Christmas unboxing: Bento deliveries to the rescue at office parties across Singapore

Solo servings for safe-distanced gatherings

$10/pax:  •  Amici • The Salon at Hotel Fort Canning •  Lotus Vegetarian

$20/pax:  •  The Plattering Co. •  Lime Restaurant •  Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant •  KARA by Sogurt

Having an office Christmas party isn’t going to be the same this year, no thanks to Covid-19. So, if you’ve been tasked to plan one, we completely understand the pressure. Although large-scale, company-wide events with the usual buffet spreads may not be all that feasible, a memorable while safely distanced celebration is still very much possible with bento set deliveries.

Need ideas for your corporate event food orders for the company Christmas lunch, or festive meal boxes dropped off to each employee working from home for a virtual get-together?

Here are 8 bento deliveries from restaurants in Singapore that’ll surely fit the bill for an x-tra Xmas party!

1. Amici

Amici is a halal-certified boutique caterer that specialises in a diverse range of eastern and western cuisines. Satiate your festive cravings with bento offerings (pictured above) such as the classic Rosemary Chicken Set ($11) and exquisite Beef Bourguignon Set ($11). Asian-inspired bentos, including the Malacca Nonya Style Seabass Set ($11) and Oriental Zhu Hou Chicken Set ($11) are also available.

2. The Plattering Co.

Christmas is all about good vibes. And a feast for not just the belly, but also the eyes, will definitely put everyone in a good mood. The Plattering Co. prides itself on delivering visual food experiences for their customers. You can thus expect their aesthetically-pleasing bentos such as the Classic Salmon Bento ($26) and chef-recommended Thai-tastic Chicken Bento ($24) to whet your appetite. Healthful bowls like Smoked Duck with Pesto Fusilli (from $15) and Oven-baked Pesto Salmon with Aglio Olio Fusilli (from $16) are available as well.

3. Lime Restaurant

Known for offering one of the best buffets in Singapore, Lime Restaurant serves up several of their signature dishes in nifty executive boxes that are lunchtime meeting apropos—and perfect for workplace Christmas huddles. Dishes such as the classic Fish and Chips ($20) and wholesome Australian Black Angus Beef Burger ($22) are hearty go-to options. There’s the Nasi Goreng Kampung ($18) too for those who’re big fans of local flavours. For a taste of Japan, the Japanese Ramen with Unagi and Seafood ($20) will definitely hit the spot for your office Christmas party.

4. Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant

Specialising in modern Singaporean cuisine, Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant offers a variety of home-cooked-style set meals. And if you’re a fan of the likes of Neo Garden, this is for you! Get fancy with their King Prawn Set ($19.90) which comes with poached king prawn and stir-fried vermicelli noodles. If you prefer rice-based dishes, there’s the Minced Pork Set ($19.90) and Halibut Fish Set ($19.90) too. Every set meal even comes with an exquisite double-boiled abalone soup as well as chilled mango puree for dessert. Talk about a full meal!

5. KARA by Sogurt

Treat yourself and your colleagues to an extremely healthy company Christmas lunch from KARA by Sogurt. They offer a wide variety of refreshingly nutritious grain bowls and pasta that will cater to everyone’s taste buds. Popular choices include the Japanese-style Pork Belly Miso (from $16) and Aburi Mentaiko Salmon (from $16). For other unusual flavour combinations, the Tempura Fish Kimchi (from $16) and Breaded Pork Katsu (from $18) are worth checking out too.

6. The Salon at Hotel Fort Canning

Dishes at The Salon are specially curated and inspired by Singapore’s rich heritage. From western classics like pasta and pizzas, all dishes here feature a uniquely Singaporean twist. Indulge in local-style bento delights such as Braised Lobster Laksa Hokkien Mee ($12.50), Stir-fried Noodles with Peking Duck ($12.50), Baked Cereal Chicken Thigh ($12.50) and Kerala Dry Chicken Curry ($12.50) for an elevated taste of local delights.

7. Lotus Vegetarian

Lotus Vegetarian is a Taiwanese restaurant which has proven that vegetarian dishes can be as delicious as non-vegetarian food, even without using alcohol, onion or garlic. They cater for buffets as well as prepare hearty bento boxes. Savour on vegetarian versions of national dishes such as Signature Veg Chicken Rice Premium Bento Set A ($13.90). Also on the menu is Blue Pea Flower Sambal Petai Nasi Lemak Premium Bento Set B ($13.90), a vegetarian take on everyone’s favourite nasi lemak.