Local food catering

Local food catering in Singapore

The food people here actually eat, delivered hot in warmer trays — nasi lemak, rendang, sayur lodeh, begedil, fried bee hoon. From $15 per pax with delivery free from 15.

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Local food catering dishes including nasi lemak and rendang laid out in Singapore

Local food is what we are built around

Most catering platforms carry local food as one category among many. It is the centre of what we do, because we work across a lot of partnering stalls and food shops rather than one central kitchen — and that is where this food is actually made well.

The practical result is range. Nasi lemak, chicken rendang, sayur lodeh, begedil, curry chicken, fried bee hoon, chicken oil rice and dark-sauce noodles are all on the live menus, and every one of them can be swapped for something else at no cost. A local spread can be built exactly around what your group eats rather than accepted as a fixed set.

Prices are published rather than quoted: $18 per pax plus $30 delivery at 10–14 pax, $15 with delivery free from 15, $13 from 30 and $10 from 75. Halal, Malay, Western and vegetarian menus are all priced the same.

  • Made by local stalls

    Many partnering kitchens rather than one central one.

  • 43 free swaps

    Build the spread around what your group eats.

  • From $15 per pax

    Published rates. Delivery free from 15 pax up.

  • Halal at the same price

    From Muslim-owned stalls; certified options on request.

The menu

Local dishes on the live menus

A sample of what a local spread can be built from. Every line can be changed at no cost.

  • Fragrant Nasi Lemak
  • Chicken Rendang With Onion Redish And Toasted Coconut
  • Sayur Lodeh
  • Golden Begedil
  • Bee Hoon Goreng with Green Vegetables
  • Malaysian Style Quick Cook Noodles Tossed in Dark Sauce and Fragrant Oil
  • Curry Chicken with Potato
  • Chilled Longan & Sea Coconut

Every dish can be swapped for another at no cost — there are 43 free options on the entry-level menus. Halal, Malay, Western and vegetarian menus are priced the same.

What it costs and when to order

Ordering local food catering

Published rates, not a quote.

Minimum order
10 pax.
Order sizes
In steps of five — 10, 15, 20, 25 and up. Bento takes the exact headcount.
Price per pax
$18 at 10–14, $15 at 15–29, $13 at 30–74, $10 at 75+. Higher menu levels available at every tier.
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.
Dish changes
Free. 43 replacement options on the entry-level menus, up to 89 on the higher ones. Swapping never changes the price.
Lead time
One day's notice, subject to vendor availability on your date.
Changing your order
Up to 24 hours before delivery.
Halal
Halal menus come from Muslim-owned stalls and are priced the same. Halal-certified options are available through our partnering vendors on request.
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.
Before you order

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.

  • Drop and go, nothing to return

    Food arrives in insulated warmer bags that keep it hot, and the bags are yours to keep. Every set comes with serving gear, cutlery, plates, bowls, a disposable table cloth and a trash bag, so you can bag everything up and bin it the moment you are done.

  • 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.

How to order catering

Your menu in three simple steps

  1. 1

    Tell us about your event

    Headcount, date, budget per pax and any dietary needs like halal or vegetarian.

  2. 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. 3

    Customise and confirm

    Swap any dish to fit your requirements, then confirm with our team on WhatsApp or email.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is local food catering in Singapore?

$18 per pax plus $30 delivery at 10–14 pax, $15 per pax with delivery free from 15, $13 from 30 and $10 from 75, on the entry-level menus. Order sizes go up in fives.

What local dishes can I order?

Nasi lemak, chicken rendang, sayur lodeh, begedil, curry chicken with potato, fried bee hoon, chicken oil rice and dark-sauce fried noodles are all on the live menus, among others. Every dish can be swapped for another at no cost.

Can I change the dishes?

Yes, free of charge. There are 43 replacement options on the entry-level menus and up to 89 on the higher ones, and swapping never changes the price.

How much notice do you need?

One day, subject to vendor availability on your date. Most catering in Singapore asks for three to five working days. Same-day orders are not something we can promise in advance, but we do try to make them happen. Message us with the date, the headcount and where it is going, and a specialist will check what is open and come back to you either way.

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.

Do I need to return anything?

No. On a drop-off order the insulated warmer bags are yours to keep and everything else is disposable. A buffet with setup uses chafing stands, which are collected afterwards.

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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