Buffet catering for 40 people
$20 per pax plus the $90 setup fee, delivery included — about $890 in total. Chafing stands, a dressed table and a crew who lays it out.
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Forty is five people short of a cheaper menu
At 40 pax the buffet rate is $20 per pax, because the $15-level menus do not open until 45. Plus the $90 setup, that is about $890 in total.
Five more people changes the menu that is available to you. At 45 pax the rate drops to $15, so a 45 pax order is about $765 — genuinely less in total than ordering for forty, for five more people.
If your headcount is anywhere in the low forties, that is worth checking before you confirm. It is one of the few places on the site where ordering for more people costs less money.
$20 per pax at 40
Plus the $90 setup fee, charged once. About $890 in total.
Delivery included
On every buffet tier, at every headcount.
Holds temperature
Chafing stands keep food at serving temperature across a long event.
Set up and collected
We lay it out and return for the equipment.
What goes on the line at 40 pax
The entry-level menu as it comes on a buffet with setup, which also carries a drink.
- Curry Chicken with Potato
- Pork Rib King (Boneless)
- Crispy Fish with Salted Egg Yolk Coating
- Stir Fried Nai Bai with Crispy Garlic Topping
- Superior Soy Sauce Egg Tofu with Seasonal Greens
- Egg Fried Rice with Scallion
- Malaysian Style Quick Cook Noodles Tossed in Dark Sauce and Fragrant Oil
- Chilled Longan & Sea Coconut
Every dish can be swapped for another at no cost — there are 43 free options on this menu. Halal, Malay, Western and vegetarian menus are priced the same.
Buffet pricing at 40 pax
The $90 setup fee is charged once per order whatever the headcount, so the effective cost per head falls faster than the headline rate.
- Minimum order
- 30 pax. Below that, a mini buffet starts at 10 pax.
- Order sizes
- In steps of five — 30, 35, 40, 45 and up.
- Price per pax
- $20 at 30–44 pax, $15 at 45–74, $13 at 75–149, $10 at 150 and above.
- Setup fee
- $90, charged once per order whatever the headcount.
- 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
- Chafing stands, a laid-out buffet table and serving gear, set up by a crew. Equipment is collected afterwards.
- Lead time
- One day's notice, subject to vendor availability and a free setup slot.
- Changing your order
- Up to 24 hours before delivery.
- Surcharges
- $30 for delivery at 9.59am or earlier or 7.31pm or later. $15 for remote postal codes. $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.
Buffet delivery and setup $90
One fee covers delivery, a full setup with a skirted table and cloth, warmers, serving gear, disposable plates, cutlery and napkins, and our team returning to collect the equipment after 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.
Your menu in three simple steps
- 1
Tell us about your event
Headcount, date, budget per pax and any dietary needs like halal or vegetarian.
- 2
Get your best-matched menu
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 a buffet for 40 pax?
$20 per pax plus the $90 setup fee, with delivery included — about $890 in total on the entry-level menus.
Is it cheaper to order a buffet for 45 than 40?
Yes. At 40 pax the rate is $20 per pax ($890 with setup); at 45 the $15-level menus open ($765 with setup). Five more people cost about $125 less in total.
Is the setup fee per person?
No, per order — $90 whatever the headcount. At 40 people that works out at about $2.25 a head.
Do you collect the equipment?
Yes. Chafing stands and serving gear are collected after the event, so someone should be there at the end. If you would rather have nothing to collect, a mini buffet is entirely disposable.
Can the menu be halal?
Yes, at the same price. Halal menus come from Muslim-owned stalls, and halal-certified menus are available through our partnering vendors on request. Select halal in the planner and only halal menus are shown.
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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