EPICURE NEWS
Restaurants aren’t the only ones with delivery campaigns. Singapore’s finest caterers are weighing in as well on the dine-at-home situation.
The best of stay-home dining experiences
Tim’s Fine Catering has launched a new campaign to celebrate the unsung heroes of the current situation; for every five bento meals purchased, one will be donated to frontline healthcare workers. Chef Tim Meijers, who counts stints at Michelin-starred Groningen and Saint Pierre, has prepared a menu of specially curated bento meals ($30); these include the Mustard-marinated Chicken Bento, which comes with truffle-infused Trofie pasta with zucchini pearls and spiced roasted carrots; and the Roasted Salmon Belly Bento, accompanied by grilled asparagus and potato rosti. For a full hands-on fine dining experience, however, the Be Your Own Chef package ($68) is certainly enticing. Everything you need for a three-course meal will be delivered to your doorstep, down to the amuse bouche and bread. Meijers will also provide a video that details simple instructions on how to heat up each component and plating instructions, so that you can provide a restaurant-quality dinner for your family.
#02-05, 5 Mandai Link. Tel: 6635 6554
While their forte lies in crafting unique culinary experiences for larger events, bespoke caterer 3 Embers has launched family meal packs in light of the Circuit Breaker period.
The latest family pack menu offers choices between Asian Flavours ($55), featuring Asian classics like Wok-fried Mongolian Chicken and Nonya Chap Chye; and Western Crave ($55), which includes dishes of Meatballs with Truffle Mash and Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad; and the 3 Embers Premium ($75), which comes with Balsamic Hoisin Glazed Duck Confit and Double Boiled Brazilian Mushroom Chicken Soup. For larger families, additional a la carte portions (which are good for sharing between 5-6 people) are available as well, including the signature 3 Embers Dry Laksa ($15). Can’t decide? They are currently offering a Trio Set Special promotion ($175), where customers may enjoy each of the menus at their date of preference.
#07-12, Food Xchange @ Admiralty, 8A Admiralty Street. Tel: 6570 5587
The recently rebranded Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen has undergone a contemporary reimagining, complete with a menu full of inventive dishes and signature creations. While traditional items such as Pan-fried Pumpkin and Yam Cake ($5.30/three), and Abalone and Shredded Kampung Chicken Congee ($28.80) are great as is, group executive chef Martin Foo’s new creations are not to be missed. His Scotch Egg ($5.80) sees a soy-marinated egg covered in prawn paste and deep-fried to a crisp, and the new Sauteed Spinach ($16.80) is complete with prawn paste and roe for a textured treat. Complete the meal by opting for the new Fragrant Rice ($2.80) instead; with a choice between Pork Lardon and Scallion Ginger, these will help turn the flavour up to 11.
Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen will be providing free islandwide delivery for orders above $60 through Deliveroo.
Renowned for its contemporary French cuisine with Asian influence and a magnificent view of the Marina Bay waterfront, Saint Pierre never fails to impress since opening its door 20 years ago. It has passed the test of time but the current situation calls for a different approach. Chef-owner Emmanuel Stroobant states that innovation to transform the dining experience is needed – especially when restaurants are closed and dining out is not an option.
“Virtual Saint Pierre is our way of bringing friends and families from different parts of Singapore together, bonded by a shared love for fine cuisine and sparkling conversation,” says Stroobant on his latest offer. The unique dining experience starts upon Saint Pierre’s delivery of a curated omakase meal in the form of a premium bento box. Available for lunch and dinner, it encourages the guest to share their meals with family and friends through the Zoom video meeting app. Once all the guests have gathered, Stroobant will join the virtual festivity and introduce them to the menu’s selection.
Deriving its inspiration from Saint Pierre’s 26-course A-Z menu from 2017, the omakase meal showcases Stroobant’s creativity and attention in using the best-quality produce. The treasure box offers a fine selection of amuse-bouche, starters, mains, and desserts. The Virtual Saint Pierre menu is priced at $180 or $220 per person. A minimum of 15 people and five days' advance notice are required for the experience. For every order of a Virtual Saint Pierre menu, the restaurant will purchase a Coronavirus Prevention Care Package from Project Chulia Street that will benefit migrant workers who are affected by the crisis.