(Hong Kong, 13 November 2024) Island Shangri-La is delighted to announce that Santa Claus will be checking into the hotel for the month of December, where he will set up residence in Hong Kong along with his Little Helpers.
(Hong Kong, 13 November 2024) Island Shangri-La is delighted to announce that Santa Claus will be checking into the hotel for the month of December, where he will set up residence in Hong Kong along with his Little Helpers.
Clifford Weiner General Manager of Island Shangri-La states: "The team at Island Shangri-La are preparing to welcome this most VVIP of guests with an extensive list of gourmet treats, turkeys to enjoy at home, luxury Christmas hampers and other festive retail goodies in the hope of spreading cheer across Hong Kong.”
Santa’s Secret Kingdom: The Airship
In collaboration with Lapland HK, ‘Santa’s Secret Kingdom’ is an immersive experience to visit Santa Claus in his magical airship, where Santa travels above to keep an eye on Hong Kong’s best-behaved children for his year-end gift delivery.
Children joining Santa’s Secret Kingdom will receive a personalised invitation from Santa to enjoy an immersive experience with his elves, including cookie decorating and cracker crafting, followed by special one-on-one time with Santa and a Christmas sing-a-long to complete this ultimate festive experience.
Date: 30 November to 8 December 2024 (Every Sat & Sun)
14 to 26 December 2024 (Daily)
Time: 1-hour session during 9:00am to 5:30pm
Ticket Price: HK$588 (30 November to 20 December 2024);
HK$688 (21 to 26 December 2024) per person;
*Children under 2 years of age are free
Please visit Shangri-La Boutique for more details
Meet Santa in the Island Shangri-La Lobby
Santa Claus will also be setting up his Reindeer and his sleigh in the hotel lobby from 7 to 26 December, where he will share captivating stories of his adventures in the North Pole. Families can enjoy an interactive experience with Santa where children will receive a surprise gift and capture a memorable photo moment with the man himself.
Date: 7 to 26 December 2024
Time: 7 to 13 December, 11:00am – 19:30pm
14 to 23 & 26 December, 10:00am – 20:30pm
24 December, 10:00am – 18:30pm
25 December, 10:00am – 12:00pm, 14:10pm – 17:50pm
Venue: Hotel Lobby, Level 6, Island Shangri-la Hong Kong
Price: HK$298 (9 to 12 & 16 to 19 December)
HK$358 (7, 8, 13, 14, 15 & 20 to 26 December)
Christmas Takeaway Turkeys by Executive Chef Uwe Opocensky
Meanwhile, with such an impressive VIP staying at the hotel, the culinary team are working around the clock to create as much festive cheer as possible for the people of Hong Kong to also enjoy at home.
After one full year of experimenting, Chef Uwe Opocensky’s ultimate Roast Butterball Turkey is one he stands by. With a selection between 4kg and 6kg, this festive bird is reliable sourced in the US and prepared with a tried-and-true recipe developed by Chef Uwe himself. The golden-brown roasted turkey is an excellent addition to holiday parties and family gatherings.
“I have developed this recipe over my years in Hong Kong and I believe it is now perfect!” says Chef Uwe, “This recipe delivers the most beautiful turkey which is not dry. Beautiful Roasted Turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas, accompanied by my grandmother’s red cabbage and Brussel’s Sprouts recipe - it’s unbeatable for the festive season.”
Guests can select from a wide range of gourmet offerings from Island Shangri-La. Besides the festive Roast Turkey and Honey Glazed Ham, alternative holiday showstoppers include the popular Salmon Coulibiac and two new additions this year — the Spanish Red Prawn Risotto, and the Winter Vegetables & Truffle Pie, Festive savoury gourmet items are complete with an array of side dishes such as Creamed Brussels Sprouts, Mashed Potatoes, Chestnuts, Braised Red Cabbage, and Turkey Stuffing, as well as a variety of sauces.
Please visit Shangri-La Boutique for more details.
Festive Hampers and Advent Calendars
Island Shangri-La’s festive hamper highlights the best gourmet items to share. Eight different varieties of both Western and Chinese hampers are available throughout the holiday season. These include:
The Summer Palace Chinese Hampers (from HK$2,988 to HK$9,388) selection highlights the exclusive ingredients in Chinese cooking, such as X.O. Sauce from Summer Palace, premium dry seafood and aged tangerine peels, among many; while Western Hampers (from HK$2,688 to HK$5,988) showcase festive goodies accompanied by selected English tea, premium wine and Champagne.
The Celebratory Collection - Restaurant Petrus gift box (from HK$1,688 to HK$2,588) are available with selected signature items such as Candied Walnuts, Shangri-La Chocolate, Restaurant Petrus Vegan X.O. Sauce, and Airborne Manuka Honey.
The Christmas Whimsical Wonders Advent Calendar (from HK$598) is the classic Island Shangri-La advent calendar that can be repurposed for future use.
The Ode To Festive Cheer Advent Calendar (HK$1,388) is luxury by design — LED lights with a movable propeller by installation, built on a FSC-certified paper box with recycled plastic, a true testament of sustainable practices.
The Grand Enchanted Wonders Advent Calendar with Island Shangri-La Experience (HK$8,888) features an elusive airship design box with prizes valued over HK$18,000. The most coveted prizes include a 90-minute YUN WELLNESS massage, Prix Fixe dinner for two at Petrus; a roast turkey; Seafood Sunday Roast for two at Lobster Bar & Grill, and many more. All advent calendars are available at the Christmas Corner at the hotel lobby.
Please visit Shangri-La Boutique for more details.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at Petrus by Chef Uwe Opocensky
Throughout December, Michelin-starred Chef Uwe Opocensky is looking forward to hosting daily festive lunches and dinners at 1-Michelin starred Restaurant Petrus, where his classic French Menus will reimagine traditional Christmas dishes with a gourmet, fine-dining twist.
For Christmas Eve, Petrus presents a “Night of Culinary Delight and Festive Elegance” with an 8-course dinner menu (HK$3,488) of Christmas-inspired dishes, including Chef Uwe’s tableside preparation of his Winter Wonderland Dessert. Highlights of the menu include Linguine with Sea Urchin as well the chef’s signature Spanish Red Prawn dish. There is an optional 5-glass wine pairing package available, ranging from HK$2,204 for sommelier-selected wines, to HK$4,000 for the iconic wine pairing option.
On Christmas Day, Chef Uwe prepares a 4-course (HK$1,588) family brunch style menu with starters presented in a festive gift box, Roast Butterball Turkey and trimmings as main, polished off with his signature Winter Wonderland Dessert. Optional beverage pairings are available from HK$400 to HK$800 per person. There will be live music entertainment from noon to 3:00pm, to bring added festive cheer.
For the evening, a 5-course dinner menu (HK$2,488) is available, starting with an Antilope 1858 Oyster, followed by Hokkaido Potatoes served with aged Caviar and Egg Yolk and a choice of main courses: Atlantic Turbot and Beef Calotte. A supplementary course of Chef Uwe’s iconic Spanish Red Prawn dish can be added for HK$738. Guests can enjoy these festive flavours with mulled wine served during dessert - and Santa Claus might just stop by for a memorable photo moment!
Lobster Bar & Grill - Traditional Christmas Feasts by Chef Cary Docherty
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for dinner at Lobster Bar, Chef Cary Docherty presents a Raw Seafood Bar (HK$1,688), with a luxurious line-up including Maison Perseus Oscietre Caviar, Raw Oysters andchilled Boston Lobster. Followed by Lobster Bisque or Pumpkin Soup, and a choice between delicious Christmas classics including Roast Turkey, Beef, Honey Ham or Dover Sole with all the trimmings for mains. The feast is rounded out by a selection of Chef Cary’s iconic indulgent desserts - Sticky Toffee Pudding, Pavlova or a Mont Blanc. On Christmas Day, a lunch option (without Raw Bar) at HK$1,088 per person with free-flow package is available.
On Boxing Day as well as every Sunday throughout the month of December, guests can enjoy a Sunday Roast brunch from HK$998 per person. Starting off with a choice between the luxurious Raw Seafood Bar or classic starters such as Country Terrine and Steak Tartare, followed by a choice of roast meat or seafood for main courses, finished with a choice between the best Whole Apple Tart Tatin and other Lobster Bar classics such as Chef Cary’s Pecan Pie or Banoffee Pie.
To add to the magic, the Lobster Bar Live Band will be playing Christmas classics throughout the festive period!
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day dinner - from HK $1,688 pp
Christmas Day lunch - from HK$ 1,088 pp
December Sunday & Boxing Day Roast - from HK$988 pp
Christmas Afternoon Tea at Lobby Lounge
With live music from the quartet throughout the month of December, the Lobby Lounge presents its signature afternoon tea experience with a seasonal Christmas flair (HK$948 to HK$998 for two). The Lounge will also serve a local bites menu during the daytime, complete with non-alcoholic beverages for a perfect family pastime.
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