Abundant Festive Dining at Planter’s Shed

Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree launches its first-ever festive season programme, A Wild Christmas, inviting guests to celebrate among the natural greenery of Singapore’s only rainforest resort. Planter’s Shed leads the festivities with a rainforest-inspired menu spanning both set lunches and expansive buffet dinners.

From 4 December 2025, diners can enjoy a Four-course Set Lunch built around comforting holiday flavours. It opens with a Winter Jewel Kale Salad of squash, pomegranate and feta, followed by a smooth Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup with crème fraîche. Mains include Slow-Cooked Beef Cheek with Port Wine Jus or Pistachio-Crusted Norwegian Salmon with citrus Champagne sauce. A Christmas Citrus Pudding with vanilla dark rum sauce finishes the meal on a warming note.

The experience extends into a Festive Buffet Dinner featuring a premium seafood spread of Boston lobster, snow crab legs and scallops. The Carving Station serves Roasted Christmas Turkey, Honey-Glazed Boneless Ham and Creole-spiced Angus OP Ribs. A live station prepares the resort’s Signature Lobster Laksa for a local nod. Dessert options range from Panna Cotta and Chocolate Fondue to Pecan Pie and classic Christmas Pudding. Carolers and Santa appearances on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day add to the atmosphere.

Festive Pricing

The Festive Set Lunch is available daily at SGD 58++ per person.
Festive Buffet Dinners run from 4–23 and 26–30 December at SGD 68++ (weekdays) and SGD 78++ (weekends).
Special pricing applies on Christmas Eve Dinner, Christmas Day Brunch and New Year’s Eve Dinner at SGD 158++ per adult, while the Christmas Dinner Buffet is SGD 128++ per adult.

Forage Presents an Eight-Course Seasonal Tasting Menu

For a more intimate celebration, Forage presents an eight-course tasting menu at SGD 238++, inspired by the resort’s edible garden and its Harvest to Table approach. Sustainability is central to the menu, which highlights MSC-certified seafood, locally sourced produce and the resort’s commitment to waste reduction.

Dishes include Borscht Reimagined with site-grown mushrooms and gochujang, Yellowtail with citrus and ginger flower, and Red Grouper paired with a broth inspired by phở. The Spiny Lobster is accompanied by vermouth sauce and garden dill.

Christmas flavours appear through Yellow Chicken roasted with thyme and rosemary, and Tajima Wagyu Striploin enriched with truffle and Madeira sauce. A refreshing Amalfi Lemon, Cucumber and Mint course resets the palate before the final Conference Pear dessert, layered with blackberry sorbet, glazed chestnuts and vanilla yoghurt meringue. Chef Marcus’ mignardises complete the experience.

Festive Takeaways for Home Celebrations

Those celebrating at home can order from the resort’s curated takeaway selection. The Banyan Noël Luxe Collection Pack (SGD 288++) feeds six to eight guests and includes a Classical Whole Roasted Turkey, Pineapple Orange Glazed Boneless Ham, Woody Yule Dark Chocolate Log, Traditional Marzipan Stollen and assorted festive sides.

A la carte options include:
Creole Spice Rub Angus Beef Ribeye (SGD 188++),
Classical Whole Roasted Turkey (SGD 158++),
Clementine and Herb Roasted Duck (SGD 108++).

Desserts such as Dark Chocolate or Durian Coconut Yule Logs (from SGD 68++), Mixed Fruit Cake, Fruity Panettone and Traditional Marzipan Stollen (from SGD 38++) are also available. Orders close on 20 December 2025 with a minimum three-day notice. Collection is at the Level 1 Coach Bay from 4–23 December.

Countdown to 2026 in the Rainforest

The resort’s New Year’s Eve experience begins with a dinner buffet at Planter’s Shed from 7 pm to 10 pm, followed by a countdown party at the Meranti Ballroom. Guests can enjoy free-flow Mumm Champagne, Mionetto Prosecco, wines, draft beer and selected cocktails accompanied by a live band and DJ. A lucky draw featuring stays at sister Banyan Tree properties adds to the festivities.

The Dinner and Countdown Combo Package is priced at SGD 250++ per adult and SGD 125++ per child aged 6 to 12.

Celebrate the Season at Banyan Tree Spa

To balance the festive celebrations, Banyan Tree Spa offers its Tailored to Your Senses packages for groups of two to four. Guests who book a 90-minute treatment receive a complimentary afternoon tea at Forage; for 120-minute sessions, guests may choose between afternoon tea or a two-course set lunch. These sessions offer an opportunity for calm and renewal as the year winds down.

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