Whether it’s preparing meals for loved ones or sharing meals that taste of home, food can always bond people together. And when it comes to Chinese New Year, food is central to the festival. Gatherings tend to sound like the sizzling of turnip cakes on the frying pan mixed with the ringing of family and friends asking, “Have you eaten enough?”. This year, whether you’re dining out, in search of elevated takeout at home, or looking for hampers and food gifts, we have compiled lists of auspicious delights for all your cravings. From Man Ho’s lavish poon choi takeaway to May Chow’s first-ever festive cake set, scroll down for some premium Chinese New Year hampers and food gifts that are sure to impress. 

The Peninsula Hong Kong New Year Puddings

There is no Chinese New Year without some classic pudding — usher in the Year of the Snake at The Peninsula Hong Kong and its luxurious collection of New Year puddings from The Peninsula Boutique. Combining tradition with a touch of creativity, the lineup includes classics like Red Date with Ginger Juice (HK$268) and unique offerings such as Dried Fig with Walnut and Honey (HK$498), part of the Star Chef Collection by MICHELIN-starred Chef Tang Chi Keung. For something extra special, try the Turnip Pudding with Whole Abalone and XO Chilli Sauce (HK$688), also part of the Star Chef Collection. Crafted with premium ingredients, these puddings are perfect for festive gatherings, and the assorted gift box (HK$458) – featuring the Red Date with Ginger Juice Pudding and the Classic Pudding – will delight those who want the best of both worlds.

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Hong Kong Cuisine 1983 Festive Cakes 

Chef Silas Li’s dedication shines through in this trio of handcrafted puddings — tokens of prosperity and good fortune nestled in elegant, festive boxes adorned with auspicious symbols. Chef Silas balances the smokiness of cured meats with the freshness of radishes in The Turnip Cake with Conpoy and Smoked Preserved Meats (HK$268). The Sweet Pudding with Okinawa Brown Sugar (HK$228) melts in your mouth, while the Water Chestnut and Red Bean Sweet Cake (HK$218) offers refreshing textural contrasts between the crunchy water chestnut and soft red bean.

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Jade Garden Chinese New Year Puddings 

Jade Garden returns with an array of Chinese New Year puddings that bring innovative twists to traditional flavours. For seafood lovers, the Sea Urchin and Scallop Rice Pudding (HK$305) is packed with scallops and sea urchins that are encased in a crispy rice pudding. The Roasted Duck and Taro Pudding (HK$255) make use of the fragrant Lipu taro and roasted duck, complemented by savoury dried shrimp, Chinese pork sausages, and liver sausages. Other staples offered are the Turnip Pudding with Ham and Conpoy (HK$275) and Waster Chestnut Pudding (HK$242). 

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Rosewood Chinese New Year Prosperity Hamper 

Rosewood welcomes the Year of the Snake with auspicious treats and luxurious surprises. To welcome prosperity into the new year, the namesake hamper brims with savoury delights like The Legacy House Chinese New Year Pudding and XO sauce, as well as sweet treats like Butterfly Patisserie Almond Cookies and Assorted Chocolate Pralines. To top it all off, a bottle of Billecart-Salmon champagne — perfect for kicking off festive celebrations.

HK$3,588;  rosewoodhkshop.com

Man Ho Takeaway Poon Choi

Amid the chaos of Lunar New Year celebrations, who isn’t looking for a hassle-free feast at home? Man Ho’s luxurious Michelin-starred takeaway Poon Choi is the answer to all your struggles. Packed with 18 premium ingredients including Australian sea cucumber, 33-head South African dried abalone, tea-smoked Ping Yuen chicken and roast goose, the lavish Poon Choi is drenched in a rich homemade braised abalone sauce and served in a reusable cast iron pot. 

HK$5,928; jwmarriotthkoffers.com

Island Shangri-La Golden Jubilation Hamper