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Experience Singapore: Cultural Cooking Class

Name: Experience Singapore: Cultural Cooking Class
Brand: Food Playground
SKU: 6490SINCCC
Price: 83.56 USD
Rating: 5.0 (1040 reviews)

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Experience Singapore Singaporean Cooking Class

3 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Dive into Singaporean culture at a cooking class, where you learn how to make authentic dishes with local instructors. Everyone from culinary novices to top chefs is invited to this cooking class, during which you create Singapore-style favorites like laksa and Hainanese chicken rice. When the cooking is over, sit down to enjoy your meal with your fellow food lovers. This class is limited to 12 people to provide a personalized experience.

Singapore small-group cooking class
Create popular and delicious Singaporean dishes
Learn about Singapore's culture, food, and culinary heritage
Enjoy Asian cuisine as you dine with like-minded food lovers

Sample Menu

Main

Mondays: Nasi Lemak, Sambal Prawns & Kueh Dadar

Main

Tuesdays: Chicken Curry, Roti Jala & Steamed Tapioca Cake

Main

Wednesdays: Laksa, Fried Spring Rolls & Hoon Kueh

Main

Thursdays: Egg Fried Rice, Sweet & Sour Chicken & Green Bean Soup (till 31 Dec)

Main

Thursdays: Biryani, Masala Chicken and Lentil Dhal (New from 1Jan)

Main

Fridays: Char Kway Teow, Nyonya Popiah and Sago Gula Melaka

Main

Saturdays: Curry Chicken, Roti Jala and Steamed Tapioca Cake

Main

Sundays: Laksa, Fried Spring Rolls and Hoon Kueh

What's Included

All equipment and ingredients
Lunch with water, coffee and tea
Local English-speaking instructors

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

24A Sago St, Singapore 059020
Look for the iconic landmark i.e. The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. We are located next to this landmark along the row of shophouses on Sago Street. Look out for our vibrant orange 'Food Playground' signboard.

Start time

09:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

One of the world’s foodie hotspots, Singapore is known for a diverse culinary scene that ranges from street-food stalls to high-end gourmet eateries. Its cuisine takes in influences from Malay, Chinese, Indian and British cultures, creating a vibrant food heaven.

Upon arrival at your cooking class with your fellow chefs-in-training, put on an apron and get to work with your experienced instructors. During the step-by-step lesson, learn how to prep and cook three dishes, such as chicken satay or laksa (noodle soup), while your mouth waters from the enticing aroma of spices and seasonings.

When you’re finished cooking, sit down in the dining area to enjoy your creations with your class members in a relaxed, informal atmosphere that will be the cultural highlight of your stay in Singapore.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Class menu, ingredients and instructions are subject to change

Minimum age is 7 years
Class operates with a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 12
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Mishanda_F

Loved this cooking class!!! The host, Annie, was really great, she was a great teacher. The food we cooked came out tasting so delicious. Would definitely recommend this cooking class to others.

Reviews

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My sister and I booked a...

Shirley_A, Apr 2024

My sister and I booked a Cooking class with Food Playground whilst on holiday in Singapore. We had a wonderful time and met some lovely, fun people. Mary and Annie were wonderful, warm and knowledgeable ladies. Our class was very well organised and we cooked some very delicious food! I would definitely recommend Food Playground.

Lovely experience

Wenyu_T, Apr 2024

This is the first time that my husband and I tried this kind of course in another country. We really enjoy it and are lokking forward to take another opportunity again in the future.

Must do while in Singapore

Mishanda_F, Apr 2024

Loved this cooking class!!! The host, Annie, was really great, she was a great teacher. The food we cooked came out tasting so delicious. Would definitely recommend this cooking class to others.

Informative, fun and tasty cooking experience.

Anna_F, Apr 2024

Excellent instructor (Ann) and assistant Joan. Very informative about Singaporean cuisine delivered in a fun, interactive way. Really enjoyed we all fully participated in the cooking process and then sat together to enjoy the meal we had prepared.

Wonderful experience

SusanMaree_C, Apr 2024

From booking to participating in the cooking class was a great experience we had a terrific day and would highly recommend doing this class our two hosts were a delight

A Cultural feast!

James_M, Apr 2024

Our instructor, Annie, was a joy as she shared both her knowledge and her heart for Singaporean cooking. She was encouraging as we went along. Another fun feature was meeting people from other places. In our case, we had a fellow American couple, a lady from the Netherlands, another from Perth, Australia and one local Singaporean woman. It was fun to share stories. Finally, the food itself was excellent, especially the chicken curry and roti jala

Great experience

Michaela_C, Mar 2024

Very kind and warm atmosphere. Learned a lot about cultural background as well. Food was great and could eat it afterwards.

...get a hands on experince into ya..!

Terence_W, Mar 2024

...Anne was fantastic in reveling us in her story and of being of her proud cultural background...learning some techniques along the way...and also having a laugh with like minded participants...👍👍

A must for any foodie or chef!

Zach_S, Mar 2024

I had such a great experience with Ann and Helen learning how to cook Singaporean food in a traditional style. The class was interactive, fun, and full of lessons. I feel very confident in being able to make these dishes once I get back home. I would recommend any foodie or cook to take this course!

Yummy & FUN!

David_N, Feb 2024

We had a wonderful time at Food Playground for our cooking class. It was so fun to experience cooking new cuisines- our 8 & 10 year old children could easily participate alongside of us. Highly recommend!

The best cooking class in Singapore (we took a few)

Elena_B, Jan 2024

The class was great! It was very organized, clean and in one of the most convenient location. We cooked and ate what we made, it was all very well managed and guided. Also we got a gift tool for cooking that I really appreciate since I was wondering how to order one! Thanks

Hands on -tasty food class

Byron_G, Jan 2024

Fun and informative class. Ann was great. Be prepared for some hands on cooking and preparation. She took care on the long lead time preparation that would have been impossible for a three hour class, but other than that, the participants were the cooks. Delicious food.

Absolutely perfect class

Kimberly_T, Jan 2024

Mary really made this class what it was, she explained Singapore, food and the progression of how the food has come to be what it is. She was then really thorough with explaining what we were doing and why (while cooking). At the end, Mary explained Food Playground, Daniel (the owner) and the strong emphasis he has on the social aspect/helping mothers return to work,giving 'retired people' hours to keep them active which I gave no doubt will extend their lives etc. The fact he has so much emphasis on giving people an opportunity to work that may not have had it prior is absolutely beautiful and made the whole experience better.

I would do it again in a minute. Hahaha 🤣🤣

susan_r, Jan 2024

This was one of the best tours we have done . The chief's were Wonderful. THANK YOU. Hope to do it again

Recipes are the best souvenirs!

Kathryn_H, Dec 2023

I always take cooking classes when I travel and this one did not disappoint! The instructor took us through step by step, explaining the ingredients and techniques and tradition. She was high energy and made it lots of fun.

Good way to learn about Singaporean cuisine

Albert_C, Nov 2023

Excellent fun morning learning not just how to cook some of the dishes (nyonya laksa, fried spring rolls and hoon kueh), but some of the food culture aspects and a few handy tips on where to eat in Singapore.

Total waste of time and money

Delicious_D, Nov 2023

First the contact number provided was not responding. I called several times as I could not find the place. Secondly no gas stove, recipe came out no tasty and not singaporean standard. Thirdly the concept of making home stay mothers teaching this class is a total scam ! Trying to get sympathy by getting unprofessional cook to teach cooking and increase sympathy. The teacher kept talking and talking. Forth filming myself doing the recipe was not allowed by the teacher. So disorganised and complete waste of time and money. I feel it was a total scam. It would be better i use that money and bought street food. I wish Viator send a mystery shoper there and close that place

Singapore food experience

Valerie_K, Sep 2023

Ann was a fantastic teacher. Explained Singapore food culture. Was very patient with us walking us through all the steps and we enjoyed eating the yummy Laksa we prepared at the end of the day. Do highly recommend.

A fabulous experience

Alice_F, Aug 2023

Such a great cooking class! The teacher was fabulous and the food delicious I learned how to make the amazing chicken curry with a group of great people (who were also in the class) I’d recommend this experience to anyone who’d like to take cooking back home from Singapore

Annie was excellent. Very...

Eduard_G, Aug 2023

Annie was excellent. Very knowledgeable, funny, and humble. Learned new techniques and flavors. Outstanding

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