Hi Fion, about the food, I don't think you need to worry. I heard good raves about the food for Regent Hotel. If your date is not so popular, you can wait till their wedding show on 14 May
If not, let's see how it turns out during your meeting with Natalie. My deposit is only 3k because I booked Tanglin. I guess for ballroom is much higher like 8k. If you want to see the pics of the ballroom, you can go to Regent facebook.
Regent is accessible by public transport (forgot the bus no) The bus directly stops in front of regent.
30th dec (Thurs) I took taxi to Regent from buona vista. exit at Somerset MRT was terrible. It jammed until we exited from Grange Rd towards Orchard Boulevard. I think if driving from River valley road, the traffic should be ok. Also 30th dec was holiday season.
Regent Ballroom decoration is very very nice.... How I wish I got the ballroom. But then, I only have 16 - 18 tables at most. heheee