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Catering Guide

June 11, 2026 • 4 min read

How to Choose the Right Halal Caterer in Singapore: A Complete Guide

What MUIS certification really means, red flags to watch for, and how to choose the right halal caterer for your event in Singapore.

Corporate Catering

June 4, 2026 • 3 min read

Corporate Catering in Singapore: What to Look for When Hiring a Caterer

Certifications, service styles, payment terms, track record: A practical checklist for choosing your next corporate caterer in Singapore.

Catering Guide

May 28, 2026 • 3 min read

Buffet vs Bento vs Mini Buffet: Which Halal Catering Style Suits Your Event in Singapore?

Buffet, bento, or mini buffet? A simple guide to choosing the right halal catering style for your event in Singapore.

Catering Guide

May 21, 2026 • 3 min read

How Many Pax Do You Need? A Portion Planning Guide for Halal Catering in Singapore

How much food do you actually need? A practical guide to portion planning for buffet, bento and mini buffet catering in Singapore.

Corporate Catering

May 14, 2026 • 4 min read

HPB-Certified Catering in Singapore: Why It Matters for Corporate Wellness Events

What HPB certification actually means, why it costs more, and when your organisation needs an HPB-certified caterer for events in Singapore.

Corporate Catering

May 7, 2026 • 3 min read

Bento Box Catering for Office Events in Singapore: Everything You Need to Know

Why offices across Singapore choose bento catering? Cuisine options, customisation for mixed teams, and what to expect when ordering?

Corporate Catering

April 30, 2026 • 4 min read

Seminar & Conference Catering in Singapore: Buffet or Bento? What Works Best?

Uncertain headcount, tight budgets, overrunning sessions? Here's how to choose between bento and mini buffet for your next seminar in Singapore.

Food Culture

April 23, 2026 • 3 min read

Why No-MSG Catering Matters and What Makan Mate Uses Instead

MSG is common in commercial kitchens, here's why Makan Mate has never used it, and what we use instead to keep flavour natural.

Specialised Catering

April 16, 2026 • 2 min read

Save on Delivery: Self-Pickup Halal Catering at Our Jurong Kitchen

Save on delivery fees with self-pickup bento and mini buffet from our Jurong kitchen, plus a sneak peek at what's coming next from Makan Mate.

Specialised Catering

April 9, 2026 • 3 min read

Funeral Buffet Catering in Singapore: What to Expect and How to Order on Short Notice

Practical guidance on ordering funeral buffet catering in Singapore - vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and how we accommodate last-minute requests.

Festive Catering

February 7, 2026 • 3 min read

Chinese New Year Catering in Singapore: How to Feed Your Team or Family

From Yu Sheng to reunion buffet sets, a look at Makan Mate's Chinese New Year catering options for family and office celebrations.

Festive Catering

December 12, 2025 • 3 min read

Halal Christmas Catering in Singapore: A Guide for Inclusive Office Celebrations

A halal-certified Christmas spread everyone can enjoy; turkey, salmon, Wellingtons and more, for inclusive office celebrations in Singapore.