8 places to grab those last-minute Christmas takeaways for your parties

1. Fairprice Group

Multiple stores islandwide.
Open: Operating hours vary across outlets

If you’re looking to celebrate Christmas from the comfort of your homes, supermarket chain Fairprice Group has got you covered, with its wide selection of ready-to-eat festive delights. 

Across all Fairprice outlets, its Christmas takeaways menu features festive protein favourites such as the free-range gammon ham (S$93.80) and the Classic combo (S$98) featuring roast turkey with chestnut stuffing, German pork knuckle and a whole honey-baked ham. For those who enjoy small bites, Fairprice’s Delicato Christmas platter (S$23.90) has a tantalizing selection of gourmet sausages and tender smoked duck, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Don’t forget to check out the ICC sticky date pudding ice cream (S$13.95) for a sweet finish.

Looking for finer fare? There’s an exclusive selection of festive dishes available, too, crafted in collaboration with well-loved local brands at Fairprice Finest. There’s the London Fat Duck Christmas roast duck bundle (S$128), featuring a whole roast duck, that comes with truffle roasted potato and honey toasted vegetables. To add carbs to the feast, we’d go with The Soup Spoon’s truffle mac and cheese (S$53.65) and Shinsen beef wellington (S$92) if we were you.

Other standouts for us include Upgrain’s low carb miso pecan pie with ice cream (S$59.95) and the classic Filippi classic panettone (S$39.90).

How to order? Order your deli sets and festive dishes before December 18, through the Fairprice mobile app for in-store pick-ups at its Fairprice outlets, or get them delivered with a minimum spend of S$59. Collection and deliveries run till December 23.

2. RE&S 

Multiple stores islandwide.
Open: Operating hours vary across outlets

This festive season, Japanese restaurant group RE&S is offering a wide selection of more than 20 options for Christmas takeaways, from sharing platters, festive mains and Christmas log cakes. If the name doesn’t ring a bell, its many brands such as Ichiban Boshi and Yakiniku-Go might! Its online orders are available from now until January 1, 2025. 

Its festive selection comprises dishes from Ichiban Boshi, Ichiban Sushi, and Kuriya Japanese Market, for example there’s a smoked turkey leg in creamy Japanese umeboshi plum sauce (S$68.90), served with sides of French cream, herbs, mushroom and vegetables. Prefer the conventional chicken? There’s the Christmas six-spiced roast chicken (S$68.90) and Virginia ham with raisin and pineapple sauce (S$68.90), featuring a whole 1kg premium ham baked with Japanese brown sugar, spices and honey. 

For a sweet finish, there’s three options of buche de noel (yule log cakes, S$49.90 each) from Gokoku Japanese Bakery to consider — Valrhona chocolate, yuzu and strawberry buche de noel.

How to order? Order your festive goodies online from its website or in-store, with a three-day lead time, with the last day of order on December 29. Pick-up collection is available at all of its Ichiban Boshi, Ichiban Sushi and Kuriya Japanese Market outlets. 

3. The Marmalade Pantry

Multiple stores islandwide.
Open: Operating hours vary across outlets

Whether you’re attending a potluck or hosting a cosy gathering this Christmas, The Marmalade Pantry has a variety of roasts and sides in its Christmas takeaways menu for you to consider. 

Enjoy its newest a la carte items such as the chilli-lime coriander glazed slow baked salmon (S$98, good for three to five diners), barbecue gochujang pork ribs (S$108, serves two to eight), and yuzu marmalade glazed honey baked ham (S$128, serves six to ten). 

Some of its past festive classics are making a comeback, too, such as its mesquite marinated roasted whole turkey (S$169, serves four to eight), and sous vide beef ribeye (S$148, serves four to six). 

For those with a sweet tooth, look to The Marmalade Pantry’s new festive sweets such as the pumpkin spice gateau (S$80 for an eight-inch cake), featuring layers of brown vanilla butter cake and coffee-infused hazelnut praline with pumpkin parfait. Christmas purists can also try its classic all-time favourite chocolate coco yule log cake (S$80, serves eight to nine).

Don’t want to think too much? The Marmalade Pantry offers four bundles for varying group sizes. For example, its Holiday Splendour bundle (S$520) is suitable for eight to ten diners and comes with the mesquite marinated roasted whole turkey, chilli-lime coriander glazed slow baked salmon, choice of the marmalade glazed honey baked ham or barbecue gochujang pork ribs, four sides, and the chocolate coco yule log cake.

How to order? Pre-order the festive goods at any of The Marmalade Pantry’s physical outlets, or from its online store from now to December 20. (Work fast because that’s really soon!) You can then opt for delivery or self-collection at The Marmalade Pantry at Oasia Hotel Downtown from now until December 26. 

4. Tablescape Restaurant & Bar

Grand Park City Hall, Level 3, 10 Coleman Street
Open: Monday to Sunday (11am to 10pm)

Known for its modern European fare and delightful ambience, Tablescape is ushering in the festive season with its Christmas takeaways menu that is available from now until January 1, 2025. 

Start your festive feasting with Tablescape’s Christmas charcuterie platter (S$68) that comprises mixed nuts, cured hams, salami and various types of cheese such as bleu, asiago, brie, and marmalade. 

As with any Christmas gathering, it also has plenty of festive classics on the menu, such as gammon ham (S$128), signature roast turkey (S$168), boneless lamb leg (S$180), and salmon wellington (S$128). 

Satisfy your sweet tooth with treats that we don’t often see at Christmas gatherings such as banana caramello log cake (S$98), blackcurrant strawberry log cake (S$88) and Xmas wreath bread (S$50) — a show-stopping homemade brioche bread with nuts, raisins and chocolate. 

For larger groups, Tablescape is also offering an option to customise your festive goodies with its Festive Celebration set (from S$200) for group sizes between six to ten diners — it includes starters, sides, a choice of a main dish and a log cake. 

How to order? Order these festive dishes online on its website from now until January 1, 2025, with delivery or self-collection available daily between 12pm to 8pm. Remember to place your orders at least three days ahead!

5. Rempapa

Park Place Residences at PLQ, 01-01/02/03, 2 Paya Lebar Road
Open: Monday to Friday (11.30am to 3pm, 6pm to 9.30pm), Saturday and Sunday (11am to 3pm, 6pm to 9.30pm)

This Christmas, multicultural restaurant Rempapa has a curated festive bundle (S$128, shared between four to six diners) that’s perfect for groups with varying food preferences. 

The bundle comprises the show-stopping Eurasian festive dish debal (more commonly known as Devil’s Curry) made with roast pork belly, pork sausages and achar pickles, richly seasoned with bacon bones, shallots, Bombay onions, ginger and dried chilli — a nostalgic and comforting dish, especially for the older crowd.

For a more well-rounded meal, the bundle also includes a Sunday salad, a refreshing and nutritious salad to start your festive feasting, as well as a decadent bread pudding.

How to order? Pre-order Rempapa’s festive bundle via email (papa@rempapa.sg) or Whatsapp (+65 94591603) from now until its bundles sell out, with collection available between December 16 to 31.

Check out our in-depth feature with chef Damien D’Silva of Rempapa.

6. Rise at Marina Bay Sands

Marina Bay Sands Hotel Tower 3, Christmas Booth, 10 Bayfront Avenue
Open: Monday to Sunday (9am to 6pm)

If you love festive roasts, you can still pre-order slow-roasted Christmas takeaways from Rise restaurant at Marina Bay Sands. Known for its multi-cuisine selection using fresh ingredients, the ever-popular Rise restaurant is offering a tantalising festive takeaway menu for those who prefer celebrating at home.

Festive options include roast turkey with mushroom duxelles stuffing (S$198) served with giblet sauce, a thick and rich gravy from the turkey’s innards, and a baked gammon ham (S$198), paired with honey mustard sauce and sides such as brussel sprouts, baby carrots, roasted baby potatoes and cherry vine tomatoes.

How to order? Online pre-orders are available via its website from now until December 25. 

7. Da Paolo Gastronomia

Multiple stores islandwide.
Open: Operating hours vary across outlets

If you love Italian fare, check out Da Paolo Gastronomia’s Christmas takeaways menu that is available from now until December 31. 

This year, Da Paolo’s newest offerings include the stuffed boneless roast turkey (S$388, shared between 10 to 12 diners), with a stuffing of shredded confit duck leg meat, roasted chestnuts and minced Italian black truffle. 

Want something different? There’s the Rustic ossobuco pie with black truffle and foie gras (S$218, shared between six to eight diners), inspired by the classic Italian tournedos rossini steak dish, or the palatable smoked salmon terrine (S$168, serves eight to ten), comprising layers of dill-infused cream cheese, grilled zucchini slices and housemade balsamic “caviar” pearls, enveloped in applewood cold-smoked Norwegian salmon.

For dessert lovers, don’t sleep on Da Paolo’s festive sweet treat. Da Paolo’s spread has something for everyone: The newly launched strawberry cheesecake log cake (S$98), a comforting flavour with its strawberry-infused cream cheese frosting, and the flourless valrhona chocolate log cake (S$98) that is gluten-free and exceptionally addictive for chocolate lovers. 

Don’t want to miss out on the crowd-favourite Sicilian pistachio log cake (S$108). This dessert features a fluffy pistachio sponge cake, layered with a tangy housemade raspberry jam — a sweet balance to end off your meal!

For those who want something quick and fast, Da Paolo is rolling out a Christmas roast bundle (S$328 for six to twelve diners) and comes with a choice of roast, sides — roasted pumpkin and couscous salad — and the flourless Valrhona chocolate log cake. There’s an option to switch up the log cake flavour at an additional cost, too.  

How to order? Until December 31 or until sold out, you can order from Da Paolo Gastronomia’s online gourmet shop and self-collect your festive takeaways at any of its outlets, or opt for delivery as long as there’s a lead-time of three days before 12pm.  

8. Waa Cow

Multiple stores islandwide.
Open: Operating hours vary across outlets

Calling all fans of Waa Cow’s well-loved wagyu beef bowls — the brand is rolling out Christmas bundles this festive season with its selection of premium proteins.

Waa Cow’s beefier Christmas bundles come in two variations, tailored for group sizes between four to eight diners. Its beefier Christmas bundle A (S$268, shared between four to six diners) includes its 1kg signature charcoal roasted wagyu striploin and koji-marinated roast chicken thigh, with sides such as roasted baby potatoes with curry butter, corn with black garlic butter, mushroom relish with black pepper rempah, and burnt chilli and honey glazed carrots. 

If you’re hosting a larger gathering, look to its Christmas bundle B (S$388, ideal for six to eight diners), which includes four types of proteins: Signature charcoal roasted wagyu striploin, koji-marinated chicken thigh, honey baked ham and aburi salmon fillet, accompanied with the four side dishes. 

How to order? Order these Christmas bundles online at least three days in advance from now until January 4, 2025, with a choice of delivery or self-collection at Waa Cow’s outlets.

For the latest eats, check out the popular home-based Wheathead bakery that is newly opened at One-North, and Pang Pang Kopi, Koufu’s latest toast and vegetarian all-day breakfast concept. 

All restaurants, except Rise at Marina Bay Sands, are on the GrabFood delivery service and offer free delivery (up to S$3 off) with GrabUnlimited. 

Enjoy up to 50% off when you dine with GrabFood Dine Out. 

You can also book a ride to these places to self-collect your Christmas takeaways in Singapore.