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Imagine this: you host a gathering with the best of intentions, but end up sweaty and flustered from all the cooking involved, too tired to entertain your guests.
If that sounds like something you’d want to avoid, outsourcing the food prep could save you a great deal of time, effort and headspace so you can actually focus on interacting with your guests. Whether you’re looking at bento boxes or buffets, international or specialised cuisines, here are 7 caterers in Singapore to check out for your next gathering at home.
Source: Elsie's Kitchen
Established in 1954, Elsie’s Kitchen began by managing F&B outlets at Royal British Air Force camps in Singapore. Since then, it has evolved into a household name in the catering scene, backed by one of the largest central kitchens locally.
Today, the company caters to large-scale corporate events and intimate social gatherings alike, serving an average of over 20,000 meals daily. Known for its quality and Asian heritage flavours, Elsie’s Kitchen offers buffet menus for 25 pax and up, with more than 300 dishes to choose from!
Elsie’s Kitchen is halal-certified.
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Formerly known as Ye Liang How Catering, How’s Catering prides itself as Singapore’s first caterer of halal Hunan-inspired cuisine (think succulent Hunan-Style Stir-Fried Chicken with Screw Pepper, or tangy Hot & Sour Fish with Pickled Mustard Greens).
Beyond this, the company also serves international buffets as well as healthier-choice or low-carb selections for groups of 25 and up. If you’re planning on hosting a small get-together, iHEAT® Mini Buffets are available in self-heating boxes for 5 pax and up.
At the time of writing, the company holds an impressive 4.8-star Google rating across more than 1,300 reviews.
How’s Catering is halal-certified.
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True to its mantra that “healthy can be tasty”, Grain Catering focuses on wholesome meals that don’t compromise on flavour. Cooking methods and ingredients are thoughtfully considered: food is baked instead of deep fried, reduced-fat coconut milk replaces cream, and recipes draw inspiration from cuisines all around the world.
Unique options include the Korean Bibim Salad, Signature Double Basil Rice and a Japanese Street Oden live station.
While full buffet setups require a minimum of 30 pax, Grain Catering also offers bundles and party boxes for smaller gatherings — no setup needed.
Grain Catering is halal-certified.
Source: HJH Maimunah
If the perpetual lunchtime queue at the outlet near our office is any indication, HJH Maimunah is one of Singapore’s most beloved Malay restaurants. But if you get the same comforting heritage dishes — from Ayam Masak Merah to an assortment of traditional kuih — delivered to your home, you won’t need to queue at all!
Buffet packages include tea-time spreads from just $12 per person, but do note that the full setup requires a minimum order for 50 pax and a $100 setup and teardown fee. For smaller gatherings 15 pax and up, opt for their mini buffet options that come in disposable trays, or individually packed bento boxes.
HJH Maimunah is halal-certified.
Source: Chilli Manis
Named “Sweet Chilli” in Malay, Chilli Manis has been serving Peranakan cuisine since 1981, and has fulfilled over 24,000 catering orders to date. Its menus showcase a mix of herbs, spices and aromatics, celebrating the bold and complex flavours Peranakan dishes are known for.
Popular picks include the Signature Buah Keluak Fried Rice, Nonya Sayur Lodeh, and Signature Pulut Hitam. Catering options depend on the size of your gathering, with bentos available from 15 pax and buffets from 20 pax. For something a little more interactive, the live station offerings (min. 30 pax) even include desserts like Ice Kacang and Chendol.
Chilli Manis is halal-certified.
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What began as a humble restaurant at Century Square in 2012 has since grown into a multi-outlet brand with its own catering arm. With buffet options for groups of 30 and up, and mini buffets are available from just 10 pax, look forward to authentic home-style Penang street food like Penang Fried Kway Teow and Griller Prawns.
The company also offers high tea menus, individually packed bentos and live stations (think Penang Assam Laksa and Oyster Omelette), giving you flexibility depending on the occasion and size of your gathering.
Penang Culture is halal-certified.
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Part of the Peach Garden Group that operates multiple restaurant concepts in Singapore, Peach Garden Catering brings its familiar restaurant-quality dishes to home and corporate events alike.
Unlike many caterers, its menus remain consistent regardless of group size. The only difference is the setup and presentation: full buffet setups are for 30 pax onwards, while self-heating packaged meals are available for gatherings with 10 pax or more. Dim sum and vegetarian buffet options are also available, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of occasions.
Peach Garden Catering is not halal-certified.
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