How to throw and National Day party at the office!
Singapore's 59th birthday is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate this momentous occasion than by throwing a National Day bash at the office? And especially if your office is situated near the fireworks display to wrap up the party! Office celebrations are a fantastic way to build team spirit, show appreciation for our nation, and, of course, enjoy some delicious food! Here are some tips to make your office National Day party a hit, featuring our exclusive National Day products from All Things Delicious.
1. Decorate in Red and White
Transform your office into a sea of red and white with flags, balloons, and streamers. These colours represent Singapore’s pride and spirit. You can even have a small flag at each desk to keep the patriotic vibe alive all day long.
2. Plan Fun National Day Activities
Organise activities like a National Day quiz, where teams compete on their knowledge about Singapore. You could also have a “Best Dressed” competition, encouraging everyone to come in their most creative red and white outfits.
3. Watch the National Day Parade Together
If your office has a big screen, why not stream the National Day Parade live? It’s a great way for everyone to feel connected to the celebrations happening around the country.
4. Treat Your Team with All Things Delicious
No celebration is complete without food, and All Things Delicious has curated special National Day treats that are perfect for an office party.
ATD National Day Platters and Finger Foods:
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Ondeh Ondeh Cake:
Celebrate with this delightful cake featuring layers of pandan sponge, coconut mousse, gula melaka crème, and desiccated coconut. It’s a true taste of tradition. - Canapes:
Spicy and pungent with melty cheese to boot, ATD’s Otak-Otak Melt will tingle your palette! -
Canapes Chicken Curry with Prata:
A sampler of one of Singapore’s favourite, anytime, anyday snack: Roti Prata! Especially great to introduce our heritage to foreign colleagues in the office. -
Chicken Satay in Cups:
Another delightful sampler of Singapore’s culinary heritage, these cups have everything in it, juicy marinated grilled chicken, peanut sauce, onions, cucumbers and ketupat! -
Cempedak Loaf:
An All Things Delicious best-seller, the cempedak loaf is so fragrant with cempedak chunks for a sweet treat with a local twist -
Pengat Durian Choux Puff:
Not for the faint-hearted but if you love Mao Shan Wang Durian and if you love local desserts, these generously-filled choux puff will make your National Day! -
Mini Fruit Tart Lychee Strawberry Fruit Tarts:
Get into the RED&WHITE mode with these red and white-themed mini fruit tarts. With buttery puff pastry base, lychee mascarpone filling and juicy, glistening strawberries.
5. National Day Music Playlist
Create a playlist of patriotic songs and local favourites to keep the energy up throughout the day. Classics like “Home” by Kit Chan and “Count on Me, Singapore” will surely bring back fond memories and stir up national pride.
6. Host a Potluck
Encourage your colleagues to bring in their favourite local dishes for a potluck lunch. This way, everyone gets to share and enjoy a variety of flavours, making the celebration even more special. Come up with a list and different people can come up with different things such as:
- Mee Siam Goreng
- Fried Rice
- BBQ Chicken Wings (get from Newton!)
- Chicken Curry
- Sayur Lodeh
- Char Kway Teow
- Murtabak Nasi Lemak
- The list goes on and on!
Don’t forget to include those who have dietary restrictions! If you have no time to cook for the potluck, check out All Things Delicious vegan Mushroom Rendang and Pumpkin & Lentil Curry (can be made vegan).
7. Share Stories and Memories
Set aside some time for team members to share their favourite National Day memories or what they love most about Singapore. It’s a great way to bond and learn more about each other’s experiences and backgrounds. Get them to bring old pics to share too!
With these tips, your office National Day celebration is sure to be a success. Remember, it’s all about coming together to celebrate our nation’s 59th birthday with pride, joy, and lots of delicious food from All Things Delicious!
