Self-Heating Mini Buffets for a Fuss-Free Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner

Why stress over pots, pans, and timing when your reunion dinner can practically heat itself? Self-heating mini buffets are a game-changer for Chinese New Year — warm dishes, zero cooking, and more time to focus on lo-hei, conversations, and second helpings. Here are some easy, festive options to keep everyone well-fed and happy.

1. FattyDaddyFattyMummy: Prosperity CNY Mini Buffet

Why plan an entire reunion spread when FattyDaddyFattyMummy already has it covered? This prosperity-themed mini buffet comes with 8 fixed dishes that feel properly celebratory — think Classic Yang Zhou Fried Rice, Golden Butter Prawns, Sotong You Tiao, and even Chocolate Cream Puffs to end on a sweet note. Ideal when you want something hearty and crowd-pleasing without turning your kitchen into a battlefield.

Best for: A no-compromise reunion dinner with classic crowd-pleasers (min. 10 pax)
Price: $25.92/pax ($28.27 w/GST)
Limited promo: 15% OFF + FREE Abalone Yu Sheng + FREE Warmer Bag (for orders paid before 31 Dec)
Available when: 29 Jan – 12 Feb 2026, 20 Feb – 3 Mar 2026

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2. Bijan: CNY Mini Buffet A

If you’re hosting a medium-sized gathering and want a spread that works for both kids and adults, Bijan’s CNY Mini Buffet A is a safe (and satisfying) bet. The best part? It’s customisable: choose 8 food items + 1 drink, so you can build a menu that matches your family’s must-haves — without over-ordering things no one touches.

Best for: Families with mixed tastes and medium home gatherings (min. 20 pax)
Price: $27.72/pax ($30.24 w/GST)
Limited promo: Complimentary Salmon Yu Sheng Platter (valid for orders submitted now till end Jan)
Available when: 12 Jan – 8 Mar 2026

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3. Amici Events & Catering: Spring Festival Fortune Reunion Mini Buffet (with Yu Sheng)

Keeping it simple (and wallet-friendly) this CNY? This mini buffet includes Signature Prosperity Tea-Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng so you won’t miss the essential lo-hei moment. With 7 fixed items, it’s a fuss-free way to feed everyone well — without going overboard on budget or portions.

Best for: Budget-conscious hosts who still want the full CNY experience (min. 10 pax)
Price: $19.60/pax ($21.38 w/GST)
Limited promo: Free Premium Bounty Money Bags platter (based on pax) for orders placed before 31 Jan
Available when: 19 Jan – 13 Mar 2026

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4. Yeh Lai Siang Catering: Prosperity Mini Party Set (with Yu Sheng & Pen Cai)

If Pen Cai is non-negotiable at your reunion dinner, this one’s for you. Yeh Lai Siang’s party set comes with Yu Sheng and Pen Cai, plus 7 fixed items and 1 additional item of your choice — perfect for larger families where the table needs to look abundant (and the elders need to be impressed).

Best for: Big families who want Pen Cai as the star dish (serves 10 pax)
Price: $463.32/set ($505.44 w/GST)
Available when: 9 Feb – 3 Mar 2026

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5. Liang Food Caterer: CNY Mini Set A (with Heat Pad)

For hosts who want maximum convenience, Liang Food Caterer’s CNY Mini Set A comes with a heat pad to keep dishes warm without extra effort. It’s also customisable: choose 7 food items + 1 fixed item + 1 drink, which makes it easy to cater to different preferences while keeping everything hot and ready to serve.

Best for: Effortless heating and easy serving (min. 20 pax)
Price: $24.55/pax ($26.78 w/GST)
Promo: Free delivery with min. spend $800
Available when: 14 Feb – 3 Mar 2026

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🎁 Don’t miss this extra perk: FREE $400 HUAT Vouchers (min. spend $20)

Here’s a little bonus huat-ness for your CNY orders: place any order with a minimum spend of $20 and you’ll receive a FREE $400 HUAT Voucher pack. Even better, it’s designed for sharing — pass the vouchers to friends and relatives so they can enjoy savings on their next purchase too.

How it works: Find out the full details in the $400 HUAT Voucher guide (insert guide link)

Want more reunion dinner menus?

If you’re still deciding (or feeding a bigger crowd), there are plenty more reunion dinner sets, mini buffets, yu sheng platters, and party trays available.

Browse Chinese New Year reunion dinner catering menus on FoodLine.sg