You have just completed a 12-hour workday and are looking forward to some personal time. After getting up from your desk for a stretch, you realise that you will still have to prepare a meal for yourself and the children. At home, you struggle to think of what to cook and decide to order in instead. If you are a working parent, this situation might not be unfamiliar to you.
Unlike typical food delivery services, Tingkat meals are generally healthier as they contain less salt and oil which remind us of home-cooked food. Each Tingkat lunchbox has three to five tiers, with each layer consisting of a different dish. This means a greater variety in every meal.
Most catering companies offer Tingkat delivery services on a daily or weekly basis. Whether you have no time to cook or you do not know how to cook, there is a Tingkat for you. If you have just given birth, confinement meals that are packed with nutrients will help you recover quickly.
With each Tingkat meal costing $7 on average, they are healthy yet economical. We have compiled this price guide from various caterers for you to find out which option is the best for you and your family. Prices reflected are inclusive of GST.
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#1 FattyDaddyFattyMummy
What’s great: Suitable for those seeking healthier options, such as the elderly — the Love, Tingkat! The package has no MSG, no processed food, less oil and less salt.
Limitations: For lunch orders, delivery is only available to residential areas in Sengkang, Punggol, Hougang, Ang Mo Kio, Yishun, Bishan, Toa Payoh, Sembawang, Admiralty, Woodlands, Marsiling, Tampines, Pasir Ris, Jurong, Clementi, Choa Chu Kang. Bukit Batok, Bukit Panjang
| Meal Type: 3 dishes + 1 soup | ||||
| Number of people | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 20 Days Meal (Love, Tingkat! Dinner package, No Rice) | $550.00 | $750.00 | $930.00 | $1,100 |
| Price/pax/day | $13.75 | $12.50 | $11.63 | $11.00 |
| Meal Type: Depending on the cusine of the day | ||||
| Number of people | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 20 Days Meal (Delightful, Tingkat! Dinner package) | $590.00 | $810.00 | $998.00 | $1,200 |
| Price/pax/day | $14.75 | $13.50 | $12.48 | $12.00 |
#2 Yassin Kampung
What’s great: Halal certified, suitable for larger families as they offer package deals for up to six people.
Limitations: There are no healthier or lighter meal options, so it is more suitable for customers with a more flavourful palate.
| Meal Type: 3 dishes + 1 soup | |||||
| Number of people | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Tingkat meal – 20 days (No Rice) | $396 | $470 | $636.00 | $690 | $856.00 |
| Price/pax/day | $9.90 | $8.60 | $7.95 | $7.56 | $7.13 |
#3 Yeyeah Delights
What’s great: If you are looking to shed pounds, the weight loss meal package which comes with fruits or yoghurt is your prime choice. You can order just for yourself as the minimum number of people is only one.
Limitations: The meals are delivered twice a week. There is an extra delivery surcharge of $40 for the 30 days meal plan to CBD: Robinson – 01 to 09, 16 – 23 & 60-64. Not valid for deliveries to Jurong Island, Sentosa, Airports, Tuas and Air Cargo Centre.
| Meal Type: Staple + 2 Dishes + 1 Soup + 1 Snack (Yogurt/Fruits) | |||||
| Number of people | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
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$550 | $780 | $1,080 | $1,440 | |
| Price/pax/day | $18.33 | $13.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | |
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#4 Tian Wei Signature
What’s great: Perfect for new mums. The confinement package has healthy food items packed with nutrients and vitamins. Unlike most Tingkat caterers who only deliver on weekdays, Tian Wei Signature has weekend deliveries too!
Limitations: $288 deposit is required upon confirmation and it is non-refundable. No delivery to the town area. High cost at $32 per day for the confinement package. For CBD area, there will be a charge of $4 per trip. Not valid for deliveries to Tuas or Sentosa.
| Meal Type: 2 dishes + 1 soup/dessert + rice + 1 litre of red date tea. | |
| Number of people | 1 |
| Confinement Package – 28 days (Dinner) | $1818 |
| Price/pax/day | $32.46 |
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#5 Savoury Catering
What’s great: Focuses on healthier Peranakan food, with less oil and less salt. We can order just for ourselves as the minimum number of people is only one.
Limitations: Due to condominium rules & regulations, there is an additional $20.00 ($21.40 w/GST) charge for condominium customers. This charge is waivable provided the food is delivered to the concierge or guardhouse. Not valid for delivery to CBD area.
| Meal Type: 3 dishes + 1 soup | |||||
| Number of people | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Dinner package – 20 days (No Rice) | $250.70 | $305.20 | $457.80 | $523.20 | $654.00 |
| Price/pax/day | $12.54 | $7.63 | $7.63 | $6.42 | $6.54 |
#6 Le Xin Catering Group Pte Ltd
What’s great: For customers who want a specially curated menu with families in mind — a right mix of meat and vegetables for a balanced meal. If you only want Asian dishes, they offer an exclusive Asian Delights menu with items such as lotus root and peanut soup as well as gong bao pork ribs.#6 Le Xin Catering Group Pte Ltd
Limitations: Delivery only to certain areas in Singapore. Due to condominium rules & regulations, there is an additional $27.00 charge for condominium customers.
| Meal Type: 3 dishes + 1 soup or 4 dishes | ||||
| Number of people | 1 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Family Deluxe Dinner Tingkat (No Rice) – 20 Days | $237.00 $297.00 | $397.00 | $507.00 | $577.00 |
| Price/pax/day | $11.85 $7.43 | $6.62 | $6.34 | $5.77 |
| Asian Delight Dinner Tingkat – 20 Days (Includes local favourites such as Thai Style Pineapple rice and Mee Goreng) |
$257.00 $337.00 | $457.00 | $587.00 | $677.00 |
| Price/pax/day | $12.85 $8.43 | $7.62 | $7.34 | $6.77 |
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#7 House of Catering
What’s great: One of the more value for money options, the average cost of a meal starts from $6. Meals are prepared with no MSG and less salt.
Limitations: No delivery is available to the CBD, industrial areas, or factories. Due to condominium rules & regulations, there is an additional $27.00 charge for condominium customer.
| Meal Type: 4 dishes | ||||
| Number of people | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Lunch/Dinner Family Deluxe Tingkat – 20 Days (No Rice) |
$297.00 | $397.00 | $507.00 | $577.00 |
| Price/pax/day | $7.43 | $6.62 | $6.34 | $5.77 |
#8 Hewtop Catering
What’s great: The cheapest of all options so far. For a set for 4 people, each person only has to fork out $5.18.
Limitations: Focuses on Dinner delivery (3-7pm), to residential areas only.
| Meal Type: 3 dishes + 1 soup or 4 dishes | |||||
| Number of people | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Dinner Tingkat – 20 days (No Rice) | $261.60 | $337.90 | $414.20 | $479.60 | $545.00 |
| Price/pax/day | $6.54 | $5.63 | $5.18 | $4.80 | $4.54 |
#9 Fong Fu Food Industries
What’s great: Surprise surprise! This company delivers to the CBD area. The only locations they do not deliver to are Sentosa.
Limitations: There is an extra $1.07 (inclusive of GST) surcharge per meal when ERP is applicable. Due to condominium rules & regulations, there is an additional $1.00 ($1,07 w/GST) charge per day for condominium customers.
| Meal Type: 3 dishes + 1 soup or 4 dishes | |||||
| Number of people | 1 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| Tingkat package – 20 days (No Rice) | $212.55 $299.75 | $376.05 | $463.25 | $550.45 | |
| Price/pax/day | $10.63 $7.49 | $6.27 | $5.79 | $5.50 | |
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Tingkat Brings The Best In Local Cuisine With The Convenience Of Ordering In
For the most value-for-money Tingkat, choose Hewtop Catering. If you have a large family with 6 people, consider engaging Yassin Kampung or Fong Fu Food Industries. If you have just given birth, go with Tian Wei Signature’s confinement package.
If you work in the CBD area and prefer home-cooked food, the Tingkat from Fong Fu Food Industries will keep you full. Lastly, if you want to lose weight, the specially curated Tingkat from Yeyeah Delights will keep you satisfied, while allowing you to monitor your calorie count.
Despite the limited delivery areas, the general trend observed across all ten Tingkat caterers is that if the number of people increases, the price per pax is cheaper. So, pool together your family and friends to order together!
This article was originally published on 2 July 2019 and updated to reflect the latest information.
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