Best catering services in KL

Billed as Malaysia’s first mobile cocktail truck, KL Scenarium provides the missing piece of any grand house party: a full-fledged cocktail bar. The 18-foot truck – nicknamed Britney – parks in your driveway for the duration of the party and brings with it a professional mixologist, serving staff and customisable LED lighting to go with your party’s theme. On the cocktail side, you can choose from a range of classic cocktails like Negronis, martinis and margaritas, or opt to have bespoke cocktails that are made in consultation with the bartenders. Those who want to take it up a notch can also order jello shots, boozy popsicles and alcohol-soaked fruit kebabs.

Packages start from RM3,500 for 100 drinks.

Online drinks delivery service Boozeat does more than just sell you booze; their beer party packages, for instance, also come with two servers and a barman – don’t expect him to make cocktails; he’s there to pull the beers for you and to make sure every precious drop of beer doesn’t go to waste by being spilt. Other party packages include barbecue meat platters (from RM180) and a live oyster bar service (RM1,190) – this package includes 120 six-inch live oysters shipped from the US, six bottles of wine and a personal butler to shuck the oysters.

boozeat.com. From RM830.

These days with the proliferation of services offered on apps and websites, a lot of our problems can be solved with the touch of a button. Wine Talk is no exception. All you need to do is go on their app or website and order whichever and however much wine you want, and Bob’s your uncle. Some selections even allow for 60-minute delivery time. For anything else, there’s a same-day delivery option or a standard next working day delivery option. Wine Talk boasts an extensive collection with over 3,300 labels of spirits, wines and beers to choose from. That said, if you feel a bit overwhelmed with all the choices, you can always consult their sommelier, David Stephan for advice. So if you’re hosting a wine party, now you know where to go.

winetalk.com.my

When you want to host a party, you’d want to host a party with style. And what better way to do it than to hire your own bartender, especially one who knows how to work the crowd and entertain with flair bartending. Bar Pro Bartending Services provide just that – an experienced bartender along with a portable bar and bar equipment. All you have to do is provide the alcohol and draw up a menu. As the bartenders are certified professionals, you can probably count on some entertainment with their bottle flipping and mixing techniques. If you want all that flair but without the alcohol, Bar Pro also provide bartenders for non-alcoholic parties.

Facebook: Bar Pro Bartending Services. From RM500.

Started in 2015 by KDU culinary graduates Miki Maria Lie, Amanda Huang and Daniel Yap, Pop Up Dining KL has expanded from its occasional pop-up dinners to include private chef services for anyone looking to organise a fine-dining dinner party at home (or anywhere that has a dining space and basic kitchen). As shown by their pop-up events in the past, the trio is game for trying out different cuisines and styles – whether it be Italian, French, Malaysian, vegetarian or dessert-only degustations, as long as you have the budget, they’re up to the challenge. Their private dinners are available from RM150-250++ per person for a minimum of 15 people, and you can expect a five-course tasting menu (although they’ve done a ten-course tasting menu) comprising three items at the start, a first course, main course, desserts and sweet bites, with dining ware provided for up to 20 people.

popupdiningkl.com. One-month notice required.

Helmed by Sam Yap, a former sales and marketing manager-turned-consultant chef, Your Place Or Mine is a private chef service born out of passion, and it shows in his cooking. Catering for groups of two to 20, Sam is capable of creating a five- to seven-course meal that will rival most fine dining establishments, complete with personalised menus, table settings, and floral arrangements. A RM200 per person budget, for example, will give you a five-course dinner that includes dishes like 24-hour sous vide ibérico pork jowl, cold capellini with prawn head roe and sashimi-grade scallop, and Jerusalem artichoke soup with seared king prawns. Sam does more than just provide dinner; he also takes pride in educating diners about the ingredients and the history behind each dish, and will even share the recipe if you ask.

fb.com/urplaceormine. One-week notice required.

The man behind Pasti Private Dining is Sim Hon Sing, a former corporate man who made cooking his full-time passion after finding success with Hungry Mario, a private supper club he created with his wife in 2013. While Pasti is a service that specialises in canapés for events, the private chef service is where he gets to flex his culinary skills in creating a custom menu based on the budget provided, which runs from RM150 to RM400 per person, depending on the number of diners. A RM300 per person budget, for example, will get you a five-course dinner that includes grilled Mersing lobster; ceviche of cured scallops, mussels and ikura; pistachio-crusted lamb rack; beef Wellington and roasted bone marrow; and home-made tiramisu ice cream.

pastievents.com. Two-week notice required.

Despite being in business for only a year, Jijah Satay are recognised for their quality and superb service. For weekend parties, there’s a minimum order of 200 sticks with three types of meat available – chicken (RM0.80 per stick), beef (RM0.90 per stick) and lamb (RM1.20 per stick). The tender meat will surely be a hit with guests, and the typical accompaniments of cucumbers, onion slices and nasi himpit go very well with their peanut sauce. They’ll even bring along a buffet table so you won’t have to worry about any extra logistics. Jijah Satay also offer the option of having your satay delivered cooked right to your doorstep if you don’t want the smoky grill at your party (although, why wouldn’t you?).

016 980 4052/fb.com/jijahsatay. From RM0.80 per stick.

For all the popularity of Western-style buffets and barbecues, nothing beats a good old satay grill parked right outside for your party. Although based in Puchong, Satay Pak Aji Juru offer catering services all over the city. There’s the usual types of skewered meat – chicken (RM0.80 per stick), beef (RM0.90 per stick) and lamb (RM1.30 per stick) – alongside a flavourful kuah kacang that has been receiving plenty of good reviews. If you prefer, you can have your satay delivered cooked and ready to be consumed with a minimum order of 100 sticks.

012 441 2632/fb.com/Spajfoods. From RM0.80 per stick.

Sure, barbecues and buffets are great when it comes to parties, but when you’re looking for something a bit more local, it doesn’t get any better than the crowd-favourite luk-luk truck. Roast Lamb Malaysia – despite its name and specialty of roast lamb – offers a simple and fuss-free luk-luk experience with a modest selection of items. You get both spicy and clear soup to go with the standard options of meat and vegetables. Although the offering is non-halal, you can request for a pork-free spread too. And if you’re looking for more food, why not go for more meat on skewers and hire Roast Lamb Malaysia’s fine satay catering service as well? Do keep in mind that one-week prior booking is needed.

017 332 1563/roastlambmalaysia.com. RM1,300 for 50 pax.

If it’s quality luk-luk you’re after, the name that should be on your list is Fat One Steamboat. With food trucks all around the city, the brand has almost become synonymous with luk-luk. And they live up to the hype too with not just their quality options, but with their variety – think bacon and enoki wraps, jellyfish, meatballs and more. Plus, there are also deep-frying stations for something a little different. Spicy and clear broths are a standard, and you can’t go wrong with their range of sauces. To note: The truck will only provide its services for four hours, so be sure to eat fast.

03 8492 8403/fatonesteamboat.com.my. RM1,000 for 40 pax.