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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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.

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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!

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Tucked away in a little corner in Telok Blangah is what used to be a retreat bungalow owned by the Yemeni Alkaff family. Alkaff Mansion Ristorante provides a nice respite from the fast paced city areas in Singapore, perching on top of Telok Blangah Hill (used to be known as Washington Hill). This well-known location was once the centre of high society parties and other events, besides being a family home to the Alkaff family.

Since the mid 1990s, Alkaff Mansion Ristorante has been known to serve award-winning cuisine to patrons but ever since LHN Culinary Concepts took over the reigns in 2010, the restaurant finally restored its splendour and has become one of Singapore’s go-to dining spots and event venue for corporate, private events and weddings.

Here is what we enjoyed the most from Executive Chef Simone Depalmas’ intricately crafted menu, strongly influenced by his Italian roots.

To kick-start your gastronomic adventure here at Alkaff Mansion Ristorante, a popular antipasti to start with is the Fresh Octopus Carpaccio (S$24). This dish, according to Chef Depalmas, is one of the most frequently ordered starters at the restaurant.

Sliced thinly into delicate and translucent pieces, the octopus is enhanced with the added frisee salad and San Marzano cherry tomatoes on top, and dressed sparingly with balsamic reduction for a hint of tanginess to the dish. Chef imports his seafood fresh directly from his hometown of Sardinia, an island in Italy, so you are guaranteed only the freshest seafood will be served here.

If you are dining in a pair, pick the Seafood Platter (S$68) instead to try a variety of seafood dishes. Dig into plump tiger prawns, a generous serving of tuna tartare with croutons crowning it, thinly sliced sea bass carpaccio, chunky octopus salad and fresh lobster chunks dressed in a tart citrus sauce. The platter is exceptionally big so it can be shared up to four diners.

Moving on to the fresh pasta dishes, the Sardinian Fregola with Assorted Seafood (S$28) is a stunner. Fregola is essentially a ‘cous cous’-like pasta, imported all the way from Italy. The mussels that are tossed in with the pasta is exceptionally juicy as they are fresh from Sardinian waters, without being frozen when flown over. Cooked with other fresh seafood such as squid and clams, the rich flavours of the pasta shone through with the added use of herbs and dried tomatoes.

We were served this next dish wrapped up in a thin sheet of plastic. Yes, the Homemade Squid Ink Tagliatelle (S$32) is skillfully prepared in the hands of chef as he tosses this pasta dish into the oven for a couple of minutes before serving to bring out the robust flavours.

Adding an oomph to this marvellous pasta dish are the plump and juicy mussels and an assortment of other fresh Sardinian seafood.

It is hard to come by really good risotto in Singapore as many restaurants here do not use the correct grains to cook the dish, or simply fare poorly in execution. Thankfully, the Porcini Mushroom Risotto Superfino Acquerello (S$28) here at Alkaff Mansion Ristorante exceeded our expectations.

Chef uses the Superfino Acquerello grains in this risotto dish and it is a high quality grain prized for producing the best risotto dishes. The porcini mushrooms and thyme also enhanced the flavours of the dish.

Served flambéed, the Oven Baked Sea Bass in Salt (S$48/600g, S$56/700g, S$64/800g) produced the most tender and juicy flesh. As the fish was baked in salt, the inner ‘meat’ of the sea bass has absorbed a great part of it, making it good to eat even on its own.

We were served the sea bass with a tangy squeeze of lemon, some fresh vegetables and delicious dried tomatoes; they all make great companions to the fish.

If red meats are your go-to choice for a hearty (or romantic) dinner here at Alkaff Mansion Ristorante, the Oven-Baked Lamb Rack (S$45) or the Sliced Beef Tenderloin (S$45) should be your top picks.

Cooked to a perfect medium pink, the lamb rack is served with a smooth dollop of mashed potatoes, pearl onions and a rich prune sauce that has been reduced overnight to bring out the most intensive flavours to complement the meat.

For steak lovers, a guaranteed satisfying meal will be made better with the sliced tenderloin; cooked to your preferred doneness, of course. The steak is sliced up for easier consumption and served alongside roasted potatoes and fresh or grilled vegetables.

What makes a good suckling pig? A crisp skin outer layer with flavourful and tender meat inside. This is exactly what Chef Depalmas brought to the table with an Italian spin to this classic dish. And you bet we fell head over heels in love.

The Slow Cooked Sardinian Style Suckling Pig (S$46) is roasted for several hours at a specific temperature of 70 degree Celsius to produce fork-tender meat and a divine crisp to the skin. Served with a sweet berry compote to balance out the salty-rich flavours of the pork, we couldn’t help but believe that we must have done something so darn right in our past lives to be able to enjoy such a heavenly suckling pig.

Every good meal must end with an equally or even better tasting dessert. Chef puts in the same amount of love and care into his savoury dishes and sweet desserts, hence producing incredibly decadent desserts that you will polish off even if you were already ‘full’ from your mains.

Chef Depalmas’ Alkaff Mansion Tiramisu (S$14) is a simple dish but done the traditional and authentic way without any addition of cream – only light and premium mascarpone cheese. The added acidity of the fruits and berries adds dimensions to this otherwise light dessert.

The clear winner of the desserts is none other than the Fresh Mint Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mixed Berries and Raspberry Sauce (S$14). The Panna Cotta itself was as wobbly as a good Panna Cotta should be, and the fragrance of the mint was refreshing without being over-powering. This is a nice palate cleanser for your hearty meal.

It was a really splendid experience at Alkaff Mansion Ristorante, and one that we will not soon forget. It is little wonder this place is so popular among couples for wedding ceremonies and dinners, and yes, it is an ideal romantic dining location indeed.

For the latest updates, go to www.alkaff.com.sg, like Alkaff Mansion Ristorante on Facebook and Instagram.

Alkaff Mansion Ristorante
10 Telok Blangah Green
Singapore 109178
Reservations: +65 6510 3068
Events: +65 6510 1010
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3.00pm, 6pm – 11.00pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 3.00pm, 6pm – 11.00pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront or Telok Blangah

This post is brought to you by Alkaff Mansion Ristorante.

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.