It's hard to believe that the year is almost over, but at least there's some consolation - the Christmas season and everything that comes with it. We're talking cosy, wintery vibes, dazzling decorations, magical light-ups, gifts, and best of all, the food! Nothing beats gathering with your favourite people and enjoying each other's company over a never-ending festive feast.
And on that note, here are the best Christmas buffets in 2024 to bring the year to a perfect close:
#1 Estate's Festive Buffets at Hilton Singapore Orchard
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Estate's buffets are exquisite all year-round, but there's something about the Christmas decor and festive spread that elevates the vibes to another level. Nestle into your cosy seats and dig into indulgent dishes like golden-crisp Tempura Foie Gras and juicy and fragrant Roasted London Duck, and rich Slipper Lobster Chowder. Meat lovers can make a beeline for the Carving Station with a show-stopping array of roasts. There's the largest Wagyu Beef Leg we've seen in our life that's slow-roasted to tender perfection and more delicious meats like Irish Lamb Rack, Honey Glazed Bone-In Gammon Ham, Fig and Honey Macadamia-Crusted Venison Loin.
At the dreamy dessert section, you'll need a moment to admire the gorgeous festive-themed creations like Match Jingle Ornament, Cinnamon Pumpkin Tartin, and Christmas Candle Light. They taste as decadent as they look! But that's not everything, there are also Estate's classic desserts in jars, Yule Logs, gelato in seasonal flavours and candy floss.
The little ones will be thoroughly entertained by activities including dance mats, canvas painting, board games, and a remarkable roving magician that will have grown-ups at the table enraptured too.
Available in December 2024
Festive Dinner Buffet: $118++ per adult
Festive Lunch Buffet: $82++ per adult
Festive Grand Sunday Brunch: $168++ per adult
Christmas Eve Dinner & Christmas Day Brunch: $198++ per adult
Reservation: hilton.com
#2 Seasonal Tastes' Festive Buffets at The Westin Singapore
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Love traditional Christmas dinners but can't go without comfort Asian food? This buffet offers the best of both worlds. The spread will include local and familiar flavours and even hawker favourites along with festive must-haves.
Sink your teeth into the beautifully marbled Grilled Beef Tomahawk, piquant Truffle Glazed Gammon Ham, Homemade Italian Sausage and Roasted Stuffed Turkey. Stay on the festive train with desserts like Panettone Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce and Christmas Brandied Fruitcake with Cherries. Take a bite or two of the Crème Brûlée that now boasts a Ginger Spiced oomph, and the Baked Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake in a wreath design. Wash that all down with the Warm Vanilla & Pear Spiced Mulled Wine.
Promotions, including 1-for-1 savings as well as 50% savings for second diners, are available for selected debit/credit cards.
Available from 25 November 2024 to 1 January 2025
Festive Buffet: $78++ to $138++ per adult
Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve Buffet: $78++ to $168++ per adult
Christmas Day Buffet: $138++ to $168++ per adult
Reservation: seasonaltastessingapore.com
#3 21 On Rajah's Festive Buffets at Aloft Singapore Novena
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No travel plans this holiday season? Make up for it by taking your tastebuds around the world in this buffet. The spread includes a brilliant variety of flavours from four continents. Start your journey in USA with a smoky Slow-Cooked Brined Whole Turkey with Christmas Nut Stuffing. If you typically find turkey dishes too dry, give this one a try, it'll surprise you! After that, head to Australia for fall-off-the-bone-tender BBQ Beef Ribs with Smoked Paprika, then over to France with the creamy and rich Slipper Lobster Thermidor.
Once you're ready for dessert, visit Germany for the rich and nutty Christmas Stollen, filled with marzipan and generously studded with dried fruit, and slide next door to Austria's Christmas Gugelhupf, a light and airy cake with a hint of citrus.
21 On Rajah is halal-certified.
Available from now till 1 January 2025
Festive Brunch Buffet: $52++ to $68++per adult
Festive Dinner Buffet: $68++ to $78++ per adult
Christmas and New Year’s Day Buffet: $78++ per adult
Reservation: 21onrajah.com
#4 Festive Buffets at L'Espresso, Goodwood Park Hotel
If you're in the mood for an all-you-can-eat afternoon tea, L'Espresso is the place to celebrate the festive season. The spread will have all the comforting essentials like six flavours of scones, finger sandwiches, dainty little morsels - but with Christmas-y additions. Savouries include Grilled Cranberry Sausage with Caramelized Onion and Slow Roasted Honey Sriracha Turkey Breast. On the sweets front are treats like Christmas Chocolate Log Cake, Traditional Fruit Cake and Lingonberry Crumble Bars.
On Christmas Eve & day and New Year's Eve and Day, diners will enjoy a chocolate fountain and a chilled seafood bar with fresh selections including prawns and clams.
Available in December 2024
Festive Weekend Buffet: $68++ to $88++ per adult
Festive English Afternoon Tea Buffet: $68++ to $78++ per adult
Festive Brunch Buffet: $168++ to $198++ per adult
Reservation: goodwoodparkhotel.com
#5 Greenhouse's Festive Buffets at Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore
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If you're looking for a festive dining experience with out-of-Singapore vibes, Greenhouse is the place to be. The ambience is immaculate, with lush greenery arranged in organic, curved lines like a maze, all bathed in natural light and overlooking a golf course.
The standout for the Christmas spread is a unique twist on the festive classic, Thai herbs Roasted Turkey with Sweet Tamarind Sauce. Every bite of this aromatic dish has a pleasant aftertaste of Thai herbs like lemongrass and lime leaves. Other scrumptious offerings include the Honey-Glazed Ham with Pineapple Sauce and an array of well-crafted desserts. Save plenty of stomach space so you don't miss out on all the sweets including Traditional Christmas Pudding with Rum Sauce, Red Velvet Yule Log and the best of the bunch, the classic log cake Bûche de Noël.
During dinner sessions on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, kids can flex their creativity in a Gingerbread Man Workshop.
Available from 24 December 2024 - 1 January 2025
Festive Buffet: $128++ per adult
New Year Buffet: $108++ to $198++ per adult
Reservation: dusit.com
#6 Verandah Rooftop Rotisserie's Festive Buffets at Momentus Hotel Alexandra
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While you settle down in plush seats and admire the rooftop view, the feast starts on a high note with a complimentary glass of prosecco or juice and a Sharing Seafood Platter served to your table. The platter includes Boston Lobster, Baby Abalone, Tiger Prawns, Mussels, Scallops, Clams and Sweet Corn, cooked in your choice of Cajun butter or Chilli Crab Sauce, served with a side of crispy mantou.
Head to the buffet line for more deliciousness including custom tacos at Live Taco Station. Choose from three kinds of filling – 22-hours Smoked Wagyu Beef Brisket, Barbecued Pulled Pork Shoulder or Old Bay Marinated Barramundi – and complete it with toppings like jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole and pimento aioli. At the live action kitchen is a stunning line-up of Christmas Roasts. The steaks are sliced and seared on the spot by the chefs as usual, and the universal favourite was the incredibly tender Tajima Wagyu Rump Cap MBS 6. Other standouts include a fresh take on the classic beef wellington, the Meat Loaf Wellington with Pistachio & Chestnut Stuffing, the hearty Honey Grain Mustard Glazed Bone-in Gammon Ham and the wonderfully crispy and fatty Crackling Pork Porchetta with Truffle & Herb Stuffing.
To finish, satiate your sweet tooth with classics like Red Velvet Yule Log Cake or go for something more adventurous like the refreshing Gingerbread Tiramisu.
Available from 13 December 2024 to 1 January 2025 on Fridays and Saturdays
Festive Buffet Dinner: $108++ per adult
Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner: $118++ per adult
Reservation: momentushotels.com
#8 Peppermint's Festive Buffets at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay
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It's a meat lover's paradise at Peppermint, with a generous line-up including Black Angus Beef Tomahawk, Honey Baked Chicken Ham and the new Salt Meringue Baked Festive Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce and Black Truffle Sauce. Something special this year is the Festive Turducken, made with turkey stuffed with a duck, and further stuffed with a chicken. There's something for seafood lovers too, include the Baked Lobster with Sea Urchin Gratin.
On Christmas Eve lunch, the whole of Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve lunch, diners will get be sure to savour the special buttery, golden-crusted Salmon Wellington paired with a refreshing yuzu and smoked caviar sauce.
Peppermint is Halal-certified.
Available from 19 November 2024 to 1 January 2025
Festive Weekday Buffet: $72++ to $98++ per adult
Festive Weekend Buffet: $82++ to $112++ per adult
Christmas Eve Buffet: $98++ to $138++ per adult
Christmas Day Buffet: $118++ to $138++ per adult
Reservation: panpacific.com
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