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.

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.

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.

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.

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.