Catering for a small gathering in Singapore
Ten people is the minimum, about $210. Fifteen is about $225 — five more people and an extra dish for very little more, because delivery stops being charged.
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The three sizes that matter
Order sizes go up in fives, so for a small gathering there are really three numbers: 10, 15 and 20. Worth seeing them side by side, because the middle one is not what most people expect.
Ten pax is the minimum: $18 per pax plus $30 delivery, about $210 in total for seven dishes. Fifteen pax is $15 per pax with delivery free — about $225 — which is only about $15 more for five more people and an extra dish. Twenty pax is $300, still at $15 per pax with free delivery.
So if your gathering is somewhere between ten and fifteen people, fifteen is almost always the order to place. It is barely more money and it removes the question of whether there is enough.
10 pax: about $210
$18 per pax plus $30 delivery.
15 pax: about $225
Delivery free, and an extra dish.
20 pax: about $300
Still $15 per pax, delivery free.
Sizes go in fives
10, 15, 20, 25 and up. Bento takes exact headcounts.
The seven-dish spread at the 10 pax minimum
The entry-level Chinese menu exactly as it comes at 10 pax. From 15 it carries an extra dish.
- 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
Every dish can be swapped for another at no cost — there are 43 free options on this menu. Halal, Malay, Western and vegetarian menus are priced the same.
Ordering for a small gathering
Published rates, not a quote.
- Minimum order
- 10 pax.
- Order sizes
- In steps of five — 10, 15, 20, 25 and up.
- 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.
- What arrives
- Shared trays in insulated warmer bags, with disposable plates, bowls, cutlery, serving gear, a table cloth and a trash bag. The bags are yours to keep.
- Dish changes
- Free. 43 replacement options on the entry-level menus.
- Lead time
- One day's notice, subject to vendor availability on your date.
- Changing your order
- Up to 24 hours before delivery.
- Halal
- Halal options are available at the same price. Halal menus come from Muslim-owned stalls, and 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.
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 the minimum order for a small gathering?
10 pax, which is about $210 — $18 per pax plus $30 delivery. Order sizes go up in fives from there.
Is 15 pax better value than 10?
Usually, yes. Ten pax is about $210; fifteen is about $225, because the rate drops to $15 and delivery stops being charged. That is roughly $15 more for five more people and an extra dish.
Can I order for 12 people?
Not as a 12 pax order — mini buffet and buffet sizes go up in fives. For twelve people you would order the 15 pax spread. Bento is different: it is packed individually, so it takes the exact headcount.
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 promise in advance, but we do try to make them happen — message us and a specialist will check what is open.
Can it be halal?
Yes. Halal menus come from Muslim-owned stalls, and halal-certified options are available through our partnering vendors on request. Select halal in the planner and only halal options are shown.
Do I need to return anything?
On a drop-off order, no — the insulated warmer bags are yours to keep and everything else is disposable. A setup with chafing stands uses equipment that is 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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