Chinese New Year is a time of joy, family reunions, and meaningful traditions. Yet, planning a feast can feel overwhelming. Guests expect dishes that are not only delicious but also symbolic of prosperity, longevity, and happiness. Preparing such a spread at home for a large group is no easy task. That is why CNY buffet catering has become the preferred solution for many hosts. At Shiok Kitchen Catering, we provide menus that balance tradition with variety, ensuring your celebration is stress-free, memorable, and filled with abundance.
Table Of Contents
- The Challenges Of Hosting A CNY Feast
- Choosing Popular And Symbolic Dishes For CNY Buffet Catering
- Shiok Kitchen Catering’s Signature Menus And Dishes
- Frequently Asked Questions About CNY Buffet Catering
- Turn Your Celebration Into A Feast With Shiok Kitchen Catering
1. The Challenges Of Hosting A CNY Feast
Hosting a Chinese New Year feast is rewarding but comes with challenges. Guests expect symbolic dishes such as Yu Sheng, longevity noodles, and prosperity dumplings. At the same time, modern diners in Singapore often look for variety, healthier options, and even plant-based alternatives.
Cooking for 30 or more people while meeting these expectations can be overwhelming. The logistics of preparing multiple dishes, ensuring quality, and serving them on time can take away from the joy of the celebration.
This is where CNY buffet catering becomes invaluable. By entrusting professionals, you can focus on celebrating with your loved ones while ensuring every guest enjoys a feast that blends tradition with modern culinary creativity. Shiok Kitchen Catering understands these challenges and provides menus designed to meet them, making your celebration seamless and enjoyable.
2. Choosing Popular And Symbolic Dishes For CNY Buffet Catering
When planning your menu, it helps to think about what guests often ask or search for online. Here are actionable tips to guide your selection:
- Choose symbolic appetizers: Start with items like Steamed Chicken Siew Mai, Vegetable Spring Rolls, or Chicken Moneybags. These dishes represent wealth and abundance.
- Include seafood for prosperity: Fish dishes such as Steamed Barramundi or Sweet & Sour Fish Fillet with Lychee are popular because fish symbolizes surplus. Prawns, like Salted Egg Yolk Prawn or Butter Cereal Prawn, signify happiness and celebration.
- Balance with vegetables: Nonya Chop Chye, Shanghai Greens with Shitake Mushroom, or Chinese Spinach with Bailing Mushroom add harmony and longevity to the menu.
- Staples are essential: Yong Chow Fried Rice, Longevity Noodles, or Smoked Duck Truffle Fried Rice ensure guests feel satisfied and complete the meal.
- End with festive desserts: Orange Pound Cake, Ondeh Ondeh Cake, or Chilled Mango Sago with Pomelo bring sweetness to the celebration.
Recent dining preferences in Singapore show a growing demand for plant-based options. Including dishes such as Sweet & Sour Plant-Based Chicken with Lychee or Honey Sesame Seaweed Fish with Bell Peppers ensures inclusivity and modern appeal. By following these tips, your CNY buffet will feel complete, symbolic, and enjoyable for all.
3. Shiok Kitchen Catering’s Signature Menus And Dishes
At Shiok Kitchen Catering, we have designed festive menus that highlight the most popular dishes in CNY buffet catering. Each menu is carefully curated to balance tradition, symbolism, and flavor.
Abundance Buffet
- Appetizers: Steamed Chicken Siew Mai, Vegetable Spring Rolls, Purple Yam Roll.
- Mains: Nanyang Curry Chicken, Sweet & Sour Fish Fillet, Salted Egg Yolk Prawn.
- Vegetables: Nonya Chop Chye with Beancurd Skin, Shanghai Greens with Shitake Mushroom.
- Staples: Yong Chow Fried Rice, Nonya Mee Goreng with Fish Cake.
- Desserts: Orange Pound Cake, Iced Almond Jelly with Longan.
Blessings Buffet
- Appetizers: Chicken Moneybag, Ebiko Prawn Youtiao, Vegetable Gyoza.
- Mains: Steamed Herbal Chicken with Chestnut, Greenland Halibut with Nonya Assam Sauce, Butter Cereal Prawn.
- Vegetables: Chinese Spinach with Bailing Mushroom, Steamed Broccoli with Shitake Mushroom.
- Staples: Eight Treasure Egg Fried Rice, Longevity Noodles with Smoked Duck.
- Desserts: Signature Ondeh Ondeh Cake, Chilled Mango Sago with Pomelo.
Longevity Buffet
- Appetizers: Chicken Vol-au-Vent with Baby Abalone, Lychee Prawn Ball, Yam Basket with Pacific Scallop.
- Mains: Roasted Duck with Dong Gui Sauce, Sweet & Sour Iberico Pork with Lychee, Braised Lobster Ee Fu Noodle.
- Vegetables: Steamed Broccoli with Sea Cucumber & Flower Mushroom.
- Staples: Smoked Duck Truffle Fried Rice.
- Desserts: Mango Panna Cotta with Strawberries & Lychee Boba, Chocolate Praline Tart.
- These menus showcase the essence of CNY buffet dining—abundance, prosperity, and joy. Each dish is selected to delight guests while honoring the traditions of Chinese New Year.
4. Frequently Asked Questions About CNY Buffet Catering
- Q1: What makes CNY buffet catering different from regular buffets? CNY buffets feature symbolic dishes tied to prosperity, longevity, and happiness, making them culturally significant.
- Q2: How many guests do I need to order a buffet? Our menus require a minimum of 30 pax, ensuring a generous spread for larger gatherings.
- Q3: Are vegetarian or plant-based options available? Yes, we offer dishes such as Vegetarian Soon Kueh and Sweet & Sour Plant-Based Chicken with Lychee.
- Q4: Can I customize the menu for my guests? Absolutely. Flexibility is part of our service, allowing you to tailor the spread to your preferences.
- Q5: What desserts are included in the buffet? Options range from Orange Pound Cake to Mango Panna Cotta with Strawberries & Lychee Boba.
- Q6: Do you provide Yu Sheng for the buffet? Yes, Yu Sheng is available and remains one of the most requested items during Chinese New Year.
- Q7: How do I book a CNY buffet with Shiok Kitchen Catering? You can place your order directly through our contact page.
Turn Your Celebration Into A Feast With Shiok Kitchen Catering
Chinese New Year is about joy, abundance, and togetherness. The dishes featured in our CNY buffet catering menus are more than just food—they are symbols of prosperity, longevity, and happiness. From auspicious appetizers to indulgent seafood, from hearty rice dishes to elegant desserts, each menu is thoughtfully curated to delight guests and honor tradition.
By choosing Shiok Kitchen Catering, you ensure that your celebration is not only delicious but also meaningful. Whether you are hosting a family reunion, corporate gathering, or festive party, our menus guarantee a memorable experience filled with flavor and cultural significance.
- Our chefs prepare every dish with care and authenticity.
- Each menu is designed to balance tradition with modern tastes.
- We provide flexibility to meet your guests’ preferences.
- Desserts and symbolic dishes ensure your buffet feels complete.
Contact us today to book your CNY buffet. Let Shiok Kitchen Catering bring prosperity, harmony, and happiness to your table with our expertly prepared CNY food catering menus.