Quick answer: wedding catering in Malaysia with a full dome set service starts from RM388 per table at Teaffani, with each table seating 8 to 10 guests. That works out to roughly RM39 to RM49 per guest as a starting point. Halal Chinese banquets, Western plated dinners and buffet receptions are quoted by menu and guest count, while lighter formats such as packed meals and canapes start from RM10 per pax. Every wedding package can be customised to your budget, so the most useful numbers are your headcount and the figure you want to stay within.
What actually drives the price
Two weddings with the same guest count can land on very different budgets, and the difference usually comes down to five things: the dining format, the menu tier you choose, the total guest count, the venue's distance and setup requirements, and any extras such as live cooking stations, dessert tables or VIP head-table menus. Because catering is priced per table or per pax, your guest list is the single biggest lever in the whole wedding budget.
Wedding dining formats and starting prices
- Dome set dining: from RM388 per table, seating 8 to 10 guests, served under the signature dome reveal
- Halal Chinese banquet: multi-course served banquet, quoted per table by menu selection
- Western plated dinner: course-by-course fine dining service, quoted per pax by number of courses
- Buffet service: quoted by menu tier and guest count
- Canapes and packed meals: from RM10 per pax
What a full wedding looks like in ringgit
Using the dome set starting price of RM388 per table, a 300-guest reception needs around 30 to 38 tables, which puts the catering from roughly RM11,600 to RM14,700. A 500-guest wedding at 50 to 63 tables starts from about RM19,400 to RM24,400, and a 1,000-guest celebration begins around RM38,800 to RM48,900. These are starting figures for the entry menu tier; richer menus, banquet courses and add-ons move the number up from there.
Choosing the right format
Dome sets suit formal receptions where guests are seated and served, and the synchronised dome reveal is a moment guests remember. A halal Chinese banquet brings the traditional multi-course experience, ideal for Chinese and mixed-heritage weddings that want the full banquet flow with JAKIM-certified assurance. Western plated dinners fit intimate receptions and VIP tables where each course is served individually. Buffets give variety and suit open houses and relaxed receptions with guests arriving in waves, while canape receptions keep guests mingling and stretch a budget furthest for very large invite lists. Many couples mix formats, for example a dome set or plated service for family and VIP tables with a buffet line for the wider guest list.
Working to your budget
Wedding packages at Teaffani are customised rather than fixed. Share your budget and guest count first, and we shape the format, menu and add-ons to fit it, whether that means a canape reception for 1,000 or a plated dinner for 80. The reliable levers are trimming the guest list before trimming the menu, choosing a venue close to your caterer to minimise logistics, booking early to secure your date, and being selective with add-ons: one memorable live station usually lands better than three average ones.
Wedding catering cost FAQs
How much does wedding catering cost per table in Malaysia? At Teaffani, dome set wedding dining starts from RM388 per table, with each table seating 8 to 10 guests. Halal Chinese banquets, Western plated dinners and buffets are quoted by menu and guest count. Final pricing depends on your menu tier, headcount and venue.
Can you customise a wedding package to our budget? Yes. Tell us your budget and guest count and we build the menu and format around it. Most weddings we cater are customised rather than taken straight off a standard package.
What is the cheapest way to cater a wedding? Packed meals and canape-style receptions start from RM10 per pax, making them the most budget-friendly formats for large guest lists.
Does the price include setup and service staff? Teaffani packages include delivery, full setup, service crew and cleanup, so the price reflects the complete service rather than food alone.
How far in advance should we book wedding catering? Popular weekend dates book out early, especially around school holidays and festive seasons. Two to three months ahead is comfortable for most weddings, and larger events benefit from more lead time.
Teaffani is a JAKIM halal-certified caterer based in Shah Alam, serving around 1,800 events a year across Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and the Klang Valley, from intimate ceremonies to receptions of up to 10,000 guests.
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