Dimsum Break Catering Menu
Does Dimsum Break offer catering?
Short version: no published catering menu turned up in our research. Dimsum Break is a Cebu-born, mall-based dimsum chain, and its public ordering routes are dine-in, takeout, and delivery through iwantdimsum.com, its 2DIMSUM hotline, GrabFood, and foodpanda. That is different from a caterer with set party trays and per-head rates, and it matters for planning. If a branch can pack large orders for you, it will be a bulk takeout or delivery order, not a formal catering package, unless the branch tells you otherwise.
How do you order in bulk?
Start with the branch nearest your venue, not the generic menu page. Branch menus and availability differ across Cebu City, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, and other locations, so a bulk order that works at one mall branch may need adjusting at another. Call ahead, give your headcount and pickup time, and ask three things: what can be packed in bulk, what the total will be, and how far ahead they need the order. For a weekend party, a day or two of lead time is a sensible ask, and more is better for a big group.
Useful ordering routes we verified from the brand’s own posts and listings: the iwantdimsum.com ordering site, the 2DIMSUM hotline (234-6786 in Cebu), and GrabFood and foodpanda. If you are ordering for a venue outside Cebu, check first whether a branch serves your area, since most listed branches sit in Cebu province, with older Manila coverage at SM North Annex that may no longer reflect the current branch list.
What should you order for a party?
Build around the dishes that travel well and that guests can eat without a fuss. Steamed Fried Rice is the obvious anchor, it is the dish Dimsum Break is famous for in Cebu, and it pairs with almost everything else on this list. From there, add a mix of steamed and fried dimsum so guests have choices, plus mini shaopao and a sweet finish.
Party platter ideas that work from the regular menu
Think in trays and steamers, not single plates. A crowd-friendly spread could look like this, with quantities scaled to your guest list and confirmed with the branch:
| Role on the table | Good picks | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Main rice | Steamed Fried Rice, Spicy Steamed Fried Rice, Steamed Chicken Rice | Filling, familiar, easy to serve |
| Steamed dimsum | Shaomai, Mushroom Shaomai, Bacon Shaomai, Empress Roll, Chicken Feet | The core of the menu, easy to share |
| Fried bites | Spring Rolls, Fried Wanton, Fried Shrimp Balls, Crab Pincers | Crunch and variety for grazers |
| Buns and sweets | Bola-Bola and Pork Asado Shaopao, Buchi, Ube Xie Ping | Mini sizes suit parties, sweet finish included |
| Drinks | Iced Tea, Pineapple Juice, bottled drinks | Simple, no extra prep |
Keep one plain option in the mix. Not everyone wants spicy food or chicken feet, so a plain Shaomai order and a plain Steamed Fried Rice tray keep the table friendly for picky eaters and kids.
How much should you order?
Without a published catering guide, use a simple rule and then confirm it with the branch. Plan one rice pot serving per person, plus two to three dimsum pieces per person as a starting point, then add more if your crowd skews hungry or if dimsum is the main event rather than a side. Round up on rice and Buchi, since those are the items guests tend to go back for, and keep the order split across steamed and fried items so nothing sits too long and goes soggy.
On price, we are deliberately not printing a catering total here. Third-party menu sites disagree on regular prices across branches and dates, and no official bulk rate exists to quote. Get the branch quote in writing, or at least as a clear message, before you collect money from guests or set a budget.
Dimsum Break catering FAQs
Is there an official Dimsum Break catering menu?
Not that we could find. No catering menu or party tray price list appears on the brand’s public ordering channels, so treat bulk ordering as a branch-by-branch arrangement.
Can I get a bulk order delivered?
Yes, through the brand’s ordering site, by phone, or through GrabFood and foodpanda where your branch is listed. Large orders should still be arranged with the branch directly so nothing gets missed.
How far ahead should I order?
Ask the branch, but a day or two ahead is a reasonable minimum for a party-sized order, and longer for a big weekend event.