The catering scene in Singapore has become much more varied and sophisticated. There are companies doing well with local and fusion food. Their marketing clout may not match the big names in the industry but they could be better value for money and just as reliable for home and office events. These five catering services have done it all, big and small. They also deliver islandwide.
Here they are in alphabetical order:
CHILLI API
Contact: 6246-0163
Website: chilliapi.com.sg
Chilli Api specialises in Peranakan cuisine but also offer international dishes. Signature dishes include Kampong Fried Mee Siam, Curry Chicken, Ayam Buah Keluak, Ikan Assam Pedas, Itek Sio (Nonya Braised Duck), BBQ Mackerel Otak. Nonya Chap Chye and Bo Bo Cha Cha. They can cater for corporate, government and household events, including wedding packages, baby showers, birthdays and festive celebrations such as Christmas and Chinese New Year.
Budget range:
S$12.50 - S$28 for lunch and dinner
S$13 - S$18 for tea-reception
Halal/vegetarian options: Yes, including vegetarian and healthier meal bentos
Delivery charges: depending on location and complexity
Normal Buffet from S$45 – S$60.
Bento Set and mini buffet from S$25 – S$35.
Advance notice for orders: 5 working days. For festive period 1 week notice is preferred.
EATZ CATERING SERVICES
Contact: 9857-9292 (Ms Tan)
Website: www.eatzcatering.com
Eatz's Catering forte is in Fusion Asian and International Buffets. They're also experienced in doing lavish weddings of up to 2,500 guests in churches and corporate events. Their children’s parties even feature specially-lowered buffet tables for the younger ones for them to indulge on the food!
Their popular dishes include Traditional Mee Siam (which have many of their regulars coming back for more over many years!) and their Curry Chicken. As an end-to-end service provider, Eatz is able to plan events from scratch and menus based on dietary requirements to fit client budgets.
Eatz operations and vehicle fleet is robust and strong therefore you can rely on them to do urgent last minute events up to 500 guests in just 3 hours! (subjected to availability of raw materials, and operational limitations)
Budget range: S$3 to S$48 guests
Halal/Vegetarian options: Yes, Halal certified since 2004, including vegetarian bentos
Delivery charges:
Basic 1-way deliveries (bentos, mini buffets, etc): S$25 per location
Buffets 2-way deliveries: S$45 per location
Seminar Packages: from S$65 onwards
Additional surcharges apply for areas like Sentosa, Jurong Islands, Tuas districts and CBD Area
Advance notice for orders: 3 working days typically.
FOSTRE CATERING
Contact: 6659-9111
Website: www.fostre.com.sg
Fostre started out doing halal institutional catering. They have expanded their service repertoire to include corporate events, seminars, weddings and children's parties. Canapes are their strong suit, and they also provide lacquer box meals and thematic setup for kids' parties.
Budget range: S$15 per pax and above
Halal/vegetarian options: Yes
Delivery islandwide: Yes
Delivery charges: S$45
Advance notice for orders: 3 working days
HOW'S CATERING
Contact: 6852-2852
Website: www.howscatering.com.sg
How's specialises in weddings, children's parties and theme parties. Signature dishes include Nonya Laksa, Fusion Pie Tee, Teochew Braised Duck. Their bestselling packages are their International Buffet D (S$18 per pax) and the Baby Full Month (S$12.80 per pax). They take pride in customising according to client needs, and going the extra mile.
Budget range:
S$11 per pax and above for buffets
S$13.80 per pax and above for weddings
Halal/vegetarian options: Yes
Delivery islandwide: Yes
Delivery charges: S$40 for buffets and S$30 for drop-off menus. Free delivery for orders S$600 and above
Advance notice for orders: 5 working days for normal catering and 14 days for thematic catering
MUM’S KITCHEN CATERING
Contact: 6346-0969
Website: www.mumskitchen.com.sg
Mum's Kitchen started way back in 1996. Today they are a full-service caterer for private parties, banquet events, weddings, buffets, cocktails and corporate functions. Besides Western, International and Asian cuisines, they can customise menus for special occasion if required. You can also rent tables and chair, chefs on site, uniform service staff, crockery, glassware for your event's needs.
Budget range:
S$11.50 per pax and above
Halal/vegetarian options: Yes
Delivery charges: S$50 (S$53.30 with GST)
Advance notice for orders: 3 working days
Many thanks to the five caterers for the information and photographs, and making this piece possible.
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