Mini buffet for 5 pax: what we can actually do
Our mini buffets start at 10 pax, so a group of five has two honest options. Here is what each one costs.
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Five people, and a 10 pax minimum
A mini buffet is built around shared trays, and below about ten people the portions stop making sense: you would be paying for a spread that no one finishes. So our minimum is 10 pax, and we would rather say that plainly than quote you something that arrives wrong.
That leaves two real options for a group of five. Order the 10 pax spread anyway, at $18 per pax plus $30 delivery, and accept that there will be leftovers: at $210 for 7 dishes, plenty of people decide that is fine for a birthday or a family lunch. Or tell us it is five people and we will quote something sized properly.
10 pax is the minimum
Not a soft minimum. Below that, a shared-tray spread does not portion sensibly.
$210 for the smallest spread
$18 per pax at 10 pax, plus $30 delivery, for 7 dishes.
Leftovers keep
Everything arrives in warmer bags you keep, so what is left goes into the fridge.
Tell us your real number
WhatsApp us with five people and a date and we will come back with what fits.
The 7-dish spread at our minimum
This is the entry-level Chinese menu exactly as it comes at 10 pax. Every dish can be changed for another at no cost — there are 43 free options.
- Curry Chicken with Potato
- 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
Prefer something else? Gong Bao Chicken Dices, Curry Chicken with Potato, Butter Cereal Chicken, Vegetarian Curry Mock Chicken, Vegetarian Sweet and Sour Mock Chicken with Pineapple and Lychee and more are free swaps. Western, Malay and halal menus are priced the same.
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.
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
Can I order a mini buffet for 5 pax?
Not as a 5 pax order. Our mini buffets start at 10 pax, which costs $18 per pax plus $30 delivery, about $210 in total. Many small groups order the 10 pax spread anyway and keep the leftovers.
What is the smallest catering order you take?
10 pax for a mini buffet. Bento orders have their own minimums depending on the menu, the lowest being 12 pax. Tell us your headcount at plan.living.menu and only the menus you can actually order will be shown.
Will a 10 pax mini buffet be too much food for five people?
It is portioned for ten, so yes, there will be a good amount left. It comes in insulated warmer bags that are yours to keep, so leftovers are easy to store. If you would rather not have any, WhatsApp us and we will suggest something sized for five.
Can I change the dishes?
Yes. The entry-level menus carry 43 free replacement options, so you can change any dish for another at no extra cost, and paid upgrades are available if you want something more premium. Swap whatever you like before you confirm.
Can I get a halal mini buffet for a small group?
Yes. Halal menus come from Muslim-owned stalls, and halal-certified menus are available through our partnering vendors on request. Select halal in the menu 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 $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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