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.