GatherPlate Blog
Catering tips, event planning guides, food trends and vendor stories from the GatherPlate team.
Bajet Katering Kenduri Kahwin: Kos Sebenar untuk 300, 500 dan 1000 Orang
Katering biasanya makan 30% hingga 35% daripada bajet kahwin, dan ia kos paling besar dalam majlis Melayu. Cara kira ikut pax, apa yang naikkan harga, dan apa yang selalu tak masuk dalam quotation.
20 September 2026 · 8 min read
“No Pork, No Lard” Is Not Halal: Catering for Mixed-Faith Guests
A caterer says “no pork, no lard”. A guest asks whether it is halal. Those are two different answers, and since June 2026 Selangor treats the difference as a legal one. Here is what the phrase covers, what certification adds, and what to confirm before you book.
20 September 2026 · 13 min read
Deepavali Office Catering in Malaysia: What to Serve Your Team
Deepavali 2026 falls on a Sunday, so the office celebration has to happen the week before. Here is what to serve for the snack hour, lunch and tea break, and when to get it booked.
19 September 2026 · 5 min read
How Much Food Should You Order for 20, 50 or 100 Guests?
A tray that “serves ten” can mean ten lunches or ten side portions. Work through meals, snacks and drinks for 20, 50 and 100 guests, with the assumptions made clear.
18 September 2026 · 9 min read
Small Party Catering in Malaysia: Planning for 10–30 Pax
Ten friends at home or thirty guests in a function room? Plan the menu, compare party trays, meal boxes and mini buffets, and check what the order needs to include.
16 September 2026 · 8 min read
Wedding Catering in Malaysia: What to Check Before Choosing a Package
What does the per-person price actually cover? A real catering package breakdown, with checks for guest minimums, tastings, staff, equipment and final-headcount deadlines.
16 September 2026 · 8 min read
Online Catering in Malaysia: Marketplace vs Direct Booking
Should you book through a catering marketplace or contact the caterer directly? Compare prices, menus and setup, with examples from GatherPlate, ezCater and FoodLine.
13 September 2026 · 7 min read
Tea Break Catering in Malaysia: What to Expect, and What to Serve Your Guests
Between sessions, the side table is the part of the day guests actually interact with. This is what a Malaysian tea break set contains, how morning and afternoon breaks differ, and what to put out when the room is full of clients.
13 September 2026 · 7 min read
Team Lunch Catering for People and Culture Teams: Gather Everyone
A team lunch is one of the few times people from different departments end up at the same table. Here is how people and culture teams can make it count, plan for every diet, and book catering online for the first time.
12 September 2026 · 6 min read