See 2025 off at the InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit

InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit has unveiled A Season to Twinkle in Time, an elegant celebration evoking warmth, wonder, and timeless sophistication. This year, guests are invited to embrace a season of joy through exquisite culinary journeys, artful gatherings, and refined gifting — each moment designed to shimmer with the InterContinental's signature experience.

New Year's Eve dinner buffet at AVA Brasserie
Wednesday, 31 December 2025 | 7 pm – 11:30 pm
THB3,000 nett

Bid farewell to 2025 in style with an extravagant dinner buffet. Indulge in premium king crab and seafood on ice, foie gras, Hokkaido scallops, lamb rack, Australian-aged striploin, roasted prime rib, plus squid ink and coconut octopus risotto.

The Winter Tale festive afternoon tea at THE LOBBY
Available till 30 December 2025
THB 2,200++ for two

Source: InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit. The Winter Tale festive high tea at THE LOBBY.

The Winter Tale presents an elegant selection of delicate sweet and savoury treats, paired with premium teas. Includes two glasses of sparkling wine, and free-flow premium coffee or tea. 

Details

THB1,490++ per set for two persons with selections of coffee or tea
Daily | 2 pm – 4 pm
View the menu at https://bit.ly/4lzCmHY

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Book a day in advance.

Festive cocktails at ROGUES 
Available till 30 December 2025

An exclusive collection of festive cocktails starting from THB 380++.

Hampers

Celebrate the art of gifting with InterContinental's Timeless Hampers, curated with artisanal delicacies and premium blends that reflect the grace of the season. Available up to 31 January 2026.

Twinkle Prestige – THB 3,900++ 
A luxurious curation of gourmet indulgences for those who appreciate the finer things in life.

Time Retreat – THB 2,900++ 
A serene, wellness-inspired selection designed to restore balance and inspire tranquillity.

Details

For enquiries or information, contact bkktl.dining@ihg.com

A reservation three days in advance is required.

New Year's Eve Celebration Stay & Feast
THB24,999 nett

Welcome the New Year with a two-night city escape including daily breakfast at AVA Brasserie, and a New Year's Eve countdown dinner for two. 

Details

• Eligible period: 30 December 2025 – 2 January 2026 
• Two nights in a Classic room for two guests 
• Daily breakfast buffet at AVA Brasserie 
• New Year's Eve countdown dinner on 31 December 2025 for two (including soft drinks) 

Make reservations at bkktl.rsvn@ihg.com 

Terms and conditions apply.

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Experience a wild Christmas at Singapore's first rainforest resort

Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree is set to enchant guests with A Wild Christmas, which reimagines festive traditions through the lens of nature.  

Celebrations at Planter’s Shed 

Planter's Shed will offer a rainforest-inspired feast featuring premium ingredients and timeless holiday favourites from 4 December 2025. Guests can enjoy a four-course set lunch:

• Winter jewel kale salad featuring butternut squash, pomegranate, and feta
• Roasted tomato & fennel soup finished with crème fraîche
• Option of slow-cooked beef cheek with port wine jus or pistachio-crusted Norwegian salmon, paired with a citrus champagne sauce 
• Christmas citrus pudding with a vanilla dark rum sauce

Source: Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. The Dinner Buffet at Planter’s Shed.

At dinner, Planter's Shed sets out a festive buffet dinner, where guests can indulge in the premium chilled seafood, including Boston lobster, snow crab legs, and scallops. At the festive carving station, diners can request roasted Christmas turkey with caramelised chestnuts, honey-glazed boneless ham with sweet citrus notes, and Creole-spiced Angus oven-prepared (OP) ribs that fall off the bone. A separate live station will serve Planter's Shed's signature lobster laksa.

The festive dessert station offers sweets like panna cotta, chocolate fondue, pecan pie, and traditional Christmas pudding. 

Details

Festive set lunch 

S$58++ per person
12 pm to 3 pm

Festive dinner buffet 

4 to 23 and 26 to 30 December
S$68++ Monday to Thursday
S$78++ Friday to Sunday
6 pm to 9.30 pm

*Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day brunch, and New Year’s Eve dinner buffets are each priced at S$158++ per adult, while the Christmas dinner buffet costs S$128++ per adult.

There will also be carollers on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, in addition to a visit from Santa Claus, to usher in the festive season. 

Go intimate at Forage 

Forage presents an eight-course tasting menu (S$238++) for the season. Available throughout December, each course is inspired by the rainforest, crafted with ingredients from the resort's own edible garden as part of its sustainable harvest to table philosophy. 

Rooted in respect for the environment, Forage champions local sourcing, waste reduction, and the use of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified seafood. Garden-grown herbs enrich its infusions and garnishes, while trimmings are repurposed in sauces and gels—reflecting a culinary philosophy defined by craftsmanship and care for the planet.

Begin the journey with borscht reimagined, featuring beetroot, hand-cultivated mushrooms grown on-site, and gochujang (Korean red chilli paste). Yellowtail with orange and tarragon features in-season fish brightened with citrus and ginger flowers from the edible garden. The red grouper, from the tropical waters of Malaysia, is served with a tableside pour of a broth inspired by phở. Meanwhile, the spiny lobster, sourced from the Indo-West Pacific, is paired with vermouth sauce and fresh dill. 

Paying homage to traditional Christmas flavours is the yellow chicken, roasted with thyme and rosemary from the garden and served with braised red cabbage and Brussels sprouts. The wagyu beef striploin, made with Tajima wagyu, is renowned for its ethical farming practices and lower carbon footprint. It is enriched with truffle and Madeira sauce, then garnished with in-house-grown mushrooms. 

Refreshing the palate towards the end of the meal is the Amalfi lemon, cucumber & mint, which incorporates calamansi and lemongrass from the edible garden. The Conference pear—spiced with ginger and garden tarragon, and paired with tangy blackberry sorbet and sweet glazed chestnuts over vanilla yoghurt meringue—brings a comforting warmth. A selection of mignardises (bite-sized sweets) from Chef Marcus serves as a finale. 

Details

For reservations, email forage-mandairainforest@banyantree.com 

Festive takeaways 

Great for six to eight guests, the Banyan Noël Luxe Collection Pack (S$288++) includes a classical whole roasted turkey, pineapple orange glazed boneless ham, a woody Yule dark chocolate log, traditional marzipan stollen, and a selection of festive sides and sauces.

Standalone takeaway offerings are also available, including the Creole spice rub Angus beef ribeye (S$188++), the classical whole roasted turkey (S$158++), and the clementine & herb roasted duck (S$108++). Yule logs, ranging from the classic dark chocolate to the locally-influenced durian coconut flavour, are available from S$68++, along with festive bakes such as traditional mixed fruit cake, panettone, and traditional marzipan stollen, priced from S$38++.

Details

Orders are accepted from now till 20 December 2025 at https://www.banyantree.com/singapore/mandai-rainforest-resort-by-banyan-tree/rainforest-wonders-a-wild-christmas (minimum of three days’ advance notice). 

Collections can be made at the festive booth located at the Level 1 coach bay, Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, from 4 to 23 December 2025. 

For enquiries, call +65 6038 3999 or email plantersshed-mandairainforest@banyantree.com

Countdown to 2026

On the final day of the year, guests can ring in the New Year with the Dinner and Countdown Combo Package (S$250++ per adult). Start with a dinner buffet at Planter’s Shed from 7 pm to 10 pm, then proceed to the Meranti Ballroom for New Year's Eve celebrations from 9 pm onwards. 

Guests can raise their glasses with free-flow Mumm champagne, Mionetto prosecco, wines, draft beer, and selected cocktails as the night unfolds with a live band and DJ performances. A lucky draw, with prizes including stays at other Banyan Tree destinations in the region, will be held during the countdown.

Celebrate serenity

The Banyan Tree spa’s Tailored to Your Senses packages are designed for two to four guests. Guests booking a 90-minute experience will enjoy a complimentary afternoon tea at Forage, while those opting for a 120-minute session may choose between afternoon tea or a two-course set lunch per person at Forage. 

Details

Learn more at https://www.banyantree.com/singapore/mandai-rainforest-resort-by-banyan-tree/spa/banyan-tree-spa-mandai-rainforest-resort

Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree
60 Mandai Lake Road
Singapore 729979 

Get in the festive mood with Pan Pacific Singapore

This festive season at Pan Pacific Singapore, enjoy a range of festive offerings, including rejuvenating treatments at St Gregory, staycations, and diverse dining options across their restaurants and bar.

Festive takeaways 

The Pan Pacific culinary team has crafted traditional festive dishes available for takeaway, alongside a selection of festive goodies and hampers for gifting.

Said Pan Pacific Singapore Executive Chef Andy Oh: "Every dish is an art, plated with finesse, creativity, and passion."

Source: Pan Pacific Singapore. Festive hamper selection.

Festive hampers available in 2025, each presented in a luxe gift box, include:

The Pacific Festive Hamper (S$499 nett) 

The Pacific Festive Hamper includes a bottle of Taittinger Brut Réserve champagne, homemade christstollen, homemade Myers rum fruit cake, soft nougats presented in a Christmas box, panettone figs and raisins, Bacha Coffee Sidamo Mountain, and an assortment of Christmas homemade pralines.

The Delicatessen Deluxe Hamper (S$330 nett) 

The Delicatessen Deluxe Hamper offers savoury artisanal delights, including basil pesto pork sausage (400 g), chicken garlic butter sausage (300 g), Christmas salami sticks (200 g), baby honey ham (1 kg), 5J premium Iberico de Bellota, duck rillettes with espelette, duck pate with figs, duck pate with smoked duck breast and basil, as well as a bottle of Château Larose-Trintaudon Haut-Médoc. Espelette is a pepper that comes from a Basque village in France.

The classic Pacific Yuletide Hamper (S$150 nett) 

The classic Pacific Yuletide Hamper comprises traditional festive treats, including a gingerbread boy (100 g), acorn festive snack mix, homemade christstollen (300 g), festive cookies, mini panettone in assorted flavours, assorted Christmas homemade pralines, and Natureo sparkling non-alcoholic semi-seco.

Festive takeaways

Gourmet roasts, gourmet seafood and sides, curated festive bundles, log cakes, and more are available for celebrating elsewhere. 

Gourmet roasts, seafood, and sides 

Pan Pacific Singapore's Master Butcher Chef Haiko Mayer has introduced a new series of gourmet roasts, including Master Butcher’s pork roulade (S$227 nett), 4-hour braised lamb shank (S$172 nett), smoked gammon ham (bone-in) (S$172 nett), as well as meat ‘hammer’ beef shank (S$249 nett). 

Enjoy signature gourmet roasts, such as a traditional roasted turkey (S$216 nett), boneless honey-glazed ham (S$140 nett), and Australian beef cheek vin rouge (S$172 nett). 

Master Butcher Mayer said: "Our festive takeaways, all made fresh in-house, are a true labour of love." 

Indulge in a curated array of gourmet seafood and sides, such as newly debuted oven-baked whole red snapper (S$249 nett), cheese-baked lobster thermidor (S$249 nett), roasted winter vegetables with dried cranberry and chestnuts (S$49 nett), honey-glazed Brussel sprouts with caramelised onion and bacon (S$44 nett), as well as potato ‘mille-feuille’ with mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano (S$60 nett). 

All gourmet roasts and seafood are accompanied with a side of Brussel sprouts, tiny heirloom carrots, and broccolini.  

Festive bundles 

This year, Executive Pastry Chef Edina Si and her culinary team present two brand-new log cake flavours - the rich and indulgent pure chocolate log cake (S$88 nett), as well as a pretty-in-pink white peach tea log cake (S$88 nett). 

The Premium Festive Bundle (S$576 nett) features a traditional roasted turkey, cheese-baked lobster thermidor, 4-hour braised lamb shank, and the pure chocolate log cake. 

The Traditional Festive Bundle (S$358 nett) is a timeless selection. Enjoy the traditional roasted turkey with an oven-baked whole red snapper, and a homemade Myers rum-infused fruit cake. 

Traditional festive sweets and log cakes

Make your holidays even sweeter with Pacific Emporium’s festive sweet delights, including the homemade traditional christstollen (S$55 nett), a homemade Myers rum infused fruit cake (S$62 nett), a homemade large gingerbread House (S$110 nett), and homemade Christmas pralines (six pieces / 12 pieces / 24 pieces) (S$22/ S$39/ S$65 nett respectively). 

Details

The festive offerings can be ordered through panpacificsingapore.oddle.me/en_SG till 26 December 2025. Enjoy the convenience of delivery or opt for self-collection from the festive booth located on level 1 of Pan Pacific Singapore till 26 December 2025.

Early bird discounts of up to 30% off end on 30 November 2025. From 1 December until 26 December 2025, enjoy discounts of up to 25% off.

View the festive brochure

Festive dining at PLUME

Get the festive celebrations going at PLUME with Head Mixologist Akmal Haqim and Bar Manager Siew Han Jun. Indulge in Head Mixologist Akmal Haqim’s selection of festive cocktails, such as the classic PLUME mulled wine (S$20++), a warming blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cointreau, festive spices, ginger flower, and honey, and the nostalgic Christmas favourite, classic egg nog (S$20++, Bourbon, egg, milk, sugar, and festive spices). A satisfying non-alcoholic option, the No Fly Nog (S$15++), is also available. 

The experience will be elevated by live band performances on 24 and 25 December 2025. 

Details 

From now to 25 December 2025
5 pm – 1 am
Live band performances on 24 and 25 December 2025: 8:30 pm – 11:45 pm

Prices quoted are in Singapore dollars, and are subject to service charge and prevailing government taxes.

For reservations, call +65 9459 7165 or email dining.ppsin@panpacific.com

Embrace the season at Edge

Executive Chef Oh and his culinary team have curated an extravagant buffet spread comprising classic festive delights, alongside Edge’s signature international buffet spread. Served across live kitchens, diners can savour a premium seafood selection, succulent roasts, and the season’s favourites, such as oven-roasted grass-fed lamb leg with ras el hanout spices, maple-glazed gammon ham with spiced pineapple marmalade, chicken leg confit with savoy cabbage, and Mediterranean turkey pizza. The grill station features more delights: a slow-roasted ribeye, Yorkshire pudding, and truffle jus.

Seafood lovers will relish the expansive spread of fresh seafood, including freshly-shucked seasonal oysters, king crab leg, Boston lobster, tiger prawns, Pacific clams, scallops on the half-shell, sea conch, black mussel, and crawfish. Also available are cold cuts made in-house by Master Butcher Mayer, such as homecured beef salami, Virginia ham, pastrami, mortadella, paprika lyoner, and Black Forest ham. 

An irresistible variety of festive treats are set out at the dessert bar, including dark chocolate log cake, homemade Christmas stollen, rum-soaked fruit cake, and more.

Executive Sous Chef Patrick Ooi observed: "This season, Edge’s festive buffet spread is inspired by nostalgic, comforting flavours, infused with the spirit of the holidays."

Details

For reservations, please call +65 6826 8240 or email dining.ppsin@panpacific.com

Weekday lunch
(Except on 24, 25, or 31 December 2025 and 1 January 2026)

12 pm - 2:30 pm
Adult: S$88++

Daily dinner
(Except on 24, 25, or 31 December 2025 and 1 January 2026)

6 pm - 10 pm 
Adult: S$128++*

Saturday lunch 
29 November, 6, 13, 20, 27 December 2025 

12 pm - 3 pm 
Adult: S$108++*

Sunday brunch
30 November, 7, 14, 21, 28 December 2025

12 pm - 3:30 pm
Adult: S$138++*, S$198++**

Christmas Eve lunch
24 December 2025

12 pm - 3 pm
Adult: S$118++*

Christmas Eve dinner
24 December 2025

6 pm - 10 pm
Adult: S$198++*, S$278++**

Christmas Day brunch
25 December 2025

1st seating: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm | 2nd seating: 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Adult: S$198++*, S$278++**
Enjoy a live band performance by Myra and Band, meet-and-greet Santa, and be entertained by a roving balloon sculptor. 

Christmas Day dinner
25 December 2025

6 pm - 10 pm
Adult: S$198++*, S$278++**

New Year’s Eve lunch
31 December 2025

12 pm - 3 pm
Adult: S$108++*

*Inclusive of free flow of chilled juices and soft drinks

New Year’s Eve dinner
31 December 2025

6 pm - 10 pm
Adult: S$208++*, S$288++**
Enjoy a live band performance by Myra and Band, photobooth, as well as a roving magician.

New Year’s Day brunch
1 January 2026

12 pm - 3:30 pm
Adult: S$138++*, S$198++**

New Year’s Day dinner
1 January 2026

6 pm - 10 pm
Adult: S$128++*

*Inclusive of free flow of chilled juices and soft drinks

**Beverage package – Inclusive of free flow of Taittinger Brut Réserve Champagne, house red wine, house white wine, a selection of house spirits, cocktails, chilled juices, and soft drinks

Holiday dining at Hai Tien Lo 

Hai Tien Lo’s six-course festive menu, priced at $208++ per person, is curated by Executive Chinese Chef Edden Yap and his culinary team. The menu will be available till 1 January 2026 and includes:

• Chilled seasonal turkey salad with passion fruit sauce
• Combination of sliced barbecued suckling pig and black caviar, with swan puff wanton and bonito flakes
• Nutritious double-boiled fish bone broth with fish maw and lobster
• Steamed sea perch fillet with asparagus, lily bulbs, crab meat, and roe
• Wok-fried rice with egg white, ham, and dried scallops
• Chilled cream of avocado and chocolate ice cream, with macarons

Details

Lunch | 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Dinner | 6 pm – 10:30 pm
S$208++ per person
Minimum of two persons
Beverage packages are available at a supplement from S$48++

For reservations, please call +65 6826 8240 or email dining.ppsin@panpacific.com

Elegant artistry at Keyaki

Embark on a culinary discovery of Japanese cuisine through seasonal flavours, precise preparation methods, and presentations that reflect nature at Keyaki, brought to you by Executive Japanese Chef Teruya Noriyoshi and his culinary team.

Chef Noriyoshi said: "I created these menus to share a taste of my heritage and warmth wth my diners during this festive season."

Winter Kaiseki Experience

Enjoy two curated winter kaiseki menus, Shimotsuki (S$250++ per person) and Shiwasu (S$330++ per person), available for both lunch and dinner.

The Shimotsuki menu* features:

• Foie gras pâté and jimami tofu, with raspberry pearls and Alba white truffles 
• Mozuku-su with snow crab
• Sweet corn flan with Bafun uni 
• Kuruma-ebi with asparagus and mango, in kimizu 
• Seasonal premium sashimi 
• Spiny lobster ravioli with umami ankake and Alba white truffles 
• Roasted A4 Kyushu wagyu in egg yolk sukiyaki sauce 
• Premium fish nigiri sushi (three pieces) 
• Japanese seasonal fruits

Treat tastebuds with the Shiwasu Menu, which features: 

• Foie gras pâté and jimami tofu, with raspberry pearls and Alba white truffles
• Shiro-ebi with caviar
• Hokkaido kegani in shiro miso Americaine bavarois
• Sweet corn flan with Bafun uni, akagai and junsai, in yuzu sanbaizu
• Seasonal premium sashimi
• Uni shiso tempura with seasonal Japanese vegetables
• Pan-seared half Normandy blue lobster in kimizu sauce 
• Premium fish nigiri sushi (three pieces)

The set includes a choice of one main course: Amiyaki A4 Kyushu wagyu marinated in kome-koji with Alba white truffles, or Lumina rack of lamb with Alba white truffles in egg yolk sukiyaki sauce. 

Conclude the dining experience with Japanese seasonal fruits and Hokkaido cheesecake.

New Year Kaiseki Experience

From 31 December 2025, relish the New Year Kaiseki (S$270++ per person). Alternatively, guests may enjoy the Keyaki-style osechi (S$118++) and ozoni (S$35++) à la carte.

The New Year Kaiseki features***: 

• Kouhaku sashimi of akami, toro, tai, and kimedai 
• Keyaki-style osechi set of simmered tiger prawn, roasted wagyu, and foie gras monaka, with black beans
• Uni rolled in shiso tempura
• Grilled cod with Saikyo miso paste 
• Grilled scallop and burdock wrapped with sea eel and carrot, with bamboo shoot and plum 
• Pan-seared Normandy blue lobster in kimizu sauce
• Five kinds of premium nigiri sushi
• Ozoni 
• Musk melon

Details

Winter Kaiseki Experience

Till 31 January 2026
Lunch | 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Dinner | 6 pm – 10:30 pm
From S$250++ per person

New Year Kaiseki Experience

31 December 2025 - 2 January 2026
Lunch | 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Dinner | 6 pm – 10:30 pm
S$270++ per person 

For reservations, please call +65 6826 8240 or email dining.ppsin@panpacific.com

*A4 wagyu is premium high-quality wagyu beef. In general, the higher the number, the better the quality of the beef. Ankake style cooking involves a thick sauce poured over the food. Jimami tofu is an Okinawan specialty made with peanut milk, while mozuku-su refers to mozoku seaweed from Okinawa marinated in vinegar. Kimizu is a sauce made from egg yolks and rice vinegar, and kuruma ebi are Japanese tiger prawns. 

**Amiyaki is a Japanese grilling method. Junsai is a water vegetable. Kegani is the horsehair crab, and kimedai is the golden eye snapper. Kome-koji is fermented steamed rice. Osechi refers to a traditional Japanese new year feast while ozoni is the soup prepared for the Japanese new year. Sanbaizu is a vinegar-based seasoning. Shiro ebi are baby white shrimp.

***Akami is the red meat from tuna. Monaka is a traditional wafer sandwich. Saikyo miso is a white miso from Kyoto.

Seasonal indulgences at Pacific Emporium

Guests are invited to enjoy an exquisite festive afternoon tea, or to savour the festive set menus, curated to showcase the finest flavours of the season.

Festive afternoon tea

Executive Pastry Chef Si said: "The collection of sweet delights featured in our festive afternoon tea menu delivers a festive twist, celebrating a balance of citrusy freshness and sweet, comforting notes."

On weekdays (S$68++ per person), guests can enjoy a selection of savoury and sweet delights presented on a three-tiered stand. 

Start with a complimentary welcome drink of cinnamon spark, a blend of cinnamon honey syrup, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic bitters. Festive creations on the menu include lobster salad with crispy crousta, salmon and cheese roulade, and apple and walnut savoury tart. Sweet treats include hazelnut passion fruit log cake, raspberry rosella choux, mixed fruit and classic scones, and more.

Guests are also invited to select a main course, such as Master Butcher’s pork roulade, turkey Slider and Penang Prawn noodle soup to complement the afternoon tea. 

On weekends and Christmas Day (S$78++ per adult), the afternoon tea experience is a buffet-style affair, alongside a Chef’s Speciality Showcase, including the Master Butcher’s pork roulade, festive Beef Wellington, Traditional Roasted Turkey Breast, Penang Prawn Noodle Soup, and assorted sticky toffee puddings. 

Details

Festive set menus 

Executive Sous Chef Cheah Hun Leong commented: "This festive season, I wanted to take those quintessential holiday flavours, the spices, the richness, and the warming aromas, to the festive dining table."

Pick from the two-course (S$35++ per person) or three-course (S$45++ per person) festive lunch set menu. Highlights include salmon carpaccio, Pacific prawn katafi, Pacific Emporium turkey burger, as well as truffle and fungi tortellacci. Katafi is delicately-shredded pastry, while tortellacci is a large, ring-shaped stuffed pasta.

The three-course festive dinner set menu (S$55++ per person) features scallop crudo, bisque de homard (lobster), sous-vide grain-fed beef cuberoll, and oven-baked turkey roulade. Scallop crudo is typically thinly-sliced raw scallops.

Details

Festive afternoon tea 
Till 31 December 2025 

1st seating: 1 pm to 3 pm | 2nd seating: 4 pm to 6 pm
Mondays to Fridays: S$68++
Saturdays & Sundays, and 25 December 2025 (buffet-style) S$78++ 

Festive set menus 
Till 31 December 2025 

Mondays to Fridays (excluding public holidays) 
Lunch | 11 am – 3 pm 
2-course festive lunch set menu: S$35++ per person 
3-course festive lunch set menu: S$45++ per person   

Mondays to Sundays 
Dinner | 5 pm – 10 pm 
3-course festive dinner set menu: S$55++ per person

For reservations, call +65 6826 8240 or email dining.ppsin@panpacific.com

Festive entertainment

The lobby of Pan Pacific Singapore has been transformed into a hub of holiday cheer. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the festive ambiance will be elevated by a live performance from 20 talented carollers from One Choral Company, a registered charity, which is dedicated to promoting choral excellence, education, and community engagement the power of music.

In addition to the carolling, Santa Claus and Santarina will be making special appearances.

Carolling on 24 December 2025
7 pm - 7:30 pm
Christmas eve Santa and Santarina meet-and-greet 
7 pm – 8 pm

Carolling on 25 December 2025
12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
Christmas Santa and Santarina meet-and-greet
11:45 am – 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

St Gregory

Tinsel Tranquillity Package 

St Gregory’s Tinsel Tranquillity Package includes a choice of Thalion Oceanic Bliss, a 75-minute massage tailored to your preference, or Thalion Intense Revitalisation, a 75-minute session for deep muscle relief. Conclude the treatment with a 15-minute scalp massage, designed to ease tension. 

Details

The Tinsel Tranquillity package (S$250 nett) is available until 31 December 2025 from 11 am - 8 pm. 

For reservations, please call +65 6826 8140 or email stgregory.ppsin@panpacific.com

Festive e-gifting 

Give the gift of the Pan Pacific experience, from revitalising wellness, luxurious room stays, and dining experiences:

Indulge in the Weekend Spacation Voucher (S$680++), featuring a Deluxe Panoramic Room with day access, a choice of a 60-minute Relaxing Aromatic Body Bliss or Indonesian Balinese Massage for two, a buffet-style afternoon tea for two at Pacific Emporium, and more!

The Festive Staycation Voucher, on the other hand, begins from S$400++ and comes with breakfast at Edge, and a welcome drink for two at PLUME.

Celebrate the weekend at Keyaki with a Japanese Weekend Brunch (Kaiseki-style) Voucher (S$79.20++). Presented okonomi ("as you like") style, diners can decide from selected perennial Japanese culinary favourites and speciality dishes.

Details

Select experiences at the eShop at eshop-ppsin.panpacific.com 

New Year's Eve celebrations

Fireworks by the Bay on New Year’s Eve room package

The Fireworks by the Bay offer includes front-row room views of the new year fireworks. Elevate the celebration with a stay in a Pacific Club room or Panoramic suite, that comes with exclusive access to the Pacific Club Lounge on level 38. Package privileges include a champagne breakfast, afternoon tea, and Evening Cocktails, accompanied by panoramic views of Marina Bay and the city skyline. 

Details

Valid for bookings from now until 31 December 2025 for stays on 31 December 2025. Terms and conditions apply - visit https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp- marina/offers/fireworks-by-the-bay.html to learn more.

Countdown Party at PLUME on New Year’s Eve 

Indulge in a countdown celebration with handcrafted cocktails and gourmet canapés, accompanied by live performances by Rock Rosette and DJ Amanda. As Bar Manager Siew Han Jun said, it's a party for a "New Year, new beginnings! Toast to the exciting new journey ahead!"

Details

Table of two persons at S$388++
Table of four persons at S$688++
Table of eight persons at S$1,188++
Table of 10 – 15 persons at S$1,988++ 

The above packages include a selection of spirits, beers, wines, cocktails, and food. 

The Nest Private Countdown 

This exclusive arrangement serves a table of 20 persons with a minimum spend of S$8,800++. The package includes a private bartender and three litres of champagne. 

Details

31 December 2025
5 pm – 3 am
Rock Rosettes live band | 9:30 pm - 12:15 pm
DJ Amanda | 12:15 am – 2:30 am
For reservations, please call +65 9459 7165 or email dining.ppsin@panpacific.com

All prices quoted are in Singapore dollars, and are inclusive of prevailing government taxes.  

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Pullman Singapore invites guests to celebrate

Source: Pullman Singapore. Chinese New Year at MOGĀ.

 

Pullman Singapore Hill Street, the essence of luxury in the heart of the city, is celebrating the year of the snake with an array of auspicious dining experiences and festive offerings. This Chinese New Year, Pullman Singapore Hill Street features menus that blend tradition with modernity, symbolic cocktails that toast to fortune at MOGĀ, and vibrant yusheng platters at Madison’s.

A culinary celebration of prosperity

MOGĀ, the modern Japanese Izakaya-inspired cocktail bar, offers Chinese New Year set menus: The Fortune Set (S$198++) and The Prosperity Set (S$278++), available for lunch and dinner on Mondays to Saturdays from 11 January to 12 February 2025. 

Designed to be enjoyed by up to four guests, these menus symbolise the abundance and joy associated with the Lunar New Year, through a seamless blend of Japanese artistry and Chinese tradition.

Start your feast with the Pullman lohei (捞起), featuring a medley of smoked salmon, black ‘gold’ (garlic) emulsion, crispy hashbrowns, and more, tossed by diners to good fortune and success. The Fortune Set and Prosperity Set feature highlights such as chicken tsukune, a tender minced chicken creation paired with sous vide egg and elevated with a rich teriyaki spicy sauce. 

Another standout is the truffle teriyaki edamame, a luxurious twist on a classic Japanese snack, followed by kuruma ebi tempura, where lightly battered botan shrimp are complemented by sea salt wasabi mayo. End the meal on a sweet note with black sesame gelato, complemented by cookie crumble and matcha dust. 

The Prosperity Set includes Tokyo broil, which showcases seared Wagyu striploin, served with yakiniku sauce, broccolini, and garlic chips.

The cocktail bar has concocted the Prosperity pop (S$23++) for the Lunar New Year. Inspired by the auspicious mandarin orange, this refreshing drink symbolises good fortune and abundance. Available on Mondays to Saturdays from 11 January to 12 February 2025, from 6 pm onwards.

Toss to new beginnings

At Madison’s, celebrate the spirit of togetherness with The Pullman lohei, a traditional yusheng available daily from 11 January to 12 February 2025. Crafted with auspicious ingredients like smoked salmon, traditional Chinese and homemade pickles, and the black ‘gold’ (garlic) emulsion, the lohei platters are available in two sizes: at S$58++ (serves 3-4 pax) and S$108++ (serves 10-11 pax). Advanced reservations are highly encouraged.

East, Hong Kong offers eco-conscious year-end festivities

City-centre hotel EAST, Hong Kong has eco-conscious decorations and lively celebrations all lined up for the festive season this year.

EAST's Christmas Village, a tradition started in 2014, sees the hotel finding creative ways to recycle resources into previously disused objects. This year, the EAST team have scavenged the city’s streets, collecting fallen logs from Typhoon Mangkhut to craft into Christmas decorations. For these creations, the team collaborated with students from Jockey Club Sarah Roe School (JCSRS) – the only school in Hong Kong to deliver an English curriculum to students with additional learning needs.

Source: Swire Hotels. The Christmas Village at East, Hong Kong.

Feast (Food by EAST)

EAST’s café, Feast (Food by EAST), will be offering festive feasts on 24 and 25 December with sittings from 5:45 pm to 8 pm and 8:30 pm to 11 pm. The menu will be served semi-buffet style, with a variety of antipasti, such as freshly shucked oysters and king crab legs.

Main course options include traditional favourites, such as slow-roasted turkey and roasted grass-fed beef tenderloin.

For New Year’s Eve 2019 on 31 December from 6 pm – 10:30 pm, with highlights such as whole poached Boston lobster and roasted grass-fed beef tenderloin.

Sugar (Bar.Deck.Lounge)

The party continues at Sugar (Bar.Deck.Lounge), EAST’s rooftop bar. Themed City of Stars, the New
Year’s Eve celebration will draw inspiration from the box office hit La La Land, combining
drinks, jazzy tunes, and sweeping views across the city.

Details:

The Feast Christmas menu is priced at HK$728* per adult.
The Feast New Year's Eve menu costs HK$668* per adult.
Make reservations at Feast (Food by EAST) at +852 3968 3777

Make reservations at Sugar (Bar.Deck.Lounge) at +852 3968 3738

*Prices are subject to 10% service charge.

Celebrate the festive season with the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in Asia

Welcoming the holiday season, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group presents a variety of seasonal packages at select properties throughout Asia.

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

Source: Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong website. Mother with daughter in a Christmas setting.

The hotel will be dressed in a holiday theme while guests will be greeted with traditional Christmas goodies including mince pies and roasted chestnuts.

Priced from HKD4,200 per night, the Winter Getaway package is available from 1 December 2018 to 6 January 2019 and features accommodation, daily breakfast for two and seasonal amenities.

The hotel’s Suite New Year package is available from 21 December 2018 to 6 January 2019 and is priced from HKD68,888 to HKD98,888. The package features accommodation in the Macau, Tamar or Mandarin Suite, round-trip airport limousine chauffeur or transfers within Hong Kong Island, and dinner for four guests at two Michelin-starred Pierre restaurant.

Mandarin Oriental, Macau

A five-star retreat, Mandarin Oriental Macau is one of the most exclusive hotels in town. There are special rates over the festive season as well as limited-edition Mr and Mrs MiniMO Santa panda bears. As part of the hotel’s sustainability efforts, its traditional live Christmas tree will be replaced this year with a special tree forged from metal and LED lights. Guests are encouraged to take the Santa panda stuffed toys home for HKD388 each, with all proceeds donated to the MINDSET programme, which raises awareness of mental health.

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo

Guests can celebrate in style with traditional gourmet offerings, festive specialties, and a spectacular two-venue New Year’s Eve party. Priced from JPY270,000 for a two-night stay, the New Year Holiday package is valid from 21 December 2018 to 6 January 2019 and includes accommodation gourmet seasonal treats, and an original zodiac fan gift by Ibasen.

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia’s premier urban resort has a New Year package priced from RM 2,769 and valid from 31 December 2018 to 2 January 2019. The New Year Holiday package includes accommodation in a Mandarin room, New Year’s Eve dinner at Mandarin Grill or AQUA, and New Year’s Day brunch at Mosaic.

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

In addition to seasonal menus and a range of accommodation offers, guests can add their own touches to gingerbread men into one-of-a-kind characters at Melt Café during Sunday brunch, create their own Christmas wreaths using fresh foliage with in-house florists and enjoy the spectacular Christmas tree and festive lighting with Christmas carols and a life-sized Santa Claus.

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

Yuletide celebrations, accommodation packages, banquets and parties are available at the Huangpu riverfront. Hotel guests can enjoy menus featuring traditional delicacies on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Mandarin Oriental, Taipei

Arguably the most sophisticated address in the city and with a reputation for having one of the most Instagrammed Christmas trees in town, Mandarin Oriental, Taipei presents the Winter Family Getaway room package for the festive season.

This provides a pampering trip with relaxing spa massages for adults by Bizzie Bees, the Hong Kong-based social enterprise to encourage creativity. Priced from TWD16,500 and available from 1 December 2018 to 6 January 2019, this features accommodation in a deluxe room, a 60-minute massage for two at The Spa, as well as daily breakfast at Café Un Deux Trois.

The hotel continues its long-standing tradition of donating a portion of Mandarin Cake Shop profits to a remote Taiwanese aboriginal school this year.

Festive 2017 at the Westin Singapore

Source: The Westin Singapore website. The apple glazed turkey at Seasonal Tastes.

Usher in the year end holidays at the Westin Singapore with Christmas offerings designed for festive merriment, with mouthwatering yule log cakes, hearty roasts, thoughtful Christmas hampers and epicurean selections at Seasonal Tastes and Cook & Brew.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Highlights of the Christmas eve lunch buffet at Seasonal Tastes include lobster bisque, grilled Aussie tomahawk, maple and miso glazed salmon, and panettone bread pudding with vanilla Anglaise (a light pouring custard).

The Christmas eve dinner, Christmas Day lunch and Christmas Day dinner buffets will feature festive table mainstays such as the roasted turkey stuffed with mum’s bread and cranberry accompanied by a selection of fresh seafood on ice, pasta cooked a la minute, and local favourites such as the signature Singapore chilli crab and Canton salt baked spring chicken. Top off the feast with a selection of desserts such as the cream cheese pistachio berries Yule log.

Details:

Christmas eve | 24 December 2017

Lunch buffet: S$78++
Dinner buffet: S$98++*

Christmas Day | 25 December 2017

Lunch and dinner buffet: S$98++*

Boxing Day | 26 December 2017

Lunch buffet: S$78++

New Year's eve and New Year's Day

Look to 2018 over a sumptuous New Year’s eve dinner buffet or start the year right with the New Year’s Day lunch buffet. Both meals include hand-pulled Italian burrata (cheese made from mozarella and cream) and freshly-shucked French and Canadian oysters.

New Year’s eve | 31 December 2017

Dinner buffet: S$108++*

New Year’s Day | 1 January 2018

Lunch buffet: Adult S$58++

For reservations, call +65 6922 6968.

Source: The Westin Singapore website. The Australian lamb shank.

The Cook & Brew has a new menu with decadent new dishes like the Nova Scotia lobster and avocado toast topped with Ossetra caviar, or the 1824 farm’s Australian beef flat iron. End the meal on a sweet note with a slice of peanut butter and chocolate ice-box cake. 

Details: 

For reservations, call +65 6922 6948.

Explore:

Browse the new menu.

Source: the Westin Singapore website. The vanilla, raspberry and pistachio cheese Yule log cake is available for takeaway.

Get a wide range of homemade classics and sweets for the office colleagues or business partners such as the vanilla, raspberry and pistachio cheese Yule log, or prepacked Christmas hampers. There are also festive fusion options such as ee-fu noodles braised with roast turkey, wild mushrooms, and a touch of truffle oil. 

Details:

The Christmas takeaways are available till 31 December. Discounts are available for credit card payments. Learn more and order online.

Explore:

Read the WorkSmart Asia blog posts about Christmas and New Year celebrations at the Hotel Jen Tanglin and at the Goodwood Park Hotel.

*Inclusive of a beverage. 

Holidays at the Black Sheep Restaurants, Hong Kong

Celebrate the festive season in style with the Black Sheep Restaurants in Hong Kong:

Carbone

Expect hearty dishes at this New York-Italian institution, such as a rosemary-tinged 40oz Prime Porterhouse. To ring in 2018 in opulence, have an early dinner (6pm-8:45pm) to kick off the evening, or experience the New Year’s Eve edition of The Fiasco, a mob-inspired dinner theatre from 9pm-1am (HK$1,500).

Details:

Carbone is at 9/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham St, Central, Hong Kong

+852 2593 2593

Reserve a table at thefiasco@carbone.com.hk

Source: Black Sheep Restaurants. The Fiasco at the Carbone.

Buenos Aires Polo Club

Favourites at this Argentine steakhouse include Pure Black Angus steaks from the pampas’ General Pico range. Festive brunches include a towering seafood station and a showstopping prime rib on Christmas Day. On New Year‘s Eve, celebrate with dinner (HK$688 per person, from 7pm), segueing into a special edition of the Buenos Aires Rock Club for a kicking start to 2018. Tickets are available in advance (HK$588, from 10pm) and include three hours of free-flow.

Details:

The Buenos Aires Polo Club is at 7/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham St, Central, Hong Kong
+852 2321 8681
Reserve a table at reservations@bapoloclub.com

Source: Black Sheep Restaurants. Buenos Aires Polo Club serves seafood too.

BELON

BELON’s French-rooted yet locally-inspired dishes will feature in Chef Daniel Calvert’s tailored menus for lunch and dinner on Christmas Day (HK$458 and HK$788 per person respectively).

BELON celebrates New Year’s Eve with a tasting menu inclusive of a toast as the clock strikes midnight (HK$888 per person, ala carte options are also available). 

Details:

BELON is at 41 Elgin St, SoHo, Hong Kong

+852 2152 2872

Reserve a table at info@belonsoho.com

Source: Black Sheep Restaurants. Pigeon pithivier. A pithivier is a tart with an almond filling.

Burger Circus

Get American comfort classics galore at the Burger Circus. Limited editions for November include pumpkin pie slices (HK$58) topped with whipped cream and whole pies (HK$188). A pumpkin spice milkshake (HK$78) in available in November while Christmassy concoctions (HK$78) for December include peppermint-laced house-churned gelato as well as "naughtier" versions. 

Black Sheep Restaurants Delivery will bring the menu to the office throughout the holiday period.

Details:

Burger Circus is at 22 Hollywood Rd, Central, Hong Kong

+852 2878 7787

Reserve a table at info@burgercircus.com.hk

Source: Black Sheep Restaurants. Meal at the Burger Circus.

Motorino

Stay warm with oozing mozzarella, pillowy crusts and the rich San Marzano tomato sauce at Motorino. Pizza-making parties offer a hands-on holiday activity for the office (from HK$198 per person, minimum four per class). 

Motorino also delivers throughout the holidays.

Details:

Motorino has two outlets, at 14 Shelley St, SoHo, and at 15 Ship St, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

+852 2801 6881 (SoHo), +852 2520 0690 (Wan Chai)

Reserve a table at info@motorino.com.hk

Ho Lee Fook

There will be two seatings on New Year’s Eve for dinner at this funky Chinese kitchen. The early dinner seating from 5-7pm (HK$588 per person) while the late seating from 8pm ends up with a

night of partying. Karaoke revelry begins at 10:30pm and is set in 1995, complemented by three hours of free-flow (HK$1,118 inclusive of dinner, karaoke ticket and free-flow, or HK$628 for karaoke and free-flow, both inclusive of service charge)

Details:

Ho Lee Fook is at 1-5 Elgin St, SoHo, Hong Kong
+852 2810 0860
Reserve a table at info@holeefook.com.hk

Source: Black Sheep Restaurants. Stirfried dishes at the Ho Lee Fook.

Le Garçon Saigon

Chic Parisian brasserie Le Garçon Saigon lighten the traditional roast with Vietnamese flair. Le Garçon Saigon celebrates New Year’s Eve with Chef Bao La’s le festin de nouvel an (HK$528 per person, from 6pm) that presents a slow roasted te mana lamb neck alongside other highlights. As the night proceeds, tables will be moved aside to uncover the dancefloor. A midnight toast heralds the start of 2018.

Details:

Le Garçon Saigon is at 12 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

+852 2455 2499

Reserve a table at info@legarconsaigon.com

Stazione Novella

This tavern-inspired venue serves specialty coffee and panettone (HK$58). The traditional fruit-spiked Italian cake is available whole (HK$258)

Details:

Stazione Novella is at 52-56 Staunton St, SoHo, Hong Kong

+852 2559 0559

Reserve a table at info@stazionenovella.com

Maison Libanaise

A 1960s Beirut-inspired Lebanese canteen, Maison Libanaise will serve Middle Eastern choices like the chargrilled prime beef striploin laham mishwe (HK$238). House-blended spices and specialty jams (from HK$78) are also available.

Details:

Maison Libanaise is at 10 Shelley St, SoHo, Hong Kong

+852 2111 2284

Reserve a table at info@maisonlibanaise.com.hk

La Vache!

Think USDA prime ribeye and golden frites, plus two holiday patisserie additions: bûche de

Noël (HK$108) - whipped cream and fresh berries rolled in layers of chocolate cake - and a

caramel-glazed, crème anglaise-stuffed croque-en-bouche (HK$108).

On New Year’s Eve La Vache! brings diners a special edition Le Disco New Year’s Brunch. The brunch becomes an all-day non-stop disco, with free-flow and unlimited steak frites, and a live DJ spinning through to the early hours (tickets for each two-hour seating at HK$688 from 1pm and

HK$788 from 8pm with a midnight toast respectively).

Details:

La Vache! is at 48 Peel Street, SoHo, Hong Kong

+852 2880 0248

Reserve a table at info@lavache.com.hk

Osteria Marzia

Located in The Fleming hotel, Osteria Marzia’s offers a colourful menu of bright, fresh dishes. Chef Luca Marinelli’s Coastal Italian New Year’s Eve Menu (HK$888 per person, from 6pm) is filled with regionally-driven options, from freshly-shucked oysters to Spaghetti Ricci, an uni pasta that stars both Japanese and Italian varieties.

Details:

Osteria Marzia is at G/F, The Fleming, 41 Fleming Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

+852 3607 2253

Reserve a table at reservations@osteriamarzia.com.hk

Note: a 10% service charge applies to all prices unless otherwise stated.

Have a surprising Christmas at Goodwood Park Hotel

Goodwood Park Hotel in Singapore has created a Christmas menu full of surprises for the season - new takes on traditional dishes, food designed to look like other food, and treasure to discover. Festive meals and intriguing takeaways add more sparkle to the celebrations.

New gourmet takeaways this year revolve around turkeys with distinct Asian influences in the savoury section and chocolate in the sweets category.

Source: Goodwood Park Hotel. The 12 Treasures turkey is available for takeaways.

12 Treasures turkey | S$268, good for eight to 10 people - New for 2017

Executed by Master Chef Goh Chee Kong from the hotel’s Modern Sichuan and Cantonese restaurant Min Jiang at One-North, the 12 Treasures Turkey contains 12 premium ingredients – one for each day of Christmas. The ingredients include abalone, fresh chestnuts, conpoy (dried scallops), lingzhi, shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts, conch, Euryale seeds*, potatoes, lotus seeds and salted
egg yolk. The bird is first marinated, then baked, stuffed, and baked again for richer flavours.

Around the World in ‘Turkey’ Days | S$128, good for six people - New for 2017

This deluxe platter features four internationally-inspired creations – the turkey bulgogi puff, turkey gyoza, turkey Sriracha and turkey shepherd’s pie. Every pack comes with six portions of the first three items and a glass tray of the pie.

Turkey bulgogi puffs.

Turkey bulgogi puff
Crispy puffs filled with soy-sugar sesame-chilli marinated turkey, kimchi and cheddar cheese. (Editor's note: these were crispy and more-ish, and quite surprisingly spicy!)

Turkey sriracha pita pockets.

Turkey Sriracha
Assemble pita pockets stuffed with salad, tender roast turkey marinated with Sriracha hot sauce and a sour cream dip.
(Editor's note: this is mildly spicy - Sriracha fans may want to add more sauce.)

Turkey gyoza (left) and turkey shepherd's pie (right).

Turkey gyoza
Japanese dumplings filled with minced turkey and pan-fried to a delicate crisp.
(Editor's note: eat with dark vinegar and strips of young ginger, just like traditional gyoza.)

Turkey shepherd’s pie
This filo-capped pie uses sweet potato and turkey instead of the traditional meat and potato filling.
(Editor's note: The contrast between the crunch of filo and the velvety, creamy filling is perfect.)

Tasting portions of cold capellini pasta with Alaskan crab, ebi caviar and truffle vinaigrette at the media preview session.

Cold capellini pasta with Alaskan crab, ebi caviar and truffle vinaigrette | S$108, good for four people - New in the takeaway menu for 2017

A signature on Gordon Grill’s menu, this appetiser is served chilled, generously coated with ebi caviar, and subtly enhanced with white truffle oil.
(Editor's note: The truffle oil adds new taste accents to this dish.)

There is also a new roast turkey roulade on the savoury takeaway menu.

Sweet treats by Pastry Chef Joe Tan include:

Logs in two flavours for twice the enjoyment.

Zesty logs | S$52 a pair, 500g in total - New for 2017

This log cake consists of two "tree stumps" in completely different flavours. The lighter log consists of apple mousse calamansi cream with chiffon sponge while the darker log is made of Caraibe chocolate orange scented cream with a flourless chocolate sponge. Both logs rest on a bed of apple mousse calamansi cream with chiffon sponge.
(Editor's note: The logs taste completely different, yet complement each other. The apple mousse calamansi cream offers a light, subtle mouth feel against the denser bites and stronger flavours of the chocolate and citrus sponge.)

A Silent Night sphere.

Pour warm chocolate sauce over the Silent Night Sphere until the chocolate melts to enjoy the surprises inside.

Silent Night sphere | S$28 per piece - New for 2017

A hollow white chocolate orb painted in midnight-blue with starry highlights will add an interactive element to the table. Warm up the accompanying chocolate sauce and pour it over the orb to melt through it, drenching the five hidden treasures within with freshly melted white chocolate and warm chocolate sauce: macarons, Maltesers, gummy bears, marshmallows and dried cranberries.
(Editor's note: Snapchat-worthy! Pour the sauce over the top of the orb in a circular motion for best results. Watch the Instavideo)

Mini Mousse-icles. Guanaja chocolate mousse in the foreground, with summer berries mousse behind it and yuzu mousse in the centre.

Mini Mousse-icles | S$16 for three pieces - New for 2017

Reminiscent of the mini-sized Magnum ice cream lollies, these colourful Mousse-icles come in three flavours – Bittersweet Guanaja chocolate mousse covered in a thick chocolate shell and dotted with crunchy chocolate pearls, summer berries mousse made with three different berries with a jelly centre decked out in a pink chocolate shell, and yuzu mousse covered in a yellow chocolate shell with a sprinkling of edible purple flowers.
(Editor's note: the ice cream sticks can slide out very easily as this dessert warms up at room temperature, so eat this with a spoon. The chocolate version was my favourite. Think of a Magnum-thick chocolate shell encasing rich, intensely flavoured chocolate mousse, enlivened with the an occasional crunchy pearl.)

Returning favourites include:

Mao Shan Wang log cake.

Goodwood Mao Shan Wang durian Christmas log cake | S$69 for 500g

A premium adaptation of the signature Goodwood D24 durian Christmas log cake, expect lashings of creamy, slightly bitter Mao Shan Wang durian flesh rolled up in layers of vanilla sponge.
(Editor's note: Generous servings of distinctive Mao Shan Wang durian come layered in between layers of sponge cake. Very nice chilled.)

A D24 version is also available. The Goodwood D24 durian Christmas log cake is priced at S$77 for 1kg. The hotel’s popular durian puffs further return for the season at S$42 for 10 pieces.

  

Merry mosaic cakes | S$48 for 500g

A visual treat for the eyes, the mosaic cake consists of 16 cubes of cake in six different flavours, crowned with decorations of the season such as pinecones, snowflakes, and gingerbread men. The merry mouthfuls allow diners to try a wide variety of cake at one go:

A merry mosaic cake, comprising 16 squares of cake in six flavours.

A merry mosaic cake, comprising 16 squares of cake in six flavours.

Orange chiboust** – a frangipane** layered with a light mousse

Raspberry Earl Grey – raspberries and earl grey tea flavour a mousse layered with sponge cake

Blackcurrant – an almond sponge cake made with blackcurrant mousse 

Tiramisu – the Italian classic

Green tea – made using matcha powder, and layered with white chocolate mousse and almond sponge

Cheesecake – traditional cheesecake topped with meringue

Other classics available include festive meats and traditional Christmas sweets. There are two takeaway combo specials, a traditional Christmas combo for S$298 and a local Christmas combo for S$338.

The fresh seafood on offer during the media tasting session included tiger prawns, Alaskan king crab, seasonal oysters and Maine lobster. 

The hotel's Coffee Lounge, known for its local fare and Taiwan porridge, fine-dining restaurant Gordon Grill and L’Espresso - café by day and lounge by night - will also present Christmas and New Year set menus and  buffet spreads. Festive menus are available from 1 to 31 December 2017.

Gordon Grill
Lunch: 12pm – 2.30pm
Dinner: 7pm – 10.30pm

Christmas Eve, December 24, 2017
- Christmas Eve three-course set lunch at S$68 per person.
- Christmas Eve four-course set lunch is at S$88 per person.
- Christmas Eve six-course set dinner at S$178 per person.

Christmas Day, December 25, 2017
- Christmas Day five-course set dinner at S$138 per person.
- Christmas Day six-course set dinner at S$178 per person.
- Christmas brunch buffet at S$168 per person; S$78 per child, with two seatings: 10.30am to 1pm; and 2pm to 5pm

New Year's Eve, December 31, 2017
- New Year’s Eve three-course set lunch at S$68 per person.
- New Year’s Eve four-course set lunch is at S$88 per person.
- New Year’s Eve six-course set dinner at S$198 per person.
  
New Year’s Day, January 1, 2018
- New Year’s Day five-course set dinner at S$138 per
- New Year’s Day three-course set lunch starts from S$58 per person.
- New Year’s Day four-course set lunch starts at S$68 per person.
- New Year’s Day four-course set dinner starts from S$98 per person.

Source: Goodwood Park Hotel. English afternoon tea delights at L'Espresso.

L'Espresso
Monday to Thursday daytime meals: 2pm – 5.30pm
Friday to Sunday daytime meals, two seatings: 12pm –  2.30pm; 3pm –  5.30pm
Dinner: 7pm – 10.30pm

Christmas Eve, December 24, 2017
- Christmas Eve English afternoon tea buffet at S$68 per adult; S$40 per child.
- Christmas Eve semi buffet dinner at S$98 per person; S$59 per child.

Christmas Day, December 25, 2017
- Christmas Day brunch buffet at S$128 per adult; S$78 per child.
- Christmas Day four-course set dinner starts from S$78 per person.

New Year's Eve, December 31, 2017

- New Year’s Eve English afternoon tea buffet at S$68 per adult; S$40 per child.

- New Year’s Eve dinner buffet at S$108 per adult; S$68 per child.

New Year’s Day, January 1, 2018
- New Year’s Day English afternoon tea buffet at S$52 per adult; S$32 per child.

A glass bowl of gold and pearl plastic balls provided a
festive accent to the display - until a chef explained that
it's actually chocolate.  

Coffee Lounge
Lunch and high tea, two seatings: 12pm –  2.30pm; 3pm –  5.30pm
Dinner: 6pm –  10.30pm

Christmas Eve, December 24, 2017
- Christmas Eve lunch-cum-high tea with festive dessert buffet at SS$48 per adult; $29 per child.
- Christmas Eve dinner buffet at S$88 per adult; S$53 per child.

Christmas Day, December 25, 2017
- Christmas Day lunch-cum-high tea with festive dessert buffet at SS$48 per adult; $29 per child.
- Christmas Day dinner buffet at S$68 per adult; S$40 per child.

New Year's Eve, December 31, 2017
- New Year’s Eve lunch-cum-high tea with festive dessert buffet at S$48 per adult; S$29 per child.
- New Year’s Eve dinner buffet at S$98 per adult; S$59 per child.

New Year’s Day, January 1, 2018

- New Year’s Day lunch-cum-high tea with festive dessert buffet at S$48 per adult; S$29 per child.
- New Year’s Day Taiwan porridge a la carte dinner buffet with festive dessert buffet at S$45 per adult; S$27 per child.

Details:

The takeaway gourmet treats will be available at The Deli from 1 to 26 December 2017. Advance orders of five days are required and guests may visit The Deli from 9am to 9pm daily to place their takeaway orders.

Alternatively, guests may contact the Christmas Call Centre at +65 6730 1867 / 68 from 10am to 6pm daily or visit festivepromotions.goodwoodparkhotel.com from 1 December 2017 to place their online orders. Last orders are accepted before 19 December 2017, 12pm.

Call Gordon Grill at +65 6730 1744; L'Espresso at +65 6730 1743; and Coffee Lounge at +65 6730 1746 for reservations.

Hashtag: #goodwoodparkhotel

Note: All prices quoted are in Singapore dollars, subject to 10% service charge (for dine-in) and GST unless otherwise stated. Child prices are applicable for those aged six to 11.

*Euryale is also called water ginseng or makhana. Its seeds are sometimes known as fox nuts. Euryale seeds and related extracts have shown promise for preventing fatigue, reducing heart injuries and whitening skin.

**Chiboust cream is a pastry cream that includes stiffly beaten egg whites. Frangipane is a filling made with or flavoured by almonds.

Food tasted in this report stemmed from a Christmas preview session at the Goodwood Park Hotel. The author did not taste the full range of dishes.