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🍰 Food & Drinks term
Lead time
How far ahead you need to order before your item can be ready. Celebration cakes and catering usually need a longer lead time than ready-made snacks.
Why it matters
Lead time decides the latest date you can order. Missing it is the most common reason a cake or catering order cannot be fulfilled.
🇸🇬 In Singapore
Festive seasons and long weekends in Singapore can stretch lead times from days to weeks. Popular dates are usually booked first, so plan ahead for celebrations that fall on public holidays.
Tips before you buy
- Count backwards from your event date.
- Allow extra days for public holidays and festive seasons.
- Ask the seller if a rush order is possible rather than assuming.