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5 Easy Ways To Save On Preparation Time For The Upcoming Chinese New Year

Denise Bay
Updated

This article was originally on GET.com at: 5 Easy Ways To Save On Preparation Time For The Upcoming Chinese New Year

It is that time of the year again where Singapore's literally painted red alongside kitschy Chinese New Year music that wafts non-stop in the air.

But of course, who can forget the maddening crowd that we have to deal with while we’re out and about stocking up on Chinese New Year goodies in supermarkets and practically everywhere else in Singapore at this time of the year?

After all, the majority of Singaporeans are Chinese and let’s not forget how many mainland Chinese we’ve got here on our sunny shores.

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We completely feel you if you're experiencing incessant tugs of reluctance to head out there and would rather spend your time spring cleaning your home, tanking bouts of sneezes because of those pesky little dust balls.

Anyhow, if the idea of squeezing (and queuing) with random strangers sucks the life out of you, or if you seriously don’t have the time to head out, these 5 handy and easy ways we at GET.com have rounded up for you will help you nick some preparation time for the upcoming Chinese New Year. Enjoy!

1. Ordering Chinese New Year Groceries Online From Supermarkets

Image source: redmart.com

For the uninitiated, the internet is glorious and wondrous.

You can get your Chinese New Year-related groceries and daily necessities online from sites like NTUC FairPrice, Giant, Sheng Shiong and Redmart.

These grocery stores all currently feature Chinese New Year-related items on their easy-to-navigate sites.

Besides groceries, canned drinks and dried goods, you can even have cartons of beer or soda delivered right to your doorstep, how convenient!

Just in case you’re wondering, you can also get Chinese New Year hampers for your loved ones from NTUC FairPrice's and Giant’s online sites.

Of course, on normal days, you can also purchase your groceries (and many other things) online!

RedMart has tied up with American Express for the SELECTS® Promotion where you’re entitled to 6% savings for every purchase or 12% savings for first-time RedMart customers when payment is made with any of the American Express® cards which feature the American Express Blue Box logo or Centurion logo, regardless of whether the card is issued in Singapore or overseas, and whether they are charge cards, credit cards or corporate cards.

Shopping at FairPrice online (or in store) with the NTUC Plus! Visa Credit Card entitles you up to 10% off everything there while the OCBC Plus! Visa Credit Card gives you 5% off your purchase. And if you're looking to collect LinkPoints when shopping online, note that LinkPoints will only be awarded for purchases made with the above-mentioned cards.

Also, if you have the POSB Everyday Card, enjoy 5% cash rebate when you shop with Sheng Shiong online.

And if you happen to be a newbie in the realm of online shopping, GET.com’s online shopping guide may just be the thing you need to get you started!

2. Ordering Your Chinese New Year Delicatessen Online

Image source: fairprice.com.sg

If you don’t feel like splurging on an extravagant meal out at fancy Chinese restaurants and you can’t cook, or simply don’t have the time to do so, consider getting your Chinese New Year delicatessen online from NTUC FairPrice.

You have several options ranging from crispy pork belly roll with red date stuffing, drunken French chicken, to combo sets that include roast pork, roast chicken, roast duck or braised pork knuckle, and dang gui duck.

Honestly, they’re all quite reasonably priced. Carting out your order is a breeze and you can choose to either have your food sent to your doorstep or pick it up at your selected NTUC FairPrice outlet.

3. Buying Your Bakkwa Online

Image source: beechenghiang.com.sg

What is a uniquely Singaporean Chinese New Year without bakkwa?

We all love our sweet, perfectly charred barbecued pork jerky squares but hate the snaking queues. Nobody has time to queue for an hour or two under the scorching heat!

Well, I do not have a favourite bakkwa store, and if you’re like me, you can consider getting yours online from Bee Cheng Hiang.

You can’t go wrong when our established bakkwa brand is well-received both locally and overseas, can you?

And if you like, you can purchase other popular items such as prawn rolls and pork floss while you’re at it.

Do take note that delivery will be made 3 working days from the day of order and advance order is not allowed.

Also, Bee Cheng Hiang provides free delivery to a single location per order for a one-time purchase of $52 or more. For orders under $52, a $10 delivery fee applies.

4. Buying Your Chinese New Year Snacks Online

Image source: bakerzin.com

We all know how much calories our favourite Chinese New Year snacks contain but we eat them anyway.

After all, it’s an annual affair that most of us Singaporeans go through and there’s always tomorrow to exercise...so yes, pop those lusciously buttery pineapple tarts into your mouth and do not let the guilt sink in.

Revolving around the theme of time-saving convenience, you can get your Chinese New Year pineapple tarts, cookies and cakes online from Bakerzin, Pine Garden’s Cake and HarriAnns.

Pine Garden’s Cake and HarriAnns offer handmade pineapple tarts that are lovingly crafted!

Just in case you’re wondering if the tarts from Bakerzin, one of Singapore’s well-loved artisan dessert cafe chain, are any good, Bakerzin’s Traditional Yuan Bao Pineapple Tarts emerged as one of the top 3 in a blind taste test in 2015 by The Sunday Times!

Word has it that the judges really liked its soft crust and distinctive, well-balanced pineapple paste that has the right amount of spice and acidity to it.

5. Have Your Chinese New Year Feast Catered

Image source: fourseasons.com.sg

For those of you who are intending to host a casual gathering for your loved ones in the comfort of your own home but do not have the culinary skills and/or time to cook up a storm, an easy way out will be to have your dishes catered.

There are plenty of catering companies out there in Singapore but some of the more established ones include Peach Garden, Neo Garden, Four Seasons, Fu Kwee Kitchen Catering Services and Orange Clove. Look up their sites to find something that suits your budget and preference!

All of the above-mentioned caterers offer a selection of Chinese New Year options for their customers.

What do you think? Share your comments with us below!

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