Chinese New Year 2024: 12 best catered meals for your home reunion dinner feast
The Year of the Dragon is here, what better way to celebrate than with a lovely festive feast from the comfort of your home? While some may opt to eat out for Chinese New Year 2024, others may prefer to have a catered meal delivered right to their doorsteps. If you belong to the latter group, not to worry, we’ve got you covered.
Here are the 12 best catered meals and deliveries for your home reunion dinner feast in Chinese New Year 2024.
Take note that the entries are not ranked in any order.
1. How’s Catering
Founded in 1991, How’s Catering has consistently established itself as one of Singapore’s best catering companies. For Chinese New Year 2024, the caterer will be presenting its irresistible Chinese New Year menu, which includes a huge array of bundles and even self-heating mini buffets.
The iHeat Mini Buffet is a must-try choice for those looking to host intimate gatherings. Each mini buffet is suitable to feed 10 pax, and come with self-heating boxes to ensure that your meal stays hot and delicious for a long period of time. Choose from 4 mini buffets, namely being Auspicious Success, Auspicious Prosperity, Auspicious Beginnings and Auspicious Future— each set ranges from S$298 to S$498, and comes with 9 to 12 dishes each, including a Prosperity Yu Sheng with Condiments.
Auspicious Beginnings (S$298) is the most affordable of all the sets and consists of 9 items, including Chicken with Scallion Oil, Wok-Fried Kam Heong Prawn and Deep-Fried Beancurd Prawn Rolls with Honey Soy Dip. Auspicious Prosperity (S$398), on the other hand, wows with 11 unforgettable dishes. Dig into the tender Angelica Root Steamed Herbal Chicken or the Braised Barramundi Fillet with Yam, and sip on the delectable Braised Fish Maw Crab Meat Soup.
Auspicious Prosperity also comes with 2 desserts, the Salted Caramel Pumpkin Tart and the Tropical Mango, Pineapple & Coconut Layered Cake, for you to close out your meal with sweet treats.
Indulge in the extravagant Auspicious Success (S$498) set, containing 12 items that will be sure to delight your guests. How about some Eight Treasure Braised Chicken or Angelica Root Roasted Irish Duck to satisfy your meat cravings? The Typhoon Shelter Style Slipper Lobster with Crispy Rice and Deep-Fried Grouper Fillet with Golden Pumpkin Broth will definitely cater to seafood fans.
To make things more exciting, How’s Catering has a special vegan mini buffet set, Auspicious Future (S$338), a perfect guilt-free choice for families that follow a vegan diet. The plant-based set is chock full of traditional flavours with dishes that include Wok-Fried Sweet & Sour Plant-Based Meat Chunks, “KARANA” Plant-Based Gyoza and Braised Ee Fu Noodle with Mushroom & Vegetarian Duck.
Place your How’s Catering Chinese New Year menu orders here!
+65 6852 2852
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2. Neo Garden
Neo Garden has been one of Singapore’s most prominent caterers since it was founded in 1992. Famous for its varied buffets and event menus, Neo Garden has established itself as a reliable option for creating unforgettable culinary experiences for a range of events and occasions. Neo Garden guarantees that your food is delivered within 1 hour of preparation, hence ensuring the utmost freshness of your meal.
For Chinese New Year 2024, Neo Garden presents its festive menu, complete with packages, bundles and sets that are perfect for get-togethers. The Happiness Reunion Set (S$398.88++), Longevity Reunion Set (S$468.88++) and Majestic Reunion Set (S$568.88++) are suitable for 8 to 10 pax and come with 8 to 9 dishes, making them great options for intimate gatherings. In the Happiness Reunion Set, enjoy various delectable mains that symbolise good fortune and happiness, like Cantonese-style Har Lok, Fortune Chestnut Chicken and Eight Treasures Vegetable.
If you prefer the flexibility of being able to mix-and-match your own dishes, not to worry, for Neo Garden has an abundance of à la carte mains to choose from, like the Fortune Lotus Leaf Rice (S$42.80++) and the Trio Hakka Abacus Seeds (S$88++) which consist of 3 flavours: Yam, Purple Sweet Potato and Pumpkin.
Seafood fans, definitely get the Szechuan Sliced Fish with Pickled Mustard (S$108.80++)— the tender fish slices will be sure to delight.
Have an extra special CNY when you order the Abundance Dragon Yusheng (S$488++), which is specially curated with a symbolic dragon head served in 30” plating. This magnificent dish is suitable to feed 20 to 25 pax.
Experience the stunning Majestic Longevity Dragon Yusheng, ranging from 8m to a grand 1,088m, symbolising prosperity and longevity in every inch. What a way to impress your guests!
Place your orders for Neo Garden here.
+65 6896 7757
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3. CaterCo Concepts
Halal-certified CaterCo Concepts offers a one-stop solution for those looking to order festive feasts of all sizes for Chinese New Year 2024. The company is helmed by a team of experienced chefs and event professionals, and only the freshest ingredients of premium quality are used, ensuring that your catering experience will be nothing short of flawless.
Their mini buffets are packed in lightweight trays, which are convenient to reheat and easy to replate. Additionally, CaterCo Concepts offers menus that cater to different palates, making it perfect for corporate events.
Their Chinese New Year menu, A Long Prosperous Year, focuses on traditional flavours with a modern presentation, and each dish is a testament to their culinary excellence. Dig into creations like the Firecracker Fragrant Chicken (S$3.80++ per pax), an explosive chicken dish that is crispy on the outside and succulent within, and the Seafood Braised Thick Noodles (S$4.80++ per pax), which are mouthwatering noodles served in a rich broth infused with seafood.
Have fun with your guests when you get the Prosperous Popiah DIY Set (S$88++), where you can assemble 20 pieces of delicious spring rolls, complete with an assortment of fresh ingredients. End your Chinese New Year feast on a sweet note with the Fragrant Yam Paste (S$4++ per pax)— this traditional treat is a crowd-favourite which marries creamy yam and fragrant coconut milk, and will surely be a hit among orh nee lovers.
No Chinese New Year feast is complete without lo hei! CaterCo Concepts presents its Prosperity Yusheng (S$88.80++), crafted with the finest ingredients for you to toss to the new year. Order your festive feast here!
+65 6337 3030
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4. DeliHub
Deli Hub is a caterer that has a strong commitment to using premium ingredients, ensuring that every bite of your Chinese New Year 2024 feast is delightful both visually and in terms of flavour. Deli Hub offers full buffets with full set-ups and also drop-off options in disposable containers, making your experience even more convenient.
Check out full buffet sets like Prosperous Wonders (S$29.88++ per pax), which comes with 9 courses. Dishes to look forward to include the Eight Treasures Vegetables, Sweet & Sour Fish w Lychee and Signature Curry Chicken. Enjoy S$2 off per pax when you order for 26 Jan to 8 Feb, 12 to 15 Feb, 19 to 22 Feb and 26 Feb to 3 Mar.
Deli Hub also offers à la carte dishes for your add-ons or side orders. The Fortune Chestnut Chicken is not to be missed. This CNY classic features a whole chicken, symbolising completeness and togetherness. The tender chicken is infused in savoury sauce complemented by sweet chestnuts and goes perfectly with a comforting bowl of rice.
Finally, the DIY Kueh Pie Tee is a fun yet delicious way to bond with your loved ones during CNY. Try your hand at assembling your own kueh pie tee by filling crispy pastry shells using a medley of fresh ingredients provided by Deli Hub, such as finely julienned vegetables, succulent prawns and their special savoury sauce.
The Nonya Yusheng puts a modern spin on this classic delicacy— this rendition of the traditional CNY dish uses vibrant red cabbage and tangy cranberries to boost the colour of the yusheng, while the addition of crispy yam gives the dish an addictive crunch. To top it all off, the yusheng is drizzled with their signature sweet & spicy sauce, allowing the different flavours to blend harmoniously.
+65 6515 0020 / +65 9770 1160
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5. Chilli Manis
Credit – Chilli ManisChilli Manis is one of Singapore’s best rated caterers, with over 600 reviews and a whopping 4.8 star rating. This Chinese New Year 2024, skip the fuss of cooking large quantities of food for your guests and let Chilli Manis delight you with the best of Peranakan hospitality.
In the Year of the Dragon, Chilli Manis will be offering multiple CNY buffets, mini buffets, yu sheng and reunion sets to cater to different tastes and group sizes. The Peranakan x CNY Buffets feed 30 pax and above and start from S$25++ per pax, while Mini Buffets, suitable for 10 to 15 pax, start from S$28++ per pax.
The luxurious Baba Fortune CNY Buffet (S$43.88++ per pax, min. 30 pax) is not to be missed— this set comes with 9 courses, including choices like a Fortune Maki Platter, Signature Kampong Dry Laksa, Classic Buah Keluak Ayam, Itek Sio (Nonya Braised Duck), Udang Goreng Assam and more.
Nonya Riches (S$39.88++ per pax, min. 30 pax) is another set to consider. It similarly serves 9 courses, with slightly different dish choices. Enjoy Bountiful Yam Puff with Seafood Treasures as your appetiser before moving on to mains like Oriental Steamed Fish with Ginger Soy and Poached Prawn with Goji Berries. You won’t be disappointed by sweet treats such as the Fatt Choy Trio Petite Cake Platter and Aiyu Jelly with Fruit Cocktail.
Smaller groups can opt for the Mini Buffets offered by Chilli Manis— Fortune Mini B (S$33.88++ per pax), for instance, feeds a minimum of 15 pax and includes 9 courses. Spoil your guests with the delicious Firecracker Fragrant Chicken or Kung Pao Crispy Fish with Dried Chillies, just to name a few.
Gather round and lo hei with your loved ones this year when you order a yu sheng set from Chilli Manis. The Normal Yu Sheng starts at S$48.80++, while a more special Stylised Yu Sheng comes in at S$268++.
Fans of the popular Peranakan Jewel menu, rejoice! Chilli Manis will be making this top-selling Peranakan menu available during CNY 2024 for the very first time, so that you can indulge in the finest Peranakan dishes the caterer has to offer during the celebratory season. Prices range from S$25++ to S$32++ per pax, depending on the number of courses you opt for.
Place your orders for Chilli Manis here.
+65 6250 1112
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6. Stamford Catering
Stamford Catering is a halal-certified caterer that has been delighting customers with its top-quality food and services for over 20 years. They’ve even catered for major events like the 28th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the inaugural Youth Olympic Games! For Chinese New Year 2024, Stamford Catering will be introducing its Lunar New Year Feasts and Reunion Bundles for an auspicious celebration.
Select from various sets, such as the Golden Beginnings Feast, the Joyous Spring Feast and the Flourishing Success Feast, each containing 8 courses and 1 yu sheng. You can opt for a Full Buffet (min. 30 pax), a Mini Feast (min. 15 pax) or a Party Set (8 to 10 pax), depending on the number of diners you are serving. The Full Buffet is perfect for corporate events, while the Mini Buffet and Party Sets are great for intimate gatherings.
While the Full Buffet comes with a complete buffet setup, the Mini Feast and Party Set are served in self-heating boxes that will ensure that your food remains hot for an extended period of time. You’ll find 2 heating sachets and a packet of water in a compartment beneath each container of food— simply place the heating sachets at the bottom of the container, pour the packet of water in and quickly place the food on top. Be careful during this step, as steam will form in a short amount of time.
Wondering what lies in store for you when you order a set from Stamford Catering? Each feast comprises different dishes, with the Golden Beginnings Feast (from S$23+ per pax) containing fantastic dishes like Oven Baked Mandarin Orange Glazed Chicken Wing with Sesame Seeds and Battered Snapper Fillet with Tangy Assam Pineapple Sauce. The sumptuous Joyous Spring Feast (from S$28+ per pax), on the other hand, excites with its Oven Roasted Lemon Lavender Whole Chicken with Peach Salsa and Oven Baked Sze Chuan Mala Seabass Fillet, among others.
Finally, the extravagant Flourishing Success Feast (from S$33+ per pax) will be sure to impress all your guests, introducing dishes such as Grilled Salmon Fillet with Spicy Passion Fruit Sauce and Asian Slow Cooked Beef Cheek.
For smaller groups, Stamford Catering also has multiple Festive Bento Sets from S$23+ per pax (min. 10 sets), and Fortune Bundle Deals from S$218+ that come with 4 to 5 delectable dishes. You can also add on à la carte dishes from the Happy Reunion Side Orders! The Fortune Abalone Imperial Treasure Pun Choy (S$198+) is not to be missed, as it combines scallop, sea cucumber, duck, chicken, prawn, fish maw and Japanese shiitake mushrooms within a complimentary claypot. The Lotus Roots with Shrimp Paste (S$28+) is another yummy dish, consisting of deep fried lotus roots encasing savoury shrimp paste.
Who can forget about yu sheng? Stamford Catering offers 5 types of yu sheng topped with all sorts of ingredients, with prices ranging from S$29+ to S$118.80+ per set. Each yu sheng is suitable for 8 to 10 pax and is served with Special Blackcurrant Sauce. The Auspicious Lobster Treasure Yu Sheng (S$118.80+) is the top pick of the year— enjoy slices of tender lobster atop a myriad of fresh and crunchy shredded radish, carrots and pickled vegetables. What a perfect platter to lo hei to!
Want an even greater deal? Simply quote <GOLDENSETHLUI> when you order any of the Chinese New Year Menus on the Stamford Catering website before 28 Jan 2024 to receive free Golden Pumpkin Croquettes (10pcs), while stocks last. For buffet or mini buffet orders, the number of free croquettes given will be given based on the pax count ordered.
+65 6852 3338
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7. Four Seasons Catering
Four Seasons Catering is here to celebrate the Year of the Dragon with its exclusive Chinese New Year 2024 menu. The catering company offers 4 kinds of packages, including buffets and high teas, perfect for both large and small gatherings.
If you’re looking to host a big group, the Wood Dragon Buffet A is a good choice. The buffet costs S$28.80++ per pax, with a minimum of 50 pax. Dig into 10 dishes, including the Four Seasons’ Hometown Curry Chicken and Strawberry Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet. How about some Superior Herbal Prawns or Wok Tossed Mussels in Sambal Oelek, for seafood fans?
Have an unforgettable CNY when you get the luxurious Water Dragon Buffet E, which costs a whopping S$60.80++ per pax, minimum 20 pax. This magnificent set consists of 15 dishes, including a Soaring Dragon Cold Platter, containing marinated octopus, jelly fish, smoked duck breast and more, Thai Style Steamed Sea Bass Fillet, Four Seasons’ Signature Mom’s Beef Rendang and Golden Butter Prawn with Miso Honey.
+65 6383 3003
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8. Amici
For Chinese New Year 2024, Amici is launching 3 different CNY Buffet menus: Abundance, Flourishing and Prosperity.
The Prosperity menu, which costs S$28 per pax, requires a minimum of 50 pax and includes a Tri-Seasonal Prosperity Platter, Freshly Paired Red Leg Prawn Splendor with Golden Tofu and Sweet Peas and Cantonese HK Style Steamed Seabass Fillet. Meanwhile, the Abundance menu (S$38 per pax, min. 30 pax) offers delights such as the Signature Meuniere Sauce Baked Seabass Fillet and the Oven Baked Sesame Chicken with Plum Sauce.
Treat your guests to the Flourishing menu (S$68 per pax, min. 30 pax), where they can enjoy the Celestial Abundance: 5 Wealth Platter and the Hearty Wellness Brew: Double-Boiled Chicken with Fish Maw Soup.
Wow your guests with an impressive dragon-shaped yusheng that ranges from 6ft to a whopping 24ft! The Prosperous Dragon’s Leap Yu Sheng comes in at S$388 for a 6ft length, great for 12 pax. The 12ft option, on the other hand, costs S$588 and can feed 24 pax. Finally, go all out with the S$888 24ft yusheng, suitable for 48 pax.
+65 6542 5679
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9. BellyGood
Who doesn’t love a good feast during Chinese New Year? A Celestial Feast of Longevity by BellyGood is a great halal-certified menu to try this year. For smaller gatherings, opt for the Treasure Pot ‘Pen Cai‘ Set (S$558++), which feeds up to 10 pax— this set contains 5 dishes, with the BellyGood Treasure Pot ‘Pen Cai‘ being the star of the menu. Dig into a pot containing 10-head abalone, sea cucumber, dried oyster, tiger prawn, fish maw, angelica chicken and more.
If you prefer more variety, the Fortune Party Set (S$448++) may appeal to you more, as it comes with 10 different dishes. Suitable for 10 pax, you can enjoy some Steamed Whole Herbal Chicken with Wolfberries and Angelica and Baked Barramundi with Premium Chinese Sauerkraut.
Feed large gatherings of 30 pax or more with the Auspicious Buffet Menu (S$55.80 per pax). Get ready to tuck into bowls of Braised Fish Maw with Pearl Abalone, Conpoy and Crab Meat, Braised Boneless Chicken Thigh with Chestnut and Mushroom and Fried Rice with Diced Chicken and Crispy Silver Fish, just to name a few.
+65 6694 1717
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10. The Plattering Co
Have you ever wanted to enjoy canapes and cheese boards for CNY? The Plattering Co has got you covered. This Chinese New Year 2024, this catering company offers a more upscale and sophisticated buffet spread for you to treat your guests to an unconventionally atas meal.
The CNY buffet menus start from S$760 for 20 pax, with dishes that are perfect for CNY celebrators who prefer Western dishes. Choose from 3 mains, the Thai Basil Baby Back Ribs, Sambal Salmon or Grilled Chicken Curry, and mix and match your preferred sides. I’m pretty interested in trying the unique Golden Mini Chicken Bak Kwa Quiche, a creative fusion of Western and Chinese ingredients.
The Plattering Co also offers smaller platters for intimate gatherings. For instance, the Chinese New Year Feast with Grilled Chicken Curry Platter is good for 7 to 9 pax, and contains 5 dishes. Don’t miss out on the beautiful Rainbow Fruit Yusheng, which is decorated with fresh multi-coloured fruits, adding some sweetness to your lo hei.
+65 6990 3225
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11. Mei Hao 99
The 2024 CNY Menu from Mei Hao 99 Catering is one of the more affordable options on this list, for those looking to cater delicious yet wallet-friendly meals. CNY Menu A is the cheapest option, costing S$17.88++ per pax, with a minimum of 50 pax. This 9 course buffet allows you to choose from dishes like Bee Hoon w/ Braised Pork Trotter, Fried Butter Prawn and Signature Curry Chicken.
To enjoy something a little more indulgent, CNY Menu C is the priciest one offered by Mei Hao 99, and includes more premium dishes, such as Seafood Fried Rice w/Chinese Sausage, Braised Duck w/ Fish Maw & Mushroom and Breaded Crab Claw.
Each buffet set comes with a complete buffet layout, a table, tablecloth and skirting, utensils and trash bags. Don’t worry about your food getting cold, as Mei Hao 99 serves all dishes in warmers.
+65 6755 7993
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12. Elsie’s Kitchen
Elsie’s Kitchen welcomes the Year of the Dragon with its Chinese New Year menus. The 8 course Celestial Longevity (S$25.88 per pax), which serves a minimum of 30 pax, is the most affordable option that includes dishes like Good Fortune Baked Pineapple Rice with Nonya Curry Chicken Floss, ‘Claypot Hong-Siew Style’ Red Miso Braised Fish with Vegetables and Festive Reunion Nonya Style Chicken Curry.
The Mini Taro Tart with Chicken Floss and Mini Macau Egg Tart with Salted Egg Crumble are options to satisfy your sweet tooth during dessert.
On the other hand, you can treat yourself to the sumptuous 12 course Everlasting Dragon Feast (S$42.88 per pax, min. 25 pax), which stuns with a variety of premium dishes, such as the Flourishing Osmanthus Plus Sauce 10-head Abalone Yu Sheng with Crispy Yam and Canton Har Lok (Prawns)topped with Golden Cereal on a bed of Crispy Green Dragon Vegetables.
Sip on the robust 24 Hour Double Boiled Chicken Chicken Consomme with Medley of Shitake, Wolfberries, Red Dates and Dried Longan as you enjoy the other mains.
Check out the various Prosperity Yu Sheng offered by Elsie’s Kitchen, with the Flourishing Osmanthus-Plum Sauce Yu Sheng with Smoked Salmon (S$68) being the cheapest option. Go all out with the Auspicious Character Yu Sheng with Smoked Salmon for 30 to 35 pax, which is decorated to reflect one of 3 lucky Chinese characters: 吉, 旺 or 春.
+65 6288 4457
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