Small buffet catering, and which format fits
Below 30 people a buffet with setup is not available, but a mini buffet covers everything from 10 pax up.
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Two formats, one boundary at thirty
The word "small" covers two quite different orders. Under 30 people, a mini buffet is the only format available: shared trays in insulated warmer bags, from 10 pax at $18 per pax plus $30 delivery, dropping to $15 from 15 and $13 from 30.
From 30 people up, a buffet with setup opens: chafing stands, a dressed table, a crew, and a $90 setup fee on top of $20 per pax. Both are available between 30 and 44, and the choice is about how long the event runs rather than the headcount.
The honest summary: a small gathering almost always wants a mini buffet. The setup only starts earning its place when the event runs long enough for chafing stands to matter.
From 10 pax
A mini buffet covers everything below the buffet minimum.
Setup opens at 30
$20 per pax plus a $90 setup fee at that size.
Nothing to collect
On a mini buffet order, everything is disposable.
Same menus
The food does not change between formats.
What a small spread contains
The entry-level Chinese menu at the 15 pax tier.
- Curry Chicken with Potato
- Pork Rib King (Boneless)
- 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.
Pricing at small headcounts
Mini buffet figures below. A buffet with setup at 30 pax is $20 per pax plus the $90 setup, delivery included.
- 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.
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the smallest buffet you do?
A mini buffet from 10 pax. A buffet with setup — chafing stands and a laid-out table — starts at 30 pax.
Which format suits a small group?
A mini buffet, almost always. It arrives ready to serve with nothing to collect, and below 30 people the setup costs more per head than the food.
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 mini buffet 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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