Tingkat services – Is it suitable for me?

Tingkat services in Singapore is your typical old school, back-to-basics way of ordering food in. In other words, when you order in or da bao, Tingkats typically do not come in boxes but in cylindrical multi-layered tin cans that hold your food.

Of course, there are some food catering companies such as Bayfront Catering Services, that does its Tingkat delivery service via microwavable food containers, allowing you to skip the step of having to scoop out your food from the Tingkat cans. While many will lament that this format isn’t environmentally-friendly, it is admittedly hassle-free. You do not have to wash the Tingkat and hang it by your door for the delivery guy to collect it the next day.

So if you’re the sort of person who enjoys food being delivered right to your door step because of work commitments and tight schedules or simply because you don’t want to have to think of what food to get for yourself and your family, then Tingkat may be right up your alley.

What do I need to know about Tingkat services in Singapore?

As aforementioned, different food catering companies do things differently and that also includes the way they cook their food. Some are healthier, some are tastier, some includes Tingkat cans, while some don’t. It really depends on what you’re after.

1. Do your research

Not all food catering companies offer unprocessed, healthy foods. Also, they may not be halal-certified. And if it’s high quality, fresh cuisine that you’re after, then you may have to do some trial and error. Meaning to say there’s a need to order from different food catering companies to see which one suits your taste bud the best.

Bayfront Catering Services is one such place you may want to consider. Whether you are planning an informal get-together or a formal celebration, the company takes pride in serving the desired type of scrumptious food to you. From Tingkat services to the different types of occasions and events, Bayfront Catering Services provides catering services at a reasonable price.

More importantly, Bayfront Catering Services is an MUIS halal-certified catering provider. Its commitment is to deliver good quality food and great service to all its discerning customers.

2. There are alternatives

If you still want food delivered to you, but aren’t so convinced with Tingkat services in Singapore, you could still go back to the ever-popular food delivery services from GrabFood and Food Panda. However, the food that you’re ordering are often unhealthy and processed and having those in a long run will do your health no good.

Plus, you will still have to decide what you want to eat on a daily basis. Tingkat, on the other hand, decides what food is best for you. This means you get different dishes daily.

Advantages of getting Tingkat services in Singapore

This brings us to the advantages of ordering Tingkat. Like we mentioned, not only do you not need to think about what to have for your meals, since food catering companies will do the thinking for you, you’ll also get ample time to get work done and still have time to sit down and have a good meal with your family.

But you’ll also have to understand that a lot of these companies only deliver on-time doorstep delivery on weekdays. There’s a good reason for that – it gives customers the freedom of heading out for their meals with friends and families on the weekends or on public holidays without having to commit to the Tingkat delivery.

And even if you’re unable to consume your Tingkat food due to time constraints or last minute commitments with family, friends, bosses or colleagues, you have a choice of keeping the Tingkat overnight for your next meal the following day.

Thus, it’s not all that a big commitment. Again, it’s really down to what you’re after.

Disadvantages of getting Tingkat services in Singapore

The biggest setback, though, is the cost of ordering Tingkat. As a benchmark, Bayfront Catering Services charges about $320 for 20 days (which is a month) for 2 pax. You get the option of choosing 3 dishes with 1 soup or 4 dishes. Rice is excluded from the cost.

However, if you were to choose to buy on your own from a random zhi char place, at a random coffeeshop, the cost will be lower.

There is also a good chance the food from the zi char stall will taste better as these foods have added MSG, and extra spices and sauces that aren’t necessarily good for your health in the long run.

Alright, I’m in! Tingkat it is!

If you’ve come to a conclusion that Tingkat is something you’re after and ready for, you can visit Bayfront Catering Services’ website and subscribe to its Tingkat delivery services. We reckon this is the best place to get this service from.

Also, as a new customer, you get to enjoy a 3-day trial. However, do take note that due to constraints from delivery arms, Bayfrontfood is unable to deliver to Jurong, Bukit Timah, Bukit Panjang, Bukit Batok, Queenstown, Tanah Merah, Geylang, Clementi, Novena, Central and CBD.

Nevertheless, if you’re not around these areas, give it a go. Alternatively, you can contact the company at 9119 9333 or drop the friendly people an e-mail at sales@bayfrontfood.sg.