THE XMAS SERIES
What to Bring When You’re Invited for Christmas Dinner
There’s something special about being invited to a Christmas gathering. The table’s already set, the fairy lights are twinkling, the air smells like cinnamon and roast turkey—and all you need to do is show up. Almost. Because when someone opens their home for the holidays, it’s only natural to arrive with something that says thank you for having me.
5 min. read
Published
Fri, 14 Nov 2025
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Christmas
Festive
So, what should you bring to a Christmas dinner in Singapore? The answer lies somewhere between thoughtful, practical and joyfully edible.
Photo by Raoul Gonzalez Escobar on Unsplash
Bring Something Handmade,
In a season filled with abundance, it’s the handmade things that stand out. A beautifully wrapped loaf, a box of freshly baked cookies, or a festive dessert made with care. These are gifts that feel personal and warm.
From ATD’s Christmas range, a Chocolate Cherry Swirl Log Cake is a classic centrepiece, rich, celebratory, and perfect with coffee after the feast. Prefer smaller treats? A jar of Gingerbread Wreath Cookies makes a timeless, sharable, holiday classic that travels well and pleases every generation.
Nothing brings people together quite like a little play at the table—and few things are as delightfully nostalgic as building a Gingerbread House. The All Things Delicious Gingerbread House DIY Kit is more than a dessert; it’s an experience. Imagine guests—children, parents, and even the self-proclaimed “kids at heart”—gathered around the table, piping icing, placing gumdrops, and laughing as walls wobble and candy decorations slide off.
It’s a wonderful icebreaker at Christmas gatherings, and it can even become a friendly competition—who can create the tallest chimney, the neatest doorway, or the most whimsical snow-covered roof? Long after the last carol plays, that little gingerbread house will still be a conversation starter.
There’s also something deeply magical about gingerbread—its scent alone feels like Christmas. From the smiling gingerbread men to the spiced biscuits that fill the air with cinnamon and molasses, it’s a flavour that instantly recalls childhood wonder. Even better, every Gingerbread House DIY Kit from All Things Delicious helps spread a little more joy: $1 from each kit sold goes towards helping children in need, making your festive fun meaningful in more ways than one.
Or bring a cosy pudding like Bread & Butter Pudding (Christmas Edition), made for big spoons and quiet smiles at the end of the night with little fuss.
The All Things Delicious Gingerbread House Kit
Event planners and admins, rejoice. ATD’s Christmas bundles do the thinking for you. The Trussed and Terrific Bundle is the ultimate all-rounder, pairing your choice of roast with the Lychee Turkey Cocktail Salad and a festive log cake (choose from Cherry Chocolate Swirl or Yuzu Pistachio or have both). It’s balanced, generous, and guaranteed to impress both the boss and the interns.
Need something heartier for an all-afternoon celebration? The Roasted and Ready Bundle trades the salad for a warm Shepherd’s Pie, either Classic Lamb or Gochujang Beef. Comforting, flavourful, and absolutely shareable. This bundle feeds teams, not just appetites. Every tray, roast and salad is freshly prepared by our kitchen team and delivered right to your door, so your pantry or meeting room instantly transforms into a festive dining hall.
It’s ideal for teams that want to celebrate well, eat well, and still have time to exchange Secret Santa gifts before the next meeting.
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.
Dessert is where joy takes form, small, beautiful, and meant to be shared. Whether you’re arriving early or fashionably late, a box of sweets is always welcome.
ATD’s Christmas Shop has festive showstoppers such as the refreshing Yuzu Pistachio Log Cake or a classic decadent Christmas Fruit Cake. Both bright, elegant ways to finish the evening on a high. For variety, mix-and-match cookies from the Christmas cookie page to create a personalised gift for your hosts. And if you prefer to give a variety of everything, there is the Holly Gift Box with 6 different cookies or the Christmas Wonderland Gift Box with teas, cookies and Christmas fruit cake, perfect for cosying up with this festive season.
Christmas Wonderland Gift Box
The most meaningful gifts reflect not just the season, but the giver. Are you the friend who always brings dessert? The one who scouts out the best bakes? The colleague who never shows up empty-handed? Let your gift speak for you.
Whether it’s a festive log, a warm tray of Christmas pudding, or a jar of handmade gingerbread cookies or a gift box of deliciousness from All Things Delicious’ Christmas collection, bringing something is more than a gesture. It’s a way of sharing a little piece of yourself, wrapped up in flavour and care this holiday season.
THE CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOP
Mel Wadhwa
@imeldawadhwa
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