Catering 200 Pax: Kos Packaging Per-Kepala Breakdown

Quote catering job, customer tanya "berapa per pax?", tapi kos packaging tak masuk kira — margin habis makan packaging. breakdown kos per pax untuk 200-pax setup, supaya margin terkawal.

4 Setup Per-Pax Cost (200 Pax)

1. Nasi + lauk single-box (M950 kraft lunch box + PP lid). RM 0.85–0.95 / pax (box RM 0.70, lid RM 0.15–0.25). Simple, leak-proof, budget. Bulk rate turun RM 0.05–0.10 when you order 500+ pcs. Kos per pax jelas — RM 170–190 total packaging for 200 pax.

2. Nasi + gravy separate (M950 box + 390cc bowl). RM 1.10–1.30 / pax (box RM 0.70, bowl RM 0.40–0.60). Premium split, zero gravy leak. 200 pax = RM 220–260 packaging cost. Customer self-assemble at home — cleaner presentation.

3. Party tray sharing (950cc food tray, serves 4–5). RM 0.50–0.65 / pax (tray RM 2.00–2.50, ÷ 4 pax = RM 0.50–0.65). Best for buffet/family-style. 40 trays cover 200 pax = RM 100–130 total. Lowest per-pax, but need customer pickup / self-serve setup.

4. Add takeaway bag (flat-bottom SOS bag, 1 bag per 2 pax). +RM 0.30–0.40 / pax (bag RM 0.60–0.80, split 2 ways). Makes walking easier. 100 bags for 200 pax = +RM 60–80. Optional, but improves customer experience kenduri / outdoor event.

Industry average — test your supplier's bulk rate before quoting. Add 10–15% buffer for breakage / extra requests.