Mini buffet prices in Singapore, published in full
Five menu levels, four headcount tiers and every surcharge that exists, all on one page.
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Two things set the price
A mini buffet quote is the product of two numbers: how many people you are feeding, and which menu level you pick. Nothing else moves the per-pax rate.
Headcount sets the tier — $18, $15, $13 or $10 per pax on the entry-level menu. Menu level shifts the whole ladder up: there are five levels, from the $15 menu to the $45 menu.
Four headcount tiers
10, 15, 30 and 75 pax are where the rate steps down.
Five menu levels
$15, $20, $25, $30 and $45 per pax at the 15 pax reference point.
Delivery free from 15 pax
$30 applies only to the 10 to 14 pax tier.
No setup fee
Mini buffet is drop and go. The $90 setup fee applies only to buffets with a served line.
The entry-level rate card
10 to 14 pax: $18 per pax plus $30 delivery. 15 to 29 pax: $15 per pax, delivery free. 30 to 74 pax: $13 per pax, delivery free. 75 pax and above: $10 per pax, delivery free.
In totals, that is $210 at 10 pax, $225 at 15, $390 at 30, $750 at 75 and $1500 at 150.
What each level changes
The five levels are named for their 15 pax rate: $15, $20, $25, $30 and $45 per pax. Every level has the same four headcount tiers beneath it, so a $20 menu at 30 pax is $18 per pax, and a $45 menu at 30 pax is $43.
The dish count barely changes between levels. What changes is the calibre of the dishes and how much of the replacement catalogue is free: 43 free swaps at the $15 level, 64 at $20, 82 at $25, and 88 at $30 and $45.
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 collection at the lift lobby or ground floor is possible.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a mini buffet cost per pax in Singapore?
On our entry-level menu: $18 at 10 to 14 pax, $15 at 15 to 29, $13 at 30 to 74 and $10 at 75 and above. Four higher menu levels exist at $20, $25, $30 and $45 per pax.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, 10 pax for a mini buffet. Below that we would be quoting you a spread that does not portion sensibly.
When is delivery free?
From 15 pax upwards on our promotional menus. The 10 to 14 pax tier carries a $30 delivery fee. Outlying areas, early or late deliveries and venues without lift access can add a surcharge on top.
Do the swaps change the price?
Not the free ones, and there are 43 of them even at the entry level. Paid upgrades to more premium dishes are available and are priced individually before you confirm.
How do I get an exact figure?
Put your headcount, date and budget per pax into the menu planner at plan.living.menu. It returns a menu with the total in about 60 seconds, with every applicable fee already 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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