Chinese New Year Live Station Singapore

A Chinese New Year live station is a catering setup where trained chefs cook traditional Lunar New Year dishes directly at your venue, serving guests immediately after preparation. Unlike standard buffet catering — where food is pre-cooked and held in warmers — a live station delivers every dish freshly made, on the spot.

Seven Vanilla provides Chinese New Year live station catering across Singapore. Whether you are organising a corporate office celebration, a company open house, a family reunion dinner, or a private gathering with friends, our live cooking station brings the warmth and energy of Lunar New Year directly to your event.

Our stations are booked as standalone setups — not buffet add-ons — giving your celebration a dedicated cooking experience that naturally becomes the heart of the gathering.

Halal-friendly menus available. Inform our team when enquiring and we will tailor the station accordingly.

Trusted by Event Organisers and Families Across Singapore

500+ live station events completed across Singapore including corporate Lunar New Year gatherings, office open houses, school functions, community celebrations, and private family reunions.

Served in: Raffles Place · Marina Bay · Orchard · Tanjong Pagar · Jurong · Tampines · Paya Lebar · Woodlands · Novena · One-north

Why Choose Seven Vanilla

Live station as a primary offering, not a buffet add-on Most Singapore caterers include live stations as optional extras attached to buffet packages. Seven Vanilla specialises in live station catering as its core service, meaning your event gets a dedicated setup, a focused chef, and a station designed entirely around the cooking experience.

Traditional CNY dishes cooked while guests watch Watching a chef prepare Yusheng tableside or fold dumplings to order is a fundamentally different experience from collecting food from a tray. The cooking itself creates atmosphere and gives everyone — from colleagues at an office celebration to grandparents at a family reunion — a reason to gather around the station.

Suitable for corporate venues and home gatherings alike Our stations are configured for office lobbies, corporate function rooms, hotel ballrooms, community halls, HDB void decks, landed property gardens, and private residences. We work within whatever space you have available, including locations with no commercial kitchen access.

Efficient enough for large events, personal enough for small ones A single live station serves 80 to 120 guests per hour for larger corporate open houses, and can equally be set up for an intimate family gathering of 30 to 40 people. We size the setup to your actual guest count.

Chinese New Year Live Station Menu

Yusheng (Lo Hei) — Prosperity Toss Colourful raw fish salad assembled and tossed together by everyone at the table, with every ingredient carrying a meaning — shredded carrots for good luck, green radish for eternal youth, crackers for abundance. A joyful moment whether you are doing it with colleagues or with three generations of your family.

Tang Yuan — Sweet Glutinous Rice Balls Served warm in ginger or osmanthus syrup, Tang Yuan symbolises family unity and togetherness. Prepared in small batches and served immediately so every guest receives a bowl that is genuinely warm.

Pan-Fried Dumplings (Guo Tie) Shaped to resemble ancient gold ingots, dumplings are a symbol of wealth in Chinese New Year tradition. Pan-fried live at the station, served crisp and hot.

Nian Gao — Sticky Rice Cake Sliced and pan-fried at the station, Nian Gao symbolises growth and progress from year to year. The name means "year higher" in Mandarin.

Chinese Pancakes and Savoury Crepes Made on a flat griddle with fillings and sauces selected according to your guest profile and event type.

Chinese Sausage and Street Snacks Warm savoury items popular for multi-hour open house formats and casual family gatherings where guests want something to nibble on throughout the evening.

All menus can be adjusted for guest count, dietary requirements, and event duration. Halal options available on request.

Live Station vs Buffet — What Is the Difference?

Live Station Food is cooked at your venue during the event and served immediately. Guests watch the cooking process. Creates a natural gathering point. Food stays hot because it is never held in warmers. Lower wastage because dishes are made continuously. Best for open houses, family reunions, corporate events, and social gatherings where the experience matters as much as the food.

Standard Buffet Food is cooked in a central kitchen before the event and transported in heated containers. Guests serve themselves from trays. Best for large sit-down dinners with a fixed serving time where speed of service is the priority.

If your CNY gathering is relaxed and social — whether that is an office open house or a family reunion where people come and go throughout the evening — a live station will create better energy. If you need to feed a large seated group at one fixed moment, a buffet may be more practical. Both are good options and the right choice depends on how your event is structured.

Events Where Chinese New Year Live Stations Work Well

Corporate Office Celebrations Companies across Singapore host annual CNY gatherings for employees, business partners, and clients. A live cooking station replaces the standard catered buffet with an interactive setup that gives guests something to engage with. We regularly support events for technology companies, financial institutions, law firms, and government agencies across Singapore's major business districts.

Office Open Houses CNY open houses run for several hours with guests arriving and leaving throughout the day. Live stations are suited to this because food is prepared continuously — meaning guests arriving at 3pm receive the same freshly cooked quality as those who came at 11am.

Family Reunion Dinners and Gatherings For many families, the reunion dinner is the most meaningful moment of Chinese New Year. A live station adds something special to it — children gathering to watch the chef, grandparents enjoying freshly made Tang Yuan, everyone doing the Lo Hei toss together. It turns the meal into an experience rather than just a dinner.

Private House Parties and Celebrations Friends and extended families celebrating CNY together can book a live station for smaller gatherings. Our team sets up at your home or venue, handles everything from cooking to cleanup, and leaves you free to enjoy the evening with your guests.

Community and Residents' Committee Events HDB community celebrations, RC-organised CNY events, and grassroots gatherings across Singapore frequently use live stations to create a shared focal point where neighbours come together.

Cultural Festivals and Mall Activations Live CNY cooking stations work well in high-traffic public spaces where authenticity and visual engagement matter. The cooking activity draws passersby and creates dwell time around the station.

What Is Included in Our Chinese New Year Live Station Service

When you book with Seven Vanilla, our team manages everything so you can focus on hosting.

Every booking includes:

Trained live cooking chef Cooking station and serving equipment Professional griddle and cooking tools Fresh ingredients prepped before arrival Serving trays, napkins, and disposable tableware Full setup before the event starts Cleanup after the event ends

For corporate celebrations and open houses, the station area can include company signage, branded elements, or themed décor when requested.

Practical Details

Serving capacity: 80 to 120 guests per hour per station for larger events. Smaller setups available for private gatherings of 30 to 50 guests.

Minimum booking: Varies by menu and location. Contact our team for a recommendation based on your guest count.

Space requirements: A standard setup requires one table or booth space with access to a power point for cooking equipment. Suitable for indoor venues, void decks, gardens, and outdoor sheltered spaces.

Singapore coverage: We support CNY live station events island-wide including Raffles Place, Marina Bay, Orchard, Tanjong Pagar, Jurong East, Tampines, Paya Lebar, Sengkang, Woodlands, Novena, and surrounding areas.

When to book: Chinese New Year is Singapore's busiest catering season. Slots around CNY eve, the first two days of the new year, and the surrounding weekends fill 3 to 4 weeks in advance. Book early to secure your preferred date.

What Customers Say

"The live food station was the highlight of our Chinese New Year office celebration. Guests loved watching the chefs prepare the dishes." — Corporate Event Organiser, Singapore

"Service was smooth and efficient even with more than 150 guests attending our company celebration." — HR Manager, Technology Company

Book Your Chinese New Year Live Station in Singapore

CNY catering slots fill up 3 to 4 weeks before peak dates. WhatsApp our team today with your event date, guest count, and preferred menu to receive availability confirmation and a customised quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Chinese New Year live station in Singapore? 

A Chinese New Year live station is a catering setup where chefs cook Lunar New Year dishes at your venue during the event and serve them immediately. It is suitable for corporate events, family reunion dinners, private gatherings, and community celebrations across Singapore.

What makes a CNY live station different from a buffet?

The key difference is when the cooking happens. Buffet food is cooked hours before the event and kept warm in containers. Live station food is cooked at your venue in front of guests immediately before serving, resulting in hotter food, a more engaging atmosphere, and lower wastage.

Which dishes are typically served at a CNY live station?

Common dishes include Yusheng (Lo Hei prosperity toss), Tang Yuan (glutinous rice balls in warm syrup), Pan-Fried Dumplings (Guo Tie), Nian Gao (sticky rice cake), Chinese pancakes, and savoury snacks. The menu can be adjusted for any event type or dietary requirement.

Can individuals and families book a CNY live station, or is it only for corporate events?

Both. Seven Vanilla accepts bookings from individuals, families, and private groups as well as corporate clients. Whether you are hosting a reunion dinner at home or a company open house for 200 guests, our team will size the setup to your event.

Are halal options available?

Yes. Seven Vanilla can configure menus to meet halal dietary requirements. Inform the team at enquiry stage so the ingredients and setup can be adapted accordingly.

How many guests can one CNY live station serve?

A standard live station serves approximately 80 to 120 guests per hour. For smaller private gatherings, the station can be sized down accordingly. Additional stations are available for larger events.

How much does a CNY live station in Singapore cost?

Pricing depends on the number of guests, menu selections, and event duration. WhatsApp our team with your event date, guest count, and preferred menu for a customised quotation.

When should I book?

Book 3 to 4 weeks before your event date. Peak CNY dates fill up quickly. Earlier is always better.

What space and power access is needed?

One table or booth space with access to a standard power point. Suitable for homes, offices, void decks, function rooms, and outdoor sheltered areas.

Which areas of Singapore do you cover?

Island-wide coverage including Raffles Place, Marina Bay, Orchard, Tanjong Pagar, Jurong, Tampines, Paya Lebar, Sengkang, Woodlands, Novena, and surrounding areas.