Buffet catering prices in Singapore, published in full
The per-pax ladder, the setup fee, the menu levels and every surcharge that exists, on one page.
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Three numbers make a buffet quote
Headcount sets the per-pax rate. Menu level shifts the whole ladder. The setup fee is a flat $90 regardless of either. Those three numbers are the quote.
Everything else — delivery, the table, the warmers, the serving gear, the disposables, the collection trip — is already inside the setup fee.
Four headcount tiers
30, 45, 75 and 150 pax are where the rate steps down.
Five menu levels
$15, $20, $25, $30 and $45, each with the same tier structure.
Flat $90 setup
Includes delivery, setup and the collection trip.
30 pax minimum
No buffet-with-setup menu accepts fewer.
The entry-level rate card
30 to 44 pax: $20 per pax, on the $20 menu level — the $15 level does not open until 45. 45 to 74 pax: $15 per pax. 75 to 149 pax: $13 per pax. 150 pax and above: $10 per pax.
Add $90 to any of those. In totals: $690 at 30 pax, $840 at 50, $1390 at 100 and $1590 at 150.
What moving up a level changes
The five levels are named for their reference rate: $15, $20, $25, $30 and $45 per pax. Each has its own tier ladder beneath it, so a $20 menu at 75 pax is $18 per pax and a $25 menu at 75 pax is $23.
The item count stays the same. What grows is the calibre of the dishes and the free swap list: 43 free options at $15, 64 at $20, 82 at $25 and 88 at $30 and above.
Everything that can be added
Outlying areas — Tengah, Lim Chu Kang, Tuas, Sentosa, Changi Airport and Alps Avenue — carry $15. Deliveries before 10am or after 7.30pm carry $30. Venues without lift access carry $50 to $100 per level, often waived if we can hand over at the lift lobby or ground floor.
Changes and cancellations within 24 hours of the event are normally not accepted, and a fee of 50% to 100% of the order may apply.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does buffet catering cost per pax in Singapore?
On our entry-level menus: $20 per pax from 30 to 44, $15 from 45 to 74, $13 from 75 to 149 and $10 from 150, plus a flat $90 setup fee that includes delivery.
What is the minimum spend for a buffet?
The smallest buffet with setup we can take is 30 pax at $20 per pax plus the $90 setup fee, so $690. Mini buffet orders start lower, from 10 pax.
Is the setup fee negotiable at large sizes?
It is already flat, so a 300 pax event pays the same $90 as a 30 pax one. As a share of the bill it falls away as the order grows.
How do I get an exact quotation?
Put your headcount, date and budget per pax into the menu planner at plan.living.menu. It returns a full menu with the total, including any applicable surcharge, in about 60 seconds.
What does the $90 buffet setup include?
A skirted buffet table with a cloth, chafing warmers to hold the food at temperature, serving gear, disposable plates, cutlery and napkins, our team setting the line up before your event, and a return trip to collect the equipment afterwards. Delivery is included in it.
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 $30 on mini buffet orders below our promotional threshold and free on promotional menus above $225, which in practice means free from 15 pax upwards. Our bento promotional menus include delivery at every tier. Buffet with setup is $90, which covers delivery, setting up the buffet line and collecting the equipment afterwards. Additional charges may apply for outlying areas, deliveries before 10am or after 7.30pm, and venues without lift access. Every charge is confirmed in your quotation.
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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