A Guide to Hosting Multi-Generational Parties with Ease
In Singapore, celebrations often span generations—from toddlers to grandparents, and everyone in between. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, a baby’s first month, or a grand anniversary, hosting a multi-generational party comes with unique challenges: How do you cater to vastly different tastes, comfort levels, and dietary needs while still throwing an event that feels cohesive, warm, and enjoyable?
At Lavish, we’ve catered hundreds of family-oriented events where guests range from the very young to the very senior. With thoughtful planning, the right menu, and stress-free service, your next multi-generational party can be both heartfelt and hassle-free. Here’s how to pull it off with style, inclusivity, and ease.
Think Beyond the Buffet: Matching Format to Family Dynamics
Buffets are popular—and for good reason. They offer variety and freedom of choice. But in multi-generational settings, it's important to ensure that even the youngest and oldest guests can comfortably enjoy the meal.
Lavish’s buffet catering is built with this in mind. We include a mix of classic dishes, familiar flavours, and gentler textures, all laid out at appropriate heights and spacing for elders, children, and caregivers alike. For smaller or more intimate parties, our mini buffet option offers the same warmth with a more manageable footprint—perfect for homes or condo function rooms.
And for families that prefer no-fuss individual servings, bento box catering provides tidy, portion-controlled meals that are ideal for seating-based events or outdoor gatherings.
A Celebration for All Ages
“Your guest list spans generations—your menu should too.”
Lavish makes it easy to cater to toddlers, teens, parents & grandparents with multi-format catering that suits every table and taste.
Tailor the Menu for Age-Inclusive Enjoyment
Lavish chefs design menus that strike a balance between variety and approachability. Our halal-certified selections include:
Mild, soft dishes suitable for older guests (think braised chicken, steamed fish, and pumpkin rice)
Kid-friendly favourites like pasta, nuggets, and mini sandwiches
Hearty mains and local-inspired dishes for the adults
You can also incorporate light bites from our tea reception catering as a pre-meal snack station or serve party boxes for easy handouts during arrival or departure.
For dessert, our dessert tables are styled to delight children and adults alike—with sweets that range from colourful cupcakes to elegant tarts and fresh fruit cups.
Create Spaces Within Your Space
One of the keys to hosting a successful multi-generational party is creating zones within your venue:
A quiet area for older guests to sit, dine, and chat
A fun activity corner or play space for children
An open mingling area with easy access to food for the adults
Lavish can help you plan your food placement to support this setup. We recommend placing the buffet or live station between zones to serve as a central hub. Speaking of which—live stations can double as entertainment and food service, offering a sense of occasion that transcends age groups. Think satay grills for the adults, waffle stations for the kids, and interactive pasta stations for everyone in between.
Dietary Considerations: A Must, Not a Maybe
Multi-generational gatherings often involve dietary sensitivities—from diabetic-friendly dishes for elders to allergen-conscious options for children. Lavish takes care of all of this behind the scenes. All of our menus are halal-certified, and we offer customisable meal plans to accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, and low-sugar needs.
We also label all dishes clearly—making it easy for guests to identify what suits them without needing to ask.
Hosting at Home or Venue? We've Got You Covered
Whether you're hosting in your own home, a community hall, a void deck, or a private venue, Lavish adjusts our service accordingly. We offer flexible delivery windows, quick setup, and compact layouts when needed.
For larger venues, our team can handle full-service setups with uniformed staff, thematic styling, and scheduled clear-downs to make your event feel polished without being overwhelming.
Real Joy Comes from Real Moments—We’ll Handle the Rest
At the heart of every multi-generational event is connection—between grandparents and grandchildren, siblings and cousins, old friends and new ones. Food should support that, not stress you out.
Lavish is here to help you host with grace. Our planners work closely with you to understand your guest list, space, and priorities, and our chefs bring it all together with warmth, flavour, and creativity.
Browse our full range of services, explore options like buffets, bentos, or dessert tables, or reach out through our contact page to start planning a celebration for all generations.
