FairPrice Has Wallet-Friendly X’mas Takeaways, Including $3 Japanese Oysters And Sets Under $50

Thankfully, FairPrice is stepping in to save the day with their wide variety of wallet-friendly festive sets and ala carte items, adaptable to all kinds of X’mas parties, from the casual potluck, to full-on multi-course feasts. Shuck and plate them right before dinner to preserve their freshness, and avoid dressing them if you’re letting them sit on the table for a while. Instead, the experts at FairPrice recommend dressing your oysters just before serving, with a drizzle of lemon juice or Tabasco sauce, so you don’t compromise the shellfish’s natural goodness.

To further jazz it up, you can garnish the oysters with lumpfish roe, or any other dish roe of your choice. Try Kaviari’s Red or Black Lumpfish Roe ($11.95 for 100g) , full of salty, umami notes that bring an extra dimension to the delicate oyster meat. For mains, FairPrice has a broad selection of halal and non-halal roast meats, sides, and bundles to choose from.

If you’re lost for choice, start by ordering the Roasted Roulade Pork Belly with Apple Wood Bacon & Cranberries ($26) . Each slice reveals a whorl of juicy pork belly, crisp skin, a lip-smacking ring of fat, and the sweet-salty combo of bacon and berries.

The Kelly’s Knuckle Combo ($30.90) is a great option to share with a small- to medium-sized group. The set comes with a 1.3kg whole German pork knuckle, roasted till the crackling is bubbly, and crunches when you bite into it.

The set in addition comes with 500g of Arabiki Pork Sausages and gourmet gravy to serve. Those looking for centrepieces on the Christmas table can check out the Spanish Iberico BBQ Pork Ribs ($42.50) , which feeds four to six.

Coming in at 1.5kg, this round of ham is laced with Italian herbs and spices, as well as truffle for an aromatic hit. This feeds six to eight, and works fantastically as a main with a dash of brown gravy. No Christmas meal is complete without a sweet treat to finish, so you’ll be glad to know that FairPrice has a selection of log cakes to pick from too.

Our personal fave is the Raspberry Pistachio Log Cake ($69) , which feeds 10 to 12 with its airy pistachio sponge, raspberry mousse, and raspberry confit. FairPrice as well has curated platters that start from just $30.90, and go up to $113.20.

The Classic Combo ($90), which serves up to 15 with a roast turkey, ham, pork knuckle, stuffing. Two sauces, is their bestseller, but there are also halal sets to look out for if you’re planning to host your Muslim loved ones over Christmas. The halal combos start at $52.50, swapping out pork for halal beef, chicken, and turkey. You can order online and pick up in-store on the day of your party so the food is fresh, skipping the queue.

If you prefer to browse in person before making your decision, or are struck with a last minute buyout, FairPrice has a variety of cash-and-carry deli items at select outlets too.