Nonya Curry Chicken, Itek Sio And More: Skip The Kitchen, Get Peranakan Classics Delivered For Your CNY Feasts

We love Peranakan dishes for their rich, complex flavours – the kind that comes from carefully crafting spice blends and rempahs to hours of slow cooking. But recreating these treasured recipes during the busy Chinese New Year season can be overwhelming.

That’s why, for your upcoming CNY festivities – hot on the heels of Christmas and New Year’s – free yourself from the stress of cooking and order a Peranakan feast that tastes like what Grandma makes.

Whether for intimate family celebrations or more elaborate gatherings, Chilli Manis Catering offers delicious and ready-to-eat Peranakan offerings that will satisfy every taste bud, from the young ones in the brood to the elderly folks. This year’s festive menu, themed 花甜喜事 (Manis Delight, Fortune in Sight), is a celebration of bold, creative dishes symbolising abundance and blessings.

Established in 2018, the highly-rated caterer is helmed by executive chef Madam Serene Hoh, who injects her passion for Peranakan cuisine into every recipe, creating signature tastes that retain heritage while incorporating modern flair.

For extended family celebrations (30 pax or more)

Skip the stress of cooking for large groups – with Chilli Manis’ gourmet sets, you can focus on enjoying yourself while serving up a sumptuous feast. Choose from an extensive range of menu options that make it easy to switch up your spread, no matter how many festive get-togethers you host throughout CNY. 

The Nonya Riches Reunion offers an impressive array of nine authentic Peranakan dishes. Kick off the feasting with your choice of a Fortune Maki Platter (featuring an assortment of sushi) or Authentic Nonya Signature Cold Platter featuring bites like Kerabu Bok Nee and Otah Fish Cake.

For mains, you cannot go wrong with Chilli Manis’ signature dishes such as Nonya Curry Chicken which consists of generous chunks of chicken in an aromatic curry infused with a burst of fragrance and spices; and Itek Sio, Nonya-style braised duck. End on a sweet note with the Fatt Choy Trio Petite Cake Platter or Assorted Nonya Kueh. From $36.88 per person (minimum 30 pax).

For the best of both Peranakan and Chinese flavours, go with the Opulent buffet spread. It features popular options like the signature Sea Cucumber Duck, braised duck with tender sea cucumber in a rich, flavourful gravy, and Wok-fried Cereal Prawn, along with one of their new additions to the menu, the Golden Fortune Bag. At $33.88 per person (minimum 30 pax).

For families who lean towards more traditional Chinese fare and local delights, consider the Blessed Harvest lineup of elevated comfort food, such as Fried Hong Kong Mee, Crispy Golden Long Spring Roll and Chap Chye with Black Fungus. From $21.99 per person (minimum 40 pax).

Make it an even better feast for the eyes with the Chinese New Year thematic setup, available as an add-on for full buffet menus.

For cosier celebrations (10 pax or so)

For smaller groups, Chilli Manis’ customisable mini buffets, ideal for 10 to 15 people, are big flavours in perfectly sized portions. 

The Peranakan Mini buffets feature tantalising spreads of seven or eight courses. Highlights include the signature Ayam Buah Keluak and Ayam Pongteh, as well as others like Classic Nonya Beef Rendang, perfectly complemented with carbs like the kid-friendly Blue Pea Flower Rice or Fragrant Pandan Rice. From $29 per person (from minimum 10 pax). 

For Chinese-style options, there is the Blissful Joy Mini with signatures like succulent Roasted Duck and Beancurd with Crab Stick. Small eaters will enjoy nibbling on dim sum delights such as Steamed Mala Siew Mai and Steamed Mini Soon Kueh. From $23.99 per person (minimum 10 pax).

For a potluck party

Simply lacking a star dish or have to bring something for the office potluck? Switch it up with DIY stations or one of Chilli Manis’ standout centrepieces.

The sumptuous Auspicious Treasure Pot is packed with a bevy of luxurious ingredients like 10-head abalone, dried scallops, fish maw and roasted duck, from $298 (for 4 to 6 pax).

For a spicy twist, opt for the new Tangy Mala Crawfish with Chinese Rice Cake at $128, which consists of crawfish and rice cakes in a tangy mala sauce, or Mala Seafood Treasure Trove at $158, featuring a medley of scallops, mussels, prawns and abalone that will impress seafood aficionados (for 8 to 10 pax).

If it’s a vegetarian option you need, go for the Longevity Vegetarian Treasure Pot instead, at $198 (for 5 to 6 pax).

The Nonya Flavours Platter and Prosperity Fortune Platter also make great centrepiece dishes, bringing together a variety of delicious bites to suit even the fussiest of tastebuds. At $168.

Alternatively, create memorable moments with a range of DIY sets that will add a fun and festive touch. Traditional options include the Nonya Kueh Pie Tee DIY Set and the Prosperous Popiah DIY Set at $88 each, or switch things up with the Korean Spicy Chicken with Mantou DIY Platter or Prosperity Chicken Kong Ba Pau DIY Platter, at $4.20 per person (minimum 30 pax).

Peranakan-style yusheng to toss your way into festive abundance

Every reunion dinner needs a colourful yusheng dish accompanied by hearty declarations of ‘huat’ or prosperity and other festive blessings.

Put a Peranakan spin to your yusheng with Chilli Manis’ Peranakan Nonya Yusheng, a delightful twist on classic flavours. Homemade sweet and sour sauce, winter melon, fried yam sticks and apricot come together to lend a unique touch to this festive staple, at $128.

Chilli Manis also offers more traditional yusheng flavours, and you can customise your yusheng with a variety of add-ons that include Pok Cui Crackers, Smoked Salmon, Smoked Duck and more, starting at $2.

With halal certification and a dedicated food safety officer ensuring top-notch standards, Chilli Manis makes it easy for everyone to gather and indulge.

Start planning your celebrations with Chilli Manis Catering today.

Delivery dates vary by menu. Contact the Chilli Manis team for details. Prices quoted above are before GST charge.