Christmas and the New Year are less than a month away and we are all hyped up for the celebrations and elaborate feasts that await. Whether you’re looking to dine out or throw your own Christmas party in the comfort of your own home, there is only Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel that we can confidently rely on to guarantee us a memorable year-end experience.

In this season of good tidings, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel invites you to relax and indulge yourselves with a line-up of spellbinding and gastronomic experiences.

With lavish festive buffets at the Marriott Cafe, scrumptious Yuletide takeaway goodies as well a snazzy countdown party to usher in the new year, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel is definitely your one-stop place to treat yourself this year end; you deserve it!

LAVISH FESTIVE BUFFETS AT MARRIOTT CAFE 

Treat yourself and your loved ones to a feast fit for a king by bringing them for a swoon-worthy festive lunch/dinner buffets at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel’s Marriott Cafe. Their glorious spread is something that we never fail to look forward to year after year, especially so with their assurance of exceptional quality food.

Christmas would not be Christmas without your perennial classics. Here at Marriott Cafe, tuck into their array of hearty roasts such as Roast Turkey with Chestnut Bread Stuffing; Slow-roasted Australian Beef; Roast Duck Breast with Apricot and Orange Glaze and more. For Christmas Eve and day, you will also be able to feast on Bourbon & Honey Glazed Leg Ham; Pan-Fried Duck Foie Gras; Slow-Roasted Australian Beef Prime Ribs, and more.

Seafood aficionados will also be pleased to know that they have a wide range of fresh and grilled seafood available for you to stuff yourselves silly. There is your usual fresh seafood on ice as well as the highly raved grilled favourites such as Lobster Thermidor; Oyster Florentine; Crayfish with Chilli Herb Butter as well as Grilled Scallops with Salsa Verde.

End your feast on a sweet note with their stunning variety of decadent Yuletide treats that are available at their dessert station. Get ready to pamper yourself your sweet tooth with goodies such as Raspberry Gula Melaka Coconut Log Cake; White Forest Bûche de Noël; Christmas Pudding with Rum-infused Sauce and Raspberry Crumble with Rum Infused Fruits.

So what are you waiting for? Put a hold on your diets and head down to Marriott Cafe for an unforgettable feast!

NYE COUNTDOWN WITH SINGAPORE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTEL

What better way to usher in the New Year than with a bang at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel’s stellar New Year’s Eve Countdown Party?

Look forward to a hearty dinner buffet with highlights such as Fresh Seafood On Ice, Charcuterie and Cheese, Slow-roasted Australian Beef Prime Ribs, Maple-Glazed Leg Ham, International crowd-favourites and more. When you’re done with the feasting, party amidst the vibrant atmosphere and mesmerizing beats of acoustic jazz, Top 40s and classics by A-list bands as you await the arrival of the New Year.

GLORIOUS YULETIDE GOODIES AND HAMPERS 

If you prefer celebrating the festive season in the comfort of your own home, fret not as Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel will add a touch of class to your festive revelries with sumptuous takeaway festive goodies.

Choose from a scintillating selection of Yuletide goodies where classic, quintessential dishes are prepared with a twist to provide you with a memorable, gastronomic experience.

One new menu item you should definitely look forward to is their Lavender Roast Turkey with Orange, Apple & Cinnamon Stuffing (4.5 – 5kg, S$198 nett) which puts a unique twist on the usual Christmas turkey.

We love roasts and no Christmas party is complete without a good array of roasted delights. Some of the few offered here are their Honey & Clove Glazed Ham (Boneless) with Cinnamon Pineapple Sauce (2 – 3kg, S$168 nett); Rosemary Roast Lamb Leg (Bone-in) with Mint Demi-Glace (2.5 – 3kg, S$188 nett) as well as Baked Salt Crusted Whole Snapper with Salsa Verde (1.5kg, S$138 nett).

Some of the desserts available for takeaway are the Raspberry Gula Melaka Coconut Log Cake (1kg, S$68 nett); White Forest Bûche de Noël (1kg, S$68 nett); Roasted Pistachio Cream Cheese Log Cake (1kg, S$68 nett) and Tiramisu Bûche de Noël (1kg, S$68 nett).

From 22 November to 25 December 2018, these Yuletide goodies are available for takeaway at www.singaporemarriott.com/christmas or at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel’s Forecourt Stall (by the hotel entrance). Orders have to be placed at least 3 working days in advance.

Marriott Cafe Festive Buffet Lunch (1 – 23, 26 – 30 December 2018)
Mon to Sat: S$68++ per adult, S$35++ per child
Sun: S$78++* per adult, S$38++ per child

Marriott Cafe Festive Buffet Dinner (1 – 23, 26 – 30 December 2018)
Sun to Wed: S$80++ per adult, S$40++ per child
Thu: S$108++** per adult, S$44++ per child
Fri & Sat: S$88++ per adult, S$44++ per child

Marriott Cafe Christmas Eve Festive Buffet (24 Dec 2018)
Dinner: S$160++*** per adult, S$70++ per child

Marriott Cafe Christmas Day Festive Buffet (25 Dec 2018)
Lunch: S$138++**** per adult, S$60++ per child,
Dinner: S$160++*** per adult, S$70++ per child,

*Inclusive of free flow of juices and soft drinks
^Inclusive of free flow sparkling wines, beers & juices
**Inclusive of free flow sparkling wines, red & white wines, beer, juices & soft drinks
***Inclusive of free flow of sparkling wines, red & white wines, beer, cocktails & juices
****Inclusive of free flow of sparkling wines, red & white wines, beer, mocktails & juices

New Year’s Eve Buffet & Countdown (31 December 2018)
Dinner: S$188++** per adult, S$88++* per child

**Inclusive of free flow of champagne, red & white wines, beer & soft drinks

All prices stated above are subject to 10% service charge and 7% Goods & Services Tax (GST) unless otherwise stated.

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
320 Orchard Road
Singapore 238865
Dining Reservations: +65 6831 4605 / www.singaporemarriott.com/christmas
Festive Goodies Preorders: +65 6831 4708 / www.singaporemarriott.com/christmas
Nearest Station: Orchard

This post is brought to you by Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel.

Christmas is definitely one of the best times to make merry with friends and family alike, and a scrumptious spread of a feast is something you absolutely cannot do without.

The time has come, once again, for the busiest yet most joyful period of the year! The holiday season is just around the corner, and we are sure that everyone is busy scrambling over presents, party arrangements as well as making Christmas dinner plans.

Are you racking your brains over where to have your Christmas dinner with your loved ones?

This year, Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens are pulling out all the stops to offer a series of dining options for the annual year-end celebrations from November to December 2018 to create a memorable Christmas for everyone.

Located on level 2 of the relatively new hotel is Food Exchange. Treat yourselves to their daily lunch buffet starting from $42++ and daily dinner buffet starting from S$68++ per adult,  while Fudebar’s Festive Takeaways offers free delivery for orders above S$200, if not otherwise is only S$30 regardless of location. To make this Christmas even sweeter, book before 14 December 2018 to enjoy 25% Early Bird Discount off Buffet at Food Exchange.

The team has prepared a sensational holiday spread that’s absolute value-for-money. Indulge in Food Exchange’s daily Festive Buffet lunch and dinner, with their 4 main special highlights available at Fudebar—Traditional Roast Turkey, Roast Ribeye Beef, Salmon Coulibiac and Honey Studded Gammon Ham.

You’ll also be glad to know that these highlights are also part of Fudebar’s Festive Takeaways, so you can host the perfect dinner in the comfort of your own home.

The restaurant boasts of a gorgeous, spacious interior that is perfect for gatherings with your loved ones, no matter how big or small the group. You can also opt for alfresco dining and enjoy the sights from their scenic infinity pool while you feast on their sumptuous buffet.

And as far as buffets are concerned, you can expect freshness, quality and variety offered. It encompasses all sorts of chef’s signatures that fuse together a medley of Singaporean, Indian, European cuisine and more. There are even fresh sashimi and seafood on ice and hot cooking stations that serve up a myriad of roasted meats, freshly made popiah and many many more.

HONEY STUDDED GAMMON HAM

Perhaps one of the biggest hunks of ham we’ve ever seen, this isn’t just any regular honey-baked ham. Each carved slice of ham is an honest chunk of goodness condensed in its purest form that even your kids would scramble to have more of. It comes along with garden vegetables, mashed potatoes and roasted pineapples for that pop of fresh sweetness.

Honey Studded Gammon Ham is also available for Festive Takeaways at S$88 nett.

ROAST RIBEYE BEEF

Like any other good feast, you can’t go wrong with beef. This 5kg roast can be considered a flavour powerhouse, bursting with its natural beef juices. Let your senses take flight with how tender it is with its gorgeously pink interior.

So, go on. Help yourself to as many slices as you can!

This Roast Ribeye Beef (approx. 5kg) served with garden vegetables, rosemary roasted potatoes, mash potatoes and natural jus is available for takeaway at $98 nett.

SALMON COULIBIAC

Salmon aficionados will definitely not want to miss out on Food Exchange’s amazing Salmon Coulibiac. A massive slab of fresh, moist salmon is encased in a perfectly crisp, golden-brown pastry and is baked to absolute perfection.

The salmon is accompanied by tarragon beurre blanc, garden vegetables as well as mashed potatoes.

The Salmon Coulibiac is also available for Festive Takeaways at S$98 nett.

TRADITIONAL ROAST TURKEY

Weighing in at approximately 6kg, this eye-catching table centrepiece is served with turkey stuffing, brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and turkey gravy. Be blown away by the incredibly moist and succulent roast turkey. If your mouth wasn’t already watering while watching the chef make a show out of carving the meat, a mouthful slathered with the hearty turkey jus would be enough to change your perception of dry turkey meat.

Traditional Roast Turkey is available for Festive Takeaways at S$128 nett.

HOT LINE

From North Indian tandoori selection with glorious chutneys and curries to local delights (including, but not limited to seafood stir-fry beehoon, chilli crab, satays and laksa), you’d be left spoilt for choice. We’d definitely recommend grabbing some of the Mutton Masala and Cereal Prawns for the ultimate feasting experience.

SEAFOOD ON ICE

If there’s an obvious indicator that accurately showcases the standard of a buffet restaurant, it would definitely be their live seafood offerings. In terms of the freshness and quality, Food Exchange is definitely not one to disappoint.

Tuck into a sizeable variety of crustaceans and shellfish from snow crabs, prawns, mussels and scallops, or help yourself to the salmon gravlax that’s presented next to a whole fresh salmon.

DESSERTS

Remember to save some space for their artisanal desserts, all of which are perfectly sized into tiny bite-sized portions so you can sample the entire lineup available. While they’ve got classics such as chocolate eclairs and cupcakes, the one you cannot do without has to be their durian with sponge cake, which was the most decadent way to end our meal with.

Suddenly Christmas feels too far away, and we completely understand that feeling. Fortunately, the wait isn’t long as both the Festive Takeaway and Festive Buffet start on the 15th of November and will go on till the 31st of December. Remember to book before 14th December 2018 to enjoy 25% Early Bird Discount off Buffet at Food Exchange as an extra Christmas gift to yourself.

Christmas doesn’t really get any better than this, so whether it’s to snag an eye-catching dinner centrepiece or to stuff yourself silly with so many enticing eats, you’d have to be crazy to pass off this opportunity.  So come and celebrate Christmas with Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens!

Fudebar Festive Takeaway
Period: 15th November 2018 – 31st December 2018

To order, email h9543-FB11@accor.com.

All prices are inclusive of service charge and government taxes. Delivery charge of $30 per location applies. Complimentary delivery for orders $200 and above. All orders must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Food Exchange Festive Buffet
Period: 15th November 2018 – 1st January 2019

Weekday Buffet Lunch, Monday – Friday, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm $42++
Saturday Buffet Lunch, Saturday, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm $52++
Sunday Buffet Brunch, Sunday, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm $88++

Daily Buffet Dinner, Monday – Sunday, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm $68++

Christmas Pricing
Christmas Eve Dinner, 24th December 2018, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm $88++
Christmas Eve Dinner, 24th December 2018, 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm $88++
Christmas Day Brunch, 25th December 2018, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm $88++

New Year Pricing
New Year Eve Dinner, 31st December 2018, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm $98++
New Year Eve Dinner, 31st December 2018, 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm $98++
New Year Day Brunch, 1st January 2019, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm $98++

To book a table, visit www.foodexchange.sg.

Food Exchange
Novotel Singapore on Stevens
28 Stevens Road
#01-01, Singapore 257878
Tel: +65 6491 6100
Nearest Station: Orchard/ Stevens

This post is brought to you by Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens. 

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.