cake of your choice between a tangy Citrus Coconut Yule Log and the rich Chocolate Fantasy Yule Log. Alternatively, the Revelry offers a smorgasbord of roasted meats including a flavourful Roasted Cajun Chicken with cranberry stuffing, Roasted Beef Ribeye, Greek Yoghurt Lamb Rack, vegetable sides, and a log cake – perfect for a whole troupe of up to 10.
The Hainan Story
Taste a local twist to the staple log cake this year with The Hainan Story’s Champagne Coconut X’mas Log Cake, prepared with champagne concentrate baked into a fluffy coconut sponge cake centre. Fillings of white chocolate, whipped cream, and coconut puree layers it for an aromatic whiff before champagne-infused raisins are speckled into the filling for the juiciest bite.
Tora Tora Tora
These sushi log cakes are an easy way to add colour to any spread, freshly prepared on the day of delivery. While the Mentaiko Salmon Avocado and Unagi Tamago are classic crowd-favourites, the Truffle Hokkaido Scallop is Tora Tora Tora’s most deluxe yet. The cake is generously topped with Hokkaido scallop sashimi slices and ribbons of pink Japanese daikon, with its rice flavoured with salted kombu, pickled mushroom, and mentaiko furikake. Each slice comes with an umami-rich centre of tobiko mayo, green wakame, and Koshin daikon.
White Marble
Take your festive celebrations up a notch with a different culinary experience this year: serving up a Mediterranean feast designed for communal dining from the heart of Orchard Road, White Marble presents two special festive menus this season. Available till Dec 22, the Christmas Feast feeds either two or four pax, with appetisers like the bold Portobello Mushroom with Arugula Salad and a sharing platter with roasted whole quail, char-grilled Black Angus Ribeye, and char-grilled Spanish octopus. Adding a little extra indulgence from Dec 23 to 25 is the Christmas Special set, also curated for two or four pax to enjoy.
