Celebrating Christmas with a Mini Buffet Catering in Singapore

December 6, 2021 chillimaniswpadmin Catering Tips, Meal Ideas No comments yet

Celebrating Christmas with Mini Buffet Catering in Singapore

It’s the season to be jolly, falalala lalalala~ Christmas is coming but due to the new norm, we can only have a mini festive celebration to mark the year-end holidays and new year as the daily number of COVID-19 cases in Singapore continue to remain above the 1,000 mark.

While the current situation may dampen your holiday spirits, it doesn’t have to be that way because you can organise a mini buffet catering for your family and/or friends at home to celebrate the festive season without risking everyone’s exposure to the virus.

More so if you want to host a small gathering at home but dislike the idea of having to deal with the mountain of dishes that comes with cooking up a feast for your guests. As such, opting for a food catering service is your best solution.

Let’s take a look at why you should have a mini buffet catering for your Christmas gathering along with some of the food catering menu ideas you can opt to have in your mini buffet, including Chilli Manis’ 2021 Christmas Menu.

Benefits of Having a Mini Buffet Catering

No small gathering is complete without a mini buffet catering, especially during this Christmas season. Here’s why you should opt for a mini buffet catering:

1. Buffet-style catering can save cost

Good food typically cost more than the average price. More so for the ones served in individual packaging because a portion of what you’re paying goes to the packaging such as containers and plastic wraps. Also, some caterers tend to include the amount of labour that goes into preparing individually-packed meals.

A mini buffet with food catering, on the other hand, is more cost-savvy when compared to plated, family-style, and station meal options. The food catering service can be packed a dish into one or two packaging, which reduces the use of numerous food packaging. You only need to serve them according to your liking.

2. You or your guests get to be picky

When it comes to food, everyone has the tendency to be picky about their food, including the elderly and grown adults like us. For instance, you have elderly parents who tend to be picky about their vegetables while your children may be picky about having some of the dishes being put on their plate.

Instead of having to fulfil everyone’s food palate, a mini buffet catering with some changes to the dishes will surely be a delightful experience. After all, your guests get to choose which dish they want to eat and will be glad that they’re given the freedom to do so.

3. You or your guests can have seconds

Different from plated, family-style, and station meal options, having a mini buffet catering for your Christmas gathering allows your guests to have seconds. This is because some caterers tend to provide extra food in case your guests show up at the last minute.

Even if some of your guests fail to show up, you and your other guests get to have multiple stomach-filling meals during your gathering. And at the end of the day, you and your guests will remember it as an eventful experience amid this pandemic.

Meal Ideas for Mini Buffet for Christmas

There are various meal ideas for your Christmas mini buffet, some of which include a whole roast turkey or chicken, and a log cake – symbolic of the festive season. If you prefer meal ideas with a touch of Peranakan flavour, Chilli Manis has got you covered with its Christmas Mini Buffet Menu below:

Manis Christmas Peranakan Mini Buffet

This Christmas menu offers eight courses featuring Peranakan buffet, which can cater for a minimum of 10 pax. Among the dishes that you can choose from are Seafood Nonya Fried Rice, Nonya Chap Chye with Mushroom, Signature Ayam Buah Keluak, Steamed Assam Sambal Fish, Udang Goreng Assam, and more!

Allure Mini Buffet

Unlike the previous Christmas menu, the Allure Mini Buffet offers nine courses featuring some of Chilli Manis’ best dishes, which can cater for a minimum of 10 pax. Some of the dishes you can choose for your mini buffet catering include Spicy Pumpkin Prawn, Breaded Scallop, Signature Homemade Salmon Otah, and more!

Merriment Mini Buffet

The Merriment Mini Buffet offers eight courses that can cater for a minimum of 15 pax. Choose from Chilli Manis’ Exclusive menu for a unique mini buffet experience or the Enchanted Crackling Fireplace for the full Christmas experience with its Classic Roasted Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing and Salmon Wellington from Santa’s Party Favourites.

The best part about this mini buffet menu is that you get a Free Petite Chocolate Ganache Yule Log (500g) worth $32.80 when you order any of the Christmas Menu by December 3, 2021.

Keen to celebrate Christmas with a mini buffet catering in Singapore?

Hosting a mini buffet for Christmas reduces all the hard work that goes into preparing them personally. You also get to spend more time enjoying the food with your loved ones. With almost no dishes to wash, a mini buffet catering for your Christmas will likely be a magical one.

The best caterer can balance the quality as well as the presentation of the food while delivering the best value for your money. When you choose a food catering service from Chilli Manis, you will have a variety of dishes and side menu items to choose from.

As a halal-certified caterer, we seek to present the best mini buffet catering service in Singapore. Keen to try our food catering service? Contact us at 6250 1112 or email sales@chillimanis.com.sg.

Mini Buffet for Intimate Holiday Feast at Home

November 3, 2021 chillimaniswpadmin Uncategorized No comments yet

The holiday season is coming, which means it is time to gather your loved ones for an intimate holiday feast at home. However, due to the new norm, we can only have small group parties as COVID-19 cases continue to increase across Singapore.

That’s not all. Restrictions under the Stabilisation Phase has also been extended to November 21, 2021 – signalling the government’s effort to reduce the strain on the country’s healthcare system.

With the restrictions in mind, you can still host a mini buffet for an intimate holiday feast at home because we have got the perfect solution for you! Think food packs delivery and pasta party trays. Simply convenient and yummy! Without further ado, check out the list of our recommended menus for an intimate holiday feast at home and things you should know about hosting an intimate family feast.

3 Recommended Menus for an Intimate Holiday Feast

1. Mini Buffet

Our Mini Buffet has three variations – Classic, Peranakan, and International. All of which can cater for 10 to 15 pax, making it the perfect menu selection for a small and intimate holiday feast. You also get to choose from a wide selection of dishes that are prepared and tested for quality before the delivery of your order.

If you’re looking to introduce new flavours to your loved ones over the holiday, you can try the Peranakan Mini Buffet, with Signature Kampong Dry Laksa as the opening dish. It is a blend of regional influence with a spicy and tangy aftertaste.

Don’t forget the dessert! The Pulut Hitam with Coconut Milk is the perfect dish to wrap up your intimate holiday feast as it helps to relieve your tastebuds after indulging in all the spicy and tangy Peranakan dishes.

2. Peranakan Mini Party Pack

Like the Mini Buffet, the Peranakan Mini Party Pack offers 7 different menus but caters for a more intimate holiday feast with servings for 8 to 10 pax. This fuss-free mini party pack also offers 28 party sharing sets with varied cuisines.

The specialities include Signature Kampong Dry Laksa, Signature Nonya Rendang Chicken, Curry Assam Fish, Udang Masak Nenas, Kerabu Bok Nee, Nonya Chap Chye with Mushroom, Assorted Nonya Kueh, and Pulut Hitam with Coconut Milk.

3. Peranakan Inspired Nasi Ambeng

If your gathering involves an even smaller group of people (4 to 5 pax), you can try the Peranakan Inspired Nasi Ambeng – a traditional Javanese sharing platter suitable for celebrations, festivals, and everyday occasions.

Offering 6 dishes with a wide selection of Peranakan specialities, you and your loved ones can indulge together in these meals over comfortable heritage flavours. In addition, the dishes are served in microwavable containers, allowing you to reheat them in the microwave for a taste that’s fresh off the stove.

Things to Know About Hosting an Intimate Family Feast

There will always be something to celebrate within your family – birthdays, weddings, graduations, work promotions, etc. As such, these celebrations are typically hosted as an intimate event.

For every celebration in your family, try to create a theme so that it ends up as a memorable event for your family members. Once you have decided on the theme, you can select the menu of your mini buffet based on it. Make sure to check for special dietary requirements if you haven’t been home for a while.

Keen to try mini buffet catering for your intimate holiday feast in Singapore?

Engaging in a mini buffet catering for your holiday feast will create a memorable experience for your loved ones. On top of that, you’ll be introducing new flavours and convenience that may leave your family wanting more.

The best caterer can balance the quality as well as the presentation of the food while delivering the best value for your money. When you choose a mini buffet catering service from Chilli Manis, you will have a variety of dishes and side menu items to choose from.

As a halal-certified caterer, we seek to present the best mini buffet catering service in Singapore. Keen to try our food catering service? Contact us at 6250 1112 or email sales@chillimanis.com.sg.

Why Opt For Mini Buffet Catering Services?

March 17, 2020 chillimaniswpadmin Catering Tips No comments yet

Mini buffet caterings are often dropped off at the location in disposable trays along with disposable cutlery, napkins and cups depending on the type of buffet ordered.

Mini buffets are perfect for events with a smaller number of people or limited space such as housewarming parties or get-togethers. It is also a way to have a variety of dishes for your guests to share with minimal food wastage.

Pros of mini buffets catering

Can be arranged in a small space

There is no need to arrange many tables, chairs or furniture in your party venue as there is no set-up required for the buffet spread. In a regular full buffet set-up, at least two 1.8m tables are used and the setup will have to be near power points if any items require electric heaters.

It is easier to prepare a surface for mini buffet spreads as they are not limited by space.

Lesser time and costs

Most caterers will use disposable items to store the food and act as cutlery therefore, there is no need to spend extra money for cutlery washing and cleaning.

There is also no rush in finishing the food as compared to full set-up buffets that are bound by time at normally three hours. The caterers will collect their equipment promptly at the end of the session, regardless if your guests have finished eating or not. Mini buffets give you the flexibility to mingle over the food for as long as you wish.

Lesser space required

Without the need of setting up, mini buffets can be present at outdoor events or gatherings. It also encourages mingling among guests as everyone has to share food from the platters.

Easier to pack extra food

If there is extra food leftover, guests can easily pack and bring them home in the disposable trays that it comes with, preventing food wastage.

Cons of mini buffets

Unsuitable for corporate or large-scale events

Its disposable packaging makes it unsuitable presentation-wise for large-scale events as the company may come across as cheap and unprofessional. The food is also normally catered for smaller pax only which makes it unsuitable for large events.

Limited food selection

Compared to a fully set-up buffet, it is impossible for mini buffet catering to hold a cocktail or canape menu, or have live-stations with a chef who serves the food on the spot.

Limited theme decorations

With its simple packaging, there is no room for an elaborate spread that can be decorated according to specific themes to make the event more personalised and livelier.

Therefore, depending on the nature of your event, mini buffet caterings could be the next-best option for you and your guests to enjoy!

Chilli Manis has an extensive menu for its mini buffet catering which offers Classic, Peranakan or International dishes ranging from 7 to 9 courses for either min. 10 or 15 pax. You can select from an assortment of mains and desserts depending on the dietary restrictions of your guests.

Chili Manis is halal-certified and has been serving the industry for over 36 years. Book now to enjoy up to 15% off when you order from us in advance!