Christmas catering 2026: which dates go first
Christmas Day 2026 is a Friday and Christmas Eve a Thursday. That shapes the whole December calendar, and it is worth knowing before you pick a date.
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What a Friday Christmas does to December
Christmas Day 2026 falls on a Friday, with Christmas Eve on the Thursday. Two things follow from that, and both affect when you should be booking.
Office parties compress. When Christmas lands mid-week, the party season spreads across three loose weeks. On a Friday it does not: the two working weeks before the 25th absorb almost all of it, and the final working Friday — 18 December — becomes the single most contested catering date of the year.
Family catering shifts later. The 25th to the 27th is a long weekend, which means more households catering at home across three days rather than concentrating everything on one evening. Christmas Day itself still goes first, but the 26th and 27th are busier than they are in a mid-week year.
Friday 25 December
A long weekend through to Sunday the 27th. More home catering, spread across three days.
Friday 18 December
The last working Friday, and the most contested office party date of the season.
Book from early November
That is when December dates start going in. Booking early buys choice, not a discount.
Both formats run
Mini buffet and buffet with setup, on the public holidays too. Bento is not available 1 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.
The Christmas menu
The Christmas menu comes in 4 levels, built with our partnering vendors. Each level is a complete spread — the higher the level, the more dishes and the more premium the mains.
It can be ordered on any date from 1 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. Over that period the Festive menus replace the regular buffet menus, which return on 4 January 2027.
$20 menu
10 dishes- Chicken Stroganoff with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
- Honey Mustard Roast Boneless Chicken
- Lemon Herb Baked Fish
- Red and Green Christmas Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
- Mini Mushroom Quiche
- Tater Tots with Spicy Mayo Sauce
- Pilaf Rice with Nuts and Dry Fruits
- Spaghetti Marinara (Non Spicy)
- Chocolate Eclair
- Cranberry Cordial
$25 menu
11 dishes- Chicken Stroganoff with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
- Honey Mustard Roast Boneless Chicken
- Lemon Herb Baked Fish
- Mixed Seafood with Cajun Butter Sauce
- Red and Green Christmas Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
- Roasted Mushroom in Browned Butter, Garlic and Thyme
- Pilaf Rice with Nuts and Dry Fruits
- Spaghetti Marinara (Non Spicy)
- Cheesecake Cookie & Cream
- Ice Cocktail Jelly
- Cranberry Cordial
$30 menu
12 dishes- Chicken Stroganoff with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
- Holiday Roast Beef with Caramelized Onion
- Lemon Herb Baked Fish
- Mixed Seafood with Cajun Butter Sauce
- Chicken Meatball with Salsa
- Red and Green Christmas Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
- Roasted Mushroom in Browned Butter, Garlic and Thyme
- Pilaf Rice with Nuts and Dry Fruits
- Spaghetti Marinara (Non Spicy)
- Assorted Swiss Roll
- Chilled Longan & Sea Coconut
- Cranberry Cordial
$35 menu
13 dishes- Chicken Stroganoff with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
- Holiday Roast Beef with Caramelized Onion
- Lemon Honey Baked Salmon Fillet
- Mixed Seafood with Cajun Butter Sauce
- Red and Green Christmas Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
- Roasted Mushroom in Browned Butter, Garlic and Thyme
- Mini Mushroom Quiche
- Tater Tots with Spicy Mayo Sauce
- Pilaf Rice with Nuts and Dry Fruits
- Spaghetti Marinara (Non Spicy)
- Chocolate Eclair
- Assorted Macaron
- Cranberry Cordial
Mini buffet, per pax, 1 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
| Menu | 10–14 pax | 15–29 pax | 30–74 pax | 75+ pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $23 | $20 | $18 | $15 |
| $25 | $28 | $25 | $23 | $20 |
| $30 | $33 | $30 | $28 | $25 |
| $35 | $38 | $35 | $33 | $30 |
Add a flat $45 delivery fee per order, at every headcount — the year-round free-delivery threshold does not apply over the festive period. The Festive Chinese and Malay menus also run at $15 and $45 per pax; ask and we will send those.
- Festive period
- 1 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. During this period the Festive menus replace the regular buffet menus, and the regular menus return on 4 January 2027.
- Delivery
- A flat $45 per mini buffet order from 1 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, at every headcount. The year-round free-delivery threshold does not apply during the festive period. A buffet with setup carries the usual $90 setup fee and no delivery fee.
- Bento
- Not available from 1 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. Mini buffet and buffet with setup both run throughout, and bento returns on 4 January 2027.
- Order cutoff
- One day's notice, subject to vendor availability on your date. December dates start going in from early November, and the last two weeks of the month are effectively first-come. Four to six weeks ahead is normal.
- Changing your order
- Headcount and menu changes up to 24 hours before delivery.
- Dish changes
- Dishes can be swapped on any Festive menu, including the Chinese and Malay ones. Some swaps carry a small top-up per pax, shown when you order; on the $45 menus every swap is free.
- Halal
- Halal Festive menus are available from Muslim-owned stalls, certified on request, at the same prices.
- Surcharges
- $30 for delivery at 9.59am or earlier or 7.31pm or later. $15 for postal codes 71, 63, 09, 50 and 49. $50–$100 per level where there is no lift access.
Add-ons, ordered on top of any Christmas menu in any quantity, with the same one day's notice: Enchanted Forest Chocolate Log Cake, 900g — $58 each; Festive Roasted Whole Turkey, about 4kg — $198 each; Sliced Honey Baked Ham (halal turkey ham), 20 slices — $38 per pack; Traditional Maryland Crab Imperial in Scallop Shell, 10 pieces — $38 per box. A non-halal version of this menu is available on request — tell us when you enquire and we will send it with your quotation.
Date first, menu second
For most of the year this advice would be backwards. For December it is not: menus stay available, dates do not. Confirm the date you need, and choose from whatever menus are open for it afterwards.
If your date has any flexibility at all, a weekday in the first half of December is the easiest thing to book and carries the widest choice.
How ordering works
Book early — December sells out
Our cutoff is one day before your event, but December does not work like the rest of the year. Vendor kitchens have a fixed number of orders a day and every office is holding its party in the same fortnight, so the date going in early is what decides which menus are still open to you.
Festive mini buffet delivery $45
A flat fee per order from 1 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, at every headcount — the year-round free-delivery threshold does not apply over the festive period. Food arrives in insulated warmer bags that are yours to keep, with serving gear, cutlery, plates, bowls, a table cloth and a trash bag.
Buffet delivery and setup $90
Unchanged over the festive period. One fee covers delivery, a full setup with a skirted table and cloth, warmers, serving gear, disposable plates, cutlery and napkins, and our team returning to collect the equipment afterwards. Minimum order sizes on the $15, $20 and $25 menus are higher than they are year round.
Mini buffet and buffet only
Individually packed bento is not available 1 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 — our partnering vendors run the Festive menus as a shared spread over that period. Bento returns on 4 January 2027.
Changes up to 24 hours before
Adjust your headcount, menu or timing more than 24 hours before your event, subject to availability. Within 24 hours the food and manpower are already committed, so changes and cancellations are normally not accepted and a fee of 50% to 100% of the order may apply.
Additional charges may apply for outlying areas (Tengah, Lim Chu Kang, Tuas, Sentosa, Changi Airport and Alps Avenue), deliveries before 10am or after 7.30pm, and venues without lift access. Every charge is confirmed in your quotation before you pay. See full terms.
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- 1
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Headcount, date, budget per pax and any dietary needs like halal or vegetarian.
- 2
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- 3
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Swap any dish to fit your requirements, then confirm with our team on WhatsApp or email.
Frequently asked questions
What day is Christmas 2026 in Singapore?
Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday 25 December, with Christmas Eve on Thursday the 24th. Christmas Day is a public holiday, making the 25th to 27th a long weekend.
When should I book Christmas catering for 2026?
December dates start going in from early November. For the week of the 21st, or for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day itself, earlier is better — those are the first to fill, and booking ahead buys you a wider choice of menus rather than a lower price.
Which December dates book out first?
The last working Friday before Christmas, then Christmas Eve, then Christmas Day. With the 25th on a Friday in 2026, office parties compress into the two preceding working weeks, making those Fridays especially tight.
How much does Christmas 2026 catering cost?
The Christmas 2026 menu for this season is on this page. Pricing is being confirmed with our partnering vendors — tell us your date, headcount and delivery address and we will come back with the figures for your order, usually the same working day. Our everyday menus also run right through the period at their normal rates, from $15 per pax at 15 people with $30 delivery.
Can Christmas 2026 catering be halal?
Yes. Halal menus come from Muslim-owned stalls, and halal-certified menus are available through our partnering vendors on request. Select halal in the menu planner and only halal menus are shown to you.
Can I order a normal menu for Christmas instead?
Not between 1 December 2026 and 3 January 2027. Over that period the Festive menus replace the regular buffet menus, so the Festive Western, Chinese and Malay menus are what can be ordered. The regular menus return on 4 January 2027 and can be booked now for any date from then. Outside the festive window everything runs as normal — $18 per pax at 10 people plus $30 delivery, $15 from 15, $13 from 30.
Is there a delivery fee over the festive period?
From 1 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 a mini buffet carries a flat $45 delivery fee per order, at every headcount — the year-round free-delivery threshold does not apply over the festive period. A buffet with setup carries the usual $90 setup fee and no delivery fee. Remote postal codes, deliveries at 9.59am or earlier or 7.31pm or later, and venues without lift access can add a surcharge on top; every one is published and appears in your quotation before you confirm. The year-round rules return on 4 January 2027.
What is included with the food?
Mini buffet orders are drop and go: the food arrives in insulated warmer bags that are yours to keep, with serving gear, cutlery, plates, bowls, a disposable table cloth and a trash bag, so you can bag everything up and bin it after your event. Buffet with setup includes a skirted table and cloth, warmers, serving gear, disposable plates, cutlery and napkins, and our team returns to collect the equipment. Individually packed boxes are not available 1 December 2026 to 3 January 2027; they return on 4 January 2027.
Can I change or cancel my order?
Yes, with more than 24 hours' notice before your event, subject to availability. Within 24 hours the food and manpower are already committed, so changes and cancellations are normally not accepted and a fee of 50% to 100% of the order may apply.
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