Quick answer
As a general guide in Singapore, order a few pies the day before, whole pies and party boxes 1 to 3 days ahead (some need up to 5), bulk orders of 100 or more a week ahead, and festive orders 3 to 4 weeks ahead. Collect about 75 minutes before serving, or book delivery to arrive about 2 hours before. Always confirm the cut-off with the bakery.
Pie order planner
Pick your event date and time. Get a timeline from ordering to leftovers.
Example: a party order collected for a noon event.
As soon as the date is fixed
Settle numbers and pie types
Use the party pie calculator, then pick types for the crowd. Note any no-pork, halal or vegetarian guests now.
3 days before, by noon
Place the order by
Specialist bakers commonly ask for 1 to 3 days for whole pies and party boxes, and up to 5 days for some party boxes.
The day before
Reconfirm the details
Check the pickup outlet or delivery window, the time, the address and that payment is settled.
75 minutes before (pickup) or 2 hours before (delivery)
Collect, or receive delivery
Delivery slots from third-party drivers are usually best-effort, so leave room for a late arrival.
35 minutes before serving
Start reheating
Personal pies: oven at 150 to 180C for about 20 to 30 minutes. Whole pies take longer.
Event time
Serve
Keep a few personal pies back for late arrivals.
Within 2 hours
Leftovers into the fridge
Cooked pies should not sit out for more than 2 hours in Singapore heat.
How does the planner work out the dates?
The planner starts from your serving time and works backwards. It uses four order sizes, each with a suggested buffer drawn from what Singapore bakeries publish:
| Order size | Suggested order-by | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A few pies (under about 20) | The day before, by 3pm | Some bakeries take same-day orders, and one Don Pie product page asks for just 90 minutes, but ordering the day before secures your slot |
| Party order with whole pies | 3 days before, by noon | Specialist bakers commonly ask 1 to 3 days for whole pies; Polar’s party boxes need 3 to 5 days; Windowsill needs at least 3 |
| Bulk or corporate, 100+ pieces | 7 days before, with an enquiry 3 days earlier | Quotes, invoices and production slots take time; Don Pie handles orders from 100 pieces as bulk |
| Festive peak | 3 weeks before, with an enquiry a week earlier | Some bakeries open Christmas pre-orders about 30 days ahead; corporate gifting is best ordered by mid-November |
These are buffers, not bakery rules. If the planner says your event is inside the buffer, it is not impossible: call or WhatsApp the bakery before you pay.
What happens on the day?
On the event day, the planner sets three times:
- Collect or receive. Collecting about 75 minutes before serving leaves time for travel and reheating. Delivery is set about 2 hours before, because slots from third-party drivers can run late.
- Reheat. About 35 minutes before serving, enough for personal pies at 150 to 180C. Whole pies take longer.
- Leftovers. Two hours after serving, the cut-off for getting cooked pies back into the fridge in Singapore conditions.
For the reasons behind these times, see how to store, transport and reheat pies.
Adding the plan to your calendar
The “Add reminders” button downloads a small calendar file (.ics) with reminders for ordering, reconfirming, collecting or receiving, and reheating. It works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook. The file is created in your browser; nothing is sent anywhere.
Before you use the planner
Work out how many pies you need with the party pie calculator. For large or festive orders, the bulk order guide and festive pies guide explain what changes. The calculator, planner and chooser are gathered on the pie buying tools page.
Questions buyers ask
Are the lead times in the planner the bakery's own cut-offs?
No. They are this guide's suggested buffers, based on lead times that Singapore bakeries publish. Every bakery sets its own cut-off, so check before you order.
Why does the planner suggest delivery 2 hours before serving?
Many bakeries use third-party drivers on a best-effort basis, so slots can run late. Two hours leaves time for a late rider and for reheating.
Does the calendar download send my plan anywhere?
No. The calendar file is built in your browser and saved to your device. Nothing is sent to us or to any bakery.
Last updated: October 2026 (published , facts re-checked ). Prices, hours and terms change, so confirm with the bakery before you order.