Neo Garden Catering: Hearty Christmas festive sets worth throwing a party for

With the festive season just around the corner, more than a few of us are feeling the anxiety mounting. Preparing the home and, more importantly, the kitchen for this busiest time of the year can be quite a task. Or, you could just call Neo Garden Catering.

If you have been to a catered family affair as well as plenty of corporate get-togethers, the odds are that you have tasted the fine fare from Neo Garden Catering.

Neo Garden Catering was founded in 1992 and broke through to become Singapore’s leading events caterer by 2011. Along the way in these 30 years, they really have perfected the art of creating catered food that still retains the homely warmth of a home-cooked meal.

Launched just in time for Christmas 2022, Neo Garden Catering’s Merriest Christmas Carnival is the buffet wonderland that caters to virtually any gathering. From the simplicity of the 4-course Christmas Festive Bento (S$8.56 per person) to the extravagance of the 12-course Santa’s Biggest Buffet (S$38.39 per person), the perfect set for your party exists!

What I tried from Neo Garden Catering

We got our hands on the decadent The Elves Mini Party Set (S$393.76). As you can see from the picture, there was nothing ‘mini’ about this 10-course buffet for between 8 and 10 persons

Neo Garden Catering buffet spread
They offer you a choice between
Penne Aglio Olio and Roasted Pumpkin Herb Rice, and we went for the Roasted Pumpkin Herb Rice.

Neo Garden Catering Roasted Pumpkin Herb Rice

It was one of the wisest decisions we could have made because the rice was simply amazing. The mild sweetness of the roasted pumpkin coupled with the succulent raisins created the perfect base for the savoury part of the meal.

The feast is made up of 3 Savouries— Greek Feta Salad With Watermelon, Garlic Rosemary Rotisserie Chicken and Honey Baked Chicken Ham. None of us could get enough of the Greek Feta Salad With Watermelon. With fresh, juicy watermelon and sweet, sweet cherry tomatoes to back it up, the feta was superb.

Neo Garden Catering Garlic Rosemary Rotisserie Chicken

Neo Garden Catering Garlic Rosemary Rotisserie Chicken slice

I don’t know what kind of sorcery occurs in the Neo Garden Catering kitchen but we simply couldn’t believe how well the Garlic Rosemary Rotisserie Chicken had been cooked. My carving knife slid right through the meat with the lightest touch, revealing the tender cooked meat inside. It was even more amazing coupled with the gravy and perfect for the pumpkin rice.

Neo Garden Catering Honey Baked Chicken Ham

Neo Garden Catering Honey Baked Chicken Ham with sauce

The Honey Baked Chicken Ham was fine on its own but especially good with the sauce.

There are also 4 Mains to go with your choice of pasta or rice— you get the Festive Duo Sausages, Diavolo Prawn, Crispy Dory Fillet with Christmas Dip and Roasted Winter Vegetables.

Neo Garden Catering Diavolo Prawn tray

Neo Garden Catering Diavolo Prawn

Our favourite from this section was the Diavolo Prawn. Garnished with herbs and lemon slices that brought out the best in them, the beautiful prawn meat was a wonderful addition to every mouthful.

Neo Garden Catering Crispy Dory Fillet with Christmas Dip

Neo Garden Catering Crispy Dory Fillet with Christmas Dip tray

A very close second came the Crispy Dory Fillet with Christmas Dip, where the wonderfully crisp batter gave way to the freshest, most exquisite dory inside. I am not quite sure what the ‘Christmas Dip’ was but it seemed to be a tartar sauce with a slightly tangy twist. I liked it so much that I tried it with almost everything!

Neo Garden Catering Festive Duo Sausages

The Festive Duo Sausages did the job that sausages always do: be the fun, non-messy infusion of healthy protein.

Neo Garden Catering Roasted Winter Vegetables

If you’re not the biggest fan of veggies, the Roasted Winter Vegetables may be the dish that makes you finally change your opinion. I say that because I personally like roasted vegetables— this style of cooking removes the raw taste but still retains the essential flavours of the veggie.

The Sweet & Dessert end of the meal is made up of Petite Chocolate Ganache Yule Log and Aloe Vera with Ice Jelly Fruit Cocktail.

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We started tucking into the Aloe Vera with Ice Jelly Fruit Cocktail waaaay before it was time for dessert. While the mango and lychee in syrup were nice, it was the amazing aloe vera jelly that really made this a winner. I really wished there was more of this!

Neo Garden Catering Petite Ganache Yule Log Cake

Neo Garden Catering Petite Ganache Yule Log Cake sliced

I don’t think I expected the Petite Chocolate Ganache Yule Log to be as good as it turned out to be. Creamy cream and spongy sponge in exactly the right proportions made me question if this was baked in-house or sourced externally. Either way, it’s definitely part of the package and earns its spot on the menu. Also, the pretty antlers!

Final thoughts

Neo Garden Catering buffet spread

It’s not like we are encouraging you to kick your feet up and relax but a Neo Garden Catering Christmas special may be just the thing to impress your guests without telling them you ordered in. There is an Early Bird Promo for orders placed by 2 Dec 2022. You get 50% off Petite Chocolate Ganache Yule Log (500g) (UP: $42.80) with any purchase from the Christmas Menu. This promotion is limited to the first 200 redemptions, T&Cs apply.

Expected damage: S$9 – S$50 per pax

*This article was brought to you in partnership with Neo Garden Catering.

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Neo Garden Catering

1 Enterprise Road, Singapore 629813

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Neo Garden Catering

1 Enterprise Road, Singapore 629813

Telephone: +65 6896 7757
Operating Hours: 9am - 8.30pm (Daily)
Telephone: +65 6896 7757

Operating Hours: 9am - 8.30pm (Daily)
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