GatherPlate Blog
Catering tips, event planning guides, food trends and vendor stories from the GatherPlate team.
Grazing Tables Are the Office Party Trend Worth Booking This Merdeka
Merdeka Day 2026 falls on a Monday, and offices are already trading the usual buffet line for grazing tables. Here's what a good one includes, what it costs per pax, and how early to lock one in.
15 July 2026 · 4 min read
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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
How Much Does Catering Cost in Malaysia? A Real Per Pax Guide
From RM10 packed lunches to RM60 premium spreads, here is what catering actually costs in Malaysia, what pushes the per pax price up, and where you can save without feeding your guests badly.
6 July 2026 · 3 min read