Order by Thursday for Saturday delivery, and plan roughly 200-250g of protein per adult if you're serving more than one meat. Mandai Smoke Co. delivers smoked brisket, ribs and pulled pork every Saturday and Sunday in Singapore, and you can order at mandaismokeco.com.
Order by Thursday for Saturday Delivery
Saturday delivery slots fill up, especially on long weekends and public holiday weekends. Ordering on Thursday gives you the buffer to secure your slot and make changes if needed. Leaving it to Saturday morning means the good stuff is already spoken for.
Here is a timeline that works:
Tuesday to Wednesday: Decide your headcount and build your order. Check whether you have vegetarians or anyone keeping halal. Mandai Smoke Co. isn't halal-certified, so this matters for planning purposes.
Thursday: Place your order.
Friday evening: Check that you have enough serving plates, tongs, a carving board and table space.
Saturday morning: Clear fridge space. Make sure someone is home to receive the delivery, because BBQ is not a leave-at-door situation. Communicate your delivery window clearly.
1-2 hours before guests arrive: Set your table, prep your sides and get your drinks cold. The food is taken care of.
Have a plan for resting and serving before the delivery arrives. Even reheated BBQ benefits from a few minutes off the heat before it's carved.
Order 200-250g of Protein Per Adult
Plan 200-250g of protein per adult, per sitting, if you're serving multiple meats. For a single protein, push that to 300g. Kids usually eat half that.
For a group of 10 adults with a mixed spread of brisket, ribs and pulled pork, that works out to roughly 2-2.5kg in total. A single protein for the same group is around 3kg.
Brisket is the centrepiece. For eight adults, a 1.5kg portion is a generous main. For twelve, go to 2kg.
Ribs are the crowd-pleaser. A rack typically feeds two to three people when paired with other meats. Order more than you think you need, because ribs disappear fast.
Pulled pork is your insurance policy. It stretches well across more guests, works in bread rolls for a casual spread, and is the most kid-friendly of the three.
Mixing two or three proteins almost always makes a better spread than going deep on just one. Order a little more than you think you need, because good BBQ rarely goes to waste.
Keep the Meat Warm at 80-90°C, Sauce on the Side
If the food arrives before your guests, wrap the meat tightly in foil and keep it in an oven at 80-90°C. This keeps it warm without drying it out. Avoid microwaving whole portions, because steam compromises the bark and texture you paid for.
Set sauces in small bowls or ramekins and let guests apply to taste, so the meat can stand alone.
A single serving board at the centre of the table works for six people. For ten or more, add a second surface, such as a kitchen island or a foldable table, so there's no bottleneck. You don't need a garden or a void deck. An HDB dining room or a condo function room works.
Mandai Smoke Co. sides are built to complement the meat. If you're adding your own, think coleslaw, potato salad, cornbread or a simple green salad, so you get something creamy, something crunchy and something fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I order weekend BBQ delivery in Singapore? Order by Thursday for Saturday delivery. Weekend slots, especially on public holiday weekends, fill up quickly, and ordering early gets you your preferred delivery window and the full menu.
How much BBQ should I order for a group of 10 people? For 10 adults with a mixed protein spread (brisket, ribs and pulled pork), plan for approximately 2-2.5kg of total protein. For a single protein, increase that to around 3kg. It's always worth ordering slightly more.
Do I need to reheat the BBQ when it arrives? Our BBQ is delivered ready to serve. If your guests haven't arrived yet, wrap portions tightly in foil and keep them in an oven at 80-90°C to maintain temperature without drying out the meat. Avoid microwaving large portions, as this affects texture and bark quality.
Is Mandai Smoke Co. a catering company? No, Mandai Smoke Co. is a BBQ delivery business. We deliver our smoked meats and sides directly to your home, and you take it from there.