GatherPlate Blog
Catering tips, event planning guides, food trends and vendor stories from the GatherPlate team.
Why Community Sports Clubs Are Booming in Malaysia in 2026
Pickleball, running crews, padel — community-led sports clubs are booming across Malaysia in 2026, backed by official recognition and now catching the eye of brands and caterers. Here's why, and what it means for anyone organising (or sponsoring) a community event.
26 July 2026 · 6 min read
Colourful Malaysian Food: A Citrawarna-Inspired Catering Spread
Citrawarna 2026 lands at Dataran Merdeka on 24–26 July with the theme "Colours of Malaysia". Here are the naturally colourful Malaysian dishes to build a themed catering spread around — and where the blue, green and yellow actually come from.
16 July 2026 · 7 min read
Welcome to GatherPlate: A Better Way to Feed a Crowd
Feeding people is how Malaysians celebrate everything. Organising that food has always been harder than it should be. GatherPlate exists to fix that, and here is how it works.
10 July 2026 · 2 min read
The Six Week Event Planning Checklist That Actually Gets Used
Most event checklists are written for professional planners with assistants. This one is for normal people organising a company dinner, a birthday or a kenduri, six weeks at a time.
9 July 2026 · 2 min read
Halal Catering in Malaysia: What to Check Before You Book
Halal certified, Muslim-owned and pork-free are not the same thing. Here is what each label really means, the questions worth asking a caterer, and how to book halal catering with confidence.
8 July 2026 · 2 min read
Office Lunch Catering in KL: A Guide for Whoever Got Put in Charge of Food
Somebody has to order food for the whole office, and this time it is you. Here is how to choose between packed meals and buffets, handle dietary needs, and get lunch delivered on time in KL.
7 July 2026 · 3 min read