AdminChristmas has a way of bringing people together. From the familiar excitement of decorating the home and exchanging gifts to the anticipation of a beautifully prepared festive meal, the season is filled with moments worth celebrating. And as Christmas festivities gradually lead into the New Year, there is always another reason to gather around the table with family, friends and colleagues.
This year, Captain Shrimp Petaling Jaya is adding a little carnival excitement to the festive season with its Christmas & New Year 2026 Set Menu, a special collection of Western favourites, Tex-Mex creations, seafood selections and Christmas-inspired treats.
Available from 20 November 2026 to 2 January 2027, the festive collection takes inspiration from the colourful atmosphere of a Christmas carnival, where an abundance of food, familiar flavours and delightful surprises come together to create a memorable celebration.
Whether it is an intimate Christmas dinner at home, an office gathering, a family reunion or a year-end party, the collection offers a variety of dishes designed to make festive entertaining more enjoyable.
A carnival of flavours for the festive season
Forget the usual approach to Christmas catering. Captain Shrimp brings together a selection that balances hearty Western comfort food with seafood favourites and a touch of Tex-Mex personality. The festive collection is presented through three distinctive offerings: Wonder Parade, Grand Carnival and The Side Show.
Each has its own character, giving customers the flexibility to choose a complete festive spread or complement their celebrations with additional savoury dishes and seasonal desserts. The idea is simple: let the food take centre stage while hosts enjoy more time with their guests.
Wonder Parade: Little gatherings, Wonderful celebrations
Not every Christmas celebration needs to be a grand affair. Sometimes, the most memorable occasions are the smaller gatherings shared with the people closest to us. Designed for approximately five to six guests, Wonder Parade brings together a selection of satisfying dishes for intimate family celebrations, home parties and casual festive dinners.
The spread features Baked Cajun Fish, offering a flavourful seafood highlight, alongside Chargrilled Chicken and Fried Calamari. Guests can also enjoy Grilled Meatball and Crab Drumstick, adding different textures and flavours to the selection.
The accompanying sides bring further variety to the table. Roasted Corn Cob and Baked Potato Fondant provide comforting accompaniments, while the colourful X’Mas Confetti Mex Salad adds a refreshing festive touch.
For those who enjoy a hearty pasta dish, Pasta Chicken & Mushroom completes the selection with a familiar combination of creamy, savoury flavours. To bring everything together, Garlic Mustard Sauce and BBQ Honey Sauce provide two distinct flavour profiles for guests to enjoy with their favourite dishes.
Wonder Parade is all about creating a satisfying festive meal without making the occasion unnecessarily complicated.
Grand Carnival: Bring on the festive feast
For celebrations with a bigger guest list, Grand Carnival turns up the excitement with a more extensive selection of dishes. Catering for approximately nine to ten or 14 to 15 guests, this spread is particularly suited to office Christmas parties, extended family gatherings and festive home celebrations.
One of the highlights is Chargrilled Lamb, bringing a hearty grilled centrepiece to the table. Alongside it are Baked Mussel and Chargrilled Chicken, offering guests more choices across the spread. Seafood lovers have another reason to look forward to the occasion with Shrimp Pineapple Salsa. Combining shrimp with pineapple, onion and tomatoes, this refreshing creation introduces a lively contrast to the richer grilled selections.
The carnival-inspired variety continues with Fried Mozzarella, a familiar crowd-pleaser, and X’Mas Tree Potato, which adds a playful Christmas touch to the presentation. For vegetable lovers, Festive Garden Roast brings together seasonal vegetables, including Brussels sprouts, as a roasted accompaniment. Meanwhile, Beef Jalapeno Nachos introduces a Tex-Mex favourite featuring seasoned beef, cheese and jalapeños.
No festive spread would be complete without pasta. X’Mas Pesto Pasta rounds off the savoury selection with its aromatic pesto flavours, making it another welcome addition for guests. To complement the assortment, Grand Carnival comes with Mint Cranberry Sauce, Wild Mushroom Sauce and BBQ Sauce. These accompaniments allow guests to enjoy different flavour combinations throughout their meal.
With grilled meats, seafood, pasta, vegetables and party favourites all represented, Grand Carnival is designed for celebrations where variety and generous portions matter.
The Side Show: Extra attractions worth saving room for
Every carnival has its own collection of special attractions, and at Captain Shrimp, The Side Show is where the festive experience gets even more interesting. This selection features individual savoury dishes and seasonal desserts that can be added to the main catering spreads. It is also an opportunity for hosts to introduce more variety according to their guests’ preferences.
For those who enjoy comforting Western favourites, Corn Chowder offers a warming start to the meal, while Potato Au Gratin delivers layers of baked potato goodness. X’Mas Lasagna provides another hearty option, making it particularly suitable for gatherings where guests appreciate a substantial baked dish.
For a more casual party atmosphere, X’Mas Slider Beef offers convenient, bite-sized enjoyment. Those looking for something more elaborate can explore Chicken Wellington and Beef Wellington, featuring savoury fillings wrapped in golden pastry.
These classic Wellington selections bring a distinctive touch to the festive table and are especially appealing for hosts who want to introduce something different from the usual Christmas spread.
A sweet ending to the Christmas celebration
From traditional Christmas flavours to comforting baked desserts, the festive dessert collection brings its own charm to the occasion.
Ol’ Gingerbread captures the familiar warmth of gingerbread flavours, with its characteristic festive spice profile. Peach Cobbler offers a comforting fruit-based dessert, while X’Mas Pudding brings a traditional Christmas favourite to the table.
Chocolate lovers can look forward to S’Mores Brownies, combining rich brownie flavours with the familiar appeal of chocolate and marshmallow. For something fruity, Apple-Berry Crumble offers a comforting combination of fruit and crumble topping, making it a lovely dessert to share after a hearty meal.
And, of course, no Christmas dessert table feels quite complete without a Yule Log. The X’Mas Yule Log Cake brings a traditional log-inspired appearance to the celebration, making it a fitting centrepiece for Christmas gatherings and festive dining tables.
Whether served after dinner or enjoyed throughout the afternoon, these seasonal treats add a little extra sweetness to the holiday experience.
Making every gathering a little more special
The festive season can be one of the busiest times of the year, particularly for those organising family gatherings, office parties and year-end celebrations. Between preparing the home, arranging decorations, coordinating guests and planning activities, food preparation can easily become another major responsibility. Having a ready-arranged catering spread offers a practical alternative. Instead of spending hours preparing multiple dishes, hosts can focus on welcoming guests and enjoying the occasion.
The variety within Captain Shrimp’s festive collection also makes it easier to plan different types of celebrations. Smaller gatherings can enjoy the Wonder Parade selection, while larger functions can explore the Grand Carnival spread. Additional dishes from The Side Show provide even more flexibility for those who want to create a more extensive festive table. From office lunches and Christmas parties to family dinners and New Year celebrations, the collection is designed to bring people together through food.
Welcome the festive season with Captain Shrimp Petaling Jaya
Christmas is not simply about what is served on the table. It is about the conversations shared over dinner, the laughter between friends, the joy of family reunions and the memories created along the way. With its Christmas & New Year 2026 Food Carnival, Captain Shrimp Petaling Jaya brings together a festive assortment of Western comfort food, seafood favourites, Tex-Mex selections and seasonal desserts to make those occasions even more enjoyable.
Running from 20 November 2026 to 2 January 2027, the collection offers plenty of inspiration for anyone planning a Christmas gathering or welcoming the New Year with good food and good company. So gather your favourite people, bring on the festive spirit and let the celebrations begin.
Step right into a bountiful Christmas and New Year celebration with Captain Shrimp Petaling Jaya.
For enquiries and festive catering arrangements:
Captain Shrimp Petaling Jaya
https://captainshrimp.my/christmas-catering/
72A, Jaya One, Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz,
Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Phone: 010-2478871
Website: https://captainshrimp.my/
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