Prepare a dazzling spread of Christmas dishes for your dinner party – without actually cooking anything
Keep the heartwarming revelry of the festive season going by ordering in a feast of traditional to contemporary holiday dishes, all to enjoy with loved ones around your own dining room table.
From salmon and turkey to pork ribs, the festive spirit of the season doesn’t have to live and die by your flair for the chopping board this year. Instead, these renowned eateries are determined to make your holiday meal at home just a little more effortless. Just put in an order in advance and you’ll be on your way to being the hostess with the mostest.
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Not everyone might be a fan of turkeys, but the double-stuffed bird from Da Paolo Gastronomia will change your mind. The 3.5kg feast ($298) is conveniently de-boned, then stuffed with gourmet ingredients: Cotechino, a spiced Italian sausage of one side; and minced Cumberland pork sausage studded with chestnuts and fresh mushrooms on the other. The statement piece comes served with roasted potatoes, carrots, and apple gravy, best accompanied with sides of couscous salad ($39) and sliced Brussel sprouts ($55).
Order here gastronomia-foodtoorder.dapaolo.com.sg/
What’s a festive meal without turkey? An Asian-influenced spread that is equally as enjoyable! Digital restaurant Island Kitchen Collective has put together a multi-cuisine spread that will take you on a gastronomic adventure. Must-gets include the visually stunning nori temaki ($80 for five) where flavoured rice comes topped with fresh ingredients: avocado unagi (creamy and meaty), Hokkaido surf clam, garlic butter prawn, spicy crab meat, and mentaiko salmon. Or snack on gobi Manchurian ($9) for a spice-forward side dish.
Of course, traditional roasts are also available. And the meat platter ($118) is a reliable pairing of pork belly, marinated in rosemary and thyme for 24 hours, before going into the oven to develop a crispy top; alongside Iberico pork slow-baked for three hours till smoky and tender.
Order here islandkitchencollective.sg/our-menu
From the ovens of Halal-certified bakery Swissbake comes a smoke-kissed selection of Christmas roast platters. For intimate get-togethers, consider The Modernist ($218) that feeds up to five hungry mouths. Packed with a warmer bag, tender chicken is served with an assortment of gourmet sausages, and delivered together with beef ribeye. Round off the meal with sweet treats of hazelnut caramel log cake, and slices of stollen (also great for breakfast the next day). More hearty bundles, filled with turkey, lamb rack, and other baked goods, are also available.
Order here portopantry.com/collections/christmas2021
New Ubin Seafood is adding some smoke and spice to the dinner table; the Come Home to Christmas Festive Set ($88) include tangles of fiery aglio olio pasta, paired with smoked turkey breast, hearty beef stew, Italian meatballs with cheese, mash potato, and other green sides. Then, throw in sides of curry chicken pie ($55), alongside locally inspired rendang-glazed burgers and patties infused with buah keluak.
Order here order.newubinseafood.com
Twist, dip, pop – no we aren’t talking about having a game of Twister. Pizza Hut Singapore has released four Christmas-themed pies, available in a Cheesy Bites format. The usual crust comes replaced with mozzarella-filled poppers that make for perfect appetisers. Then, cut into slices of pizza, in flavours of spicy chicken pop, Hawaiian, Super Supreme, and Four Cheese. Throw in festive sides of chicken nuggets glazed in barbecue sauce, baked penne, Lotus biscuit breadsticks, and more. A Christmas Sharing Box (good for two to three) starts from just $27.90.
Order here www.pizzahut.com.sg/home
