Festive Takeaways in Singapore: Where to Get Stuffed Turkey and Roasts, Christmas Log Cakes and More This 2017 Year-End
PUBLISHED November 16th, 2017 06:30 am | UPDATED November 21st, 2017 03:13 pm
The onslaught of the festive season has began, whether you like it or not. So why not embrace the decadent feasting, but in the comfort of your home? Instead of heading out, have friends and family over for an intimate gathering over food and drink, since creating a lavish spread is made a lot easier with takeaways by your favourite restaurants and catering lines. From carved meats and cheeses to log cakes and salads, here are the best places this season to order up some edible cheer!
DEAN & DELUCA
DEAN & DELUCA is approaching the year-end with a series of gourmet hampers featuring all the holiday essentials for a sumptuous meal this season. Look forward to traditional must-haves such as the Whole Roasted Turkey ($150, paired with kale Caesar salad) with stuffing and the Apricot Glazed Gammon Ham ($135) with caramelised brussels sprouts and kale caesar salad. Those with a sweet tooth are spoilt for choice with yuletide offerings like the Chocolate & Raspberry Log Cake (S$90), Brandied Cherry & Almond Fruit Cake ($68), as well as Christmas cupcakes and gingerbread cookies.
Head here to order DEAN & DELUCA’s festive offerings online, available from 13 November 2017. Delivery (fees based on location) is available or self-collect at Orchard Central, Far East Square, and HillV2 outlets. For enquiries, call +65 6265 6005.
Kitchen Language Catering
Award-winning food and beverage service Kitchen Language Catering counts banks, MNCs, and government entities amongst their clients – so you can be sure that they’ll handle your festive food prep with ease. Want them to take care of everything? Their two fixed menus feature a good mix of starters, main courses, sides, and dessert at $28++ or $45++ per person (minimum 20 people). Alternatively, order your meat stars from their carvery, which features the likes of Angus Ribeye with Merlot Beef Jus ($98++) and Roasted Boneless Lamb Leg ($88++). There’s also wine and champagne (from $45++) if you can’t be bothered to get celebration juice elsewhere.
Click here to order Kitchen Language Catering’s Christmas Festive Menu, available now. For enquiries, contact [email protected] or call +65 6830 6456.
The Marmalade Pantry
There are always good things to eat at home-grown bistro The Marmalade Pantry, so it’s great that they’ve come up with a selection of gourmet goodies, just for the season. Serving up both the classics and renditions with a twist, mains include the customary Whole Roasted Turkey with Fresh Herbs ($88++) and Moroccan Roasted Boneless Lamb Leg ($88++). Pair each one with two sides – think Marmalade Truffle Mac & Cheese ($20++) and Caramelised Brussels Sprouts & Roasted Pumpkin ($20++) – for a carvery bundle at $110++. Don’t forget the desserts either – options include a Baked Lemon Meringue Tart ($35) and Chocolate & Raspberry Log Cake ($60++).
Click here to pre-order The Marmalade Pantry’s Festive Gourmet Goodies, pre-order available from 13 November 2017. All Festive Gourmet Goodies will be available from 4 December 2017 onwards. Self-collection at the Downtown and Novena outlets; delivery available. For enquiries, contact [email protected].
Cafe Noel
Cafe Noel is back again this festive season with Christmas offerings from Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford. In addition to returning favourites like Prego’s Signature Beef Lagsana ($71, 1kg) and Cafe Swiss Crispy Pork Knuckle ($41, 1kg), the stars of Cafe Noel this year are definitely the new sweet treats. Those who enjoy classic flavours can look to the rum-spiked Traditional Vanilla & Chestnut Yule Log ($43/$73) and the Périgord’s Black Forest Yule Log ($73), while folks who have a more contemporary and creative palate will relish Santa’s Yule Log ($43/$73, 0.5/1kg), featuring coconut daquoise, strawberry mousse, and pistachio cremeux, and the Spiced Orange Caramel Gateaux ($35/$67, 0.5/1kg).
Click here to order Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford’s festive takeaways online. Purchases of two items or more are entitled to a tiered discount of up to 30%; OCBC, Bank of Singapore, and The Far Card card-members enjoy an additional 5% off. Self-collection available at Prego Deli (4 to 17 December 2017) and Bailey Room (18 to 25 December 2017). Delivery is available at $53.50 per location. For enquiries, email [email protected] or call +65 6338 8785.
Blue Lotus
If you’re looking for a different centrepiece for your festive dining table, go for a succulent alternative with Blue Lotus’ Spanish-Style Suckling Pig. Air-dried, marinated and slow-roasted for over 36 hours, the meat is juicy and skin crisp – exactly what you want in this dish. It’s available for takeaway from Blue Lotus Chinese Eating House, Blue Lotus Chinese Grill House and Blue Lotus Mediterranean Kitchen + Bar at $198++ from 1 December 2017. Orders need to be placed at least three days in advance.
Click here for all Blue Lotus Concepts International restaurants’ address, opening hours and contact details. Self-collection available only.
Taste & Swiss Butchery
Boasting an extensive catalogue of festive delights from turkeys and meats to seafood and sides, Taste & Swiss Butchery have you covered with their set and a la carte options perfect for the year-end. Pick from two set menus for a fuss-free feast starting from $200 for the Quiet Indulgence Set, or make your choice from the range of stand alone items – the Traditional Roast Turkey (from $99), Juniper Ham ($83.60) and Traditional Christmas Terrine ($115) are among the highlights. Throw in a Funkin Cocktail Mixers Bundle (from $83) and Oyster Platter from Europe (S$89) to make it a truly indulgent festive season.
Click here to order Taste & Swiss Butchery’s Christmas Catalogue, available now to 18 December 2017. Self-collection at outlets available; free delivery with a minimum purchase of $200. For enquiries, call +65 9230 4375.
Fullerton Hotel
Besides the classic whole roasted turkey, the bird takes on a local spin Fullerton Singapore with the Nasi Lemak Turkey ($190.46), featuring coconut-scented rice, ikan bilis, peanuts, cucumber and shredded egg. And if a single kind of poultry isn’t enough, you can choose to have three different meat in one go with the Roasted Turducken ($233.26) – chicken stuffed in a duck, stuffed in a turkey paired with the usual turkey sides of brussels sprouts and cranberry sauce. Don’t forget to order something sweet with your delivery – Fullerton Cake Boutique is known for their baked offerings, and the yule logs are not to be missed. Place your orders at least three days in advance.
Click here to pre-order Fullerton Cake Boutique’s Festive Goodies, available now. Self-collection at The Fullerton Cake Boutique; delivery available. For enquiries, call +65 6877 8943.
The Carvery
After last year’s spankin’ success, The Carvery is once again offering their delectable Spit-Roasted Chicken ($38+) for takeaways. The hefty whole chicken, at approximately 1.8kg, is roasted the Spanish way (with orange and rosemary), but not before being brined for 24 hours in a special blend of white peppercorn, bay leaves, and thyme for the ultimate tenderness. Each order comes complete with roasted seasonal vegetables like Brussel sprouts, carrots, and squash, as well as patatas bravas – crisp potatoes topped with fresh tomato sauce. Need some wine? Top up $30++ for a bottle of quality vino!
The Spit-Roasted Chicken is available to order from 4 December to 29 December 2017. Advance orders of 3 working days are required with pre-payment in full. To order, please email to [email protected].
Top Image: The Marmalade Pantry
