Hosting a Christmas party doesn’t necessarily translate into days of pre-planning. The sheer multitude of catering options – and we’re not just talking about old-school buffet set-ups, although those tried-and-tested caterers do offer up some refreshing options these days – means throwing that unforgettable bash just got that much easier. That is, you’ll have more time to concentrate on making your guests feel at home and enjoy their company. Here are our picks for a unique at-home catering experience this festive season.
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Best seasonal menus for your house party
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Orange Clove
This Halal-certified caterer is a household name not just at Christmast but throughout the year. This festive season, they have launched a Tiffany blue-themed table set-up, boasting expansive menus.
If you plan on going all out to impress your guests, we recommend the Holiday Splendour menu which includes mouth-watering Christmas staples with a twist, such as the Traditional Roasted Turkey Breast with honshimeji jus, as well as sophisticated starters like the Marinated Pomelo & Sour Apple Salad with Yellowfin Tuna Ceviche.
Order here.
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The Plattering Co.
For a cocktail party or something more informal, check out The Plattering Co.’s stunning grazing tables and platters. Comprising beautifully-arranged spreads, they have specially curated three Christmas-specific menus.
Their mid-range menu, Christmas Carnival, starts off with a couscous salad and gourmet cheese and fruit platter and ends with a quintessential yuletide log cake, with your choice of entrée (choices include roast turkey, oven-baked salmon and shepherd’s pie. Their choice of add-ons (various pastries, sandwiches and desserts like donuts and cookies, just to name a few) is also astounding.
Order here.
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Grain
Feeling stuffed from all the festive feasting and want something that’s tasty yet nutritious? Grain’s your go-to. Their Christmas buffets and party sets are veggie-heavy while still feeling indulgent.
We think the option which includes fresh poached mussels in fennel and dill onion broth, garlic-roasted wild mushrooms with brussels sprouts and asparagus and chicken provencal with edamame succotash, sounds just the ticket for a substantial but not over-the-top Christmas dinner.
Meaty staples like whole turkey and chicken and roast beef are available if you want something even heartier.
Order here.
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Decker Barbecue
Forget what you think you know about Christmas dinner. Instead, order up a barbecue spread so good you’ll need to roll your guests out the door after. On the menu: Whole smoked turkey, whole beef brisket, jalapeno and cheddar cornbread and sausage and barley stuffing, among other delectable, if unorthodox, Christmas specials.
In Decker’s words: All of the trimmings, none of the fuss.
Call 6635-8565 or e-mail howdy@deckerbarbecue.com to order.
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Purple Sage
This well-known caterer ticks all the boxes when it comes to serving up the traditional Christmas dinner your family and friends are expecting – with all the flair and none of the hard work (on your end, anyway). We guarantee your guests will want for nothing as they tuck into dishes like Duck Leg Confit with Orange Sauce and 24-hour Braised US Beef Short Rib with BBQ Glaze.
There are also add-ons available, like whole or pre-sliced roast turkey, roast beef and Christmas log cake, to supplement your buffet choices. Their ‘Singapore Flavour’ log cakes encompass flavours like coconut pineapple genoise, pandan kaya marscapone cream, gula melaka and crème brulee.
Order here.
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Lavish
Get your order in early to clinch some unmissable deals with this caterer, which has come up with several appetising Christmas menus. For instance, if you spend at least $1,000 on their festive buffets before Dec 11, you’ll get the chance to purchase a whole Classic Roasted Young Turkey for just $1 (U.P $120). Terms and conditions apply, of course, but how could you resist?
Smaller group sizes may want to consider Santa’s Joy Box, a boxed set that feeds 10 to 12 and includes yummy-sounding Asian-Inspired Chicken Rendang Shepherd’s Pie and Sauteed Spiced Marinated Prawns in Garlic Cream tossed with Capsicum and Onions. Simple, yet effective, we say.
Order here.
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Rasel Catering Singapore
The Halal arm of Purple Sage – which has received endorsement from the Health Promotion Board as part of its Healthier Dining Programme, for those watching their waistlines and wellness.
Dig in to classic dishes such as sous vide beef sirloin, British sticky toffee pudding with vanilla crème and traditional roast whole turkey with chestnut stuffing.
Order here, or call 6777-7183.
Photo credit: Rasel Catering Singapore
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Violet Oon
Celebrate this Christmas with nyonya flavours that hit closer to home. Boasting a wide menu decked with familiar favourites, such as Peranakan buah keluak ayam (a labour-intensive chicken stew given depth with the flesh of the keluak nut), dry laksa (rice noodles tossed in laksa pesto and served with prawns and tau pok), and kueh pie tee, to name a few. Those going for a more traditional Christmas feast can opt for classics such as shepherds pie, meatless meatball pasta and meatless meatballs (made from walnuts and parmesan).
All these dishes are served in handsome party trays that feed ten to twelve people.
Order here.
(Related: Unique Christmas log cakes for 2018 year-end parties)
