Catering in Tuen Mun

Buffet is cheaper, more flexible on dietary needs, and needs fewer servers; plated service is more formal, controls portions and timing, and suits sit-down weddings and galas. Plated costs more in both food precision and staff. Match it to the event's formality and budget.

Many caterers add a service charge (often 15-22%) covering staff; confirm whether it's included or extra, and whether it goes to the team. Where a service charge is applied, an additional tip is usually optional. Clarify this before signing to avoid a surprise on the final invoice.

Look for: per-head food price, service style, staff (chefs, servers) and hours, equipment hire (crockery, glassware, linen, chafing dishes), setup and clear-down, travel, and any bar or drinks package. A per-head number alone hides staffing and hire costs that can rival the food.

Staffing and equipment hire can add 20-40% on top of the food, especially for plated service and events without a venue kitchen. Servers, chefs, bar staff, crockery, glassware and linen all cost. Get these itemised so you can compare like with like.

In Tuen Mun, expect the national typical per head for your service style, with plated service, premium menus and full staffing pushing the total up. Ask whether the quote includes staff, hire, service charge and travel, not just food.

Cocktail and buffet catering runs roughly HK$200-800 per head; Chinese banquets HK$2,500-9,000 per table of 12. A 100-guest wedding banquet commonly totals HK$40,000-160,000 depending on venue and menu tier.