What Is Included in a CNY Buffet Catering Package?

Chinese New Year is a time of joy, reunion, and abundance. Families and businesses across Singapore look forward to celebrating with symbolic dishes that represent prosperity, longevity, and happiness. Yet, planning a feast that satisfies everyone can be overwhelming. From preparing multiple courses to ensuring dietary inclusivity, the task often leaves hosts stressed instead of enjoying the occasion. 

At Shiok Kitchen Catering, we provide a solution through our thoughtfully curated CNY buffet catering packages. These packages are designed to deliver variety, convenience, and festive meaning, allowing you to focus on celebrating with your guests while we handle the details.

Table Of Contents

  1. Common Struggles When Hosting A CNY Celebration

  2. How To Choose The Best Buffet Catering Package

  3. Shiok Kitchen Catering’s CNY Buffet Catering Menus

  4. Frequently Asked Questions About Buffet Catering Packages

  5. Enjoy Seamless Festivities With Shiok Kitchen Catering

1. Common Struggles When Hosting A CNY Celebration

Chinese New Year feasts are expected to be grand, symbolic, and inclusive. Families want dishes that honor tradition, while businesses aim to impress guests with a spread that feels abundant and professional.

Challenges often include:

  • Preparing symbolic dishes such as steamed fish for abundance, longevity noodles for long life, and dumplings for fortune.

  • Catering to diverse dietary needs including vegetarian, plant-based, and halal preferences.

  • Managing large guest lists where portion control and presentation are critical.

  • Balancing traditional expectations with modern dining preferences for premium ingredients and variety.

Shiok Kitchen Catering understands these challenges. Our buffet catering packages are designed to remove the stress of planning and execution, ensuring every guest enjoys a feast that is both meaningful and satisfying.

2. How To Choose The Best Buffet Catering Package

When searching for the best buffet catering option, hosts often ask: What should I look for in a package? Here are practical tips to guide your decision:

  • Menu Variety: Ensure the package includes appetizers, mains, rice/noodle dishes, seafood, vegetables, and desserts.

  • Symbolic Dishes: Look for items like fish (abundance), prawns (happiness), and noodles (longevity).

  • Customization: Choose packages that allow flexibility to swap dishes based on guest preferences.

  • Package Tiers: Shiok Kitchen Catering offers Abundance, Blessings, and Longevity menus at different price points to suit varying needs.

  • Latest Dining Expectations In Singapore: Guests increasingly appreciate plant-based options, premium seafood, and festive dishes such as prosperity toss salad (yu sheng).

  • Convenience: Confirm that the package includes delivery, setup, warmers, and professional staff to ensure seamless service.

By considering these factors, you can confidently select a CNY buffet catering package that balances tradition, variety, and convenience.

3. Shiok Kitchen Catering’s CNY Buffet Catering Menus

Shiok Kitchen Catering offers three distinct packages, each designed to meet different needs while maintaining festive symbolism and variety.

Abundance Buffet Menu ($28++ per pax, min 30 pax)

  • Appetizers: Steamed Chicken Siew Mai, Prawn Har Gow, Vegetable Spring Roll.

  • Mains: Nanyang Curry Chicken, Sweet & Sour Fish Fillet with Lychee, Salted Egg Yolk Prawn.

  • Rice/Noodles: Yong Chow Fried Rice, Nonya Mee Goreng with Fish Cake.

  • Vegetables: Nonya Chop Chye with Beancurd Skin, Shanghai Greens with Shitake Mushroom.

  • Desserts: Orange Pound Cake, Iced Almond Jelly with Longan.

Blessings Buffet Menu ($38++ per pax, min 30 pax)

  • Appetizers: Chicken Moneybag, Ebiko Prawn Youtiao, Breaded Scallop.

  • Mains: Steamed Barramundi with Ginger Shoyu, Butter Cereal Prawn, Grandma’s Yam Chicken Stew.

  • Rice/Noodles: Longevity Noodles with Smoked Duck, Eight Treasure Egg Fried Rice.

  • Vegetables: Chinese Spinach with Bailing Mushroom, Steamed Broccoli with Shitake Mushroom.

  • Desserts: Signature Ondeh Ondeh Cake, Chilled Mango Sago with Pomelo.

Longevity Buffet Menu ($48++ per pax, min 30 pax)

  • 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.

  • Rice/Noodles: Smoked Duck Truffle Fried Rice.

  • Vegetables: Steamed Broccoli with Sea Cucumber & Flower Mushroom.

  • Desserts: Mango Panna Cotta with Strawberries & Lychee Boba, Chocolate Praline Tart.

Each package is carefully curated to reflect festive symbolism while offering variety and inclusivity. Whether you are hosting a family reunion or a corporate event, Shiok Kitchen Catering ensures your guests enjoy a feast that is both meaningful and memorable. 

4. Frequently Asked Questions About Buffet Catering Packages

  • Q1: What makes CNY buffet catering unique? It includes symbolic dishes tied to prosperity, longevity, and abundance, making it culturally significant.

  • Q2: What is the minimum order size? Each package requires a minimum of 30 pax, ensuring value and variety for larger gatherings.

  • Q3: Can menus be customized? Yes, hosts can choose between options such as curry chicken or honey sesame chicken to suit preferences.

  • Q4: Are vegetarian or plant-based options available? Yes, dishes like Purple Yam Roll, Vegetarian Soon Kueh, and plant-based prawn are included.

  • Q5: Do packages include desserts? Absolutely. From Orange Pound Cake to Mango Panna Cotta, desserts are part of every package.

  • Q6: Is setup and service included? Professional staff handle delivery, setup, and presentation, ensuring a seamless experience.

  • Q7: Which package is best for corporate events? The Blessings or Longevity Buffet Menu offers premium dishes suitable for impressing clients and colleagues.

Enjoy Seamless Festivities With Shiok Kitchen Catering

Chinese New Year is about joy, abundance, and togetherness. Don’t let the stress of cooking overshadow the celebration. With Shiok Kitchen Catering buffet catering packages, you can host a feast that honors tradition while enjoying convenience and professional service.

Why choose Shiok Kitchen Catering?

  • Expertly Curated Menus: Each package balances tradition with variety, ensuring symbolic dishes are included.

  • Professional Service: Our team handles delivery, setup, and presentation so you can focus on your guests.

  • Flexible Options: From Abundance to Longevity menus, there is a package for every occasion.

  • Memorable Experience: Guests leave satisfied, enriched by both the food and the festive atmosphere.

From symbolic appetizers to indulgent desserts, every detail is designed to impress. Whether you are planning a family reunion or a corporate event, our packages provide everything you need for a memorable celebration. Contact us today through our contact page and let us help you create the best buffet catering experience this New Year.

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