A 100-person event is not just a bigger meeting — it is a much larger kitchen workload with a lead time that must be planned correctly. This article answers the direct question "how many days in advance should I order for 100 people?" with a lead time table based on EED HALAL's published terms.
The real deadline is not "delivery day" but "15:00 on the business day before delivery" — the last moment to confirm and amend an order. Order late, and you risk sold-out menus and settling for substitutes.
Lead time table for halal meal box orders
EED HALAL sets lead times by quantity so the kitchen can source ingredients and schedule capacity properly:
| Boxes | Recommended lead time | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 10–50 boxes | 2–3 business days | Small meetings, training days, team meals |
| 50–100 boxes | 5–7 business days | Large single-day or multi-day meetings |
| 100+ boxes | 1–2 weeks | Multi-day seminars, events |
Planning 1–2 weeks ahead for a 100-person event gives you two advantages: menus stay available, and the kitchen and documents are fully ready from your first quotation.
The deadline to remember: 15:00 on the business day before delivery
All order sizes can be reserved by contacting the team at any time, but final confirmation follows the same rule: confirm the menu, quantity, and delivery time by 15:00 on the business day before delivery, and amend quantities until the same deadline.
Example: for an order on Thursday, confirm by Wednesday 15:00. Ordering 5–7 business days ahead builds exactly this buffer into your schedule — room for file updates, headcount changes, and confirmations. This is why "ordering in advance" is not a guideline, but flexibility you cannot buy back once you order late.
For 100+ people, request a quotation 2 weeks before the event, then confirm per the table above. You lock in pricing early and stay flexible to amend quantities until 15:00 on the business day before delivery.
Booking checklist for a 100-box order
1. Message us on LINE with the quantity, date, time, and delivery location
2. Receive a free quotation quickly (during business hours) with menus matched to your budget
3. Confirm the order before 15:00 on the business day before delivery — reserving menu and kitchen capacity
4. Receive the final confirmation call on delivery day and check quantities before distribution
- Orders of 50–100 boxes: 5–7 business days in advance
- Orders beyond 100 boxes: 1–2 weeks in advance
- Orders of 10–50 boxes: 2–3 business days
- Confirm and amend orders until 15:00 the business day before delivery
- Request a free quotation quickly to lock pricing and menu availability