Gourmetz: Stylish & fuss-free festive sets with build-your-own bruschetta & Christmas tree platter
Are you a regular Christmas party host who’s sick and tired of the boring, old-fashioned catering? Take my word for it— once you’ve checked out the range of festive Crave Cases from Gourmetz, you’ll never go back to traditional buffets again!
Celebrate this holiday season with a Bejewelled Christmas where various light, refined dishes with robust flavours come together in perfect harmony.
Each masterpiece is created utilising premium seasonal ingredients, combining elegance with extravagance to wow the taste buds of every guest. From private family dinners to glorious office gatherings, every detail is meticulously taken care of for a memorable Christmas gathering.
Gourmetz is not only Halal-certified but it’s also acknowledged as a Healthier Choice caterer endorsed under the Healthier Dining Programme by the Health Promotion Board. So everyone from your Muslim friends, ah gong, ah ma and young kids can eat to their hearts’ content.
What I tried at Gourmetz
Remember what I said earlier about the festive Crave Cases? Well, we had the chance to experience the 2024 Jingle Edition Crave Case (S$275+). And with 10 people in our office, it was absolutely perfect!
If you’re fast like Speedy Gonzales and order by 8 Dec 2024, I’ve got 3 pieces of great news! Firstly, you can take advantage of the Early Bird Special and purchase the 2024 Jingle Edition Crave Case at just S$209+ (U.P S$275+).
Secondly, you can enjoy Festive Islandwide Delivery at only S$8 (U.P S$20) if you order these: Christmas Crave Case, Bento or Festive à la carte by 30 Nov 2024.
Lastly, if you had missed the early bird promotion, enjoy 10% off on your total bill when you order from their Christmas menu between 1 to 31 Dec 2024. Use the promo code BETTERBLING at checkout (terms and conditions apply).
As hosts, we take pride in organising and making sure our family and friends are well taken care of. However, there’s also the least enjoyable part of cleaning up afterward. Thankfully, Gourmetz compartmentalises each dish into vibrant festive boxes for effortless assembling and disassembling.
This exquisite festive set allows you and your guests to relish in 7 exciting masterpieces, ranging from DIY appetizers, scrumptious mains, all the way to sweet endings for your festive get-togethers!
Before exploring the main affair, I spent a few moments admiring the complimentary Starlight Christmas Tree Platter which was the centre of attention at our festive table.
The 6-tier platter consists of party nibbles that your guests can snack on: cherry tomatoes, grapes, rock melon cubes, honey glazed sliced ham with cinnamon and sausage blankets. You can even reuse this artistic stand for your next get-together.
Get your creative juices flowing and experiment with different combinations as you have fun with the Build-Your-Own Bruschetta Xmas. It comes with a row of toasted baguette slices, tomato salsa, fisherman spread and eggcellent dip. On the side, you’ll find balsamic glaze, baked walnuts, chopped parsley, and Himalayan pink salt.
I assembled a classic bruschetta by spooning on some tomato salsa, adding 2 drops of balsamic glaze. For an extra crunch, I crowned it with a walnut. The salsa had a tinge of spice coming from the chilli padi, which made the tangy and delicious starter even better.
I even assembled simple egg mayo and tuna appetisers. The world is your oyster, so push the boundaries and create any flavour combinations that you desire. Don’t worry, no one’s judging!
The Herbed Roasted Poulet was delightfully tender and impeccably seasoned with fragrant, golden-brown skin. I had a blast dunking the meat into the chef’s holiday sauce, which was a creamier rendition of the usual brown gravy.
The 2024 Jingle Edition Crave Case allows you a choice between the Ratatouille Pasta Symphony or Santa’s Catch Mediterranean Seafood Paella.
We chose the former which was a tomato-based penne served with cubes of zucchini and juicy onions. It was also topped with thinly-sliced zucchini and topped with cherry tomatoes.
Unlike other tomato pastas which are too sharp or overly sweet, theirs struck the perfect balance, and the penne retained that ideal al dente bite. I couldn’t resist going back for seconds (and even thirds)!
As someone who’s recently developed a strong fondness for fish, the Lemon Butter Pan-Seared Halibut was what I looked forward to. It was moist, flaky, and infused with a subtle herb and light lemon flavour.
The Red & Green Cabbage Medley was a rich spectrum of hues that consisted of green cabbage, sauteed bell peppers and purple cabbage. It was a good palate cleanser to have in between the other dishes.
We paused from the savory indulgence and enjoyed the Bejewelled Elixir which looked like a party of its own.
It was a mouthful with huge golden ice jelly cubes, attap seeds, sea coconut, colourful mochi-like gems, tadpole jelly and lemon slices soaked in a gently sweet syrup.
If you’re looking for additional items to jazz up your Christmas feast, look no further than the range of Merry Munchies Ala Carte options. Choose from the quintessential 4-5kg Family Style Festive Turkey (S$145) or a 800g Frosty Fudge Yule Log (S$68).
Final thoughts
The era of buffets requiring a minimum party size of 20 to 30 is a thing of the past. Now, even cosy gatherings of 8 to 10 can enjoy a sumptuous holiday feast with the range of Crave Case mini buffets from Gourmetz.
It not only looks awesome on your Instagram feed but also delivers on taste and presentation. The best part? You can forget about the hassle of cleaning up. Great food, happy guests, convenience… what more can you ask for?
Expected damage: S$24 – S$38 per pax
* This article is brought to you in partnership with Gourmetz.
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