Where there’s a party, there’s food—especially on New Year’s Eve!
Whether you’re planning a small private event or a big bash, it's your duty to prepare a NYE party menu that would make Gordon Ramsay proud (or at least nod his head in acceptance). Why? Because food is a huge part of the fun.
Your prepared menu should include a variety of dishes that suit different tastes and preferences. Perhaps even more than that, it should feature offerings that get people excited about what they’re going to eat. This is their last meal of the year, after all!
Let’s explore our recommendations for your New Year’s Eve dinner.
NYE Menu Ideas: Appetizers
Every great event serves delicious appetizers. Choose a few that are easy to eat and easy to share. Here are some of our favourite New Year’s Eve party appetizers:
Crab Rangoon
Start the countdown with Chinese crab rangoon. These crispy fried wontons are stuffed with a delectable filling made of crab meat and cream cheese. These sure-fire crowd-pleasers are best served with Thai chilli sauce.
Make your new year 🌶 spicy 🌶.
Parmesan Bread Bites
Say cheese parmesan!
Parmesan bread bites are kind of like pizza lite. They'll be an addictive starter on your NYE party menu, but won't fill your guests up too much. Whip these simple yet satisfying snacks up with pizza dough, garlic butter, and all the parmesan in the world.
Dip in marinara sauce for extra chef's points.
Baked Brie Wreath
It's tradition to hang a wreath on your door during the holidays, but keep it classic with a modern twist. In other words: a baked brie wreath.
This honey-glazed goodness is a fool-proof formula for a season of happiness. Your NYE party menu truly would not be complete without this hearty pastry.
Cheese Board
If you want a feast for your eyes and taste buds, a cheese board is the way to go!
You can never go wrong with an assortment of international offerings, such as Swiss cheese, Brie, Camembert, and Gouda, paired with fresh fruits, nuts, and artisanal crackers.
Siu Mai
Siu Mai is a type of traditional Chinese dumpling dim sum that’s typically filled with minced pork and shrimp, seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and other spices. These little pockets of deliciousness are then steamed to perfection.
If your guests have shellfish allergies, you can get them customized with different fillings and flavours to cater to their dietary needs.
NYE Menu Ideas: Main Course
The main course is the highlight of your NYE party menu, so it should exude main character energy. It needs to be both spectacular and satisfying, which isn’t always easy.
When in doubt, try our favourite main courses below!
Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Herb
Up for something simple yet fancy for your New Year’s Eve dinner?
A roasted chicken dish infused with the bright flavours of lemon and herbs is sure to please even the most discerning palates. If you’re on the lookout for something that will impress your employees during your holiday party, this is your best bet!
Sushi Platter
Nothing else screams elegance and flavour quite like a sushi platter.
An assortment of nigiri, sashimi, and maki rolls sent to the food styling gods is a surefire way to elevate your New Year’s Eve menu. Include a mix of fish, seafood, and vegetarian options for an extra ✨slay✨ and don’t forget the wasabi, soy sauce, and pickled fresh ginger.
Grilled Teriyaki Steak
One of the stars of your NYE party menu should be grilled teriyaki steak.
This heavenly teriyaki steak dish—which is savoury, sweet, and a bit salty all at once—is best served with steamed white rice and stir-fried veggies.
Pad Thai
Pad Thai is always a hit.
It’s a tantalizing noodle dish stir-fried with tofu, shrimp, or chicken tossed with bean sprouts, peanuts, lime, and chilli flakes. When done right, it packs a flavourful explosion that can rival even the best New Year’s Eve fireworks.
NYE Menu Ideas: Dessert
One of the best reasons to book a restaurant for your event is to give your guests the time and space to enjoy themselves—and digest before dessert!
So, with that in mind, here are our sweet MVPs:
Mango Sticky Rice
Indulge in the natural sweetness of ripe mango served with sticky rice and drizzled with coconut milk. Mango sticky rice is a traditional Thai dessert that captures the essence of tropical flavours. Filling, fun, and addictive.
Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Chocolate Pizza
Pizza on a New Year's Eve menu may sound a little unorthodox, but hear us out.
A dessert pizza can be a delightful and unexpected treat. Customize it with dark or white chocolate, fruits, and toppings for a unique and fun New Year’s party dessert option that is especially great when shared.
Champagne Cupcakes
There’s nothing wrong with the classics; this is especially true when it comes to dessert. Pair champagne toasts with champagne cupcakes as the grand finale of your New Year’s Eve menu.
As the name suggests, these cupcakes have a hint of champagne in the batter and frosting. Make them extra fancy and sparkly with sprinkles or edible glitter, and your NYE party menu is complete!
Let DASHA Curate Your Perfect NYE Party Menu
Planning the perfect NYE party is a lot of work, even before food is taken into account! So, why not let the pros handle the NYE menu while you handle the celebrations?
DASHA is the place to be on NYE. We’ve got you covered, whether you’re joining us for New Year’s Eve dinner, here to listen to live music, join the countdown, or sing your heart out in the deluxe karaoke bar all night long.
Located on King West, DASHA combines elegance and comfort, sophistication and relaxation, tradition and innovation. We also have a secret speakeasy club if you want to end the night with sparkling wine or fun cocktails (and mocktails!).
