Rasel Catering, Singapore’s award-winning artisanal caterer, has unveiled a new suite of sustainability initiatives at their recent corporate event, ‘Gaia Soirée: Elevating Eco-elegance and Flavours,’ hosted at the Asian Civilisations Museum. The event showcased Rasel Catering’s commitment to sustainability by incorporating recyclable materials and creatively repurposing old wooden pallets for décor, presenting a fresh approach to eco-friendly elegance.
A Legacy of Excellence and Sustainability
With over 27 years of experience, Rasel Catering has catered to more than 300,000 events, serving between 36 to 40 million guests. Endorsed by the Health Promotion Board of Singapore for its healthy buffet menus, Rasel Catering employs a state-of-the-art food waste valorisation system as part of its circular economy approach. The WasteMaster system converts organic food waste into high-quality protein for animal and aquaculture feed. Between April 2023 and June 2024, this system efficiently processed 4,000 kilograms of waste into valuable substrates.
Addressing Food Waste in Singapore
In 2022, Singapore generated approximately 813,000 tonnes of food waste, a slight decrease from 2021. However, food waste has increased by nearly 30 percent over the past decade. Recognizing these challenges, Rasel Catering is intensifying its sustainability efforts, focusing on reducing food and other waste, and enhancing its closed-loop catering ecosystem. This includes innovative strategies to minimize waste and promote efficient resource use throughout their operations.
Feasting Sustainably with Theme-Packed Buffets
Rasel Catering’s sustainable thematic buffets come in four themes: Organic Modern, Timeless Classic, Quiet Luxury, and Simply Kraft. Each buffet offers a curated selection of savoury canapés, mains, and delectable desserts, underscoring the company’s commitment to sustainability and culinary excellence using the finest ingredients.
Cutting-Edge Design and Strategic Partnerships
To further its sustainability mission, Rasel Catering has partnered with Trio Packaging, a leading corrugated manufacturing company in Singapore. Trio Packaging enhanced the dessert display and provided eco-friendly tables and stools made from corrugated cardboard. This innovative design reduces waste and minimizes the use of linen, a common source of waste in traditional buffets.
Commitment to Local and Sustainable Sourcing
Rasel Catering sources sustainable, locally grown ingredients and has earned the Singapore Food Agency’s Farm-to-Table Highest Tier Award 2023 for sourcing at least 15% of its fresh produce from local farms. By partnering with local vendors, Rasel Catering ensures fresh, high-quality farm-to-table ingredients like vegetables, mushrooms, eggs, fish, aloe vera, cress, and ice plant, promoting a resilient food supply chain for Singapore.
Through long-term partnerships with local vendors, Rasel Catering effectively boosts the local economy and promotes sustainable farming practices. These efforts help reduce the company’s carbon footprint and preserve the local ecosystem, supporting Singapore’s goal of becoming a zero-waste nation.
Rasel Catering’s launch of sustainable thematic buffets marks a significant step towards enhancing its closed-loop catering ecosystem.
