For many, Christmas is a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate by eating and drinking as much as they physically can.
Sadly, with restrictions due to Covid-19, large-scale parties and celebrations are but a distant dream.
Everyone tends to lower their guard when they’re with loved ones, and if there’s one time where we’re not concerned about the coronavirus, it’s when we’re stuffing our faces with food.
But this doesn’t mean that we can’t still have a good time, of course. After all, a cosier celebration is still a celebration.
Thanks to Cold Storage, we can still have a merry feast in the midst of a pandemic.
Christmas Feasts Chosen With Care
Let’s face it. Planning a good Christmas meal is hard.
You want to wow your guests, but you have no idea where to start.
Do I get some appetizers or mains first? Should I get them all from the same place? Will my guest leave with unsatisfied stomachs?
That’s where Cold Storage comes in.
This year, in light of the pandemic, Cold Storage is bringing a world of celebration to your table this Christmas, with feasts chosen with care.
Their Christmas menu is carefully curated with fresh, quality items from all around the world.
With everything from entrees and sides to mains and desserts, you can plan out your entire Christmas feast with Cold Storage.
And, as you’d know if you’re a regular at Cold Storage, you’ll be getting great value for your money.
Here are some of the items to feast on:
Turkey
What Christmas is complete without a big, juicy turkey? Cold Storage’s Christmas menu has whole birds, such as the Burgers’ Smokehouse Herb Roasted Turkey ($59.95), Halal Roasted Rosemary Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing ($59.95), and Butterball Roasted Turkey ($64.95), to name a few.
Fun fact: Butterball turkeys don’t actually have butter in them. They got their name because of their plump size and golden colour!
You could also go for sous vide turkey breasts if you don’t want to deal with the entire bird.
A mouthful of turkey dipped in a piquant sauce will go great with a tart glass of wine.
Chicken is available as well if turkey isn’t for you!
Ham
If you’re going for an old-school Christmas, try Cold Storage’s succulent bone-in hams instead.
With everything from classics such as the Burgers’ Smokehouse Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Glazed Bone-In Ham ($79.95) to modern takes like the Apple & Vanilla Bone-less Ham ($59.95) and Manuka Honey Bone-In Ham ($69.95), all the meat lovers in your family will certainly be satisfied.
Boneless and sliced options are also available for those who want more convenience.
Roasts
Need some sizzle in your feast? Cold Storage’s Christmas menu also has a vast array of celebratory roasts in savoury and hearty flavours, such as the Ribeye
Roast Beef with Italian Herbs or Rosemary & Garlic ($49.95).
This year, their special is the Hickory Smoked Spanish Iberico Ribs ($39.95), which will have your guests licking their fingers long after their meal is over.
Entrees, Sides, & Platters: Not only do they have a wide selection of entrees and sides, the menu offers healthy alternatives such as salads, and vegetarian-friendly platters such as Merry Meatless Medley.
Platters of plenty such as cheese, salami and sausage platters will also be available to provide worthy accompaniments to your hearty feast.
Desserts: Log cakes, anyone? To top off your Christmas feast, let your guests sink their teeth into some lush desserts.
If you’re sick of the same old usuals, why not try a uniquely Singporean sweet treat for a change?
This Christmas, Cold Storage will be adding a splash of local cuisine to their Christmas menu with the introduction of the Kueh Salat Cake ($32)!
This popular Malay-inspired dessert comprises two rich and beautifully-coloured layers: the bottom is made from steamed glutinous rice, while the top is a thick coating of green custard made with pandan extract.
Another dessert on the menu is a cake that has become increasingly popular in recent months
The Basque Burnt Cheesecake ($25) might confuse some at first, as it looks like it has been left in the oven for too long. But this is simply part of its charm.
The beauty of this cake, of course, lies in its slightly burnt caramelised top.
These afters will provide a sweet and satisfying ending to your savoury banquet.
Pre-orders for the Christmas feast programme end on 20 Dec, so if you’re planning a feast for your loved ones, make sure to order your items early to secure your delivery and collection slots!
Christmas Feasts
Oh, and did I mention that there are four main Christmas feasts to choose from as well?
The Delectable Christmas Feast, which is an online exclusive, comes with a tender Burgers’ Smokehouse Smoked Turkey and a scrumptious Cheese Platter.
The second feast is the Hearty Christmas Feast, which is Halal and rather popular with customers.
A fine feast for meat lovers, this meal comes with Roasted Rosemary Chicken with Chestnut Stuffing, Honey Turkey Ham, Smoked Garlic Chicken Sausages and Ribeye Roast Beef with Italian Herbs.
Now that’s meat heaven.
And thirdly, we have the Supreme Christmas Feast.
This feast comprises that lovely Spanish Iberico Ham, plump sausages, and jumbo ribs.
Lastly, our Scrumptious Christmas Feast is an in-store exclusive if you are making your orders at our stores – comprising a Banjo Shoulder Bone-In Ham, Christmas Sausage Platter and Duck Pate Truffle!
All feasts are reasonably priced at just $89.95 each!
Besides this programme, customers can also visit Cold Storage’s stores to hunt for Christmas goodies like confectionery, snacks, festive drinks and a host of other items which you can even give as gifts.
Head to their site to find out more!
A “New Normal” Christmas
Christmas will certainly look very different this year.
Boisterous revelries filled with the din of lively conversations and glass clinking will be replaced by a much more muted affair, with the family and maybe a few friends.
While we may miss the merriment of previous years, we can still thoroughly enjoy ourselves this Christmas.
Spoil yourself silly by indulging in a glorious feast fit for a king, and forget about all the troubles of the year.
Christmas isn’t going anywhere, so we might as well enjoy it.
Do note that the Christmas Catalogue has already launched online, which means you can order your Christmas feast from the comfort of your home.
For UOB cardmembers, you can receive return vouchers from now till 16 December if you shop in stores! More info here.
Remember to order early so you can book your delivery and collection slots!
This article was first published on Goody Feed and written in collaboration with Cold Storage Singapore.
