Bento catering for 40 people
At 40 people the menus open to you are $7, $9, $12, $20 per pax, delivery included. One three-course box each, with cutlery.
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Which menus are open at 40 pax
Forty clears every tier, including the $7 menu, which needs 35. That makes it the headcount where bento is at its most cost-effective: $280 for forty people, delivery included.
All four menus are open — $7, $9, $12 and $20 — so the choice is purely about what you want in the box rather than what you are allowed to order.
At this size the practical questions shift to delivery and distribution: where forty boxes get dropped, whether there is lift access, and whether anyone needs halal or vegetarian. Those are worth settling when you order rather than on the day.
From $7 per pax
At 40 people, with delivery included on every tier.
One box per person
Three courses and cutlery, individually packed.
Nothing to return
No serving gear, no collection, no setup.
Halal and vegetarian
Halal menus from Muslim-owned stalls; vegetarian at no extra cost.
Ordering bento for 40
At 40 people you can order the $7, $9, $12, $20 menus. The figures below apply at every headcount.
- Minimum order
- 12 pax, on the $20 menu.
- Price per pax
- $20 from 12 pax, $12 from 20, $9 from 25, $7 from 35. The cheaper the menu, the more people it needs.
- Delivery
- Free on mini buffet and bento orders of $225 or more before GST. Below that a $30 delivery fee applies, and a 10 pax order always carries it whatever the order comes to. On the entry-level menus $225 is reached at 15 pax.
- What arrives
- One three-course box per person, with cutlery. Nothing to set up, nothing collected.
- Lead time
- One day's notice, subject to vendor availability on your date.
- Changing your order
- Headcount and menu changes up to 24 hours before delivery.
- Surcharges
- $30 for delivery at 9.59am or earlier or 7.31pm or later. $15 for postal codes 71, 63, 09, 50 and 49. $50–$100 per level where there is no lift access.
How ordering works
Book early for popular dates
Our cutoff is one day before your event. In practice, order earlier: festive periods, year-end parties and weekend slots fill up well ahead, and booking early secures both your slot and the dishes you want.
Delivery $30
For mini buffet and bento orders, islandwide, and free on promotional menus above $225.
Individually packed, ready to hand out
Every meal comes boxed with cutlery, so there is nothing to set up and nothing to collect afterwards. Hand them out and get on with your event.
Changes up to 24 hours before
Adjust your headcount, menu or timing more than 24 hours before your event, subject to availability. Within 24 hours the food and manpower are already committed, so changes and cancellations are normally not accepted and a fee of 50% to 100% of the order may apply.
Additional charges may apply for outlying areas (Tengah, Lim Chu Kang, Tuas, Sentosa, Changi Airport and Alps Avenue), deliveries before 10am or after 7.30pm, and venues without lift access. Every charge is confirmed in your quotation before you pay. See full terms.
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Tell us about your event
Headcount, date, budget per pax and any dietary needs like halal or vegetarian.
- 2
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Our menu planner, with a little help from AI, matches a customised menu with prices to your budget and requirements in 60 seconds.
- 3
Customise and confirm
Swap any dish to fit your requirements, then confirm with our team on WhatsApp or email.
Frequently asked questions
How much is bento for 40 pax?
From $7 per pax at 40 people — $280 in total with delivery included. All four menus are open at this headcount: $7, $9, $12 and $20.
Can I mix menus in one order?
Tell us what you need in the planner and we will tell you what is possible. Dietary variations within an order — halal or vegetarian boxes alongside standard ones — are routine.
Why does the cheaper menu need more people?
Because the per-pax price covers preparing and packing every box individually, and a kitchen only reaches the lowest rates at volume. So the tiers run backwards from what people expect: $20 from 12 pax, $12 from 20, $9 from 25, $7 from 35. A group of fifteen cannot order the $7 menu at any price — the cheapest rate open at that headcount is $20.
Is delivery free?
Delivery is free on mini buffet and bento orders of $225 or more before GST. Below that it is $30, and a 10 pax order always carries the fee whatever the order comes to. On the entry-level mini buffet menus $225 is reached at 15 pax. A buffet with setup instead carries a $90 setup fee, charged once per order, which covers delivery, laying out the buffet line and collecting the equipment afterwards. Remote postal codes, deliveries at 9.59am or earlier or 7.31pm or later, and venues without lift access can add a surcharge on top; every one is published and appears in your quotation before you confirm.
Do bento boxes stay warm?
They are packed and closed rather than held on a warmer, so they hold their own heat for a reasonable window after delivery. For food that has to stay hot for hours, a buffet with chafing stands is the format that does that.
How far in advance should I order catering?
The latest we can take an order is one day before your event. We recommend booking earlier than that: popular dates such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Christmas and the year-end party season are taken weeks ahead, and ordering early secures your slot and the dishes you want. For large events, the earlier the better.
Is there a delivery fee?
Delivery is free on mini buffet and bento orders of $225 or more before GST. Below that it is $30, and a 10 pax order always carries the fee whatever the order comes to. On the entry-level mini buffet menus $225 is reached at 15 pax. A buffet with setup instead carries a $90 setup fee, charged once per order, which covers delivery, laying out the buffet line and collecting the equipment afterwards. Remote postal codes, deliveries at 9.59am or earlier or 7.31pm or later, and venues without lift access can add a surcharge on top; every one is published and appears in your quotation before you confirm.
What is included with the food?
Mini buffet orders are drop and go: the food arrives in insulated warmer bags that are yours to keep, with serving gear, cutlery, plates, bowls, a disposable table cloth and a trash bag, so you can bag everything up and bin it after your event. Bento meals come individually boxed with cutlery. Buffet with setup includes a skirted table and cloth, warmers, serving gear, disposable plates, cutlery and napkins, and our team returns to collect the equipment.
Can I change or cancel my order?
Yes, with more than 24 hours' notice before your event, subject to availability. Within 24 hours the food and manpower are already committed, so changes and cancellations are normally not accepted and a fee of 50% to 100% of the order may apply.

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