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  Singapore catering industry has seen significant changes over the decades as along with demographics changes, consumers’ preference to higher disposable incomes per household. From where it used to be  buffet catering  for events such as business seminars and luncheons, ‘house-warming’, ‘baby showers’ to current demands for a bespoke wedding reception, ‘ Tingkat ’, schools, senior living facilities and hospitals, and even to just a simple house gathering amongst close friends & relatives are some of the current occasions where organisations and individuals will give thoughts to engaging a caterer. This is especially true with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic where social distancing measures and travel restrictions are in place. Outside dining at restaurants has taken a heavy toll due to the restrictions and safety measures in place since the start of the pandemic. Le Xin Catering   has some  buffet catering recommendations  and packages for cus...

  Finding the perfect caterer for your event is never an easy job. Different caterers specialize in different types of events. Ask the caterers if they have experience in serving at your kind of events. Verify by checking out their profiles, websites and social media handles. When it comes to selecting the perfect caterer, few things that are important to consider; Customer Service No matter which caterer you choose, their customer support has to be strong to handle your enquiries and requirements. She has to be easily contactable and respond to your calls or emails promptly. You wouldn’t want to engage a caterer that replies to you a week later to your enquiries. Is your caterer flexible enough to accommodate your simple request such as the level of spiciness of the foods? If the caterer is not willing to accommodate, then you have to seriously consider another caterer as you do not want to be tied down to the caterer inflexibility. Customer Reviews Finding a caterer that provides...

  Having to host and prepare food for a party is never easy. There are a lot of factors to take into consideration like dietary preferences, logistics, costs, time and even space. If you are looking to host a simple dinner for a group of 15, what can you possibly do? While there are a lot of special and unique solutions, we are going to shed some light on this topic. For a dinner setting with friends and families, you can always have a potluck dinner. A potluck dinner is where everyone brings in a dish or food from their own and contribute it to the dinner table. This is especially easy to do because the preparation time can be as short as an hour. Of course, you have to make sure that whatever you bring is enough for everyone present. Moreover, if you are personally cooking it, this is also time to show off your skills. Bonding over a potluck dinner can be very smooth as well, as there will be minimal movement from the kitchen to the table as the foods are all already there. As th...

Christmas is just round the corner. Most of the people are starting to make plans for the Christmas celebrations despite this covid19 situation. However, we still need to abide by the law on having small group gathering only. So how do we plan for this? Who are the attendees of this party? That’s probably the 1st question that came to our mind. After all, we are only limited to 5 pax in a group now.  Next question will be, where is the celebration going to be held? Many people are planning for a hotel staycation since we are not able to travel, so probably staying in the hotel for 1 or 2 nights might give u the feel of travelling to nearby countries. Alternatively, will be to dine out, and probably hang around somewhere after dinner. Lastly, which is a more popular choice is to gather at a friend or relative house for a closed-door party so that including the hosts themselves, we can cater for another 5 more pax of guests. After deciding a venue, food will come in place as mos...

  When it comes to buffet, the first thing that comes to our minds is free-flow servings of food. But the fact is, buffet isn’t about having free-flow food but the idea of having to serve ourselves instead of getting service from the restaurants. But today, we will be talking about buffet catering instead of the usual buffets we see in restaurants. There are different kinds of buffet delivery in Singapore such as the standard buffet catering, the mini buffet catering and the high tea buffet catering. But do we know which caterers to choose from for each kind of buffet? Read on to find out! Standard buffet catering For the standard buffet catering , almost every caterer could be considered, but what you want is a cheap buffet catering that can meet your dietary needs without bursting your pocket and much to your convenience. If you look up online, there will be a long list of caterers for you to consider. However, our personal recommendations here will include Kigi Catering , Le X...

  For those who are not experienced in the buffet catering scene, there are more than just the standard regular buffet catering you often see. People queueing up to get their food served from the trays heated over burning fuels. Each time there’s a buffet catering, there is bound to be an event with many people involved. However, for any kind of events, there should be an appropriate style of catering, both for the event and the number of guests involved. Standard Regular Buffet For the regular standard buffet, it is mainly targeted at a larger crowd as it is often valued for money if it is ordered for a bigger number of pax. It is usually ordered over events such as a housewarming, a Chinese New Year gathering, or even a birthday party. There are lots of  buffet catering recommendations  available online and if there is a budget constraint for the event, look up for  cheap buffet catering  instead. The  buffet catering  scene is much bigger than you c...

  If you have been keeping up with the news, 2020 has been a disaster for most industries especially for tourism-related ones such as restaurants and eateries. Following the latest measures given out by the authorities, communal spaces are to observe a 1-metre distancing between each individual. Such an inconvenience can greatly affect most establishments as people are no longer wanting to eat outside their homes. But what are some alternatives available for people this season? Yes, it’s catering! Communal eating While you can no longer partake in meals together as a group not more than 5pax in public, you can still have your meals together with your friends and family at the comfort of your own home. And we are not talking about home-cooked food. Rely on catering this disheartening season to enhance your meal experiences. Caterers are making changes to their services, from a large group of  buffet catering  to  mini buffet catering  for small groups or  mi...

You have probably heard and seen  buffet catering  in public, but have you heard or seen a  mini buffet catering   before? Well, probably not. That’s because they are usually reserved for intimate events such as a closed-door gathering or a mini party. If you are interested to get a  mini buffet Singapore , here are some  buffet catering recommendation  to check out. Le Xin Catering Le Xin Catering offers different packages depending on the number of pax you are catering to. The services are  buffet catering ,  high tea buffet catering  and even  mini buffet delivery  that come in 5 – 8 courses at less than $14 per pax. They also have special promotions from time to time, so head to their website to check it out. Their menu selections are mainly Asian cuisine. So, for those who favour mainly Asian food can consider Le Xin as their main choice for  buffet delivery Singapore .   Neo Garden Catering Neo Garde...

You have probably heard and seen  buffet catering  in public, but have you heard or seen a  mini buffet catering   before? Well, probably not. That’s because they are usually reserved for intimate events such as a closed-door gathering or a mini party. If you are interested to get a  mini buffet Singapore , here are some  buffet catering recommendation  to check out. Le Xin Catering Le Xin Catering offers different packages depending on the number of pax you are catering to. The services are  buffet catering ,  high tea buffet catering  and even  mini buffet delivery  that come in 5 – 8 courses at less than $14 per pax. They also have special promotions from time to time, so head to their website to check it out. Their menu selections are mainly Asian cuisine. So, for those who favour mainly Asian food can consider Le Xin as their main choice for  buffet delivery Singapore .   Neo Garden Catering Neo Garde...

Have you ever thought of having your meals right here in your office with your colleagues? But where and how do you get your foods from? Preparing them yourself is such a hassle and buying them somewhere is a waste of time. So how about relying on the professionals to sort out your food problems? One such solution would be  buffet catering ! So why should you rely on food caterers? Let us tell you why! 1.         Food caterers are flexible with numbers Do you have a big office with 50 + colleagues, or perhaps a way smaller office with only less than 10 colleagues? No problem! There are various options such as the  mini buffet delivery  and the standard  buffet delivery Singapore  so that the number of people eating won’t be an issue. 2.         Take this opportunity to show appreciation for your colleagues You can take this small gesture as a way of showing appreciation f...

As a working middle income family with kids living in a cosmopolitan city such as Singapore, you are faced with daily challenges such as sending your kids to schools on time, commuting to work in crowded public transport, rushing for a quick bite among the lunch crowd, work challenges faced in the workplace, getting knock off on time to pick up the kids, and finally, rushing home to get dinner ready. Yes, this is the lifestyle of the average working-class living in Singapore. With this much of activities in a full day, it really kind of drains your energy by the time you are settled down on the bed. Where’s the work-life balance we are talking here? Here, we have listed some of the concerns and factors affecting the work-life balance that everyone looks forward to; Demanding workload Not understanding direct supervisors at work Childcare – sending kids to and from childcare centres To have home-cooked food with family members Leisure trips – overseas (few times i...

Today, we look at the latest trends to have a better understanding of how consumers behave and act towards food selections and consumptions. These trends are important for food establishments to have a grasp on how they should position and market their products to the consumers out there in the market. 1. Healthier Alternatives Consumers are trying to achieve a balanced diet by eating more healthily and exploring alternative health products. It was also reported that there has been an increase in vegan  claims over the last 5 years. Bakery is one of the industries that can seek product  innovation in this area. Across Asia Pacific, Australia is leading the way in this trend.  Singapore and Thailand are the leading countries within Southeast Asia. 2. Brand Story Consumers today are looking at the stories behind every product, telling about their origin, ingredients or inspiration. Although there will still be doubts when similar claims are  being made ...

From my earlier article of Chinese customary wedding proceedings in Singapore, you would have guessed how ‘busy’ is this life mile stone of mine in my early 30s. Busy! Now, besides wedding invites all year round, you would also have house warming and baby shower celebrations ‘invites from those earlier wedding invites! House warmings are those occasions where a newly wed couple had obtained keys to their public flats after a waiting period of maybe 3-5 years, done some splendid renovations at a cost from anywhere between $30K to beyond $100K, and woolah they are ready to invite family members and friends over to grace their home sweet home. One thing I find most irritating about house warmings is the living space for such big group of gatherings as most are done in public flats which is really not catered for big groups of 10 and above. And you would usually have 20-30 pax coming at about the same timing. The joy of going for such occasions is catching up with old friends and t...