Feeling a little down because the Christmas feasting has come to an end? Fret not as Chinese New Year is just around the corner, giving us even more reason to put our diets on hold.

As food and reunion dinners are one of the most important aspects of Chinese New Year, it is absolutely crucial that your family and guests are served with the very best. Therefore, we have compiled here a list of 9 caterers who will definitely not disappoint this Chinese New Year.

BELLYGOOD BY TUNGLOK 

Bellygood is established by the TungLok Group and is a reputable catering company that is halal certified, so it’s great for if you happen to have some Muslim guests over. They serve up a wide range of scrumptious Asian eats that will definitely satisfy your guests. Their buffet spreads start from just S$22++ per pax.

For more information, visit them here. 

Photo Credit: Four Seasons Catering 

FOUR SEASONS 

Not to be mistaken for the hotel, Four Seasons is a renowned catering company that never fails to serve up a sumptuous feast for every occasion. Their Chinese New Year buffet prices start from S$13.90++ per pax, making it incredibly affordable, especially if you are expecting a lot of people!

For more information, visit them here. 

Photo Credit: Neo Garden Catering 

NEO GARDEN 

Neo Garden has always been one of the more popular catering companies out there and it is no surprise as they never fail to deliver a stellar buffet spread that leaves everyone full and satisfied. Their Chinese New Year Buffet prices start from S$23.88++ per pax.

For more information, visit them here. 

Photo Credit: Orange Clove 

ORANGE CLOVE 

In all 7 years of its operation, Orange Clove has bagged numerous awards for its stellar food. Yet despite that, their prices are still kept affordable, so you won’t break the bank when you order from them. They are also Halal certified. Their Chinese New Year buffet spread starts from S$23.88++ per pax. 

For more information, visit them here.

Photo Credit: Select

SELECT Catering

Select is well known for offering affordable high-quality buffet spreads that are great for special occasions such as Chinese New Year. Their Chinese New Year buffets start at just S$16.80++ per pax.

For more information, visit them here. 

STAMFORD CATERING

Stamford catering is a halal-certified catering company that serves up a sumptuous array of eats that will definitely leave your guests with happy and full bellies. Their Chinese New Year buffet spread starts from just S$16.80++ per pax.

For more information, visit them here.

Photo Credit: Foodline

THE ORANGE LANTERN 

The Orange Lantern never fails to deliver affordable top-notch food. Their reunion buffets even come with complimentary Yusheng. Their Chinese New Year buffet prices start from just S$19.80++ per pax.

For more information, visit them here. 

Photo Credit: Foodline 

XIN YI PIN 

Xin Yi Pin specialises in local Asian and contemporary regional delicacies that are affordable for all. All orders for their Mini CNY Buffet come with free house deliveries on the eve of Chinese New Year! Prices start from just S$16.80++ per pax.

For more information, visit them here. 

Photo Credit: Yeh Lai Siang 

YEH LAI SIANG 

Yeh Lai Siang has over 30 years of experience in the food catering industry, so you know that you can trust them with something as important as your Chinese New Year buffet spread. For your vegetarian friends, fret not as they also have a special Prosperity Vegetarian Buffet set just for them! Buffet prices start from just S$15.80++ per pax.

For more information, visit them here. 

We were feeling a tad bit sad that Christmas has come to an end but then we remembered that the Chinese New Year is just around the corner. We are excited to usher in the year of Pig and for us foodies, Chinese New Year means one crucial thing: another round of intense feasting!

Food and reunion meals are an absolute must for Chinese New Year. While many people prefer to whip up a reunion meal by themselves, sometimes it is almost impossible to feed the sheer number of guests you have.

But there are plenty of reputable and reliable catering companies out there that can do the job for you. One of these companies is Stamford Catering, and they are a common name when you need suggestions for stellar buffet line-ups to satisfy the masses.

This Lunar New Year, book your CNY Feast with Stamford Catering and the first 300 Plus! Members will receive 888 (HUAT HUAT HUAT) BONUS LinkPoints with a minimum spending of S$600 between 21 Jan to 24 Feb 2019. If you are not yet a Plus! Member, sign up for one via plus.com.sg/apply to participate and be blessed with tons of HUATs. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.stamfordcs.com.sg for details.Over the years, Stamford Catering has bagged numerous awards such as the Singapore Quality Award and Foodlines Most Popular Caterer, which reiterates how good the quality of their food has been over the years. 

What we love most about Stamford Catering is their reasonable prices despite the high-quality food. Prices start from as low as S$17.98 per pax for their Lunar New Year Buffet, making it one of the more affordable catering buffets out there.

What makes them even better is that they are Halal-certified, so you don’t have to worry about leaving your Muslim friends out from the festivities.

Each buffet set up consists of a complete professional table setting with Chinese New Year decorations, skirting, drink dispensers, warmers as well as silk floral arrangements. Stamford Catering will also provide a full set of environmentally-friendly disposable dining ware.

All of Stamford Catering’s menus will be available for events from 14 January to 24 February 2019 and only Chinese New Year menus are available for events from 4th February to 8th February 2019.

BLOSSOM FEAST BUFFET 

If you’re looking for an all-rounded menu to suit the needs of your various guests, we highly recommend their Blossom Feast Buffet (S$23.33 per Pax, min. 30 Pax) that comes with an array of delectable dishes that are sure to keep everyone’s bellies full and happy.

For the carbs, you can expect delicious platters of Braised Ee Fu Noodles with White Shimeiji Mushroom as well as Wok-Fried Rice with Smoked Duck.

We especially enjoyed their Wok-Fried Rice with Smoked Duck where the rice was cooked to just the right texture; the wok hei was perfect for us. The duck also added a nice, smokey taste to the overall dish which left us begging for seconds.

Everyone at our office party was a fan of the Ginseng Double-Boiled Chicken in Superior Broth. Chicken wings, as much as we love them are a common item in buffet lines but are often messy to eat. This whole chicken dish is definitely a healthier option and one that doesn’t require you to dirty your hands!

Ours came with three fleshy, full-sized chickens that were double-boiled to perfect tenderness in a divine superior broth. Every part of the chicken was soaked in the tasty broth, giving it an aromatic herbal fragrance. The older folks would really appreciate this dish!

Other dishes to expect in the line-up are Fortune Royal Thai Pacific Dory Fillet, Sautéed Sliced Mutton with Capsicum, Pandan Prawn Cake with Thai Dip as well as Assorted Vegetables with Abalone Sauce and ‘Fatt Choy’.

The Pandan Prawn Cakes with Thai Dip deserves a special mention. These little chunks of prawn cakes swaddled in pandan leaves feature sweet prawn bits, making each bite springy and incredibly addictive. The accompanying Thai dipping sauce also complemented the flavours of the prawn cake and the overall taste profile is that of sweet and sour notes.

Beef lovers can also expect to indulge in some Cantonese Style Bean Paste Sliced Beef, which, by the way, is best eaten with the Wok-Fried Rice with Smoked Duck for the ultimate flavour explosion.

If you’re still riding on the salted egg trend, you’d be thrilled to know that the Blossom Feast Set comes with delicious Prosperous Salted Egg Yolk Prawns. These succulent prawns are fried to a golden crisp in a decadent amount of thick, rich salted egg sauce, making it perfect for anyone who is obsessed with salted egg.

End off the feasting by indulging in their cooling desserts. This time around, we were served their very refreshing Chilled Sea Coconut with Aloe Vera and Nata De Coco. The concoction had just the right amount of sweetness to it and the bowl was swimming with generous amounts of white fungus, sea coconut, aloe vera chunks and nata de coco.

PROSPERITY IMPERIAL ABALONE PLATTER “YU SHENG”

It would be a crime to omit yu sheng at a Chinese New Year feast and Stamford Catering is well aware of that. Therefore, each of their Blossom Feast Buffet sets also come with the popular Prosperity Imperial Abalone Yu Sheng platters.

If your guests prefer to have smoked salmon you can always top up S$6 for an additional portion. Value for money, right?

Stamford Catering’s yu sheng has all the works of a good yu sheng platter; the vegetables were fresh and incredibly crunchy, the abalone slices were of just the right amount of thickness and delightfully chewy and the sauce added all the right flavours and bound the whole dish together.

So, this Lunar New Year, instead of slogging it out in the kitchen, why not just relax, put your pots and pans down and allow yourself to bask in the festivities while Stamford Catering does the hard labour for you! The amount of convenience it brings is definitely worth it and you get to properly enjoy the New Year surrounded by delectable food as well as your loved ones.

Stamford Catering
24 Senoko S Rd
Singapore 758098
Tel: +65 6852 3338

https://www.stamfordcs.com.sg/

This post is brought to you by Stamford Catering and NTUC Link. 

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Christmas is one of the biggest events of the year and we know how much of a headache it can be to organise a get-together, be it a private dinner with your loved ones or corporate parties involving hundreds of guests.

When it comes to Christmas parties, one of the major components when it comes to planning is food—and it can make or break your party! Having to please everyone’s taste buds is not an easy task but yes, we are telling you that it is possible to have a fuss-free Christmas party without going through much hassle.

For Christmas this year, Orange Clove Catering is collaborating with Celebrity Chef Eric Low who is leading the festive theme buffet ‘A Christmas Full of Life’, with six exclusive creations that are bound to impress your guests. Who says that catered food has to be boring? We beg to differ!

FESTIVE MENUS HEADLINED BY CELEBRITY CHEF ERIC LOW

Established in 2008, Orange Clove Catering is a reputable brand in the F&B industry, serving mid to high-end gastronomical fares in aesthetically pleasing presentation styles.

For the first time ever, the catering company is collaborating with Celebrity Chef cum cookbook author Chef Eric Low who is well-known for his culinary talents. An experienced chef with over 28 years of experience under his belt, Chef Eric Low has won numerous accolades and is a certified culinary judge for international and national level culinary competitions.

Judging from his expertise, you can feel assured that your buffet spread is left in good hands under his guidance. There are four festive buffet menus designed under Chef Eric Low’s guidance—Spirit of Christmas (S$20/guest), Merrymakers of Yule (S$25/guest), Season of Gaiety (S$32/guest) and Joyous Revelry (S$42/guest).

The highlights of these four festive buffet menus are six exclusive dishes created by Chef Eric Low that focus not only on taste but also on using healthier cooking methods so your guests can stuff themselves silly without too much of that guilt from all the festive feasting.

Now, are you ready to find out what Chef Eric Low has to offer? You have to read on!

ROSEMARY & SMOKED PAPRIKA BAKED CHICKEN WITH DOUBLE MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE

Inspired by Spanish recipes, Chef Eric Low came up with his own marinade using flavourful ingredients such as rosemary, paprika, garlic bits, mustard, olive oil and more.

The chicken pieces are marinated overnight before they are placed in the oven so that the flavours are more pronounced and indeed, we could taste the harmonious blend of savoury and slightly spicy tones.

CHEF ERIC’S SPECIAL VIETNAMESE JACKFRUIT SALAD WITH POACHED PRAWNS

The idea for this dish was born out of a conversation Chef Eric Low had with his Vietnamese friends one day and it is a reflection of the classic Vietnamese diet that showcases light and balanced ingredients.

Be prepared to be greeted with a complexity of flavours from the prawns and coconut cream which is well-balanced with lettuce and jackfruit salad at the side.

COLD SALAD OF ROASTED PUMPKIN WITH WASABI CRABMEAT, TOASTED KERNELS, CORAL GREENS & YELLOW FRISSE

Always begin your meal with a bowl of cold salad because it piques your appetite without filling your tummy too much. Although this may look like any other cold salad dishes out there, the taste was unforgettable. The key ingredient? Wasabi mayo.

Imagine the fiery burst from the wasabi coupled with sweet pumpkin chunks, creamy crabmeat and crunchy kernel bits—that is definitely a wild party of flavours in your mouth!

TRILOGY OF BRUSSEL SPROUTS, YELLOW ZUCCHINI, CARROT WITH HOMEMADE THAI-INSPIRED PEANUT SAUCE

Before you think that there is nothing special about these vegetables, we would just like to stop you right there; Chef Eric Low’s homemade Thai-inspired peanut sauce is probably the best condiment we have tried at a festive buffet and it heightened the taste of this dish to perfection.

The secret to this wonderful red curry paste sauce is the addition of peanut butter as a natural thickener instead of gelatin. You have to try it to believe just how a simple sauce like that can transform the taste of vegetables.

LONG GRAIN SPANISH INSPIRED BAKED RICE WITH SAUSAGES & TRIO OF BELL PEPPERS

Basmati rice is valued for its high nutritional contents and for being low in calories. Sticking to his aim in providing wholesome eats that do not compromise on taste, Chef Eric Low created this dish with long grain Spanish baked rice that is mixed with Cajun spices.

Other ingredients you will find include sausages, blended nuts, smoked paprika, garlic and a few drops of lemon juice. Imagine a cross between the rich Indian biryani and aromatic Spanish paella—that is what you get with this fragrant baked rice.

CAJUN STYLE OVEN BAKED SNAPPER LOIN WITH ROMESCO SAUCE

There are so many items on the menu for you to pick from but if you are looking for a crowd-pleaser, the Cajun Style Oven Baked Snapper Loin with Romesco Sauce will do the trick.

The tender fish meat was doused with generous portions of Romesco sauce and it was the full-flavoured, tangy sauce that won our hearts. If you are looking for recommendations, we would suggest having the baked fish with Spanish baked rice—they are a match made in heaven.

FULL RANGE OF DESSERTS

And of course, the desserts. These sweet treats make up an important aspect of a Christmas party—or any party as a matter of fact—so you should spend some time browsing through the options Orange Clove Catering has.

Some of these delights include Assorted Choux Pastries, Deluxe Fresh Fruits Platter and an unbeatable array of cupcakes, tarts and cakes.

A Christmas Full of Life Festive Buffet Menus
Spirit of Christmas (S$20/guest)
Merrymakers of Yule (S$25/guest)
Season of Gaiety (S$32/guest)
Joyous Revelry (S$42/guest)

Orange Clove Catering
1 Kaki Bukit Road 1
#05-03/04, Enterprise One
Singapore 415934
Tel; +65 6515 0991
Nearest Station: Ubi
Website: www.orangeclove.com.sg

This post is brought to you by Orange Clove Catering.

With over 100 caterers offering the best prices, Singapore’s biggest catering online portal FoodLine is indeed every host’s fairy godmother.

Festive seasons can get overwhelming at times, and dining out with the crowd sounds dreadful. Then, there are house parties and not everyone has the time (and patience) to stay in the kitchen to cook. We belong to all the above categories, and this is when FoodLine comes in especially handy – for us, and all of you who share the same concerns.

From now till 31 December 2015, readers of ladyironchef are entitled to S$30 off all online catering orders. There will surely be a caterer for all your party needs, and you should read on to find out more about the exclusive coupon code, as well as more of what FoodLine has to offer. Think mini party sets and large-scale buffet setups; FoodLine’s 100% Satisfaction Guarantee options will easily have your festive gatherings covered this Christmas.

Planning for an intimate family dinner or a big office luncheon? There are extensive options on FoodLine - all at the most affordable prices. You can easily shortlist your options by selecting your preferred cuisine and budget.

Of course, if you place your order(s) with FoodLine, you are guaranteed only the best prices; if you find a lower price elsewhere, do inform FoodLine and they will work out something even lower for you!

Similarly, customers who are dissatisfied with their overall experience due to justifiable reasons are entitled to refunds (cap at $500 per order) within a week after your hosted event. We honestly do not know of anywhere else that offers such fantastic deals and customer service.

With a myriad of cuisines available (including halal-cerfitied options), you are bound to find at least one caterer that you fancy. Well-established restaurant brands such as Kinsa Sushi and Nara Thai Cuisine are also offering incredibly attractive festive catering sets.

FoodLine’s portal is constantly updated in real time, so stay tuned to their official website at www.foodline.sg. Use the exclusive coupon code ‘FLLICXMAS15‘ and enjoy S$30 off all orders submitted before Thursday, 31 December 2015. It does not have to be limited to just Christmas catering! From birthday celebrations, wedding banquet to any other year-end parties, this comprehensive food portal will save your life.

This post is brought to you by FoodLine.

In your hectic work life, simple tasks like getting a birthday cake can be a pretty difficult one, especially if you need one at the eleventh hour. And we want to share a delivery service with you that might just be your answer for such situations – FoodLine.

FoodLine specialises in delivering birthday cakes to you; it is simple and hassle-free, and it saves you the job of grabbing one from stores. From 5 September 2015 to 4 March 2016, enjoy free delivery for all birthday cake orders on FoodLine.

With this service, you get to pick from a range of classic cake flavours such as Black Forest, Chocolate and more, there is definitely something for every palate.

Expect cakes from popular cake bakeries such as The Baker’s Story, CAKEINSPIRATION, Chocolate Origin and Crusty Oven. Besides birthday cakes, FoodLine also offers a variety of other smaller treats – from eclairs to cupcakes – that will go well alongside your birthday cake.

There is no reason why you shouldn’t be placing your orders with FoodLine, because they are Singapore’s largest cakes and catering portal, with over 100 participating shops. You can pick out a birthday cake you like and add it to your cart right away. Online shopping does not necessarily apply to clothes and shoes only. Now, shopping for cakes sound fun, isn’t it?

Important information is always stated too, including whether the cake is halal or not and contact details. Cash voucher incentives are also rewarded for every review posted after your order is done. If you choose to shop online but self-collect in store, the necessary information is also provided on the site.

From 5 September 2015 to 4 March 2016, enjoy free delivery for all birthday cake orders. Well, it may not even be a birthday cake. It can be a cake simply because you are in the mood for one, right? We need no reasons to eat cakes. Click away and start shopping from their online catalogue and have it delivered right to you for free of charge!

This post is brought to you by FoodLine.sg.

Every year, we have people asking us, “which caterer should we go to for Chinese New Year parties? I want someone reputable and reliable because it is a yearly dinner and I cannot disappoint my guests!”

Yes, we heard you, and we share the same concern. The last thing we want when we organise a party is to have the caterer screw up our food and let our guests go hungry. A hungry man is an angry man, and may we add that feeding lousy food to a hungry man is a monstrous thing to do.

So we put our faith in Bellygood, TungLok’s catering arm, and know that our bellies will be very good and happy. The main reason why we love Bellygood is because of its affordability. Prices start from as low as S$10 to S$14 per person for a simple cocktail reception, whereas standard buffet packages range from only S$15 to S$20 per person.

More importantly, Bellygood Catering is halal certified. Our muslim friends will be able to enjoy the feast together with everyone. Need something in particular for your event? Bellygood will be more than happy to alter the menu and tailor-made it to your requirements.

Here’s sharing our early Lunar party and Bellygood Catering’s various Chinese New Year sets as well as Mini Party Sets that you can consider if you are still in search of a caterer for the upcoming parties.

We are also giving away Bellygood Caterer’s Party Set (worth S$288+ each) to 2 winners. Each party set can feed 8 to 10 guests, so you can invite your family and friends to celebrate Chinese New Year at your place this festive period. More details on how you can join the giveaway at the end of this post.

BELLYGOOD CHINESE NEW YEAR BUFFET CATERING PACKAGES

Bellygood has five options for Chinese New Year 2015. Menu A starts at S$29.80+ (minimum 50 persons) and the 10 dishes include Yusheng, Kampong Herbal Chicken, Sautéed Prawns with Garlic Spring Salt and Dory Fillet in Breadcrumbs.

The herbal chicken deserves a special mention – prepared with prized dang shen, pao shen, wolfberries, red dates and angelica herb, this comforting dish is the surest way to win everyone’s hearts. Also, look forward to Seafood Garlic Fried Rice in Banana Leaf and Sweetened Cream of Red Bean with Lotus & Lily Bulbs in this menu.

Go work the sums and you would know what a great deal you are in for if you opt for Menu A – Golden Harvest. Nothing but premium dishes that are presentable and elegant; can you see the smiles on your guests’ faces already?

Smaller parties, fret not. A minimum of 50 persons sounds humongous and scary, but there is always Menu C for you. at S$39.80+ per person, this only requires a minimum of 30 persons. It also boasts a line-up of 10 dishes, and the highlights include Yusheng, Shanghai Braised Duck, Crispy Cereal Prawns, and Thai-style Deep-fried Butter Dory Fillet. We were completely amazed by the dory fillet. It sounds regular and common, but the freshness of the fish was complemented so well by the buttery batter; dunk those slices into the accompanying Thai sweet chilli dip for an extra oomph.

MINI PARTY SET FOR A SIMPLE REUNION DINNER

Looking for something even smaller for your cosy parties? You still do not have to cook, and yes, there are catering options for groups like that. Bellygood has a Mini Party Set that is attractively priced at S$17+ per person, and serves a minimum of 15 persons. Fuss-free and convenient, this options works best if you do not need any elaborate buffet set-up.

The Mini Party Set does not come with any setup. The food will be packed in disposable containers and delivered warm to your doorstep. No hassle, nothing to clean up, no tear-down time; just a delicious meal cooked to order, and ready to eat. We actually really like this idea because caterers need to remember that there are always small parties with hosts who do not want to cook, and Bellygood is indeed very good for being so thoughtful to come up with a simple solution like the Mini Party Set!

The menu spreads across 10 categories – from dim sum to meat, fish, seafood, vegetables and desserts – and you get to choose one dish from each category. Customize your own, and mix and match to please everyone’s preferences. There will definitely be more than enough food for everyone, and we shall all rub our tummies with happy sighs.

PEN CAI SET DINNER

This Chinese New Year, no more slogging in the kitchen to whip up a feast for your family. Bellygood’s Pen Cai Set (S$338+ for 8-10 pax) will take good care of that.

Pen Cai, or treasure pot, is one of the things that always have us looking forward to during Chinese New Year. A sumptuous pot filled with the best Chinese delicacies… Having it with our loved ones during reunion dinner never fail to make us feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Bellygood’s rendition comes with abalone, dried oysters, herbal chicken, prawns, braised duck breast,and many other quality ingredients, and you can just imagine how heavenly it tastes.

The Chinese New Year menus are available from 18 to 25 February, and 5 March. For payment made with DBS debit/credit card, you will enjoy 10% off menu price. And for orders that are above S$1,000, receive 2 pairs of complimentary tickets to the Da Vinci exhibition (whilst stocks last).

To find out more about Bellygood’s catering options, you may visit www.bellygood.com.sg. You can also give them a call at +65 6694 1717 or email catering@tunglok.com

BELLYGOOD CATERER BY TUNGLOK CHINESE NEW YEAR 2015 GIVEAWAY

1. Bellygood Caterer is giving away 2 X Party Set Happiness Set B (worth S$288+ each) which can feed 8 to 10 guests. The Party Set consists of 9 dishes – Yusheng, Kampong Herbal Chicken, Dory Fillet, Sauteed Prawns, Braised Beancurd, Golden Money Bag, Seafood Garlic Rice. See the whole menu here.
2. Leave a comment in this post and tell us why you want to win Bellygood’s Party Set.
3. ‘Like’ TungLok Group on Facebook.
4. Share the link of this post on your Facebook timeline.
5. The Party Set does not include buffet setup, and you can redeem it from 23 Feb to 6 Mar.
6. The contest starts from today till 12 Feb 2015, 2359 hrs.
7. Winners will be notified by email.

UPDATE: The winners are Oscar Chee and Eileen.

This post is brought to you by TungLok Group.

It is the time of the year again when our mailboxes would be greeted by endless questions from our readers, and one of the most common of them all? “Which caterer would you recommend for a private party?”

We used to not know how to reply such questions, until we found faith in Orange Clove - a proud winner of “Best Corporate Caterer” and the Overall Winner for Singapore Prestige Brand Award – Promising Brand Category. We’ve heard so much about them, and friends have always sang praises of their service and quality. We’ve sampled, and we now understand why they are a perennial favourite when it come to catering. Whether it is a corporate celebration or an intimate Christmas party with your family and loved ones, Orange Clove will make you the hero for your party and event, with its Christmas menu providing options that will fit every tastebud and budget.

Throwing a party for a big group and have yet to start on the planning? Not to worry because Orange Clove will come to the rescue and make you the hero for your party and corporate events. This year, Orange Clove has come up with three different Christmas menus that range from S$25/pax to S$45/pax.

The ten-course Heart & Home (S$25/pax, min 40 pax) includes a honey Christmas Ham Platter with Orange Clove’s signature dip, and a Herb-scented Oven Baked Chicken with an uplifting orange infused BBQ sauce. The menu also features Deep-fried Ocean Catch Fillet with a sweet chilli vinaigrette, Crumbled Scallops with spicy tartar dip, as well as Petit French Gateau including NY Cheesecake, Brownie, Toffee and Red Velvet. Don’t we all love a good feasting in the comfort of our nest?

And what’s Christmas without having the Traditional Roast Turkey stuffed with chestnut in pan jus and cranberry sauce? Quite the perfect menu, the Make Merry (S$35/pax, min 40 pax) Christmas menu. Start off your feast with the Duo Cold Cut of Roasted Beef and Chicken Ham, and move on to a classically delightful Caesar Salad that is generously topped with Norwegian Smoked Salmon. Baked River Cobbler Fillet, Sliced Beef in Hickory Black Pepper Sauce, Tomato Paella Rice and Christmas Cake with Candied Fruits are other highlights that you can look forward to and spoil your palates silly with.

Orange Clove’s Sprightly Santa (S$45/pax, min 40 pax) is a joyful combination of European and Asian favourites, and this should be your option if you are looking to cater to different generations and demographics so as to ensure everyone has something they are familiar with.

Appetisers include Shrimp with Honey Melon in Cocktail Sauce and Christmas Gourmet Ham Platter with Orange Clove’s Dip. Some of the star mains are the regular stuffed Traditional Roasted Turkey Breast, Baked Half Shell Sea Scallop Mornay, Braised Broccoli with Abalone Mushroom and Carrot Flower, and Seafood Fried Rice topped with FIsh Floss. And because it is Christmas, you deserve a sweet treat. From this menu, tuck in to the pleasurable Frosty Raspberry Vanilla Log Cake and Bread and Butter Pudding Creme Anglaise.

Beyond the splendid treats from the three Christmas menus, you can also order additional portions of your favourite festive dishes (Yay! More food!) such as Whole Lamb Leg Bone-in (S$88.80/2kg), Roasted Beef Strip Loin (S$48.80/1.5kg), Chipolata Sausage Platter (S$38.80 for 40 pcs) and Traditional Roast Turkey (S$98.80/4.5kg). Christmas is only once a year – just go all out and feed all your guests with the bests from Orange Clove! Tis’ the season to be feasting!

And if you are throwing a small and intimate party at home, Orange Clove’s Rejoice Party Pack (S$299 for 8-10 pax) will promise a seamless experience and no one needs to slog it out in the kitchen to prepare dinner. Let the talented chefs at Orange Clove do the hard work for you, while you will be solely in-charge of eating and enjoying. That’s how a party should be like!

Citibank cardholders get an exclusive Early Bird promotion of 10% off Orange Clove’s Christmas menu, 5% off Festive menus, complimentary 2 jars of Christmas cookies with a minimum spend of S$1,500 (on food items).

For other corporate clients, place your catering orders before 7 Dec 2014 to enjoy S$50 catering credits for Christmas ala carte items with a minimum spend of S$1,000 (on food items). Household clients get a free 1kg chocolate fudge logcake for buffets that are ordered before 7 Dec 2014.

If you are planning your Christmas party, give Orange Clove at a call at their festive hotline +65 6515 0991 or email sales@orangeclove.com.sg. To find out the latest promotions from Orange Clove, go to orangeclove.com.sg  and like Orange Clove on Facebook.

This post is brought to you by Orange Clove.

From cocktail reception to Christmas parties, seminar luncheons, weddings and birthday celebrations, buffets and sit down dinners for your corporate events, there are many gatherings every year and what better way to unite people than to feed them well?

However, it can be a challenge trying to put everything together; those who have had to bear the responsibilities of organising an event would know the pain. And the biggest and most common problem is to find the one caterer that is reputable, reliable and has options to satisfy all palates.

Options are aplenty, and there are many players in the market. Orange Clove Catering (orangeclove.com.sg) is always a top-of-mind name, and having sampled their culinary skills lately, we are even more convinced that they are the ones to turn to when you need a caterer – whatever the occasion may be, they will offer the most ideal solutions and have you earn the title of a heroic host.

ORANGE CLOVE GREAT GATSBY APPRECIATION NIGHT

Some time this month, we had the honour to attend Orange Clove’s Great Gatsby appreciation dinner. It was a glitzy night with elaborate set-up that was every bit befitting of the Great Gatsby theme, a night to celebrate another year of success, a night to remember all the happy clients whom Orange Clove had catered to for the past year.

We were pampered by Sous Chef William and his esteemed team, and dinner was a beautiful 4-course spread which featured Pan-seared Scallop with black olives, tomato tapenade with asparagus, and petite salad drizzled with balsamic; Double Boiled Chicken Consummé with quail egg roulade; Slow Cooked Cod Fish with wild mushroom roulade; and Poached Pear with French Vanilla Ice Cream.

Your every day ingredients were used, but with the team’s creative minds and impressive culinary skills, we were treated to creativity and surprises beyond those seemingly simple dishes.

Now, who said caterers only dish our boring and predictable food?

LAUNCH OF CAPTAIN 500 – A FOOD TRUCK THAT SERVES LOW-CALORIE FOOD OF 500 KCALS AND BELOW

Fancy having a food truck at your event or party? Mark down Captain 500 – a new service that has recently been introduced by Orange Clove. It is essentially a food truck that serves low-calorie food of 500 kcals and below to promote a healthy lifestyle for consumers. All that talk about being a health nut need not be ditched just because you have a party! You can still merry-make with guilt-free indulgences.

Besides, it makes you look so cool to have a food truck, right? As kids, we used to be so excited about Milo trucks. But hey, this is even better! This truck comes with so much food! Definitely Instagram-worthy too, we’d say. Your guests will be very pleased.

ORANGE CLOVE CHRISTMAS MENU 2014

Christmas won’t be the same without the usual festive goodies like ham, roast turkey and log cake, but the team at Orange Clove has been working hard to come up with new creations including Strawberry Panna Cotta and Sliced Beef in Barbeque Black Pepper Sauce. Tis’ the season to be jolly, and feast!

ORANGE CLOVE TEA BLEND

Orange Clove has also partner Clipper Tea to introduce its exclusive OC Tea Blend – a comforting brew of Ceylon green tea, peppermint, orange peel and marigold flowers.

ORANGE CLOVE CATERS TO ALL OCCASIONS

Orange Clove caters to all occasions and they are your best catering partner to work with to put up a splendid show for your guests. If you have an upcoming event/party, you can refer to Orange Clove’s website to see the menus for the various events.

Besides offering consistently good food and services, Orange Clove also provides thematic planning. The bankers can entrust their events to the Finance team for they know best what you are looking out for, as with the Property team, as with the Fashion team… you get the idea. Also in alliance is a list of venue partners that they work closely with – like The Arts House, Changi Cove, Goodman Arts Centre and The Star Performing Arts Centre – and this further expands your venue planning options and possibilities.

No more fretting about your catering issues, just leave everything to Orange Clove and they will make you a hero in your guests’ eyes.

To request for a quote for catering, you can call Orange Clove at +65 6515 0991, email enquiry@orangeclove.com.sg, go to orangeclove.com.sg  and like Orange Clove on Facebook.

This post is brought to you by Orange Clove.

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