THE CNY SERIES
The Flavours of Reunion
Why We Celebrate Around the Table
Every Chinese New Year begins around a table. Before the door gifts, before the mandarin oranges, even before the fireworks, there is the meal. The reunion dinner is where the year truly starts. It is the oldest ritual we keep, one shared by generations before us and, if the gods of fortune are kind, by generations still to come.
5 min. read
Published
Mon, 5 Jan 2026
Tags
Chinese New Year, Reunion, Spring Festival
Festive
There’s a reason the Lunar New Year table feels different. It’s not just the dishes, though they are meaningful, bright, and rich with symbolism. It’s the way the table gathers everyone: children returning from overseas, siblings who haven’t sat together in months, elders who have seen too many new years to count. The food becomes the anchor that holds everyone in place, even if only for one night.
And because food is the language of the New Year, every dish tells a story.
Some foods are eaten for their meaning long before their flavour. Long noodles for longevity, golden pastries for wealth, round treats for unity, fish for abundance. At ATD, these traditions guide the spirit of our CNY 2026 collection, not by copying convention exactly, but by interpreting the celebration in ways that feel warm, inclusive, and distinctly ours.
Take the Barramundi Longevity Noodles, a beautiful, abundant tray meant for sharing. The fish represents surplus and blessings, while the long, silky noodles are the ultimate symbol of long life. When this dish is lifted onto a reunion table, it immediately sets the tone: may the year ahead be full, generous, and lucky.
Then there are the golden baked goods: Chocolate Florentine Cookies, Coconut Gula Melaka Cookies, Pineapple Tarts and more. Their colours of warm brown, amber, gold, reflect the prosperity we all hope for in the year ahead. They travel well, they gift beautifully, and they never survive past the second day of visiting.
And of course, abundance takes the form of hampers. ATD’s CNY Hamper Baskets gather together our most-loved cookies, gifting tins, and festive treats. Wrapped in rich red and gold, they are modern versions of traditional generosity—ideal for families, hosts, and corporate gifting.
Seasonal Specials for CNY
Chinese New Year in Singapore has always reflected our multicultural, multi-faith tapestry. Not every home eats the same dishes, but every home gathers. And so our CNY catering honours the spirit of the occasion, traditional in intention, contemporary in presentation, and halal-certified so that every guest, every colleague, every friend can be included.
This year’s line-up features generous, festive-ready dishes like the Gochujang Salmon with Garlic Asparagus, a vibrant centrepiece with a touch of heat, perfect for families who enjoy a modern twist at the reunion table. For homes hosting larger gatherings, the Lucky Family CNY Bundle brings together a curated spread designed to feed many at once, a thoughtful option that keeps the table abundant and joyful.
When visiting relatives or gifting across households, the Golden Trio Gift Box offers a beautiful assortment of festive treats presented with care and elegance.
Chinese New Year cookies have their own quiet magic. They are the first thing guests reach for, the first thing children sneak between meals, the first thing every household stocks up on.
This season’s cookie collection includes the Orange Sable Cookie Gift Pack, a bright, buttery favourite with citrus notes that symbolise good fortune. For those who prefer something classic and nostalgic, the Classic Sugee Cookies deliver familiar comfort in every crumbly bite. And for families who love deeper, richer flavours, the Chocolate Almond Shortbread offer the perfect balance of caramel warmth and festive indulgence.
Placed in jars or tins, they transform into offerings of hospitality, an unspoken invitation for guests to help themselves, to sit, to stay.
Set-up catering by All Things Delicious
At All Things Delicious, Christmas is also a time to share beyond our own tables. A portion of proceeds from our Gingerbread House Kit will go to our “It Takes a Village” initiative, supporting local charities that provide food and aid to children in need.
The beauty of Chinese New Year lies not in perfection, but in participation. In carrying dishes to the table. In helping the kids peel mandarins. In listening to the elders retell the same stories you now know by heart. Food is simply the vessel that brings everyone together.
A warm meal, a jar of cookies, a thoughtful hamper—these are tokens of love disguised as dishes. They hold the spirit of reunion, the promise of prosperity, and the hope that no matter where life takes us in the coming year, we always find our way back to the same table.
Here’s to a new year full of abundance, sweetness, and good company.
This Chinese New Year, make your reunion table one to remember with thoughtfully crafted dishes, festive bakes, and generous gift sets from our CNY shop.
Whether you’re hosting family, gifting loved ones, or sharing with colleagues, our halal-certified CNY collection lets you focus on what truly matters: time together, good food, and a joyful start to the year.
Start shopping now and set the tone for a deliciously auspicious reunion.
VISIT THE CNY 2026 SHOP
Mel Wadhwa
@imeldawadhwa
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