We are usually on to our second smoked leg of Christmas ham by the time Santa shimmies down the chimney. It’s not just great on the 25 December – buy some fresh rolls, make a salad and you have lunch sorted for all and sundry for days after Christmas, and you can get on to the serious business of relaxing.
The Fishwives stock the simply delicious free range Linley Valley smoked half leg of ham (3.6-4kg) for $150. If pork on your fork isn’t enough to satisfy, they also do beef and salmon. Maybe a few cheeky salmon blinis? Order by 22 Dec for salmon and 23 Dec for ham and beef.
#01-04A Cluny Court, 501 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259760, 6464 8384, Open Mon-Fri 10am – 7pm, Sat 9am – 7pm, Sun 10am – 3pm.
The Foodie Market Place is always a quality and wallet friendly option, and their bone-in picnic ham will be no exception. Prices and weights to be confirmed on arrival of shipment. They have also imported US frozen raw turkey (4-5kg @$7.50 a kilo).
225 Outram Road, Singapore, p. 6224 3290. Open 11am – 8pm, closed Monday.
The lads at The Butcher have Christmas all wrapped up. From raw gammon, to smoked bone in leg ham, organic free range turkey and pork rolled loin with crackling. Stick with their traditional herb stuffing or go out on a limb with cranberry and chestnut. Delish! All meats come in small and large depending on the size of your entourage. Order by 12 December.
Holland Village outlet, #01-50, 44 Jalan Merah Saga, Singapore, 278116. Open Mon – Fri 9:30am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9:30am – 6pm.
Roast Turkey, Huber’s Butchery
Take the planning out of your Christmas lunch and opt for one of the ham packages on offer from Meat The Butcher. The deal includes a Christmas ham plus a small / large turkey, stuffing and sauce. Easy! $198 – $220.
615 Bukit Timah Road Singapore 269716, Open daily 10am – 7pm.
We all love foodie heaven Pasarbella, particularly the always friendly service at James’ Butchery & Co. Can’t go wrong here, and you might just score a tasty morsel to try. Last turkey order 16 December.
Unit 02K22-K25 PasarBella, The Grandstand, 200 Turf Club Rd, p. 6465 5886.
Epicurean fave Da Paolo is renowned for its deli items. Take it up a notch with a Pommery mustard glazed honey baked Christmas ham studded with cloves or a boneless roasted foie gras black truffle turkey. Your guests will thank you for splashing the extra cash. Last orders by 21 Dec for Xmas Eve, prices $78-$298, smaller portions.
Various locations.
Want five star hotel quality and presentation without leaving your pad? The Singapore Marriott has a truly impressive takeaway selection. They even deliver piping hot direct to your table, so no need to put down your bubbly! After all its all about convenience on Christmas Day. Delivery fee $60, free on orders over $500, last orders 22 Dec.
Singapore Marriott, 320 Orchard Road, Singapore 238865. p. 6735 5800.
Image: Christmas Ham by Swiss Butchery