Mark your calendar, Kita Food Festival will return to Singapore next week for Singapore Weekender event from 12 to 17 March 2025.
New events have also been added to the lineup including a kitchen takeover with chef-patron Darren Teoh from two-Michelin starred Dewakan restaurant in Kuala Lumpur who will be hosting a three-course menu at Conrad Singapore’s East47.
Another new addition to the event calendar is Graze & Groove, a vibrant Sunday afternoon affair happening at Kult Yard on 16 March from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This family-friendly event blends Southeast Asian flavours, craft cocktails, and vinyl-spun beats for a laid-back day out.
The Singapore Weekender will feature world-class chefs and culinary talents in an extraordinary showcase of four-hand dinners, kitchen takeovers, and the grand Big Barbecue finale.
Highlights include:
● Award-winning Chef Kelvin Cheung of Jun’s (Dubai) will join Eugene See Birds of a Feather (Singapore) for a four-hands dinner.
● Two Michelin-starred Chef Syrco Bakker from Syrco Base (Bali) will be hosting a kitchen takeover at 1880.
● Acclaimed Chef Keiko Kuwakino from Satoyama Jujo (Japan) will be presenting her plant forward artistry at POin The Warehouse Hotel, showcasing her unique approach to food inspired by Ayurvedic philosophy.
● Darren Teoh, the chef-patron behind Malaysia’s only two Michelin-star restaurant, Dewakan (Kuala Lumpur), will be presenting a special three-course menu paired with three curated cocktails by East47 – a brand new experience by the acclaimed Manhattan bar in Conrad Hotel – that spotlights a selection of wild and artisanal ingredients.
● Recently recognised as The West Australian Good Food Guide’s Young Chef of the Year, Brian Cole of Hearth Restaurant & Lounge (Perth) will be delivering a six-course West African-inspired feast at Tamba
● Chef Raymond Tham of one Michelin-starred restaurant, Beta (Kuala Lumpur) will be joining Marvas Ng of Path(Singapore) for an exploration of heritage flavours reimagined with modern artistry.
● Experience a reimagined kao geng (rice curry) Thai dining experience with Chef Chalee Kader of one-Michelin-star restaurant, Wana Yook (Bangkok), who will be taking over the kitchen at 67 Pall Mall. The dining experience will be complemented by a selection of wines by head sommelier Roberto Duran, curated to match the sweet, sour and spicy elements of this Thai feast.
The Big Barbecue, held at Gourmet Park Kampong Bugis, will celebrate bold flavours, featuring chefs:
● Ricardo Allen of Camp Caribbean (Singapore), known for recreating some of his grandmother’s classic recipes to bring a taste of the Caribbean to Southeast Asia.
● Adam Penney from modern British diner, Carnaby (Singapore), who brings a modern flair to comforting British classics.
● Linn Yong, Chef Patron of Limau and Linen (Kota Kinabalu), known for championing sustainability in Sabah, focusing on community partnerships and working closely with local farmers.
● Taiki Rattanapong from Homeburg (Bangkok), whose take on the classic American burger took the internet by storm back in 2018.
● Waymann Cheong of Lucky Hole (Penang), winner of the Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2025 Young Chef Award.
● Jhiun Dick Leong of Open Farm Community (Singapore), Singapore’s pioneering urban farm and restaurant concept that spotlights local and regional produce with eclectic technique and flavours from around the world.
This year the festival team have also added Graze & Groove, a vibrant Sunday afternoon affair happening at Kult Yard on 16 March from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This family-friendly event blends Southeast Asian flavours, craft cocktails, and vinyl-spun beats for a laid-back day out. Food highlights include:
● Kurt Sombero (previously of Kubo Singapore), reimagining traditional Filipino dishes.
● Lavi Taco, serving Southeast Asian-inspired tacos like lamb masala, crispy Thai fish, and mushroom rendang tacos.
● Rainbow Lapis, offering traditional kueh selections, including Ondeh Ondeh, Rainbow Lapis, and Kueh Dadar.
Setting the tone for the day will be vinyl DJs Itch and Tiko Disko spinning regional cult classics. Entry is just $2 per person, inclusive of an Asahi mini can, with food and drinks available on a pay-as-you-go basis.
For ticket information and the full lineup of events, visit www.kitafoodfestival.com and follow Kita Food Festival on Facebook and Instagram.
