Located in the relaxed coastal ambience of W Singapore, the kitchen table offers a substantial buffet spread ranging from Italian and French to great local cuisines.

Temptation greets you at the entrance with the dessert table on full display, complete with flowing chocolate fountain, marshmallows and cake cubes for dipping, tarts, mousse, icecream, cakes and more.

While you could start with dessert, perhaps one should begin at the antipasti section instead. Pick on olives and sundried tomatoes, exquisite white anchovies in olive oil, and an awesome selection of cheeses and charcuterie. Pair them with some wine. The warm, personable staff are happy to make suitable recommendations.

When you’re ready for more, try the excellent roasted meats such as tender roast duck, sweet and wonderfully charred char siu, and excellent Chinese roast pork, with tender, juicy meat and crackling with a crunch that urges another bite. Across the room, help yourself to Europeaninspired dishes like vegetarian cassoulet in a fragrant and rich tomato base, and eggplant parmesan, cheesy and topped with smoky roasted kale. At the noodle station, load up on their excellent rendition of local favourite, laksa.

Now, time for that dessert station.