Cover Meadesmoore’s festive takeaway set (Photo: Meadesmoore)

From classic turkeys to beef Wellingtons and pork roasts, here are the best Christmas takeaways to turn your festive party into a success

If there’s anything to look forward to during Christmas, it’s throwing parties and gatherings to celebrate with your friends and family. A festive celebration needs good food, be it the classic turkey to the ever-popular steak or beef Wellington. But if you’re not one for the kitchen and you’ve found yourself at a loss, don’t fret, Singapore’s dining scene is never one to skip a beat. Whether you’re having a large festive bash or an intimate gathering of your closest friends and family, here are the best festive takeaways you can order straight to your doorstep, with all your favourite roasts and treats.

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1. Capella Singapore

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Above A roast dinner, included in Capella Singapore’s lineup of festive takeaways

Home celebrations have never looked more delicious with Capella Singapore’s lineup of festive takeaways. Roast dinners take the spotlight here, including a whole US tom turkey and a roasted Australian Angus beef ribeye, a honey-glazed bone-in gammon ham, and a New Zealand baby rack of lamb. But cast your attention to the new centrepiece for the year: a Norwegian ribbe, or roasted pork belly, crafted using Capella’s own general manager’s family recipe. 

No Christmas celebration is complete without decadent log cakes, and this year Capella’s offerings include a chocolate-almond cake, featuring chocolate sponge wrapped within a 64 per cent Valrhona chocolate Manjan crémeux. For those with a taste for something sweet yet fruity, the white chocolate log cake stuns with pineapple-lime mousse, mango-passion confit and coconut dacquoise for a tropical twist.

Available to order here from November 13 to December 25. 

2. Odette

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Above Gourmandises de Noël by Louisa Lim at Odette

Looking for a sweet treat to brighten your festivities? Get your hands on Odette’s new Gourmandises de Noël, a trio of petits gâteaux created by cheffe pâtissière Louisa Lim. There’s the hazelnut and chocolate délice, crafted with Valrhona chocolate and Piedmont hazelnut, and the tropical fruit brunoise. The Mont Blanc is a Christmas quintessential, and here, it is elevated with Ardèche chestnuts and Corsican clementines showcasing the best of natural ingredients and precise technique.

Email retail@odetterestaurant.com to order for self-collection at Odette or Claudine from December 5 to 27.

3. Violet Oon

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Above Festive trays from Violet Oon

Have a grand Christmas feast with Violet Oon Singapore with its festive party trays. Essentials include the dry laksa, beef rendang, and the complex garam assam fish. Those who remember the days of Violet Oon Singapore at Takashimaya will love the shepherd’s pie, featuring mashed potatoes with a perfectly golden crust atop slow-cooked minced beef. 

No meal is complete without a cake, and while you can get classic Christmas fruit cakes here, you also get more local versions such as a coconut log cake and a sugee cake, the Eurasian Christmas quintessential.

Fill in the order form at violetoon.com and email it to eat@violetoon.com from December 1 to January 1.

4. Meadesmoore

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Above Meadesmoore festive takeaway set

Meadesmoore’s Christmas takeaway sets from December 11 to 25 are sure to turn your festive parties into a success. The highlight is the roasted turkey crown, which is brined for 24 hours before being roasted in a honey and balsamic reduction. The Sanchoku F1 Wagyu tomahawk is not to be missed either, drizzled with truffle jus. Round it off with an apple and almond tart that enchants the palate with its almond frangipane infused with dark rum. 

Available to order at meadesmoore.oddle.me.

5. Ginger

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Above Ginger takeaway set

All your festive favourites are on offer at Ginger from December 1 to January 1. A large 4.5kg traditional roast turkey is available, of course, served with cranberry port sauce and turkey gravy, as is beef Wellington served with truffle mushroom sauce. Don’t miss out on the sausage platter, which includes flavours like chicken chilli, lamb and chicken kebab, and chicken snail.

Available to order at panpacific.com from December 1 to January 1. 

6. Colony

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Above Glazed gammon ham dinner takeaway set by Colony

Cover all your Christmas party needs with Colony, which has several takeaway combo dinners with outstanding roasts. Take the Wagyu beef tenderloin Wellington dinner, which comes with a Périgord truffle bordelaise sauce, or the roasted turkey dinner best eaten with giblet gravy and cranberry sauce. The glazed gammon ham dinner and the roasted ribeye dinner also make for grand feasts. Each comes with sides like sautéed green beans and panettone, so make sure you send in your order early.

Available to order at colonybakery.oddle.me from November 28 to January 1. 

7. Raffles Singapore

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Above Merriment Splendour takeaway set by the Raffles Hotel Singapore (Photo: Raffles Hotel Singapore)

This year, the Raffles Singapore’s offerings are the definition of grandeur itself. For a small family gathering, you’ll want to go for the Joyous Revelry takeaway set, which includes a roasted half turkey, bone-in gammon ham, Le Borvo smoked salmon, and a bottle of Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve. For larger gatherings of about 8 to 10 people, go for the Yuletide feast takeaway set, which also includes foie gras terrine, an assorted platter of exquisite French cheeses, and a traditional Christmas log cake. For the ultimate feast, get your hands on the Merriment Splendour takeaway set, packing in a 26-day grass-fed côte de bœuf, a loaf of country bread, and panettone to boot. 

Available to order at rafflescelebrations.com.sg from now till December 25. 

8. Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

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Above Christmas takeaway offerings by Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

Bored of the same roasts for Christmas every year? Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel’s Christmas takeaway offerings present exciting flavour twists on classic roast turkeys, pork, and other highlights to challenge your palate. Take the roasted whole turkey, marinated in a special Singapore Sling marinade and served with a Singapore Sling and port wine sauce for a lifting sweetness and acid. But the baked whole king crab is sure to steal the spotlight, with its garlic butter crumbs for a deeply savoury aroma, served with a sea urchin gratin and sautéed orecchiette pasta. Don’t forget dessert, including the caramel popcorn log cake for an unapologetically sweet offering, or the mulled wine with mixed berries log cake redolent with Christmas spices. 

Available to order at celebratorydelights.com/christmas from November 24 to December 25. 

9. Sheraton Towers Singapore

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Above Christmas takeaway at Sheraton Towers Singapore

Classic takeaway options jostle shoulders with exciting new additions at Sheraton Towers Singapore. This year, other than the traditional oven-roasted turkey, you also can opt for a buah keluak roasted turkey for a distinctly Peranakan flair, served with butterfly pea rice, sautéed brussels sprouts with sambal hijau, and emping crackers. No Christmas table is complete without ham, and this year’s new honey apricot bourbon bone-in gammon ham ticks all the boxes of the perfect ham: sweet, savoury, and complex. 

Available to order at shopatsheratonfestive.com from December 5 to 25. 

10. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

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Above Festive takeaway at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore (Photo: The Fullerton Hotel Singapore)

Locally-inspired creations are in the spotlight at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore this Christmas season. Its gorgeously roasted laksa turkey, for one, comes accompanied by local trimmings including nasi kunyit and an aromatically spiced coconut gravy. While the slow-roasted Japanese black pork belly is a festive rendition of the popular kong bak pau. Beautifully tender meat come served with fluffy lotus leaf buns, pickled papaya and fragrant 10-spice soy sauce. Don’t miss out on executive pastry chef Siddharth Prabhu’s latest Christmas Wonderland Fruitcake, featuring fluffy cake studded with brandy-soaked mixed fruits. It’s complete with intricate 3D fondant embellishments.

Available to order at shop.fullertonhotels.com from November 13 to December 27. 

11. Intercontinental Singapore

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Above Festive takeaway at Intercontinental Singapore

Get your Christmas essentials at Intercontinental Singapore, which is offering a traditional US Tom Turkey, best savoured with its accompanying sausage and chestnut stuffing and giblet gravy. Ham is a must, and the hotel’s offering is particularly packed with flavour, glazed as it is with a lemongrass and acacia honey. Don’t forget the salt-baked cajun salmon fillet that adds balance to your entire meal, with its acidic lemon-caper sauce vièrge. 

Available to order at intercontinentalshoppe.sg from now till December 22. 

12. Pan Pacific Singapore

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Above Festive takeaway at Pan Pacific Singapore

Pan Pacific Singapore has your Christmas party needs satisfied with its selection of takeaway items. For traditionalists, the traditional Christmas bundle works best, with a classic roasted turkey and honey-glazed boneless ham to grace your table, alongside a Mao Shan Wang durian and palm sugar log cake. For extra festive flair, choose the premium Christmas bundle instead, which also includes a slow-cooked Kurobuta pork belly that melts in your mouth, and a succulent slow-roasted Australian ribeye. Those looking to curate their own feasts can also order individual dishes, including a Sicilian seafood stew, truffle-scented mushroom velouté, and a potato gratin decadently made with Tomme de Savoie cheese.

Available to order at panpacificsingapore.oddle.me from now till December 26. 

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13. Rempapa

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Above Roast pork knuckle debal curry

Have a delightfully Eurasian Christmas at Rempapa, where chef-patron Damian D’Silva has crafted iconic dishes to mark the festive season. The pork knuckle debal curry is not to be missed, featuring an explosive mix of roast pork and smoked pork knuckle intensely spiced with shallots, Bombay onions, ginger, and dried chilli. No Eurasian Christmas is complete with sugee cake, and D’Silva’s rendition combines the best of tradition and innovation with a gula melaka buttercream and Biscoff cookie crumble for flavour and textural complexity. 

Available to order at rempapa.oddle.me from December 2 to 31. 

14. Greenwood Fish Market

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Above Seafood takeaway platter at Greenwood Fish Market

Prefer seafood instead of turkey? Greenwood Fish Market is offering stunning festive takeaway presentations, perfect as a grazing platter, an appetiser, or a show-stopping main. A cold seafood platter, for instance, offers tantalising treats like a steamed half Boston lobster, oysters, mussels and clams. But if you just want oysters, there are platters with 15 varieties of oysters to choose from. There is a classic beef Wellington, but the salmon Wellington is sure to steal hearts as well with its combination of mushroom duxelles, spinach and crêpes within a beautifully flaky butter pastry. Elevate your Christmas party with a selection of caviar. 

Available to order at greenwoodfishmarket.com/order from November 6 to January 15.

15. York Hotel Singapore

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Above Festive takeaway by York Hotel Singapore (Photo: York Hotel Singapore)

With a grand selection of roasts and pies, York Hotel Singapore’s festive takeaway offerings remain respectful of tradition, yet brimming with flavour. A roasted cajun turkey, for one, is powerfully seasoned with a lingonberry and shallot sauce amplifying its umami factor. Christmas cottage pie is elevated with Nordic salmon, and the Black Angus tomahawk with chimichurri sauce will be sure to please ardent steak lovers. Don’t miss out on its signature pies, including a slipper lobster pie, and Portuguese egg tarts that come in two flavours: raisin and cherry liqueur, and earl grey and cranberry. 

Available to order at yorkhotel.oddle.me from December 1 to January 1. 

16. Tablescape Restaurant and Bar

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Above Festive takeaway by Tablescape Restaurant and Bar

Get an elaborate Christmas feast from Tablescape Restaurant and Bar, with hearty centrepieces that will steal the spotlight on your Christmas table. Its gammon ham is especially delectable, pricked with clove and cooked with juniper berries, bay leaves, and mirepoix before being glazed with maple syrup. Elsewhere, the Wellington Wonderland features 70-day grain-fed Angus beef tenderloin, wrapped with button and shiitake mushroom duxelle, parma ham, and puff pastry for the ultimate savoury experience.

Available to order at tablescape-restaurant-bar.myshopify.com from November 21 to January 1.

17. Crowne Plaza Changi Airport

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Above Festive takeaway by Crowne Plaza Changi Airport

With Crowne Plaza Changi Airport’s festive takeaways, you’ll be able to enjoy an Italian Christmas. The lasagna all’Emiliana, of course, is an irresistible dish that will please all at your Christmas gathering, but the highlight of the season is the Piemonte turkey roulade, stuffed with pork sausage, chestnut, dried fruit, and balsamic-glazed shallots, each adding depth and flavour to an already delectable treat. 

Available to order at crowne-plaza-changi-airport.myshopify.com from November 1 to December 22.

18. Oneº15 Marina Sentosa Cove

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Above Christmas roast bundle by Oneº15 Marina Sentosa Cove

Crazy about roasts? Oneº15 Marina Sentosa Cove has created its own Christmas roast bundle with a selection of sumptuous roasts. A roasted half turkey is a given, but the Kurobuta porchetta boasts an impossibly crispy skin and insatiably tender interior. You can’t go wrong with honey-glazed ham, but you might love the Black Angus beef more instead, slow-roasted as it is for 14 hours until incredibly tender. 

Available to order at one15marina.com/shop/christmas-specials from November 20 to January 7.

19. Da Paolo Gastronomia

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Above Da Paolo Gastronomia’s festive takeaways

Da Paolo Gastronomia is celebrating the joyous season with an indulgent festive spread of new and signature Italian favourites. Look out for its new braised beef ribs that comes slow cooked until juicy and tender; and the boneless roast chicken stuffed with a savoury mix of chestnuts and sun-dried tomatoes. The latter also comes glazed in a fragrant truffle gravy. Complete the spread with its roast turkey, skilfully deboned and filled with cotechino (traditional Italian pork sausage). Pair the roasts with mouthwatering sides, including the spicy broccoli, roasted turmeric cauliflower, and turnip and cranberry salad.
 
Available to order at gastronomia-foodtoorder.dapaolo.com.sg from now till December 31.

20. Chico Loco

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Above Mexmas Bundle

Chico Loco has partnered with Deliveroo to bring a festive Mexican spread, Chico Mexmas Bundle, to your doorstep. The Christmas bundle consists of two rotisserie chickens that are already carved for your convenience; chico slaw, a blend of green papaya, cabbage, mint and spice macadamia nuts; esquites, a traditional sweet corn on cob snack coated in chipotle mayo and aged cotija cheese; and the classic potato salad best eaten with the chicken. The festive bundle is exclusively available on Deliveroo.

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Ethan Kan
Dining writer, Tatler Singapore
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