The holiday season is upon us! It’s time to deck the halls and tuck into everyone’s favourite – FOOD!
From hearty roasts to tantalising sweets, there is plenty to look forward to for a celebration with family and friends. So, if you are wondering where to go to enjoy yuletide yummies, here are some festive feasting ideas to get you started.
Let the feasting begin!
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
There are more reasons to visit Changi Airport than the Pokemon this year-end season. Enjoy a festive buffet at Azur at Crowne Plaza Changi Airport where the holiday spread includes favourites such as Roast Rack of Lamb with Rosemary and Mustard Crust, Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing, and Barbecued Grain-fed Beef Ribs.
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Other delights include Oysters Rockefeller, Roasted Scallop with Mushroom and Cheese, and Slow-cooked Duck Breast with hot Kumquat Salsa. Those with a sweet tooth can dig into desserts like Manjari Chocolate & Caramel Chestnut Yule Log Cake, Apple and Rhubarb Strudel and Eggnog Pudding.
We heard that Santa will be stopping by Azur on 24 and 25 December too!
Azur Festive Buffet
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
Between $40++ and $85++ for adults, and $20++ and $35++ for children. (depending on dates and whether lunch or dinner)
Capella Singapore
On weekdays between 1 to 30 December, head to Capella Singapore’s Chef’s Table for Capella Festive Afternoon Tea and sample Christmas delights such as Christmas Feuillete with Parmesan and Dark Chocolate Cheesecake with Gingerbread Crust.
Especially for families is the Festive Family Tea Experience on 17 December where kids will be kept entertained at the interactive Gingerbread and Cupcakes Decoration corner.
On Christmas Day, Capella Singapore’s ballroom foyer will turn into a bustling market with the theme Capella Christmas Market for Christmas brunch. Enjoy delights like Foi Gras Custard with Gingerbread Crouon and Port Wine, Traditional Baked Christmas Turkey stuffed with Quince stuff and Natural Jus. There will also be a lavish spread of over 40 desserts, including Alphonso Mango Mousse Logcake with Passion Fried Seeds and Sponge and Bordeaux Canele.
Capella Festive Afternoon Tea
Chef’s Table
1 to 30 December (weekdays only)
3 pm to 5 pm
$39.90++ per person
Festive Family Tea Experience
Chef’s Table
17 December
3 pm to 5 pm
$52++ per person
Capella Christmas Brunch
Grand Ballroom
25 December
12.30 pm to 3 pm
$228++ per person (free flow wine and Champagne)
$198++ per adult (free flow of soft drinks and fresh juices)
Hotel Jen Tanglin
Takeaway a Fully Loaded Turkey from Hotel Jen Tanglin for your Christmas party!
The traditional, western-style version of the turkey comes with mixed meat with apple & chestnut stuffing and trimmings like roasted potatoes, slow braised Brussels sprouts with bacon, braised red cabbage and maple glazed chesnuts.
Alternatively, try Jen’s Asian Roasted Turkey – Percik Style. This local version has Kerabau Prawn Mango, Peanuts, Asia Greens, Sri Lanka Crab Claws in Ah Hoi’s Chilli Crab Sauce with an Asian festive stuffing.
Both versions are available for order till 31 December 2016.
A Festive International Buffet is also available at restaurant, J65, till 30 December 2016 with prices from $29 to $65 per person.
PARKROYAL on Pickering
Enjoy a festive buffet at PARKROYAL on Pickering’s Lime from 2 December to 2 January 2017. The lunch and dinner buffet features tiger prawns, Alaskan king crab legs, scallops, mussels and clams, roasted Wagyu beef with red wine jus, Atlantic salmon fillet with glazed asparagus and orange butter and pandan coconut Yule Log.
On Christmas Eve, be treated to freshly shucked Pacific Ocean oysters, Maine Lobster Nonya Luxe-sa and cognac flambéed Foie Gras, while lobster bisque with Cognac cream, roasted Australian prime rib, apple and clove glazed pork loin and more will be served on Christmas Day.
Festive Buffet
Lime at PARKROYAL on Pickering
2 December to 2 January 2017
Lunch (12 pm to 2.30 pm) – $58 per adult and $39 per child
Dinner (6.30 pm to 10.30 pm) – $78 per adult and $49 per child
Super Lunch Sunday – $78 per adult and $49 per child
Christmas Eve Buffet
Lunch (12 pm to 2.30 pm) – $68 per adult and $44 per child
Dinner (6.30 pm to 10.30 pm) – $128 per adult and $74 per child
Christmas Day Buffet
Lunch (12 pm to 2.30 pm) – $108 per adult (no alcohol) and $64 per child
Dinner (6.30 pm to 10.30 pm) – $108 per adult (no alcohol) and $64 per child
Grand Hyatt Singapore
mezza9 at Grand Hyatt Singapore will be serving up a festive Christmas Eve buffet dinner that include a sustainable crustacean bar with Maine lobsters, red king crab, scallops and more. There will also be butterball turkey, black Angus tenderloin, grass-fed lamb rack, Dingley Dell pork chops and more, all prepared on a Jarrah wood-fired spit roast.
Christmas Day Afternoon Tea will be served from 12 pm to 4 pm at 10 SCOTTS with bites such as poached Alaskan crab, freshly shucked oysters and holiday classic such as roasted organic turkey.
Other festive dining treats will also be available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at Grand Hyatt Singapore’s other restaurants.
mezza9 Christmas Eve Dinner
24 December
7 pm to 11 pm
$178++ per adult (with alcohol)
$138++ per adult (with no alcohol)
$98++ per child
10 SCOTTS Christmas Day Afternoon Tea
25 December
12 pm to 4 pm, one seating
$98++ per adult (with alcohol)
$68++ per adult (with no alcohol)
$48++ per child
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore and The Fullerton Bay Hotel
At The Fullerton Hotel Singapore and The Fullerton Bay Hotel, you can choose between a hearty lunch, an elegant high tea or a festive dinner during the year-end period. Between the two hotels, there are eight restaurants to choose from. These include Town which serves an international buffet spread along with a view of the Singapore River or The Clifford Pier and The Landing Point for high tea.
