Singapore Food Festival 2020 at Your Doorstep: Join FREE Food Tours and Online Masterclasses
Xue Miao●
One of the biggest hobbies of Singaporeans is to EAT.
High tea, buffets, or even durians.
You name it, we love it.
While most large-scale events are still put on hold due to current restrictions, we are happy that the inaugural Singapore Food Festival (SFF) is still going to happen!
The best thing is that most of its events would be held virtually, which means that we don’t even have to step out of our houses to enjoy the lineup of events.
Shiok or what?
As a true blue Singaporean, I love food.
But you know what I love more?
The word ‘Free‘.
Yes, many of these events would be FREE.
As part of the SingapoRediscovers Campaign, the Singapore Food Festival (Virtual Edition) will be held from 21 to 30 August 2020.
To ensure that the lineup is not only educational but also engaging, the event also offers food bundles and ingredient kits for us to cook along with the chefs.
Here are some amazing events that you can take part in!
TL;DR: Singapore Food Festival 2020 at Your Doorstep: Join FREE Food Tours and Online Masterclasses
| What's Offered | What it includes | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Free Online Masterclasses | 18 online masterclasses featuring chefs from around the world and online personalities | 21 to 30 August |
| Ingredients and Tasting Boxes | Ingredients to cook alongside chefs during the online masterclasses | Available for purchase till 13 September |
| Food Bundles | Ready-to-eat food bundles created by participating restaurants | Available for purchase till 13 September |
| Exclusive Beverages, Baked Treats & Merchandise | Exclusive beverages such as beer sets, cocktails and wine, artisanal bread and tarts, and SFF merchandise such as sambal chili and durian kaya | Available for purchase till 13 September |
| Virtual and Physical Food Tours | Free virtual food tours hosted by Chua Enlai Physical food tours at Chinatown & Tanjong Pagar region, and Joo Chiat & Katong region | Virtual tours available on 21 August Physical Tours TBC |
Free Online Masterclasses With Famous Chefs
As compared to previous years, masterclasses will be held by famous chefs for free this year.
Ranging from a mixologist teaching cocktail preparation to cooking nasi padang, there will be 18 online masterclasses featuring chefs and online personalities.
| Online Masterclass | By | Food Featured | Date | Time | Presenter/Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Ayam Gulai and other Warong Pariaman favourites | Warong Pariaman | Traditional Ayam Gulai | 21 August | 3pm | Jumrin Isrin (Presenter) Dr Leslie Tay - IeatIshootIpost Author (Host) |
| Brewerkz X SG Snacks: A Virtual Tasting | Brewerkz | SFF Official Beer - Passion Gao Siew Dai | 21 August | 5:30pm | Mitch Gribov & Jowyne Leong (Presenters) Aiken Chia -Night Owl Cinematics (Host) |
| HolyCrab: Supper Treats | HolyCrab | Cod Fish Wok Fried Porridge | 21 August | 9:30pm | Elton Seah & Joy Chen (Presenters) Aiken Chia (Host) |
| Cooking with Sambal | Violet Oon Singapore | Ayam Goreng Chilli & Udang Masak Lemak Nanas | 22 August | 11am | Violet Oon (Presenter) Wong Ah Yoke - ST Food Critic (Host) |
| Of Durian and Blue Cheese: A Tasting Journey | Durian Edition & The Quarters | The Premium Durian Tasting Kit | 22 August | 2:30pm | Deming Chung & Sharlyn Lim (Presenters) Maureen Ow - Miss Tam Chiak (Host) |
| The Unusually Singaporean Cocktail Masterclass | Nutmeg & Clove | Timeless Classics & Singaporean Flavours cocktails | 22 August | 4:30pm | Colin Chia & Charmaine Thio (Presenters) Aiken Chia (Host) |
| Regional 4-Hands Masterclass: 2FAST, 2DELICIOUS - HOKKS and CLAY | Slake (Singapore) & Cibo (Philippines) | Damn Easy Hokkien Mee & On-The-Spot Claypot | 22 August | 7pm | Ming Tan (SG) & Margarita Fores (PH) (Presenters) Rosalyn Lee (Host) |
| Belgium to Singapore: My Journey | Saint Pierre & Kingdom of Belgians | Laksa Mussels, paired with Wines | 23 August | 11am | Emmanuel Stroobant & Alan Wong (Presenters) Bharathi Rani (Host) |
| National Day Mini Eclairs | Tarte by Cheryl Koh | National Day Mini Eclairs and Calamansi Meringue Tart | 23 August | 2pm | Cheryl Koh (Presenter) Bharathi Rani (Host) |
| Patin Fish, Native Edibles and Cerana Honey | Kausmo | Local Patin Fish | 23 August | 5:30pm | isa Tang & Chew Shian (Presenters) Rosalyn Lee (Host) |
| In Support of Local Farming | Odette | Promenade A Singapour | 28 August | 3pm | Julien Royer (Presenter) Rosalyn Lee (Host) |
| Le P.B.S. Paris-Singapour | Odette | Le P.B.S. | 28 August | 4pm | Julien Royer (Presenter) Rosalyn Lee (Host) |
| Thank You for Smoking Ribs | Burnt Ends and Meatsmith | Char Siew Smoked Ribs | 29 August | 11am | Dave Pynt & Eddie Goh (Presenters) Bharathi Rani (Host) |
| The Do-Not-Miss Doughnut Masterclass | Burnt Ends | The Milo Dinosaur Doughnut | 29 August | 2:30pm | Dave Pynt & Teresa Tan (Presenters) Bharathi Rani (Host) |
| SpiceSutra: Walking the Spice Routes of India | Song of India (Singapore) & Haoma (Thailand) | The Laksa | 29 August | 7pm | Manjunath Mural (SG) & Deepanker Khosla (TH) (Presenters) Rosalyn Lee (Host) |
| The Homely Peranakan | Candlenut | Ayam Buah Keluak | 30 August | 11am | Malcolm Lee (Presenter) Dr Leslie Tay (Host) |
| The Wonderful World of Kuehs | Mrs Kueh & Cooking Art | The Traditional Kueh Kueh Platter | 30 August | 2pm | Jeremy Nguee & Claire Ariela Shen (Presenters) Maureen Ow (Host) |
| The Farm To Table Experience | Scaled | The Nori Seabass Pasta | 30 August | 5:30pm | Wong Jing kai & Jovan Lim (Presenters) Maureen Ow (Host) |
Purchase Ingredients and Tasting Boxes
For those who wish to have active participation during these online masterclasses, there are ingredient kits and tasting boxes available for purchase.
Participants can not only watch their favourite chefs in action, but also virtually cook alongside them, and also smell and taste these dishes.
These ingredient boxes are also available for dishes that might not travel well, and would taste better when it is served right after cooking.
| Kit | Includes | Price (excludes delivery) | In Conjunction With (Masterclass): |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewerkz's Tasting Kit + SG Snacks | 1 x Brewerkz Passion Gao Siew Dai (330ml) 1 x Brewerkz Circuit Breaker (330ml) 1 x Brewerkz Afterburner (330ml) 1 x Brewerkz What The Helles (330ml) 1 x Brewerkz Resin Bomb (330ml) 1 x Brewerkz Bicentennial Ale (330ml) 4 to 6 SG local snacks | $55 | Brewerkz X SG Snacks: A Virtual Tasting |
| HolyCrab's Ingredients Kit | 1 x Unami Har Cheong Deep Fried Pork Belly 1 x Cantonese Pan Fried Cod Fish with Finger Scallions 1 x Savoury Wok Fried Porridge with Succulent Cod Fish | $120 | HolyCrab: Supper Treats |
| Nutmeg & Clove's Cocktail Ingredients Kit | Not listed on site | $88 | The Unusually Singaporean Cocktail Masterclass |
| Slake's On-The-Spot Claypot + XOXO Crispy Chilli | As mentioned | $32 | Regional 4-Hands Masterclass: 2FAST, 2DELICIOUS - HOKKS and CLAY |
| Slake's Damn Easy Hokkien Mee + XOXO Crispy Chilli | As mentioned | $45 | |
| Slake's Damn Easy Hokkien Mee + On-The-Spot Claypot + XOXO Crispy Chilli | As mentioned | $65 | |
| Slake's Damn Easy Hokkien Mee + On-The-Spot Claypot + XOXO Crispy Chilli + Umami Salt + Garlic Butter | As mentioned | $88 | |
| Kausmo's Ingredients Kit | 1 x Local Patin Fish fillet, portioned and vacuumed packed 1 x Piece of Dried Fig Leaf 1 x Container of pre-washed meicai 1 x Container of garlic in oil, pre-fermented chilli and citrus 1 x Container of lemon juice and ahoney mixture 1x Container of herb medly (Ulam Raja leaves, wild pepper leaves, coriander leaves) | $35 | Patin Fish, Native Edibles and Cerana Honey |
| Candlenut's Ingredients Kit | 1 x Fresh local bone-in chicken 1 x Rempah (raw) 1 x Buah Keluak nut paste 1 x Sea salt 1 x Sugar 1 x Kaffir Lime Leaf 1 x Lemongrass 1 x Soaked buah keluak nut 1 x Tamarind water | $53.50 | The Homely Peranakan |
| Durian Edition Tasting Platter | Black Thorn, MSW, Black Pearl, and Red Prawn Durian Kaya Tasting Portion by duriancanboleh | From $38.00 | Of Durian and Blue Cheese: A Tasting Journey |
| Violet Oon's Sambals Kit | 1 x Goreng Chilli (230g) 1 x Sambal Bajak (230g) | $36 | Cooking with Sambal |
| Richfield Wine Tasting Kit (100ml glass vials) of 4 wines | 100ml glass vials each of 2018 Lungarotti Pinot Grigio Umbria Bianco IGT 2016 Querciabella Chianti Classico DOCG 2018 Schloss Vollrads Riesling SV SOmmer Riesling 2016 Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs Only 200 sets available, exclusively for this festival | $35 | - |
Do note that there might be things to prepare on your end for these virtual cook-along sessions.
For DBS/POSB cardholders, these kits are available from 11 August onwards.
For all others, they will be available for purchase from 13 August onwards.
They will be available till 13 September, and can be purchased on their official website or via Shopee.
Psst… Don’t forget to use your best credit cards when purchasing these goodies to get more savings!
Purchase Food Bundles
For those who are lazy to cook (me included), fret not!
Food bundles are here to make our lives easier.
You can still enjoy delicious treats without having to sweat by your stove!
| Food Bundle | Includes | Price (excludes delivery fee) |
|---|---|---|
| Holycrab Oriental Bacon Set for 2 | 1 x Umami Har Cheong Deep Fried Pork Belly 1 x Wok Hei Crab Fried Rice 1 x Crab Omelette | $52.90 |
| Holycrab Cod Fish Set for 2 | 1 x Cantonese Pan Fried Cod Fish with Ginger Scallions 1 x Wok Hei Crab Fried Rice 1 x Crab Omelette | $82.90 |
| Holycrab Oriental Bacon + Cod Fish Set for 4 | 1 x Umami Har Cheong Deep Fried Pork Belly 1 x Cantonese Pan Fried Cod Fish with Ginger Scallions 1 x Wok Hei Crab Fried Rice 1 x Crab Omelette Sautéed White Clams in HolyCrab Sauce | $132.90 |
| Holycrab Pimped Up Oriental Bacon Set + Crab for 2 | 1 x Umami Har Cheong Deep Fried Pork Belly 1 x Wok Hei Crab Fried Rice 1 x Crab Omelette 1 x Devil's Crab 1kg with Complimentary Mantous | $159.90 |
| Holycrab Pimped Up Cod Fish Set + Crab for 2 | 1 x Cantonese Pan Fried Cod Fish with Ginger Scallions 1 x Wok Hei Crab Fried Rice 1 x Crab Omelette 1 x Devil's Crab 1kg with Complimentary Mantous | $189.90 |
| Holycrab Pimped Up Bacon + Cod Fish + Crab Set for 4 | 1 x Umami Har Cheong Deep Fried Pork Belly 1 x Cantonese Pan Fried Cod Fish with Ginger Scallions 1 x Wok Hei Crab Fried Rice 1 x Crab Omelette 1 x Sautéed White Clams in HolyCrab Sauce 1 x Devil's Crab 1kg with Complimentary Mantous | $249.90 |
| Kausmo 2-Course Lunch for 2 | Main: Local Patin Chimichurri, Cerana Honey-fermented Chili & Citrus, or Buttery Puree & Curry leaf-spiced Parisienne Potatoes Dessert: Kausmo Chocolate & Sage Sable Breton, Spent Coffee Mousse, Seasonal Brandied Fruits, or Native Edibles 1 x Hot Sauce 1 x Seasonal Compote | $150 |
| Kausmo + Indigo Blue Kitchen Dinner for 2 | Not stated on site | $110 |
| Kausmo Artisanal Cheese Bundle | 1 Artisanal Cheese Block (100g each) 1 x Seasonal Compote 1 x Homemade Preserves - Rosemary Almond - Harissa Chips | $60 |
| Candlenut Set Meal for 2 (Available from 30 Aug) | TBC | $128.40 |
| Candlenut Buah Keluak Tart | As mentioned | $26.75 |
| Candlenut Sambal Belachan (100g) | As mentioned | $13.38 |
| Odette Promenade A Singapour | Bouqet d'herbs, Kobyu and Pickled Tomatoes | $68 |
| Burnt Ends Bakery Milo Dinosaur Doughnuts (Available from 21 August) | TBC | $24 |
| Violet Oon SFF Petit Feast | 1 x Tauhu Goreng 1 x Ayam Goreng Chili 1 x Udang Chili Padi Lemak Nanas 1 x Chap Chye | $125 |
| A La Carte Nitro Durians (13 variants) | Consist of MSW, Tekka, Red Prawn and D2 + Durian Kaya Tasting Portion by duriancanboleh | From $28 |
| Indigo Blue Kitchen Bakwan Kepiting | 2 handmade meatballs of mud crabs, prawns & minced pork in a chicken, pork & crustacean broth with bamboo shoots | $21.40 |
| Indigo Blue Kitchen DIY Popiah Set for 2 | 4 rolls of Indigo Blue's Signature Popiah | $40.66 |
| Indigo Blue Kitchen Otah Otah Jantan | Fishballs and stuffed taupok, simmered in a rich mildly spiced turmeric curry with finely shredded turmeric leaves | $17.12 |
| Indigo Blue Kitchen Bubur Prawn Porridge | Freshwater Prawn Porridge, roasted prawn oil, fried garlic slivers and native herb medley | $23.54 |
| Indigo Blue Kitchen X Kausmo Dinner Set for 2 | Includes seafood produce (clams, mussels, prawns) and native-grown cresses | $117.70 |
Similarly, these bundles will be available for purchase from 11 August onwards for POSB/DBS cardholders, and 13 August for all others.
Exclusive Beverages, Baked Treats & Merchandise
There will also be beverages exclusive to the event available for purchase.
Besides being able to sip on fine wine, one can look forward to having them accompanied by sweet treats from popular merchants such as Tarte by Cheryl Koh, or Odette.
Virtual and Physical Food Tours
Interested to check out local food haunts along the streets of Singapore?
And at the comforts of your home?
Yes, please!
Hosted by the most entertaining Chua Enlai, you can join in these free immersive and interactive virtual tours where you get to uncover some of the secret foodie trails of Singapore.
In addition, you can also get to win exclusive prizes when you solve culinary riddles during this virtual tour!
The virtual tour will be starting on 21 August.
For those who are looking to be part of a physical tour, there will be two upcoming ones for the Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar region, and the Joo Chiat and Katong region.
For the physical tours, it will be chargeable with limited slots available.
More details will be released in due time.
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