The November shopping list: editors’ picks from the Cathay Shop

'Tis the season to feast – and what better way to kick things off than with your own dinner party. Whether you’re planning to have Thanksgiving at home or looking to secure the host-with-the-most title, the Cathay Shop has everything you need to take your gathering to the next level, from luxe new crockery to cooking gadgets. 

Here are some of our favourite party picks – available to purchase with cash, Asia Miles or a combination of Miles Plus Cash.

1. Récolte home BBQ

Grilling adds a comforting smoky touch to everything, no matter you’re searing succulent cuts of meat or charring vegetables. This dapper crimson barbecue, which runs off electricity, can be placed in the centre of your dining table for a live demonstration and then be tucked away and stored until your next gathering, thanks to its compact size. 

2. Le Creuset oval dish 

Le Creuset is a name synonymous with culinary chic and this oval dish, glazed with a mint finish, delivers just that. Big enough for a small turkey, large chicken or whatever else you've roasted up for the occasion, it’s a perfect complement for the centerpiece of your home-cooked meal. It’s also microwave- and oven-safe for temperatures up to 260°C. 

3. CORELLE^® easy weekend 12-piece set

Look closely and you’ll be able to pick out tiny animals and windmills scattered across the surface of this 12-piece crockery set, which is adorned with charming illustrations of a farm, beach and nature scenes. Featuring dinner and soup plates, Chinese rice and noodle bowls, serving platters and more, the entire set is made of a substance known as Vitrelle^™ – a sturdy, lightweight, triple-layered laminated glass.

4. Bollinger La Grand Annee with gift box, Aÿ, France, 2014

No celebration is complete without champagne, and this special edition from Bollinger ensures it’ll be one to remember. Crafted with Grand and Premier Cru grapes, this labour of love is made using traditional methods, taking ten years to vinify in oak barrels. Fruity notes of cherry and plum are balanced with a tinge of citrus, resulting in a complex (and dangerously drinkable) champagne. 

5. Mattel Games Pictionary air

Once you’ve finished your meal, the real fun begins – it's time to break out the party games. Though this game of Pictionary is not quite as you remember it. In this Air edition, players use a special light-up pen to draw a clue in the air. Once done, teammates use an in-app camera to see what they’ve drawn – or replay them struggling to sketch their clue for added hilarity.

6. FUJIFILM Instax camera EVO

Create and capture unforgettable memories on film with the Instax camera by FUJIFILM. This sleek black camera has an inbuilt printer for mini photos and Bluetooth connectivity to send shots immediately to your phone. It’s a step up from the typical Instax camera, kitted out with various film photography and lens effects, allowing you to look back at the evening with rose-tinted glasses.

7. KEF LSX II wireless HiFi speakers

Your choice of playlist sets the tone for the evening – and can make or break a gathering. While we can’t help curate your tunes, these elegant olive KEF speakers will ensure your guests listen to them in crisp, ultra-high resolution. Plug and play or connect them to your Bluetooth devices and you’ll be off on a sound experience like no other.