7th lunar month, also known as Hungry Ghost Festival, starts on 4 August and ends on 2 September in 2024.
During the Ghost Month, it is believed that the gates of the underworld opens, releasing ghosts and sprits in our human realm. Hence, to appease these spirits, you could consider burning incense, conducting rituals, or simply preparing a meal.
For the 7th lunar month meals, some households would simply buy roasts meats, while the more traditional ones might cook the food themselves. But, you can consider a more convenient options — catering services
What catering services to choose for 7th lunar month?
If you’re wondering which caterer to choose from, we’ve compiled various ones, from the best overall, more affordable, highest quality, and the widest range.
1. FoodLine.SG — widest variety, with 485 merchants to choose from
2. Four Seasons Catering — if you want to impress your guests
3. Eatz Catering — Muslim-owned, halal-certified catering
4. Catering Culture — halal caterer alternative
5. Le Xin Catering — healthy alternative
1. FoodLine.SG
For the biggest range of catering options, we recommend checking out FoodLine.SG first.
This one-stop food catering portal houses more than 485 merchants and 4,000 menus, so there’s definitely one that suits your preference. Whether you’re looking for a full buffet, mini buffets, party sets, bentos, or more, you’ll be able to find merchants that cater to both big and small celebrations for lunar 7th month.
The best part about FoodLine.SG’s platform is how clear the information is presented. Not only is there a column for catering buffets that are catered specifically for this occasion, you can even see what the merchants’ ratings are, how much it costs per pax, and how many customers have bought from them before.
Their most affordable set we’ve seen is $9.9 per pax. But keep an eye out for flash deals such as 10% off for certain menus.
In addition, if you order from FoodLine.SG for this occasion, you will be rewarded with free $400 Huat! Together Vouchers for your next purchase. More information can be found here.
2. Four Seasons Catering
There’s no stronger indication of a caterer’s quality than the testament of time.
Four Seasons Catering has been around for 30 years, and it also has a high rating of 4.5 stars on Google. Many customers have applauded their staff for going the extra mile to ensure that all needs are met. Hence, if you’re looking to impress your guests, this might be the catering service for you.
Picking a buffet set is straightforward, with options split based on the number of people you’re planning to invite. But, feel free to enquire online if you have any specific requirements for your Hungry Ghost Festival feast.
Just as its name suggests, buffet meals are inspired by the four seasons, with prices starting from $18 per pax.
Four Seasons Catering is also halal-certified.
3. Eatz Catering
If you’re striving to be more inclusive in 2024, consider inviting friends for other races and religions for a cultural sharing session.
There’s no better way for that than a halal-certified and Muslim-owned establishment like Eatz Catering — ensuring that catering services are fuss-free and high quality.
Choose from three 7th month-curated buffets, and three vegetarian alternatives, starting from as low as $13.8 per pax.
4. Catering Culture
If the food from Eatz Catering does not suit your palate, consider alternate menus from Catering Culture.
Both caterers are rather similar — halal-certified, six buffets to choose from, and a similar Google rating. The only difference is the exact dishes offered in their menu.
5. Le Xin Catering
The Hungry Ghost Festival feast might be prepared for the wandering spirits, but ultimately, you’ll be the one eating it. So, why not consider getting healthier alternatives.
Le Xin Catering offers buffet sets that are cooked with no MSG, low salt, pure vegetable oils and ingredients with low cholesterol — of course, ensuring that they’re still tasty.
Wealth or Prosperity — you can decide which blessings you’d prefer. Each dish in their catering menu is symbolic in nature. Alternatively, you can choose your buffet sets based on cuisines, including Hakka, Fujian, Teochew and Singapore.
Prices start from $20.8 per pax.
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