FOOD & WINE

Best Christmas Buffets and Dinners in Singapore 2024

by Portfolio Magazine
02 Dec 2024

Plan your Christmas feast ahead of time, whether it’s an elegant sit-down meal or an all-you-can-eat buffet. This guide will help you navigate the dizzying options available.

Buffets are much loved, and everyone approaches them differently. As a dining experience, they are immensely liberating – no difficult à la carte decisions to make, and no one judges you because they are too busy doing the same. It’s the holidays, grab everyone and let’s do this. Dress code: nothing too tight. A waistline with elastic is preferred.

  • PEPPERMINT, PARKROYAL COLLECTION MARINA BAY, SINGAPORE
  • THE LINE, SHANGRI-LA SINGAPORE
  • LUCE, INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE
  • ASIAN MARKET CAFE, FAIRMONT SINGAPORE
  • RACINES, SOFITEL SINGAPORE CITY CENTRE
  • CROSSROADS BAR, PARADOX SINGAPORE MERCHANT COURT
  • HAI TIEN LO, PAN PACIFIC SINGAPORE
  • BOTTEGA DI CARNA, MONDRIAN SINGAPORE DUXTON
  • OSTERIA MOZZA, HILTON SINGAPORE ORCHARD
  • LOBBY LOUNGE, SINGAPORE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTEL

Peppermint, Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore

Chef de cuisine Leon Yeo and his team have pulled out all the stops for Peppermint’s festive weekday buffet lunch ($72 per adult; $36 per child) and dinner ($98 per adult; ;$49 per child). This offer is valid Monday through Thursday, excluding Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

There are Eastern and Western options to savour here, making it a global treat. Try the new Salt Meringue Baked Festive Turkey with chestnut stuffing and cranberry and black truffle sauces. Another unique dish is the Festive Turducken, which consists of deboned chicken stuffed inside a deboned stuffed duck inside a deboned turkey. More must-tries: Black Angus Tomahawkand Baked Lobster with Sea Urchin Gratin.

Asian offerings not to be missed include short neck clams, Urban Farm Golden Papaya Turkey Soup, KL-style Claypot Seafood Mee Tai Mak, Wok-tossed Tiger Prawn with Sarawak White Pepper, Minced Chicken Roti John, and Cornflake Boxing Chicken with Sriracha Dip. Finish your feasting with a slice of Maple Pecan Banana Yuzu Yule Log and a Manjari Chocolate with Cherry.  

Make your reservations here.

  • PEPPERMINT, PARKROYAL COLLECTION MARINA BAY, SINGAPORE
  • THE LINE, SHANGRI-LA SINGAPORE
  • LUCE, INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE
  • ASIAN MARKET CAFE, FAIRMONT SINGAPORE
  • RACINES, SOFITEL SINGAPORE CITY CENTRE
  • CROSSROADS BAR, PARADOX SINGAPORE MERCHANT COURT
  • HAI TIEN LO, PAN PACIFIC SINGAPORE
  • BOTTEGA DI CARNA, MONDRIAN SINGAPORE DUXTON
  • OSTERIA MOZZA, HILTON SINGAPORE ORCHARD
  • LOBBY LOUNGE, SINGAPORE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTEL

The Line, Shangri-la Singapore

A lavish spread of Christmas and international cuisine from over 10 live stations awaits you. Among the highlights are Alaskan king crab and Boston lobster, Foie Gras Terrine, Spanish Ibérico leg ham, smoky Roasted Australian Tomahawk, and Oven-Roasted Tom Turkey with all the trimmings. 

Of course, no Christmas feast is complete without a decadent dessert spread. Don’t miss the buttery Christmas Stollen, nostalgic Grandma Chocolate Log, Eggnog Cheesecake, and other sweets.

Available till Dec 31, it is priced at $88 for lunch and $118 for dinner. For Christmas Eve and Day buffet lunch and dinner, be prepared to fork out $168. Elevate your celebration with the $228 package, offering unlimited servings of Veuve Clicquot Champagne, house wine, beer, and soft drinks.

Make your reservations here.

  • PEPPERMINT, PARKROYAL COLLECTION MARINA BAY, SINGAPORE
  • THE LINE, SHANGRI-LA SINGAPORE
  • LUCE, INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE
  • ASIAN MARKET CAFE, FAIRMONT SINGAPORE
  • RACINES, SOFITEL SINGAPORE CITY CENTRE
  • CROSSROADS BAR, PARADOX SINGAPORE MERCHANT COURT
  • HAI TIEN LO, PAN PACIFIC SINGAPORE
  • BOTTEGA DI CARNA, MONDRIAN SINGAPORE DUXTON
  • OSTERIA MOZZA, HILTON SINGAPORE ORCHARD
  • LOBBY LOUNGE, SINGAPORE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTEL

Luce, InterContinental Singapore

Luce’s festive buffet menus will whisk tastebuds away to Italy (from $74 per adult). Delight in classic Italian specialties like Rigatoni alla Norma (fried eggplant with neapolitan sauce) and Spezzatino di Manzo (braised beef in red wine), complemented by signature festive roasts like Honey-glazed Gammon Ham and Slow-roasted Turkey.

Christmas Eve features the festive must-haves such as Tacchino Arrosto (roasted turkey), Agnello al Forno (roasted her-marinated bone-in lamb), Chef Rossi’s grandmother receipe’s Le Mascagnine di Carne in Umido (homemade meatball) and more.

Make your reservations here.

  • PEPPERMINT, PARKROYAL COLLECTION MARINA BAY, SINGAPORE
  • THE LINE, SHANGRI-LA SINGAPORE
  • LUCE, INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE
  • ASIAN MARKET CAFE, FAIRMONT SINGAPORE
  • RACINES, SOFITEL SINGAPORE CITY CENTRE
  • CROSSROADS BAR, PARADOX SINGAPORE MERCHANT COURT
  • HAI TIEN LO, PAN PACIFIC SINGAPORE
  • BOTTEGA DI CARNA, MONDRIAN SINGAPORE DUXTON
  • OSTERIA MOZZA, HILTON SINGAPORE ORCHARD
  • LOBBY LOUNGE, SINGAPORE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTEL

Asian Market Cafe, Fairmont Singapore

Enjoy a halal-certified spread of local and regional flavours at Asian Market Cafe. While mainstays like Seafood on Ice and D.I.Y. stations for local favourites like Laksa continue to delight, check out other stations for festive treats. Head to the live stations for Cajun Spiced Turkey Fajita, and the spiced corner for Salted Egg Fried Rice with Turkey Ham and Asparagus, and Marinated Fried Chicken in Cranberry Glaze. 

From Dec 2 to 21, try the Slow-Roasted Beef Ribeye with Beef Jus and Spice Marinated Norwegian Salmon with Truffle Cream Sauce. Closer to Christmas and New Year from Dec 22 to Jan 5, enjoy Slow-Roasted Beef Ribeye with Beef Jus and Spice Marinated Norwegian Salmon with Truffle Cream Sauce.

Festive lunch buffet is priced at $88 per adult, $44 per child (excluding Dec 24, 25 and 31), while dinner starts from $94 per adult, $47 per child (excluding Dec 24, 25, 30 and 31. Special Festive lunch and dinner buffets on Dec 24, 25, 30 and 31 start from $98 per adult. 

Make your reservations here.

  • PEPPERMINT, PARKROYAL COLLECTION MARINA BAY, SINGAPORE
  • THE LINE, SHANGRI-LA SINGAPORE
  • LUCE, INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE
  • ASIAN MARKET CAFE, FAIRMONT SINGAPORE
  • RACINES, SOFITEL SINGAPORE CITY CENTRE
  • CROSSROADS BAR, PARADOX SINGAPORE MERCHANT COURT
  • HAI TIEN LO, PAN PACIFIC SINGAPORE
  • BOTTEGA DI CARNA, MONDRIAN SINGAPORE DUXTON
  • OSTERIA MOZZA, HILTON SINGAPORE ORCHARD
  • LOBBY LOUNGE, SINGAPORE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTEL

Racines, Sofitel Singapore City Centre

Start with seafood on ice, including king crab, Boston lobster, and seasonal oysters, alongside French cheeses, for an extravagant feast with family and friends. 

Among the main courses are Traditional Roast Turkey, Roasted Beijing Duck with Truffle Cordyceps Sauce, Roast Beef Rump Cap, Seafood Stew with Vodka Crustacean Bisque, and Steamed Tiger Grouper with Supreme Soy Sauce. 

Delectable desserts include Nostalgic Chocolate Log Cake, Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce, and Croffles with Chocolate Fondue. To top it off, Santa will make a special appearance. Christmas dinner (Dec 23 and 24) costs $138 per adult; $68 per child. Christmas Day lunch is $138 and $68.

Make your reservations here.

For those who prefer to sit down and savor the moment, here are a few set options to consider. In Singapore, where taste and elegance meet, a sit-down meal is perfect for a more intimate gathering, whether it’s an intimate party of two, your closest friends, or an annual treat for your immediate family.

  • PEPPERMINT, PARKROYAL COLLECTION MARINA BAY, SINGAPORE
  • THE LINE, SHANGRI-LA SINGAPORE
  • LUCE, INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE
  • ASIAN MARKET CAFE, FAIRMONT SINGAPORE
  • RACINES, SOFITEL SINGAPORE CITY CENTRE
  • CROSSROADS BAR, PARADOX SINGAPORE MERCHANT COURT
  • HAI TIEN LO, PAN PACIFIC SINGAPORE
  • BOTTEGA DI CARNA, MONDRIAN SINGAPORE DUXTON
  • OSTERIA MOZZA, HILTON SINGAPORE ORCHARD
  • LOBBY LOUNGE, SINGAPORE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTEL

Crossroads Bar, Paradox Singapore Merchant Court

The Holly Jolly Blooms Afternoon Tea menu ($118 for two persons, inclusive of a bottle of Prosecco) takes centre stage at Crossroads Bar from Nov 18 to Dec 31. It starts off with savoury delights like the Salmon Tart with Sakura-scented cream cheese and briny tobiko, a heartwarming Wild Mushroom Tarragon Croquette redolent in earthy chestnut puree and an indulgent saffron cream sauce, and the moreish Cauliflower Popcorn draped in cranberry maple glace and a dusting of umami furikake.

Christmassy dessert bites come in the form of icons like Santa, the Reindeer and Gift Box alongside festive staples like the rum-drenched Fruit Cake studded with dried fruits and almond-laden Stollen. Then toast to the season with a bottle of Prosecco or the specially created Santa Hat cocktail – the perfect way to welcome the holidays.

Make your reservations here

  • PEPPERMINT, PARKROYAL COLLECTION MARINA BAY, SINGAPORE
  • THE LINE, SHANGRI-LA SINGAPORE
  • LUCE, INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE
  • ASIAN MARKET CAFE, FAIRMONT SINGAPORE
  • RACINES, SOFITEL SINGAPORE CITY CENTRE
  • CROSSROADS BAR, PARADOX SINGAPORE MERCHANT COURT
  • HAI TIEN LO, PAN PACIFIC SINGAPORE
  • BOTTEGA DI CARNA, MONDRIAN SINGAPORE DUXTON
  • OSTERIA MOZZA, HILTON SINGAPORE ORCHARD
  • LOBBY LOUNGE, SINGAPORE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTEL

Hai Tien Lo, Pan Pacific Singapore

Enjoy authentic Cantonese with executive Chinese chef Ricky Leung’s curated six-course festive epicurean experience at $168 per person (minimum of two) until Jan 1. Highlights include Marinated Turkey with Jellyfish and Pomelo Sauce with Honey Glazed Ham, Cheese Prawn Ball and Wasabi Mayonnaise, Sautéed East Grouper Rolls with Asparagus and homemade XO chilli sauce, Barbecued Suckling Pig Trio, and more.

Make your reservations here.

  • PEPPERMINT, PARKROYAL COLLECTION MARINA BAY, SINGAPORE
  • THE LINE, SHANGRI-LA SINGAPORE
  • LUCE, INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE
  • ASIAN MARKET CAFE, FAIRMONT SINGAPORE
  • RACINES, SOFITEL SINGAPORE CITY CENTRE
  • CROSSROADS BAR, PARADOX SINGAPORE MERCHANT COURT
  • HAI TIEN LO, PAN PACIFIC SINGAPORE
  • BOTTEGA DI CARNA, MONDRIAN SINGAPORE DUXTON
  • OSTERIA MOZZA, HILTON SINGAPORE ORCHARD
  • LOBBY LOUNGE, SINGAPORE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTEL

Bottega di Carna, Mondrian Singapore Duxton

Whether you’re celebrating with a group or your bestie, Bottega di Carna’s lunches ($42 to $54) feature a selection of Chef Kenny Huang’s favourites, including burrata with fresh figs, prosciutto with truffle mascarpone, Barolo braised beef cheek, Spaghetti a la Cartoccio (clams, prawns, blue mussels, and squid), and Huang’s mouthwatering version of the traditional French Ispahan Yule Cake with raspberries, lychees, and rose cream.

Make your reservations here.

  • PEPPERMINT, PARKROYAL COLLECTION MARINA BAY, SINGAPORE
  • THE LINE, SHANGRI-LA SINGAPORE
  • LUCE, INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE
  • ASIAN MARKET CAFE, FAIRMONT SINGAPORE
  • RACINES, SOFITEL SINGAPORE CITY CENTRE
  • CROSSROADS BAR, PARADOX SINGAPORE MERCHANT COURT
  • HAI TIEN LO, PAN PACIFIC SINGAPORE
  • BOTTEGA DI CARNA, MONDRIAN SINGAPORE DUXTON
  • OSTERIA MOZZA, HILTON SINGAPORE ORCHARD
  • LOBBY LOUNGE, SINGAPORE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTEL

Osteria Mozza, Hilton Singapore Orchard

Embrace the Californian-Italian spirit with Osteria Mozza’s Christmas Set Menu (four courses) on Dec 24 and 25 and. Priced at $148 per adult for a minimum of two diners, it features antipasti, house-made pasta, Wagyu, and an indulgent dessert. Highlights include Linguine with Manila Clams, Pancetta & Spicy Fresno Chiles, as well as Maple Glazed Ibérico Secreto. For an additional $100 per person, you can enhance your experience with wine pairing. End with Cioccolato with candied hazelnut, nougat, and honeycomb.   

Make your reservations here.

  • PEPPERMINT, PARKROYAL COLLECTION MARINA BAY, SINGAPORE
  • THE LINE, SHANGRI-LA SINGAPORE
  • LUCE, INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE
  • ASIAN MARKET CAFE, FAIRMONT SINGAPORE
  • RACINES, SOFITEL SINGAPORE CITY CENTRE
  • CROSSROADS BAR, PARADOX SINGAPORE MERCHANT COURT
  • HAI TIEN LO, PAN PACIFIC SINGAPORE
  • BOTTEGA DI CARNA, MONDRIAN SINGAPORE DUXTON
  • OSTERIA MOZZA, HILTON SINGAPORE ORCHARD
  • LOBBY LOUNGE, SINGAPORE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTEL

Lobby Lounge, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

Enjoy a Berry Magical Afternoon Tea until Dec 15 (excluding public holidays and special occasions). The pastries are delightful to eat and look at – think Strawberry Mint Choux Tree, Reindeer Mont Blanc Tart, and French Turkey Puff. The weekend is better with an exclusive Scallop with Yuzu Lime Gel Tartlet. 

On weekdays (free-flow coffee and TWG tea), it’s $48 per person, 3pm to 5.30pm, Mondays to Thursdays. Fridays to Sundays: $58 per person includes free-flow TWG tea, coffee, and a flute of champagne or sparkling tea. There are two seatings (2pm to 3:30pm; 4pm to 5.30pm).

Until Dec 15, enjoy 25 per cent off when you quote for weekdays and 20 per cent off with for weekends (Fridays to Sundays), excluding public holidays and special occasions. Simply quote the respective code upon making your reservation online.

Make your reservations here