Cheap 7th Month Buffet Menus-Save on Your Festival Offerings

The Hungry Ghost Festival (中元节) is an important tradition in Singapore—but hosting a 7th month buffet doesn’t have to break the bank! Whether you're organizing a company event, community gathering, or family offering, here’s how to find affordable yet delicious buffet menus without sacrificing quality.

Budget-Friendly 7th Month Buffet Caterers in Singapore

1. Rilassi Catering - 7th Lunar Month Buffet A @ $15/pax

💰 From $15/pax (min. 30 pax)
📅 Available: 23 Aug – 21 Sep 2025

Enjoy 8 fixed items + 1 drink, perfect for 7th Month gatherings.

• Menu Highlights:

  • Chicken Sausage & Egg Fried Rice

  • HK Roasted Duck

  • Oats Cereal Fish

  • Sweet Potato Croquette

🔥Complimentary Huat Kueh

✔ Pros: Great value, Festive menu, Free symbolic treat
✖ Cons: Fixed menu, Limited time only

2. Premium Catering Private Ltd - 7th Lunar Month Chinese Buffet Menu @ $16.88/pax

💰 From $16.71/pax (min. 25 pax)
📅 Available: 1 Jul – 21 Sep 2025

Build a feast with choosing your own 7 courses + 1 drink—full setup with cutlery and warmers included

• Menu (Choose 1 from each category):
  • Rice: Fried Rice or Bee Tai Mak
  • Chicken: Curry Chicken or Thai Sauce Fried Chicken
  • Prawn: Salted-Egg or Butter-Garlic Prawn
  • Fish: Sichuan-Boiled or Salted-Egg Fish
  • Vegetable: Broccoli w/ Mushroom or Chap Chye
  • Side: Spring Roll or Chicken Dumpling
  • Dessert: Fruit Platter or Eclair
  • Drink: Fruit Punch or Iced Lemon Tea

✔ Pros: Halal‑certified, Full setup and festive vibe, Flexible choices across 8 food categories

✖ Cons: Not for small groups, Additional delivery and surcharge fees apply

3. Select Catering - Buffet A: 7 Courses + 1 Beverage @$16/pax

💰 S$15.84/pax (+GST, ~S$17.27) (min. 30 pax)
📦 Full setup with tablecloths, warmers, cutlery & serviettes

You choose 1 item from each category (7 courses) + 1 drink:

• Mains: Signature Wok Egg Fried Rice, Yang Chow Fried Rice, Mee Goreng, HK Egg Noodles, Fried Bee Hoon

• Poultry/Pork: Curry Chicken, Prawn Paste Mid-Wings, Roasted Chicken Chop BBQ, Teriyaki Chicken Chop, Sweet & Sour or Char Siew Pork
• Fish: Sweet & Sour, Salted Egg, Gong Bao, Assam Fish Fillet
• Vegetables: Curry Veg, Chap Chye, Lo Han Chye, Stir-fry Cauliflower/Broccoli
• Finger Food: Sotong Ball, Seafood Pocket, Samosa, Seafood Croutons
• Dim Sum: Mini Chicken Siew Mai, Chicken Ngoh Hiang, Veg Spring Roll
• Drink: Tropical Punch, Iced Lemon Tea, Wintermelon, Lemongrass Pandan
• Dessert: Agar Agar, Almond Beancurd, Cheng Tng, Honeydew Sago

✔ Pros: Strong reviews: 4.6★ (168) on FoodLine.sg, Affordable buffet

✖ Cons: Non‑halal, Delivery surcharges apply (CBD, stairs, lift access)

4. YLS Catering - Buffet Menu $13.99/pax

💰 From S$13.99/pax (~S$15.25 w/ GST) (min. 30 pax)
📅 Perfect for 7th Lunar Month prayers & offerings

9 customizable dishes + 1 drink – pick from 10 categories (no fixed menu)

Popular picks include:

• Fried Rice, Mee Goreng, H.K. Noodles

• Fish: Sweet & Sour, Sambal, Cereal Fish

• Curries: Chicken, Prawns, Pork

• Meats: Sweet & Sour Pork, Black Pepper Duck

• Chicken: Cereal Chicken, Sweet & Sour

• Prawns: Sweet & Sour, Cereal, Sambal

• Deep-fried: Spring Roll, Samosa, Ngoh Hiang

• Tofu & Veg: Cereal Beancurd, Kailan with Mushroom, Sambal Long Bean

• Dessert/Soup: Hot Cheng Tng, Yam Paste w/ Coconut Milk 

• Drink: Fruit Punch

✔ Pros: Fully customisable 9-course buffet

✖ Cons: Delivery: S$50 + surcharges for stairs/CBD

How to Save More on Your 7th Month Buffet

1. Choose Buffet Over Table Service

• Self-service setups cut labor costs.

2. Skip Expensive Dishes

• Avoid lobster, abalone, or premium seafood—stick to crowd favorites like curry chicken and fried noodles.

3. Share with Neighbors or Colleagues

• Combine orders with others to meet minimum pax requirements.

4. Book Early for Discounts

• Caterers offer early-bird deals/free items. 

Traditional Must-Haves for 7th Month Buffet

✔ Fried Bee Hoon / Mee Siam (Symbolizes longevity)
✔ Whole Steamed Fish (Prosperity)
✔ Roast Meat (Char Siu / Duck) (Luck & fortune)
✔ Sweet Red Bean Soup (Ending on a sweet note)

Final Tip: Don’t Forget the Offerings!

• Reserve a small portion of food for prayers before serving guests.

• Include fruits, tea, and joss sticks for a complete ritual.

Why Choose a Cheap Buffet?

✅ Respects tradition without overspending
✅ Feeds a crowd affordably
✅ Less stress—let the caterer handle everything

📢 Limited Slots Available! Book your 7th month buffet early to secure the best deals.