# Catering in Singapore

Only SFA-licensed food businesses may offer catering in Singapore – home-based kitchens are barred from catering, even for buffets or packed meals. Mini buffets start from about $13 per pax with 8–30 pax minimums, and bentos from under $5 per pax for bulk orders. Check MUIS certification covers the caterer's kitchen, not just a logo.

## Key facts
- Listings: 238
- Matched to a government licence/register: 38
- Median years in business: 13

## Prices in Singapore
Per-pax prices from caterers' published menus and comparison guides (2024–2025), usually before GST and delivery.

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bento (bulk, budget) | S$3.50–S$6.90 per pax | Minimums of 25–60 pax at the lowest prices |
| Bento (standard) | S$7.20–S$17.50 per pax | Minimums typically 10–30 pax |
| Mini buffet | S$12.95–S$21.68 per pax | For 8–30 pax; disposable trays and warmers |
| Festive mini buffet for 10 | S$375 per set | Christmas menu example |

## Licences
- **SFA licence for catering** (Singapore Food Agency (SFA), required): Only SFA-licensed food businesses may provide catering (buffets or packed meals). Caterers are Category 1 under the SAFE framework, and from Phase 2 (details by 2027) must appoint an Advanced Food Hygiene Officer and run a food-safety management system to hold grade A. Check: https://go.gov.sg/sfa-track-records
- **MUIS Halal Certificate** (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), optional): Voluntary, but MUIS is the only body that can issue halal certificates in Singapore (Administration of Muslim Law Act). Certified outlets must display the original, valid certificate; photocopies are not allowed. Check: https://muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments

## How to choose
- Confirm the caterer is SFA-licensed and ask for its licence number; caterers are Category 1 under SFA's SAFE framework, so the grade reflects their track record.
- For halal events, verify the caterer on the MUIS directory – the certificate should cover its central kitchen.
- Compare total cost: delivery, setup, location surcharges, GST and minimum-pax rules can add significantly.
- Ask about food-holding time: buffet food is usually meant to be eaten within a few hours of delivery; plan the timing around your event.
- Check buffer quantities – most caterers recommend ordering for the confirmed headcount, not extra, as portions already include some buffer.

## Red flags
- A home-based seller offering buffet or packed-meal catering – SFA prohibits this.
- Halal claims without a MUIS certificate covering the caterer.
- No written menu, headcount and delivery window confirmation.

## Listings (top 30)
- [Rasel Catering](https://lookup.sg/biz/rasel-catering), Clementi · 253 Pandan Lp · 20 min walk from Clementi MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2002
- [K G Catering](https://lookup.sg/biz/k-g-catering), Toa Payoh · 171 Kampong Ampat, #04-04 KA Foodlink · 7 min walk from Tai Seng MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2005
- [Soham](https://lookup.sg/biz/soham), Jalan Besar · 103 Syed Alwi Rd · 3 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2005
- [Royal Catering Services](https://lookup.sg/biz/royal-catering-services), Tampines · 3015 Bedok North Street 5 · 12 min walk from Simei MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1985
- [Orange Clove Catering](https://lookup.sg/biz/orange-clove-catering-bedok), Bedok · 1 Kaki Bukit Road 1, Enterprise One #05-03/06 · 5 min walk from Ubi MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2008
- [Team Catering](https://lookup.sg/biz/team-catering), Tampines · 3015 Bedok North Street 5, #01-01 Shimei East Kitchen · 12 min walk from Simei MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2007
- [Tim Delight](https://lookup.sg/biz/tim-delight), Sembawang · 15 Woodlands Loop · 15 min walk from Sembawang MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2008
- [KCK Food Catering Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/kck-food-catering-pte-ltd), Sembawang · 8A Admiralty St, #06-21 · 20 min walk from Sembawang MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2007
- [Mum's Kitchen Catering](https://lookup.sg/biz/mums-kitchen-catering), Tampines · 3015 Bedok North Street 5, #02-06, Shimei East Kitchen · 12 min walk from Simei MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2009
- [On & On Diners](https://lookup.sg/biz/on-and-on-diners), Sembawang · 8A Admiralty St, #06-20 FoodXchange @ Admiralty · 21 min walk from Sembawang MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2009
- [Le Xin Catering Group](https://lookup.sg/biz/le-xin-catering-group), Sembawang · 15 Woodlands Lp., #02-55 · 15 min walk from Sembawang MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2011
- [Luxe Catering Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/luxe-catering-pte-ltd), Sembawang · 8A Admiralty St, #01-34/35 · 21 min walk from Sembawang MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2012
- [Four Seasons Catering](https://lookup.sg/biz/four-seasons-catering), Toa Payoh · 39 MacTaggart Rd, #04-00 · 7 min walk from Tai Seng MRT · registered 1997
- [YLS Catering Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/yls-catering-pte-ltd), Sembawang · 8A Admiralty St, #05-40 FoodXchange @ Admiralty · 21 min walk from Sembawang MRT · registered 2006
- [Deli Hub Catering](https://lookup.sg/biz/deli-hub-catering), Jurong West · 30B Quality Rd · 13 min walk from Boon Lay MRT · registered 2004
- [Manna Pot Catering](https://lookup.sg/biz/manna-pot-catering), Tampines · 1550 Bedok North Ave 4, #04-16 Bedok Food City · 12 min walk from Tampines West MRT · registered 2007
- [Orange Clove Catering](https://lookup.sg/biz/orange-clove-catering), Jurong West · 30B Quality Rd · 13 min walk from Boon Lay MRT · registered 2008
- [DC Gourmet](https://lookup.sg/biz/dc-gourmet), Sungei Kadut · 5 Mandai Link, #05-03 · 22 min walk from Yew Tee MRT · registered 2010
- [Rejuven by RichFood Wellness & Nourishing Meal](https://lookup.sg/biz/rejuven-by-richfood-wellness-and-nourishing-meal), Sembawang · 8A Admiralty Street #02-01 (Unit C), FoodXchange @ Admiralty Singapore · 21 min walk from Sembawang MRT · SFA licensed
- [FoodLine](https://lookup.sg/biz/foodline), Geylang · Paya Lebar Square, 60 Paya Lebar Rd · 1 min walk from Cc9 MRT · registered 2013
- [The Shepherd's Pie](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-shepherds-pie), Tampines · Block 3015 Bedok North Street 5, #06-05 · 13 min walk from Tanah Merah MRT · SFA licensed
- [Kim Paradise](https://lookup.sg/biz/kim-paradise), Jurong West · 30B Quality Road · 13 min walk from Boon Lay MRT · registered 2018
- [Hungry BBQ | BBQ Delivery and Catering Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/hungry-bbq-bbq-delivery-and-catering-singapore), Geylang · 1012 Aljunied Ave 3, #01-27 · 5 min walk from Paya Lebar MRT · SFA licensed
- [Da Paolo Il Ristorante](https://lookup.sg/biz/da-paolo-il-ristorante), Chinatown · 80 Club St · 2 min walk from Maxwell MRT · SFA licensed
- [Yea! Mama Experiential Catering](https://lookup.sg/biz/yea-mama-experiential-catering), Tampines · 3015 Bedok North St 5 #02-08 · 12 min walk from Simei MRT · SFA licensed
- [Ohs Farm Catering Services](https://lookup.sg/biz/ohs-farm-catering-services), Sembawang · 8A Admiralty St, #05-07 · 20 min walk from Sembawang MRT · SFA licensed
- [Select Catering](https://lookup.sg/biz/select-catering), Sembawang · Select Group Building, 24A Senoko South Rd · 22 min walk from Admiralty MRT · SFA licensed
- [East West Fusion Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/east-west-fusion-pte-ltd), Jurong West · 71 Quality Rd · 8 min walk from Boon Lay MRT · registered 2016
- [Chilli Manis Catering](https://lookup.sg/biz/chilli-manis-catering-jurong-west), Jurong West · 30B Quality Road · 8 min walk from Boon Lay MRT · registered 2018
- [Best Food Caterer Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/best-food-caterer-singapore), Geylang · Betime Building, 246 MacPherson Rd, #07-04 · 9 min walk from Potong Pasir MRT · registered 2018

## By area
- Sembawang: 32
- Tampines: 23
- Jurong West: 22
- Toa Payoh: 22
- Geylang: 18
- Bedok: 11
- Rochor: 10
- Kallang: 9
- Sungei Kadut: 9
- Jurong East: 8
- Outram: 8
- Ang Mo Kio: 6
- Hougang: 6
- Woodlands: 6
- Bukit Batok: 5

## FAQs
### Can home-based businesses do catering in Singapore?
No. SFA allows home-based food businesses to sell without a licence, but explicitly bars them from offering catering, including buffet lines and packed meals, because of the higher food-safety risk at that scale. Only SFA-licensed food businesses can cater, and licensed caterers cannot operate from home.

### How much does mini buffet catering cost in Singapore?
Mini buffets for 8–30 people generally cost about $13–22 per pax before GST, based on caterers' published menus, with minimum orders of 8–20 pax. Bentos range from under $5 per pax for large bulk orders to $17.50 for premium sets. Delivery, setup and location surcharges are often extra.

### How do I check if a caterer is halal?
Search the caterer on MUIS's halal directory or the MuslimSG app and ask to see the original certificate. Certification is tied to specific premises, so a caterer with one certified kitchen may produce some menus elsewhere.

### What happened to the A, B, C, D hygiene grades in Singapore?
From 19 January 2026 SFA replaced the annual A–D hygiene grade with the SAFE framework. Outlets now get A (more than three years with no major lapse), B (one to three years), NEW (operating under a year) or C (a court conviction for a food-safety offence or a licence suspension under the demerit-points system). Scan the QR code on the SFA licence at the counter to see the current grade.

## Sources
- SFA – Requirements for home-based food businesses: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/food-retail/home-based-food-businesses/requirements-for-home-based-food-businesses
- SFA – Licences and permits for food retail: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/food-retail/licence-permit
- SFA – New Safety Assurance for Food Establishment (SAFE) framework: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/news-publications/newsroom/new-safety-assurance-for-food-establishment--safe--framework--to-strengthen-food-safety
- MUIS – Certified Eating Establishments: https://muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.