Catering Price Guide Singapore — How Much Does Catering Cost in 2026?

Catering in Singapore costs between $10 and $38 per pax before GST at Charlie’s Catering, depending on the format and number of courses. Gourmet Meal Boxes start at $14.80 per set, Mini Buffets at $18 per pax, Full Buffets at $18 per pax with full setup, and High Tea at $10 per pax. All menus are halal-certified by MUIS.

All prices on this page are in SGD and exclude 9% GST. Delivery is charged separately at checkout. Prices updated October 2026.

Catering prices at a glance

FormatPrice from (before GST)Minimum orderDelivery feeSetup
Full Buffet$18/pax30 pax$80 (free from $1,200)Included
Mini Buffet$18/pax10 pax$40None, ready to serve
Gourmet Meal Box$14.80/set15 sets per cuisine$30None, individually packed
High Tea Buffet$10/pax30 pax$80Included
High Tea Mini Buffet$10/pax20 pax$40None, ready to serve
High Tea Bento Box$10/pax30 pax$40None, individually packed
Seminar Packages$24.90/paxMinimum applies$80Included
Live StationsOn enquiry50 paxFrom $80Included

Orders are placed in increments of 5 pax or sets, at least 5 calendar days before the event.

Full Buffet catering prices

Full Buffet packages come with full setup. Our team arrives 45 to 60 minutes before your meal time to lay out tables with skirting and food warmers, and provides disposable wares and serviettes. Equipment is collected 2 hours after the meal time. Every package includes 1 drink. Minimum order is 30 pax.

PackageCoursesPrice per pax (before GST)Best for
Classic Buffet6 + 1 drink$18.00Office lunches, budget-friendly events
Executive Buffet7 + 1 drink$21.00Corporate functions, parties
Signature Buffet8 + 1 drink$24.00Formal dinners, family celebrations
Premium Buffet9 + 1 drink$27.00Weddings, receptions
Grand Buffet10 + 1 drink$30.00Large celebrations
Prestige Buffet11 + 1 drink$33.00Premium events
Platinum Buffet12 + 1 drink$38.00VIP and luxury events

Delivery and setup cost $80 per order and are waived when the food total is $1,200 or more before GST.

Find out more about Buffet Catering Services.

Mini Buffet catering prices

Mini Buffets are delivered ready to serve in microwavable disposable containers, with disposable wares and serviettes. No setup is needed. Minimum order is 10 pax.

Classic Mini Buffet

$18.00

/pax before GST

6 courses

Deluxe Mini Buffet

$21.00

/pax before GST

7 courses

Signature Mini Buffet

$24.00

/pax before GST

8 courses

Premium Mini Buffet

$27.00

/pax before GST

9 courses

From $18/ per pax. View all mini buffet packages.

Meal box and bento catering prices

Gourmet Meal Boxes cost $14.80 per set before GST. Each box is individually packed with 5 items: a carb, 2 proteins, a vegetable and a side. Drinks are available as an optional add-on. Minimum order is 15 sets per cuisine, in increments of 5. Delivery is $30 per order.

Meal boxes suit training sessions, workshops, school events and any event where guests eat at different times. Learn more about our meal box catering or order meal boxes.

High tea catering prices

High tea packages cost $10 to $20 per pax before GST, in three formats:

FormatPrice per pax (before GST)Minimum orderDelivery fee
High Tea Buffet (packages A to F, with setup)$10 to $2030 pax$80
High Tea Mini Buffet (packages A to F)$10 to $2020 pax$40
High Tea Bento Box (packages A to D)$10 to $1630 pax$40

For groups under 30, the High Tea Mini Buffet is the smallest option, from 20 pax. Learn more about our high tea catering.

Seminar packages and live stations

Seminar Packages cover a half-day ($24.90 per pax) or full-day ($29.90 per pax) event, with meals served buffet-style and full setup. Delivery and setup cost $80 per order.

Live Stations need a minimum of 50 pax and can be booked on their own or together with a Full Buffet. Delivery and setup start from $80. Venue requirements such as power, space and ventilation are agreed during planning. Contact us for Live Station pricing.

Delivery fees and surcharges

Delivery fees are charged per order, before GST:

  • Full Buffet, High Tea Buffet and Seminar Packages: $80, including setup. Waived for Full Buffet orders with a food total of $1,200 or more.
  • Mini Buffet, High Tea Mini Buffet and High Tea Bento Box: $40.
  • Gourmet Meal Box: $30.

Location surcharges are added automatically at checkout from the delivery postal code:

  • $10: CBD (Raffles Place, Robinson, Marina), Orchard, Bras Basah and Bugis.
  • $20: Sentosa, Jurong Island, Tuas, Tuas South, Changi Airport, Airline Road and Loyang.

Other surcharges:

  • No-lift access for full setup packages: $60 per flight of stairs.
  • Delivery before 8:00 AM or after 7:30 PM: $50.
  • Public holidays: a surcharge may apply, confirmed when you order.

Example catering budgets

These examples use list prices before GST, with no location surcharge.

EventOrderFoodDeliveryTotal before GSTTotal with 9% GST
Team training, 30 pax30 Gourmet Meal Boxes$444.00$30.00$474.00$516.66
Office lunch, 50 paxClassic Buffet$900.00$80.00$980.00$1,068.20
Company dinner, 80 paxExecutive Buffet$1,680.00Waived$1,680.00$1,831.20

What affects the cost of catering in Singapore?

  • Catering format. Meal boxes and high tea are the lowest-cost options. Full buffets cost more because they include setup, warmers and collection.
  • Number of courses. Each tier up adds one course and $3 per pax, from the 6-course Classic at $18 to the 11-course Prestige at $33. The 12-course Platinum is $38.
  • Number of guests. Charlie’s prices are fixed per pax above the minimum order, so the per-pax price does not change with headcount. Full Buffet orders of $1,200 or more get free delivery and setup.
  • Location and access. CBD, Orchard, Sentosa, Jurong Island, Tuas and airport-area deliveries carry a $10 or $20 surcharge. Venues without lift access add $60 per flight of stairs for full setups.
  • Timing. Deliveries outside 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM and on public holidays may cost more. Book at least 5 calendar days ahead, and earlier for Hari Raya, Chinese New Year and year-end.
  • GST. All listed prices exclude 9% GST, which is added to your final bill.

Ordering and cancellation

  • Order at least 5 calendar days before your event.
  • Pax and menu changes are accepted up to 7 calendar days before the event.
  • Cancellations made 7 or more calendar days before the event are charged 50% of the order value. Cancellations made less than 7 days before are charged 100%.

Full details are in our Terms and Conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does catering cost in Singapore on average?

At Charlie’s Catering, catering costs $10 to $38 per pax before GST. Meal boxes start at $14.80 per set, mini buffets at $18 per pax, full buffets range from $18 to $38 per pax, and high tea costs $10 to $20 per pax.

No. Delivery is charged per order at checkout: $30 for meal boxes, $40 for mini buffets and high tea mini buffets or bentos, and $80 for full buffets, high tea buffets and seminar packages. Full Buffet delivery and setup are free when the food total is $1,200 or more before GST.

High tea is the lowest-cost option, from $10 per pax. For a full meal, the Gourmet Meal Box at $14.80 per set is the cheapest, with a minimum of 15 sets per cuisine. The Classic Mini Buffet and Classic Buffet both start at $18 per pax, with minimums of 10 and 30 pax.

No. All prices on our website exclude 9% GST, which is added to your final bill.

Minimums depend on the format: 10 pax for Mini Buffets, 15 sets per cuisine for Meal Boxes, 20 pax for High Tea Mini Buffets, 30 pax for Full Buffets, High Tea Buffets and High Tea Bento Boxes, and 50 pax for Live Stations.

Order at least 5 calendar days before your event. Book earlier for festive periods such as Hari Raya, Chinese New Year and year-end, when slots fill quickly.

Yes. Charlie’s Catering is halal-certified by MUIS (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura). A copy of our current certificate is available on request.

Yes. We can adjust menus for dietary requirements, preferred cuisines and special occasions. Contact us by WhatsApp or our enquiry form and we will send a tailored proposal.

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Get in touch

Send us your event date, headcount and preferred format, and we will reply within 24 hours, Monday to Saturday. WhatsApp +65 9028 7343 or email hello@charliescatering.com.sg.