Chinese New Year 2025: 11 best catered feasts for the ultimate reunion dinner

Ah, Chinese New Year – one of the most important celebrations of the year for many, but if you’re like me, what you don’t appreciate at all is the stress from preparing for the event. Reunion dinners are amazing and all, but when you’re the one doing all the work, it can get too much.

That’s why we’ve put together a list of some of the best options to cater a reunion dinner that will impress your entire family… and that one super judgemental relative that we all have. You know who you are.

1. How’s Catering

Do you want to feel like royalty this Chinese New Year? Well, with How’s Catering, now you can dine like a royal in the Imperial Palace. Founded in 1991, How’s is an award-winning company that has become one of Singapore’s favourite caterers for thoughtfully designed sensory feasts. Their menu is inspired by cuisines from all around the world. 

Constantly experimenting and designing new experiences, the “Hows of Design” is their proprietary method of expanding their offerings, and has resulted in their latest offering for CNY 2025: Palace Feast of Prosperity. 

Their Chinese New Year menu offers a truly royal feasting experience, with modern twists using premium ingredients, ensuring you and your family feel like kings and queens. Vegetarian options are also available, using sustainably sourced ingredients that are also good for your health.

Enjoy the buffet at maximum freshness with the iHeat Mini Buffet, which features self-heating technology to warm up food in just 15 minutes. All you need to do is add water to the self-heating box and wait for it to work its magic. 

Several sets featuring the iHeat technology are available. Each Mini Buffet is good for 10 pax and features 9 dishes:

• Majestic Delight (S$298)

• Royal Repast (S$398)

• Palatial Indulgence (S$498)

• Regal Harvest (S$338, suitable for vegans and vegetarians)

The Palatial Indulgence is the ultimate set, featuring dishes such as the Oven-Baked Free Range Kampung Chicken with Angelica Root  is a comforting, delicious traditional dish. Whole kampung chicken is wrapped in parchment and foil before being baked to perfection. It’s then served with a savoury gravy replete with the goodness of Chinese herbs and Angelica root.   

Another dish included is the Wawa Cabbage in Chicken Collagen Broth with 10-Head Abalone and Dried Scallop – a truly luxurious dish filled with tender abalone and generous slices of fresh cabbage. Available as part of the iHeat Mini Buffets, this can also be ordered à la carte. 

For duck lovers, the Palatial Indulgence set also has Braised Irish Duck with Sea Cucumber & Chinese Flower Mushroom. Tender and succulent braised duck is paired with quality sea cucumber and mushrooms for a heartwarming addition to any reunion dinner.

A must-order à la carte item is the Golden Kampung Chicken with Baby Abalone & Mushroom (S$58+), featuring kampung chicken in collagen-rich pumpkin gravy with baby abalone, fish maw and jumbo lump crab meat. The pumpkin gravy is flavourful and packed with umami, and the chicken falls off the bone with no effort.

Lastly (but not least), the Palatial Indulgence set includes the sweetest ending: the Aiyu Yuzu Grass Jelly Dessert. This isn’t any ordinary dessert, though! You get to choose from different dessert bases like grass jelly or aiyu jelly, followed by various toppings such as taro balls, peach gum, red bean, sago, longan and boiled peanut. Finish off your customised dessert with a drizzle of milk for maximum enjoyment.

For enquiries, email sales@howscatering.com.sg, or call +65 6852 2852.

8A Admiralty Street, FoodXchange, #03-20/21/22, Singapore 757437
+65 6852 2852
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2. Deli Hub

With over 2 decades of experience, Deli Hub is a leading halal-certified catering company in Singapore, offering a wide range of catering options to suit almost any occasion. No event is too big or small for them – they can cater for full buffets with the entire works, or drop-and-go mini buffets. Whether it’s bento boxes, tea receptions or live stations, Deli Hub has it covered with exceptional dishes and service.

One of the highlights of Deli Hub’s Chinese New Year 2025 menu is their massive, show-stopping Dragon Yusheng (from S$3,888), an 8-metre long centrepiece that can serve 40 to 60 guests. There are options to add on more ingredients to the set, such as additional smoked salmon, pok cui crackers, smoked duck and abalone mushroom. If you’re hosting a huge gathering, this yusheng will have guests talking about your event for years to come.

Multiple different buffet menus are available fromm S$25.88 per pax, and you can customize them with your preferred dishes from a given selection. Each buffet set includes 9 dishes, and is suitable for parties of 30 guests and above! 

Hosting a cosier party? Go for their mini buffet menu which caters to 15 guests and above! With 9 courses served in disposable containers, hosting has never been easier. They also come with self-heating containers so that your food stays warm and enjoyable throughout! 

There are a variety of different ala-carte dishes, including the Auspicious Treasure Pot (S$298 for 4 to 6 pax, S$388 for 8 to 10 pax). This claypot is packed to the brim with luxurious ingredients such as 10-head abalone, braised sea cucumber, dried scallops, fish maw, prawns, roasted duck, fried chicken and more. Other dishes to try include the Firecracker Fragrant Chicken (S$3.80 per pax), Truffle Roasted Duck (S$98.80), and Bountiful Crayfish (S$15 per piece) with a choice of 3 different sauces: Chilli Crab, Laksa or Butter.

Deli Hub is open throughout the festive period – with their seamless and convenient delivery and excellent service, they’ll ensure that your celebrations go without a hitch. 

For enquiries, email enquiry@delihub.com.sg, or call +65 6515 0020.

30B Quality Road, Singapore 618826
+65 6515 0020
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3. Grain

There is always something special about eating food prepared by your loved ones – you can feel the warmth and care that’s gone into each dish. That’s what the chefs at Grain have drawn inspiration from, reimagining familiar flavours and blending tradition with a touch of the present. 

Grain’s Chinese New Year offerings feature both timeless classics and modern favourites, and will please guests of all ages. 

Grain’s dishes are made using quality ingredients, fresh herbs and spices to bring out the best in each one. The Emperor Ginseng Braised Chicken, in collaboration with Eu Yan Sang, includes a bottle of Eu Yan Sang Essence of Chicken with American Ginseng and Cordyceps for guests to add in before consumption. Another thoughtful and innovative dish is the Cereal Soft-Shell Prawn and Crab. You can simply enjoy these prawns whole, shell and all, and not worry about peeling them.

The Lobster Milk Bee Hoon is a familiar favourite, but given a glow-up and is guaranteed to impress everyone at the table. Air-flown Boston lobster, creamy cheese sauce, braised tau pok and Chinese chives come together in one delectable dish.

Grain is offering 3 bundles during this auspicious time:

• Fortune’s Feast (S$58.88 per guest): Only the finest will do. This menu contains items like Lobster Milk Bee Hoon, Emperor Ginseng Braised Chicken, and Jade Emperor’s Sea Blessings. 

• Spring Signature (S$36.88 per guest): This menu is the quintessential Grain experience, featuring a selection of unforgettable dishes including Golden Pickled Braised Sea Bass and Cereal Soft-Shell Crab and Prawn.

• Reunion Classic (S$32.88 per guest): This menu features the must-haves Pearl Barley Taro Claypot Rice, Classic Teochew Steamed Dory and Auspicious Soy Milk Meatball. A delight for your guests, and wallet-friendly.

Early birds get special pricing on all Chinese New Year menus, and also enjoy Fortune Salmon Yu Sheng at only S$8.88. All Mini Buffet and Buffet orders will also include complimentary Ah Ma’s Fortune Cookies, complete with words of wisdom. 

For enquiries, email concierge@grain.com.sg or call +65 3163 5335.
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+65 3163 5335
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4. CaterCo Concepts

If you need both an event and food solution in one place this Chinese New Year, CaterCo has you covered. Helmed by a team of event professionals and experienced chefs, CaterCo offers bespoke event solutions and the highest quality of service and products.

They have menus for every palate, all made with premium ingredients. Kick off your feasting with a vibrant twist on the classic yusheng in the form of the Rainbow Fruits Yusheng (S$128), featuring refreshing and colourful fruit. Next, kick things up a notch with Mala Crawfish with Rice Cakes (S$128), where the bold flavours of mala are paired with fresh crawfish and chewy rice cakes to amp up the heat.

The Golden Drumstick with Thai Sauce (S$2.99 per piece) is a guaranteed crowd pleaser – succulent chicken drumsticks are paired with a zesty Thai sauce which makes this a hit at any event. Meanwhile, the Fortune Cabbage in Pumpkin Broth (S$3.80 per pax) will warm hearts and bellies. Featuring cabbage and pumpkin in a comforting and nourishing dish, this dish symbolises prosperity and unity.

For those who enjoy being hands-on, the DIY Kong Ba Pau Platter (S$4.20 per pax) lets your guests customise a perfect bite with fluffy steamed buns and tender, savoury braised chicken. Dessert cannot be forgotten – the Red Velvet Tea Cake with Citrus Prune (S$35.80) provides an elegant ending, featuring rich red velvet cake balanced out by the sweet tang of citrus prune.

CaterCo is offering vouchers for every order of a mini buffet – use code CCSLMINI to receive a free Red Velvet Tea Cake with Citrus Prune. If you’re ordering a regular buffet, use the code CCLSREG to receive a free Lucky Nyonya Kueh Platter. These codes are only valid until 16 Feb 2025 (not valid during 28 to 30 Jan 2025).

Terms and conditions apply.

Order early to secure preferred slots. WhatsApp at +65 6337 3030 or order online via caterco.com.sg.

30B Quality Road, Singapore 618826
+65 6337 3030
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5. Gourmetz

Dedicated to providing exceptional culinary experiences for every occasion imaginable, Gourmetz is a leading name in catering in Singapore. Their passionate commitment to quality and innovation sees events transformed into unforgettable feasts. Diverse menu options are available to please a wide variety of palates, ensuring wholesome meals and delicious yet healthy dining options.

For 2025, Gourmetz is debuting the 2025 Prosperity Edition Crave Case which can serve up to 10 pax. Beautifully presented in festive packaging, this mini buffet set is the ideal takeaway menu, or add-on for reunion dinners and small gatherings.

The Crave Case is a culinary celebration of all that makes Chinese New Year wonderful, and is a harmonious blend of traditional flavours and modern convenience. Begin the feasting with Abundant Wealth Yu Sheng with Jade Abalone, a dish full of vibrancy and colour. 

Next, the Golden Whole Chicken with Crispy Garlic is an aromatic masterpiece. Tender roasted chicken is generously crowned with fragrant crispy garlic, making for a truly delightful experience. For staples, the 5 Treasure Fried Rice is replete with scallops, shrimp, egg floss, char siew chicken, and edamame.

Other options for indulging include the Signature Roast Duck and Big Fortune 4 (Nien Gao, Mei Doh, Pumpkin and Yam Cake). Finally, add some hands-on fun with the Huat Huat Popiah Set D.I.Y, which gives ingredients for guests to make up to 20 rolls.

Guests who order the 2025 Prosperity Edition Crave Case by 18 Jan 2024 can enjoy it at a pre-sale special of S$208+ (U.P. S$228+) and a delivery cost of only S$8.88. 

If you miss the pre-sale, don’t fret – use the code HUATHUAT at checkout and enjoy a 10% discount on the total bill when you order from Gourmetz’s Chinese New Year menu between 19 and 27 Jan 2025.

For enquiries, email sales@gourmetz.com.sg, or call +65 6266 0655.

6A Wan Lee Road, Singapore 627938
+65 6266 0655
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6. Stamford Catering

Stamford Catering is a leading caterer with over 20 years of experience, providing top-quality food and service. Their menus are extensive and full of innovative dishes, while being competitively priced and easily tailored to suit a diverse group of both families and corporate clients. Offering menus for all sizes of gatherings, both big and small, Stamford Catering’s bundles are convenient and everything you need in one easy place.

Every reunion dinner should have yu sheng, and Stamford Catering’s rendition features a special housemade Strawberry Blackcurrant Sauce. Choose from several different types of yu sheng: Luxurious Crispy Mala Fish Skin Yu Sheng (S$35+), Auspicious Lobster Treasure Yu Sheng (S$118+), Abundant Smoked Salmon Treasure Yu Sheng (S$52+) and Fortune Vegetarian Yu Sheng (S$32+).

Add a touch of decadence to the meal with the Black Truffle Roast Chicken with Almond Slice (S$78), featuring tender roast chicken scented with black truffles. For seafood lovers, the White Bee Hoon with Lala & Prawn and Homemade Chilli (S$40+) and Grilled Salmon Fillet with Peach Plum Sauce (S$75+) are sure to please. 

Share prosperity and joy with the Plentiful Claypot selection from Stamford Catering. Each claypot serves 8 to 10 pax, and the pot is yours to keep! Choose from several options, such as the Abundant Blessings Pun Choy (S$128+), containing prawns, bamboo shoots, dried shiitake mushrooms, dried oyster, conpoy, roasted duck and abalone sauce. For even more luxury, the Bountiful Treasures Abalone Pun Choy (S$198+) contains all that is good from the sea: scallops, sea cucumber, Pacific clams, prawns, fish maw, followed by chicken, roasted duck, and shiitake mushrooms. 

For enquiries, email sales@stamfordcs.com.sg, or call +65 6852 3338.

24A Senoko South Road, Singapore 758099
+65 6852 3338
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7. Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore

A bastion of culinary excellence and renowned for unparalleled service, Tien Court has been serving up authentic Teochew cuisine since 1989. For the year of the snake, Tien Court ushers in prosperity with auspicious Teochew cuisine. Led by Master Chef Lui Wing Keung, diners can choose from a series of à la carte items and takeaway goodies exclusively for the season. 

As is the norm, we begin the celebrations with yu sheng, available in 2 varieties. Diners can choose from the Prosperity Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng (S$78+ for 6 pax, S$98+ for 10 pax), Prosperity Abalone Yu Sheng (S$98+ for 6 pax, S$118+ for 10 pax), or the Lobster Yu Sheng (S$128+ for 6 pax, S$168+ for 10 pax).

Gather the entire family around in true Teochew tradition with the Teochew Fortune Pot Pen Cai (S$286+ medium, S$398+ large). Alternatively, there’s also the Golden Fortune Pot (S$128+) for smaller gatherings. 

Other seasonal delicacies include items such as the Eight Treasure Duck (S$108+), which features whole smoked duck breast served with dry scallops, mushrooms, dry shrimps, lotus seed, chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and sausage. For true decadence, opt for the Golden Fortune Suckling Pig (S$368), which requires ordering 3 days in advance. 

For fuss-free feasting, consider the Auspicious Family Bundle Set (S$298+). This bundle is ideal for 6 pax, and includes the Prosperity Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng as well as a Golden Fortune Pot, complemented by Eight Treasure Duck, Stir-Fried Glutinuous Rice with Preserved Meat and Steamed Nian Gao with Coconut and Peanut.

Early birds can enjoy 20% off orders from 1 Jan – 17 Jan 2025. Orders placed from 18 Jan 2025 onwards get 10% off.

For enquiries, email tiencourt@millenniumhotels.com, or call +65 6318 3193.

403 Havelock Road, Level 2, Singapore 169632
+65 6318 3193
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8. AMICI Catering

If luxury is your game, then look no further than AMICI. Specialising in boutique catering with bespoke menus that elevate experiences and delight guests, AMICI is a trusted partner for celebrations and functions of all sizes. This Chinese New Year, their offerings are a showcase of combining authentic and traditional flavours with a modern and luxurious twist. 

AMICI’s services also include all the planning, preparation and delivery, meaning you can enjoy your special time together without any hassle As an added bonus, AMICI is committed to sourcing sustainably and eco-friendliness, meaning your celebrations are both responsible and memorable.

Start your party off with Chinese New Year Canapés (prices per pax: S$30 for 6 canapés, S$35 for 7 canapés, S$40 for 8 canapés). These delightful morsels may be small, but they pack plenty of style and flavour – explore flavours such as Kung Pao Chicken Roulade with Cashew Nut Mousseline, or perhaps a Lemongrass Crab Tart. 

The Grand Party Pack (S$428 for 10 pax) features delights such as Signature Prosperity Tea-Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng, which has tea-smoked Norwegian salmon, pomegranate, crispy golden crackers, seaweed, sesame and Japanese daikon. Welcome a year of great gains with the Abundance Crispy Golden Fried Yam Ring, filled with Kung Pao chicken and cashews. 

We cannot forget seafood: tuck into the Nutrient-Rich Braised Sea Cucumber with Leeks and Golden Beancurd, using ingredients such as Xiang Pi sea cucumber. There is also Emperor Herbal Lunar Prawn, and Dragon’s Seafood Bounty Bag. Additionally, choose from sea bass, tiger grouper or red coral grouper for even more prosperous tidings.

For à la carte options, check out the Lunar New Year Pen Cai (S$169). Expect only the best and most premium ingredients, such as abalone, sea cucumber, scallops, prawn, and fish maw. There is also 5 Spiced Braised Whole Duck (S$78) which comes with braised tofu and egg.

For enquiries, email sales@amici.com.sg, or call +65 6390 1308.

No.5 Senoko Road, #06-04A, Singapore 758137
+65 6318 3193
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9. Lime Restaurant (PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore)

If you have guests to impress this Chinese New Year, Lime Restaurant has your back. They’ve given pen cai a Peranakan twist this year in the form of the Prosperous Peranakan Pen Cai (S$368 for 4 to 6 pax, S$468 for 8 to 10 pax). 

This exquisite dish is filled to the brim with traditional Nonya flavours, featuring items like Pork Knuckle Babi Pong Teh, Assam Stewed Baby Abalone, Bakwan Kepiting Meatball, Itek Sio Braised Duck Leg and Fish Maw Seafood Roll. As if that isn’t enough, there’s also Japanese Snow Crab Leg and Tiger Prawn.

To usher in good fortune, have a Prosperity Yu Sheng (from S$58), available in different configurations to suit everyone’s tastes. Choose from options such as Smoked Salmon and Ikura, Ponzu Calamansi Salmon, and Lobster and Abalone. 

Of course, we can’t forget the sweetest part of the New Year: The snacks and goodies! Take your pick from favourites such as Pineapple Tarts (S$28 for 300g), Traditional Nian Gao (S$38 for 1kg), Matcha Red Bean Cookies (S$28 for 300g) and more.

Lime Restaurant is also offering Fortune Bundles, which are curated gourmet solutions that offer well-balanced combinations of yusheng, pen cai and an auspicious treat.

• Prosperity “鸿运当头” Bundle (S$328 for 4 to 6 pax): Smoked Salmon and Ikura Yu Sheng (Small), Bountiful Treasure Pen Cai (Small), Premium XO Carrot Cake (1kg)

• Abundant Blessings “金玉满堂” Bundle (S$418 for 8 to 10 pax): Ponzu Calamansi Salmon Yu Sheng (Large), Bountiful Treasure Pen Cai (Large), Traditional Nian Gao (1kg)

• Heng Ong Huat “兴旺发” Bundle (S$538 for 8 to 10 pax): Lobster and Abalone Yu Sheng (Large), Prosperous Peranakan Pen Cai (Large), Prune Kueh Lapis (1kg)

Early birds get rewarded with 15% off from 20 Dec 2024 to 12 Jan 2025. Otherwise, enjoy 10% off from 13 Jan to 27 Jan 2025. Terms and conditions apply.

Click here for more details. 

For enquiries, email festive.prsps@parkroyalcollection.com, or call +65 9800 5306.

3 Upper Pickering Street, Singapore 058289
+65 6809 8888
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10. Tablescape

Tablescape Restaurant and Bar presents guests with a refined modern European dining experience, offering an expertly-curated selection of artisanal cocktails, fine wines and craft beers. Usher in the new year with blessings aplenty with Tablescape’s thoughtfully created offerings. 

Welcome fortune and success with auspicious indulgence in the form of the Tablescape Seafood Yu Sheng (S$138 nett). This decadent platter is shaped like a snake in honour of the year’s zodiac, and features Josper-grilled octopus, local lobster, as well as tender maguro loin and salmon sashimi, symbolising abundance and surplus. 

Crispy fish skin and an assortment of winter melon, leek, pomelo and lotus root add vibrancy, while Avruga caviar, ikura and edible gold leaf provide the finishing touches. Finally, the dish is brought together by a sweet and savoury honey sesame dressing.

For meat eaters, the succulent Roasted Duck (S$128 nett) features a whole Silver Hill Irish duck with angelica herbs, hoisin and 5-spice powder.

Perfect for gifting (or your own snacking) is Tablescape’s signature Florentine in a Jar  (S$14 nett). These crisp golden-brown biscuits are topped generously with chopped pumpkin seeds, almonds, pecans, and sesame seeds for the perfect bite.

For enquiries, email hello@tablescape.sg, or call +65 6432 5566. You can also visit Tablescape’s e-shop to order.

10 Coleman St, Grand Park City Hall Level 3, Singapore 179809
+65 6432 5566
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11. Marie’s Lapis Cafe

Originally beginning as a home-based business specialising in kueh lapis, Marie’s Lapis Cafe has since grown into something much bigger with a loyal following, including a 2nd outlet located at Raffles Xchange. 

Named after the founder’s Nonya mother, Marie’s Lapis Cafe serves up Peranakan classics, and for Chinese New Year, the cafe has prepared Party Sets (S$108 for 4 pax, S$163 for 6 pax). The sets include Ngoh Hiang, Otah Spicy, Ayam Buah Keluak, Beef Rendang, Chap Chye, Tradisional Lapis and Blue Pea Rice.    

They also have Abalone Yee Sang with Sweet and Spicy Lemongrass Sauce (S$88). The carrots and radish are painstakingly shredded by hand to order, and the lemongrass sauce is made in-house with their own recipe. 

The basis of the sauce features fresh lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and ginger flower, simmered slowly for an hour before adding other ingredients such as pineapple jam and gula melaka for an aromatic and layered flavour.

For enquiries, email sales@marieslapiscafe.com

537 Bedok North Street 3, #01-575, Singapore 460537
+65 9441 7697
Tue to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Closed on Mon
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