8-Course Traditional Chinese Banquet
$1,888.00
Immerse yourself in an extraordinary culinary experience with our 8-Course Traditional Chinese Banquet. Designed for celebrations of all kinds, this feast blends authentic flavors, cultural heritage, and modern sophistication. Whether you’re marking a Lunar New Year Eve reunion dinner, hosting an elegant Chinese New Year party, or celebrating a personal milestone, this banquet brings people together over vibrant cuisine and meaningful traditions.
The price is per table of 8-10, inclusive of Tax, a minimum of 8 guests applies, including eight large shareable dishes. If your event has less than 8 guests, please book the Intimate Fine Dining package and mention 8-Course Chinese Banquet in the notes.
What’s Included?
Your Traditional Chinese Feast at Home includes the following premium offerings:
- 6 Mains, 1 Soup, and 1 Dessert served family-style, designed for sharing and connection.
- A Private Chef who will plan, prepare, and serve your feast at your home.
- Use of only the finest ingredients sourced from local vendors for ultimate freshness.
- Complete service, including shopping, preparation, cooking, serving, and cleanup.
You can find a few sample share menus by scrolling further below.
Book in 3 easy steps:
- select add to cart,
- enter event details,
- secure pay online.
If you would like to book this package and add service staff or additional products, please add this package to the cart and then go on to add the additional packages. In case you want a different package simply go back to the main shop page and view the rest of the Private Chef packages.
To include exclusive, ultra-premium ingredients such as live lobsters, extra-large abalone, or other specialty items (surcharge applies), simply mention your preferences in the notes section when booking. A member of our operations team will reach out to assist you.
Your menu will be fully customised based on your requirements by a Private Chef.
Menu examples
Chef Zhang’s Lunar New Year Menu:
Mains:
1. Sweet and sour halibut fillets to represent abundance.
2. Wok-seared prawns with garlic and chilies (symbolizing happiness).
3. Shaoxing wine-braised chicken with mushrooms and bok choy.
4. Rich Cantonese-style poached duck with plum sauce.
5. Stir-fried longevity noodles with scallions and sesame.
6. Spicy kung pao tofu with chili and peanuts for wealth unity.
Soup:
Double-boiled chicken and ginseng soup for health and vitality.
Dessert:
House-made sticky rice cake (Nian Gao) with golden syrup, representing rising success.
Chef Lim’s Fusion Feast:
Mains:
1. Pan-fried soy-glazed cod with ginger and scallions.
2. Five-spice crispy pork belly with tangy black vinegar glaze.
3. Steamed lion’s head meatballs in savory broth.
4. Roasted whole chicken stuffed with sticky rice and Chinese sausage.
5. Stir-fried lotus root and snow peas in garlic sauce.
6. Pineapple fried rice with shrimp and cashews.
Soup:
Hot and sour soup with tofu and shiitake mushrooms.
Dessert:
Mango pomelo sago with fresh coconut cream.
Chef Mei’s Traditional Lunar Feast:
Mains:
1. Steamed whole fish with soy and fresh herbs for prosperity.
2. Eight-treasure duck stuffed with glutinous rice, lotus seeds, dates, and chestnuts.
3. Char Siew glazed pork ribs with honey.
4. Stir-fried longevity noodles with shrimp and egg.
5. Black pepper beef with crispy snow peas.
6. Braised eggplant with spicy bean sauce and garlic.
Soup:
Bird’s nest soup with rock sugar and goji berries.
Dessert:
Sesame and peanut tangyuan in sweet ginger soup for unity.
How to Finalize Your Booking
Next Steps
- Please finalize your reservation by paying in full. If you’re paying via bank transfer or card payment, be sure to include your order number as the payment reference.
- After payment is received, CHEFIN will email you a booking confirmation along with a calendar invitation. This email will also include a form where you can share your event details, preferences, and dietary requirements.
- Once the form is completed and returned, we’ll match you with a Private Chef when your event date is less than 3 weeks away, ensuring the best fit based on your needs and location.
- Your assigned chef will design a custom menu tailored to your tastes, dietary needs, and the style of your event.
- You’ll have the opportunity to review the menu, share feedback, and request adjustments before everything is finalized.
Frequently Asked questions
What menu will I receive for my event?
Your Personal Chef will create a fully customized menu once your reservation is confirmed. Every menu is tailored to your tastes, dietary needs, and event style — no two menus are ever the same. We’re confident you’ll love your chef’s creation, and if not, we’ll work with you until it’s perfect.
Can I choose a specific Personal Chef for my event?
After your booking is confirmed, our matching system reviews your preferences and pairs you with the most suitable chefs available in your area. You’ll receive a selection of chef profiles to choose from whenever possible.
During peak periods or last-minute bookings, a chef may be assigned directly to ensure your event is fully supported.
How does booking a Personal Chef work?
After you reserve your event online, you’ll receive a Booking Confirmation with your order details and next steps. You’ll then complete a short form with your dietary needs, food preferences, and event details.
From there, our system matches you with the best-suited chef, who will design a customized menu specifically for your event.
Do you have chefs available for my event?
Yes — and if for any reason we cannot assign a chef for your date, you will receive a full refund. We maintain a nationwide network of vetted Personal Chefs, giving us strong coverage across multiple cuisines, locations, and event styles.
What do I need to prepare for my event?
Please clear 1–2 shelves in your refrigerator and make some counter space available. When your chef arrives, they will need a brief walkthrough of your kitchen and dining area.
If your booking does not include waitstaff, you may need to set the table and provide your own plates, glassware, cutlery, and serving pieces.
What time does the chef arrive on the day?
Your Personal Chef will arrive approximately 1.5 hours before the scheduled mealtime with all the ingredients needed and will begin preparing your dishes right away.
If you’ve also booked waitstaff or bartenders, they will arrive separately.
Once service is complete, the team will clean the kitchen and event area, leaving the space spotless for you to enjoy the rest of your celebration.
Why Choose CHEFIN Chinese Banquet?
Hosting a traditional Chinese meal has never been more effortless. With CHEFIN, you can immerse yourself in a dining experience that blends cultural richness with gourmet precision. Here’s what makes us unique:
- Expert Private Chefs: Our highly skilled chefs craft symbolic and custom dishes, ensuring your celebration feels personal and meaningful.
- Tailored Menus: Every menu is thoughtfully designed to honor traditions while catering to the preferences and needs of each guest.
- Fresh, Premium Ingredients: Every dish is prepared with locally sourced, top-quality ingredients to deliver unmatched flavor and authenticity.
- Stress-Free Experience: From preparation to cleanup, we handle it all—so you can focus on sharing laughter, bonding, and creating memories with your loved ones.
CHEFIN makes celebrating with a traditional Chinese meal seamless, unforgettable, and truly special.
How Does a Traditional Chinese Banquet Work?
A CHEFIN Chinese Banquet delivers a sophisticated dining experience, thoughtfully customized to suit your tastes. Helmed by an expert chef, skilled in both traditional Chinese cuisine and modern fusion, this banquet takes you on a flavorful and immersive culinary journey.
Your experience begins with a selection of artfully presented cold starters, designed to awaken your palate. From there, you’ll enjoy a progression of expertly prepared warm dishes, each crafted with precision and care, before ending on a sweet note with a dessert that perfectly concludes the banquet. Every course reflects careful attention to detail, balancing your preferences with the essence of an authentic Chinese feast.
Throughout the evening, your chef takes the lead, not just in preparing and presenting each dish, but also in sharing its cultural and symbolic significance. These stories add depth and meaning to the meal while keeping the atmosphere relaxed and comfortable.
From start to finish, the entire event is managed seamlessly. Once the last course is enjoyed, your chef will ensure your space is left spotless, letting you simply savor the memories of a truly extraordinary dining experience.
When Should I Order a Traditional Chinese Banquet?
A Traditional Chinese Banquet offers a meaningful and elegant way to mark life’s memorable occasions, bringing people together through cultural richness and deliciously crafted dishes. Perfect for a range of celebrations, this banquet creates an experience that’s as significant as it is enjoyable.
Gather your family for a festive Lunar New Year Eve reunion dinner, connecting over shared plates and symbolic dishes that reflect the joy of togetherness. Brighten the workplace for Lunar New Year with an office celebration that immerses your team in Chinese traditions, or host a cultural diversity event that strengthens bonds among colleagues through a rich and interactive dining experience.
For more intimate milestones, a boutique Chinese wedding is beautifully elevated by the banquet’s communal warmth and symbolic dishes, creating a meaningful celebration of love and unity. Personal occasions such as birthdays, graduations, housewarmings, or anniversaries gain an added layer of elegance and depth with a traditional feast.
At the heart of every banquet are the shared plates and thoughtfully prepared courses, each telling a story steeped in tradition. With its perfect blend of cultural significance and mouthwatering flavors, a Traditional Chinese Banquet promises to make every celebration unforgettable.
What is a Typical Chinese Banquet?
A Chinese banquet is a culinary celebration of grandeur and tradition, typically featuring an impressive 8 to 10-course meal that unfolds in a carefully guided sequence. This exquisite dining experience begins with an array of cold dishes, artfully arranged to set the tone for what’s to come. Next, a warm and comforting soup bridges the flavors, followed by a lavish selection of mains.
The centerpiece of the banquet is its variety of seafood, poultry, and meat dishes, often including delicacies like succulent prawns, lobster, steamed fish, and a whole chicken—each symbolizing prosperity or good fortune. Fresh vegetables, alongside rice or noodles, complete the culinary feast, offering a perfect harmony of flavors, textures, and colors.
With a focus on traditional cooking techniques such as stir-frying, steaming, and braising, every dish is thoughtfully prepared to achieve a flawless balance between taste and presentation. To close the meal, a delightful dessert serves as the final touch, leaving guests satisfied yet craving one last bite.
Beyond the food itself, a Chinese banquet is steeped in cultural significance, representing unity, tradition, and celebration. It’s more than a meal; it’s an opportunity to come together with loved ones, share stories, and create cherished memories that last well beyond the final course.