Planning for a cosy meal at home? Make Christmas meals a cinch with these festive takeaways; you’ll be able to send some of these as gifts to your loved ones too.
Be it the Christmas classics or something more creative — think Asian-style roasts and some unusual desserts — you’ve plenty of options to choose from.
Don’t forget to place your order early; early birds get sweet discounts on selected festive treats.
Expect more Christmas goodies coming your way, so keep checking back for more updates on the foodie buys to get for this season.
Shopping for friends with a sweet tooth? Grab a box of these chocolate pralines ($31.90 for a box of nine) for the candy fiends in your life; these chocolatey treats will solve your shopping woes.
Find out more about Au Chocolat’s Christmas treats at their Facebook page. Address: 2 Bayfront Avenue, #01-03, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Tel: 67308288
Savour this classic dessert in a jar: this chocolate tiramisu ($18) is good for two to four to share, presented in an air-tight jar that you can re-use too.
Check out Awfully Chocolate Singapore’s Facebook page for more information.
End your meals with a sugar high with Bakerzin’s delectable offerings like brandy soaked fruit cakes to sinfully rich chocolate log cakes at a reasonable price starting from $28. Better yet, try the Evergreen Tidings, which sees 34 macarons piled atop to form a tree. The chocolate mint macarons bring a bit of French flair to homey Christmas proceedings and looks like a masterpiece in itself. From November 13 to December 21, customers enjoy a 20 per cent discount on all online orders.
In search of a lovely edible centrepiece for your Christmas dinner? Choose from “winged” creations, bauble-sized chiffon cakes and more Christmas treats at BreadTalk; these cakes will be the talking point at your festive gathering. Make your cake pre-order from now to December 14 and you’ll enjoy a 15 per cent discount. Else be sure to bring your UOB card out; cardholders will receive a 20 per cent discount on all Christmas themed cakes from now to December 25.
If Christmas just doesn’t feel the same without a fruitcake, why not give these Bread Society breads a try. Get the classic stollen ($9.80) that is packed with dried cherries, nuts and spices or the Pannettone ($16.80), an Italian favourite that contains black raisin, almond slices and citrus peel. Make it a bigger bread purchase and you’ll get a 15 per cent discount with every $18 spent on any bread from the Christmas selection.
Bread Society’s Christmas breads are available in Singapore from now to December 31, 2012.
For a mini treat this Christmas, try these “loaf cakes”, from Butter Studio. The size of these butter cakes are just right after a hefty meal; plus it’s hard to say no to those cute festive Christmas icing.
The mini loaf cakes are available at $11 for a set of three, in chocolate, white chocolate and raspberry flavours.
Bored of the usual candy canes? Why not share these lollipops at the next Christmas gathering; the Kencraft Christmas lollies ($4.50) look just as festive.
Go to www.candyliciousshop.com for more Christmas candies.
Give the gift of sweet-and-savoury Christmas treats with this hamper from Carousel. The classic hamper ($170) is packed with traditional favourites like the panettone, stollen, fruit cake, alongside an assortment of cookies and chocolate pralines.
Go to www.royalplaza.com.sg for more information.
Keep warm with some hot chocolate this Christmas; Choc O Lait (from $6 a stick) makes it extra easy to make this luscious treat. Simply place a cube of one of these Belgian dark callebaut chocolate into a cup of hot milk, stir and you’ve just made yourself a cup of hot chocolate, effortlessly. The festive sets (from $8) ought to make a sweet gift too.
If it’s just you and your other half, a truffled roast chicken ($160) takeaway will make dinner for two ever so decadent, in the comforts of your home too.
Prices listed exclude prevailing taxes. An advance of two days’ booking is required for every order. Visit www.restaurantcocotte.com for more information.
For convenient and wallet-friendly takeaways, head down to your nearest Cold Storage outlet for your Christmas roast. The Dinner Deal Standard ($49.99) is good for a cosy family meal; good for a party of four to six, this set includes capon smoked chicken, honey baked ham and smoked brawwurst.
An advance order of four working days (excluding day of order) is required; the last day of order is 20 December 2012. Takeaway collection starts from 30 November 2012.
Feeling peckish for Chinese-style eats? Embrace Crowne Plaza’s contemporary spin on the traditional Christmas menu. Get the lychee and osmanthus yule log ($52 for 1kg) for a Chinese-style log cake and the roasted turkey infused with Chinese herbs ($118); lovers of pork roast should not miss the sea salt roasted pork belly ($125).
Prices exclude prevailing government taxes. Go to www.crowneplazadining.com for more information.
If the much-celebrated arrival of Kai Kai and Jia Jia is any indication, this fluffy, vanilla sponge cake ($45) seems sure to inspire googly-eyed gushing at how adorable it looks. It may not be a traditional option but hey, it’s sure to score among guests, simply for the cute factor.
Visit www.crystaljade.com for the full list of outlet locations in Singapore.
Just look at it — the sight of this casserole pork rack crown ($238 for 4kg) ought to inspire hunger pangs. Accompanied with a red wine reduction, Da Paolo’s slow-cooked pork rack is coated with homemade green apple jam for a hearty and sweet roast. It’s easy to reheat too; simply cover the pork crown with aluminium foil and put it in the oven for 30 minutes, at 160°C.
Place your order by November 30 for a 10 per cent discount on Christmas roasts. Orders must be placed a minimum of three working days in advance; last order for Christmas pick-ups are on December 21.
Topped with a gold ribbon, this box of Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies (150g) is yours when you spend a minimum of $98 at all Din Tai Fung outlets in Singapore from now to December 31, 2012. If you’re craving for some xiao long bao, here’s more reason to dine on those steamed pork dumplings at Din Tai Fung.
Visit www.dintaifung.com.sg/ for the full list of store locations in Singapore.
Say goodbye to those weeks of frenetic Christmas party planning; why not try a catering service this year, if you aim to please (and skip the fuss of planning). Get the pros from Fine Palate to set it all up for you. The Gourmet Christmas buffet ($100 per person*) includes field mushroom quiche with truffle oil, turkey breast with homemade cranberry sauce and more Christmas-themed treats. There’s also a fine dining option; this menu ($120 per person) features spiced foie gras, duck confit, crème brulee and more sumptuous treats for a party of 12 guests.
This pastry creation is definitely one of our top picks for this season. Made with kahlua profiteroles and espresso genoise sponge cake, the white chocolate-coffee log cake ($62 for 1 kg) is generously coated with an airy white chocolate cream. Contained within the fluffy sponge, the coffee mousse centre contains a good caffeine kick too. Opt for the D24 Durian log cake ($62 for 1 kg), if you can’t get enough of Goodwood Park Hotel’s popular durian treats.
This Peranakan-style log cake literally takes the cake for one of the most creative log cakes in Singapore. It may look like most other cream-coated Christmas treats but take a bite into it and you’ll think you’re eating chendol rather than log cake; and we’re really not exaggerating here. Generously coated with coconut cream, the Gula Melaka “Chendol” Log Cake ($72 for 1 kg) is made of gula melaka sponge and sweet red bean.
Prices listed exclude GST. Call 6825 1008 or email sinhbfestive@interconti.com for more information.
This Christmas, pick up a box of these cupcakes ($4.80++) for girlfriends who just can’t get enough of them. Covered in cream cheese frosting and dainty silver “bells”, Marmalade Pantry’s cupcake of the month is a blood orange cupcake that should sate those cupcake cravings.
Visit www.themarmaladepantry.com.sg for more information.
Need some bubbly to share the festive cheer? If you and your friends concur, then don’t forget to grab a bottle or two for the upcoming Christmas meet-ups. The Moët Twinkle Box and Moët Diamond Suit (from $85 to $100) are perfect as gifts too; the reusable prism-shaped Twinkle box will even help keep your champagne cool for up to two hours.
The Moët & Chandon Festive set ($85) is available only at Cold Storage. Find the Moët Twinkle Box and Moët Diamond Suit at all specialised retailers in Singapore.
Bring sticks of these irresistibly cute cake pops home from nydc. Made in the shape of mini Christmas trees, santa hats, snowmen and sheep, these cake pops ($4.90 each) will serve as an eye-catching display at your Christmas gathering too.
Prices exclude prevailing taxes and service charge. Visit www.nydc.com.sg for store locations in Singapore.
This Christmas, Obolo features a Grand Marnier collection: the orange-flavoured brandy liquer is featured in all pastries, from the bite-sized macaron ($2.51 each), dark chocolate cupcakes ($4.81) to the dark chocolate logcake ($59). Just the pick, for fans of brandy-infused treats.
Addresses: Obolo I12 Katong, 112 East Coast Road, #B1-11/29, Obolo Estudio, 1 Maju Avenue, #B1-K08, MyVillage @ Serangoon Garden and Obolo Galeria, 35 Rochester Drive, #01-08
Topped with mixed berries, Paul’s Charlotte Strip ($39) makes for a pretty sight; it’s a refreshing fruity alternative, best for those who tire of chocolate-coated treats.
Address: Takashimaya Shopping Centre, #03-16/16A/17, Singapore 238873, Tel: 6836 1914
Look for this bakery in the Singapore heartlands; the 28-year-old bakery is a hidden gem tucked away in Ang Mo Kio. We tried some of their creations this season, like the Grand Marnier Orange & Cranberry Log ($45.80 for 800g) from Pine Garden. If you find most chocolate log cakes a tad too rich and creamy, opt for this vanilla sponge. Coated with creamy mascarpone, this vanilla sponge cake gets a bit of zest from the strips of orange peel; crushed cranberries are mixed into its cream centre too.
Let this merry snowman bring extra cheer to your Christmas feast. PrimaDeli’s smiley Frosty Snowman ($50 for 1kg) should make your guests grin; it’s a black forest cake layered with light chocolate sponge, fresh chocolate cream and dark cherries.
Get a 15 per cent discount on selected Christmas cakes from now to December 20. Go to www.primadeli.com for more information.
Prefer desserts with more zest than sweetness? Get the Lemon chocolate trunk ($68 for 1.8kg); it’s a fluffy chocolate sponge, layered with vanilla cream and lemon curd. Else opt for the lemon meringue tart ($22); the lightly torched meringue nicely offsets the pleasurably tangy lemon curd.
Prices are subject to prevailing government taxes. Visit www.theprivegroup.com.sg for more information.
You’ve got the roast ordered; now how about some cakes for Christmas? Provide that sweet end to your meal with these takeaways from Boulangerie. Choose from a musical themed pistachio almond sponge cake ($38+, featured above) for a coffee-flavoured sponge, or a strawberry Swiss roll ($68+) if you would prefer a fruitier treat.
Prices exclude prevailing goods and services tax. These Christmas treats are available at Boulangerie, from now to December 25.
Get this durian log cake ($55 for 1kg) to share with fellow fans of the fruit. That way, you’ll feel less guilty when you’re reaching out for the next slice too.
Visit www.sheratonsingapore.com for more information. Address: 39 Scotts Road, Singapore 228230
If turkey isn’t your roast of choice (even for Christmas), try the Babi guling ($300 for a piglet, featured above) from Sque. Good for a group of 8 to 10 diners, this piglet is stuffed with spiced rice and roasted with spices that include lemongrass, bird’s eye chili, coriander and more. But if you must have your stuffed turkey, Sque offers the traditional favourite with chestnut and olive filling, at $25 per kilogram; that’s about $100 per turkey.
Sque’s Christmas takeaways are available from December 1 to December 19, at 12pm.
When we tried the mini lava cakes from Smoulder, the entire team raved over the incredibly ooze-worthy centres; it wasn’t too sweet either. For Christmas this year, Smoulder introduces a much larger flourless log cake – with its signature “softcore” lava cake centre. Made with finest Belgian dark chocolate, the Smoulder Chocolate Log Cake ($28 for 500g, $46 for 1kg) contains peppermint filling; grab yours early and you’ll be able to get it with an early bird discount.
Early bird prices: $25 and $42 for the 500g and 1kg log cakes respectively. Visit www.smoulder.it for more information.
You don’t need to limit yourself to the usual Christmas classics; why not gift a box of macarons instead? Available in salted caramel, raspberry and passionfruit ($22 for 6 macaroons) at Café Noël, it doesn’t hurt that these sit so pretty in the box too.
Address: 2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882, Tel: 6338 8585
If you couldn’t score a table at Brasserie Les Saveurs this Christmas, fret not, you’ll still get to bring its Christmas mains home. Order the roasted duck with sauteed potato, baby vegetables and cherry jus ($125), homemade foie gras terrine ($68 for 200g) for that luxe family dinner at home.
Collect your order at Brasserie Les Saveurs December 24 to 25, 2012; An advance booking of 72 hours is required for every order.
Love those festive cups of peppermint mocha and toffee nut lattes? Get to bring more of such Christmas cheer home from Starbucks; you could pick up some gifts for friends too. Shop for the Christmas blend ($16.90) and even those oh-so-cute Christmas tree ornaments ($9.90) and tumblers ($16.90) at your favourite Starbucks outlet; the gift card is a handy gift for Starbucks fans too.
For the discerning gourmets among you, pick these hampers from SuperNature. Presented in artisan produced baskets, with items sourced from organic gourmet producers, these are the gifts to get for the epicureans you know. Featured above, this Tuscany’s Finest hamper ($60) contains organic angel hair pasta, raspberry biscotti, chocolate panforte, rosemary flatbread and more Italian trips from Seggiano.
The delivery service is available from November 15 to December 19; hampers will be delivered within 4 working days. Place your order online at www.supernature.com.sg or at the flagship store; call 6304 1336 for corporate orders. Delivery is free for orders of $70 and up.
Craving for Japanese? Dine on sushi from Sushi Tei in the comforts of your home. The popular Singapore Japanese chain offers sushi and maki packs from $68.80 for 58 sushi and maki pieces, while sashimi party packs start at $40.80. Don’t forget the appetiser pack ($28.80) if you love your edamame and those spicy starters; the appetiser tray also features octopus, hotate scallop, jellyfish and more Japanese starters.
Add this edible Christmas tree to your dining table; this SweetSpot signature Christmas tree ($58) is made of chocolate, candied almonds, rock sugar “snow” and more colourful ornaments. Opt for the chocolate paradigm log cake if you must have that Christmas classic on your table; else the zesty wild raspberry-lemon log cake (both $58 each) for a fruitier treat.
Visit www.marinabaysands.com/Singapore-Restaurants/Quick-Eats/SweetSpot for more information.
Planning for a potluck this Christmas? Bring these festive cookies ($2.60 each) for your nephews, nieces and anyone with a penchant for all things cute (and sweet).
Visit www.theicingroom.com for the full store listing in Singapore.
Planning for a Christmas gathering at home? This easy party pack preps everything for you, wine, log cake, roast and all. Good for six — or a very hungry group of four — this Glad Tidings Premium Dinner Party ($148.80) set includes the following: a whole Capon roast chicken, premium roast beef, crispy pork knuckles, a belgium dark chocolate Christmas log cake and a bottle of The Cellar Door Merlot 2012 from Chile.
Shaped like those festive Christmas tree ornaments, these edible orbs contain chocolatey treats. You’ll find TWG Tea’s Napoleon Tea truffles and Earl Grey Fortune Tea truffles; surely a pleasant (and quirky) gift for Christmas.
Priced at $24 each, the Chocolate Tea Ornaments are available in white chocolate, milk chocolate or dark chocolate. Visit www.twgtea.com for store locations in Singapore.
Love that bit of spice in your tea? Why not give these Christmas teas a try. Available at the Twinings pop-up store at Mandarin Gallery, the Twinings Christmas Tea blend contains cinnamon and clove, while the Twinings Vanilla Chai matches the Indian spice with sweet vanilla. The snowflake-decked box of these teas would make these just as suitable as gifts too.
These seasonal teas are available at $25.90 per can. The Twinings pop-up store in Singapore is open from now to December 26.