6 best gourmet grocery delivery services in Singapore
High-end cuts of meat, chia seeds, fresh farmers market goodies and lots more
With several new contenders joining the scene, and a couple older ones like Redmart upping their game, grocery delivery services are huge in Singapore right now. With fresh produce delivered right to your doorstep, you might never have to step into a supermarket or grocer again.
Buy premium ingredients like fine de claire oysters, grain-fed beef from Australia, live Maine lobsters, Kabocha Japanese pumpkins and fresh herbs and spices here. There are regular flash sales with pretty good deals, like West Meresa oysters going at $5.84 per piece on this site. Delivery costs $15 for orders below $40, and is free for orders above $60. You'll receive your groceries the next day if you order before 3pm, and it will arrive between 2-6pm or 6-9pm.
Backed by Sillicon Valley big wigs like investment firm Formation 8, this new site offers to save you the hassle of making a trip down to a gourmet grocer. Just key in your postal code to check if they deliver to your place, select from a list of retail outlets ranging from Gastronomia Da Paolo, The Butcher's Dog and Mmmm! Meats, Marinates & Much More. The site has engaged personal grocery shoppers to do your shopping for you and once done, your groceries will arrive in an hour. Customers can even choose their preferred delivery timings here.
No time to head down to the next farmer's market? This brand new site links you to farm fresh and organic produce at wholesale prices from around the world. There's an extensive list of items shoppers can choose from, like tropical fruits, artisanal cheese, premium seafood and meats, and even deli and baked goods. Right now, there are over 100 farms and producers stocking up the site, with videos and information on each supplier. Deliveries are free, and you'll receive your groceries on the same day.
No stranger to the online grocery scene, this electronic hypermart offers more than just produce. You can shop for health and beauty products, home appliances, electronic gadgets, and even home accessories here. There are plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood and meats available so for those too busy to go about their Christmas or grocery shopping, this is it. Redmart has recently launched Relay, a service which uses personal shoppers to deliver items within an hour of from ordering. Orders above $30 enjoy free delivery for first-timers, and regular customers get the same perk when they place an order above $49. The site delivers daily from 10am-10pm and you can choose your preferred slot upon checkout.
Specializing in organic and free-range meat cuts, this online butcher also carries marinated meats like organic beef roast with herbs, chili and garlic, for those who are pulling together a last-minute dinner party. This is also where you can get gourmet sausages, like beef steak and merlot sausage and even gluten-free baking supplies, legumes, grains, seeds and other ingredients. Delivery services are only available from Mon-Sat from 10am-5:30pm, and it's free for orders above $100. You'll have to place your order before 5pm from Mon-Fri to receive your groceries the next day and express deliveries cost $30 (subject to availability).
Health nuts, here's where you can go to stock up on chia seeds, cold-press coconut oil and quinoa for your next raw foods project. The site's pretty new so there isn't an extensive list of these 100% organic 'super foods' yet, but there are starter kits if it's your first time on the health bandwagon. The owners have even purchased a farm in Peru to make their venture a more sustainable one, and they aim to get at least 60 to 70% of chia seeds and quinoa there. Shipping is free and takes one to three days, and orders above $100 get 10% off.
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