Mini buffet catering for parties, gatherings and team lunches
All the variety of a buffet, sized for smaller groups. Fully customised with local favourites and delivered to your home, office or event venue.
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Small group, big variety
A mini buffet is the easiest way to feed a smaller group without compromising on choice. Pick the dishes you want and get them in a single delivery.
It works for birthday parties, family gatherings, house parties, team lunches and small celebrations.
Local favourites in one order
Dishes come from multiple food stalls, each focused on what it does best.
Halal and vegetarian options
Choose a halal mini buffet from Muslim-owned stalls, or include vegetarian dishes.
Fully customisable menu
Get a menu matched to your headcount, budget and dietary needs, then swap any dish before you confirm.
Reliable delivery
A 99% on-time delivery record, so lunch starts on time.
Small groups, no fuss, easy cleanup
- Birthdays and house parties. Delivered to your home, void deck or function room.
- Family gatherings. Enough variety for grandparents and grandchildren at the same table.
- Team lunches. A spread for the pantry without the scale of a full buffet.
- Small celebrations. Baby full months, housewarmings and farewells.
- Nothing to wash up. Plates, bowls, cutlery and a table cloth come with the order, all disposable. Bag it up and bin it.
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
What is a mini buffet?
A mini buffet is a smaller, fuss-free buffet spread for groups like birthday parties, family gatherings, house parties and team lunches. Guests help themselves, just like a full buffet.
Mini buffet or bento: which should I choose?
Choose a mini buffet when guests eat together and enjoy picking from several dishes. Choose bento when people eat at different times or places, or you want every portion individually packed.
Can I get a halal mini buffet?
Yes. Select halal in the menu planner and we will match a halal mini buffet menu from Muslim-owned stalls. Halal-certified menus are available through our partnering vendors on request.
Can I order a mini buffet for 10 pax?
Yes. Mini buffets start from 10 pax, which makes them ideal for small birthday parties, house parties and team lunches. Smaller groups have a higher per-pax price than large ones.
How much does a mini buffet cost?
It depends on your headcount and menu, and the per-pax price gets lower for larger groups. Enter your headcount, date and budget per pax at plan.living.menu to get a customised mini buffet menu with prices in 60 seconds.
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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