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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 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. In the current pandemic situation where government restriction measures are still in place, dining out with family members and close friends has turned out to be a luxury in the past 18 months. However, this is not to say that you can’t have such gatherings in your own home, as long it stays within the mandated numbers. In fact, you can pamper yourself by getting caterers to solve the food pr...

  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...

  When it comes to  buffet catering , you often see many reviews about a certain buffet caterer online, complaints, rants and basically negative stuff on them. While there are a lot of buffet caterers out there, there is bound to be one or two black sheep just like any other industry out there. But of course, in today’s digital age, all you need to do is a little research on  buffet catering recommendation , you should be safe ordering from a specific buffet caterer. Before we make some judgement, we need to be clear of certain misconceptions regarding buffet catering. Here are some misconceptions you need to clear – Food is of poor quality Take note that, these foods are prepared by professionals and their food sources are often fresh from the day’s harvest. But of course, food quality is often hard to judge. If you are comparing to top restaurants, then the quality is sure to be lower as compared to restaurants. Otherwise, it is perfectly fine. Be it any type of caterin...

  Ordering a  buffet delivery in Singapore  isn’t as easy as it seems. Typically, people tend to go online, look up “ buffet catering recommendation ”, scan for awhile before deciding on which caterer and you want and click on the package and check it out. But if only it was that clear cut. Now before you jump straight into ordering your next  buffet catering , you may want to first put on the brakes and go through things slowly. Here are some things you might have overlooked in your past purchases – Price per pax does not include delivery fee You might be wondering why the price may have inflated after checking out. Or maybe things don’t tally when you only budget in what was written on their website. The total cost is never just the price per pax multiplied by the number of people attending a party. What’s worst is that you searched for cheap buffet catering only to realise they have a much higher delivery fee as compared to other caterers or additional 7% GST incu...

  You may have heard that while buffets are really popular among Asians, Asians are also one of the top contributors to food waste. The whole idea of buffet has been tainted by this poor reception that when everyone thinks about buffet, it’s always going to be about the “all-you-can-eat” buffet. However, buffet is not about that. What people have been misunderstanding for years is that buffet is about self-serving meals that you and I can collect at any pace, without the need for servers or waiters. In fact, we are going to talk about buffet catering services. The horrors and amount of food wastage can be seen at restaurants but what about a catered buffet? Do we also waste the same amount of food? Fortunately, we don’t! Those who have tried ordering  buffet catering  will know that it is required to send in the number of pax, you will be serving for that buffet lunch or dinner. Because based on the number of pax you send in, the catering service will determine how much f...

  When it comes to a party, no one like a fixed routine or a schedule. “Be here at 7 for dinner!” That would be a total turn-off, isn’t it? But instead, “Food will be served 7 onwards”, gives you more room and leeway to turn up slightly later than 7 and still expect the food to be served. To do that,  buffet catering   would be the perfect solution to such a scenario. What so great is that buffet catering gives us the freedom of when to eat and what to eat. As long as the food is available, you don’t have to worry about it going anywhere. If your party is a casual one, buffet caterings can help lighten the mood. Not every party has to be formal and not every meal has to be formal as well. Having everyone seated at the same time, and getting the same food served is now becoming a chore. A party is where people retreat to get some time off and to relax. Buffet caterings can offer such respite to guests and hosts alike. Getting restless at the table entertaining people? Head...

  If you have been reading online, you would have seen some horrifying experience by your friends or family members about buffet catering and the sort of experience they have been getting with different caterers. Like any other service, bad service and experiences are bound to have. However, food is more than just service. It also concerns our safety as food safety is indeed a serious topic. Food poisoning can be lethal in some cases and hygiene is highly emphasised in Singapore. Here are some of the usual negative experience you might have seen or witness when it comes to buffet catering – Inadequate food While this is not really a serious problem, things could still go messy. They often say a hungry man is an angry man. While you may have indicated the number of pax when ordering, the amount of food still comes short. The gross miscalculation of buffet caterers may seem like a small matter but when it comes to hosting a party for your guests, the shortage of food can be very emba...

  Do you know that people are still confused between banquet and catering despite being two very different things? In Singapore, we have very distinct definitions for “Buffet” and “Banquet”. The most distinct difference between them is the definition of it. A banquet is a formal meal served to a large group of people which usually involves more than 5 courses of dishes that includes main courses, desserts and soup. They are usually served in major events such as a wedding, a ceremony or any other events that can involve guests. On the other hand, a buffet, catered or not, refers to a casual meal served to either a small or medium-sized group of people in either public or private setting where meals are meant to be self-serviced. The food selection may not be as grand as banquets but it is definitely self-sufficient. Here are some points of difference between a banquet and a buffet. Location The location of the banquet has to be somewhere grand. This can range from a private ballroo...

  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...

In Singapore, we live in such a fast-paced, busy society. Information is constantly being directed at us from multiple sources, whether it’s TV, advertisements, online, offline or phone messages. Many of us struggle to balance work, family, friends, exercise, hobbies and passions which practically means that it is so difficult to be able to do all this and   have time to slow down, cook, and sit down for a meal. Most have used this ‘not enough time’ excuse to find the easy way out; getting takeaways for almost all meals for the day.  However, finding time to sit down, and focus on enjoying your food can have wonderful benefits for everyone. These benefits include greater enjoyment of and gratitude for each meal, increased understanding of your body’s cues for when you are actually   full vs. eating to excess, and connecting with your body to understand how food fuels and nourishes you. Here are some tips for healthy eating whether you are e...