Top 7 Cooking Classes with Best Chefs in Singapore

Singapore is known for many things, but the food definitely tops the list. Apart from eating your way through the Lion City, did you know you can also learn how to make your favourite Singaporean dishes? There are a number of highly-rated cooking institutes that cater to every level of cook – from complete beginner to professional chef.

Check out our list of the 7 best cooking schools in Singapore. Choose your cuisine, duration of each session, and level of expertise and get ready to wow your friends and family!

1. Little Green Kitchen
Phone: +65 9763 1483
Website: http://www.littlegreenkitchen.com.sg/
Email: shalu@littlegreenkitchen.com.sg
Location: 1 Hacienda Grove, #03-05, Upper East Coast Road, Singapore 457908
Opening Hours: Depends on the duration of the class

Chef Shalu,a former lawyer and today the owner of The Little Green Kitchen, is on a mission to prove to Singaporeans that vegetarian food is the healthier and tastier option. LGK, set up in 2011, offers a blend of traditional Asian and new-age Western cuisine, emphasising plant-based ingredients. They also provide customized services such as menu planning and corporate consultations.

Chef’s Specials / Recommended Courses

  • Soups and salads
  • Guilt-free desserts
  • Low carb meals
  • Tapas
  • Sindhi cuisine

Other Things to Consider

  • Sessions at The Little Green Kitchen are usually three hours long and are always hands-on.
  • You can choose to enjoy the food you have cooked or opt for a takeaway of your treats.
  • Fees are approximately $95 per person, but discounts are available if you sign up for more.
  • Apart from group packages, The Little Green Kitchen offers private cooking batches for a minimum of four people as well as couples cooking classes.
  • Corporates can also reach out for special sessions and custom-designed menus.

Customer Feedback

“Finally, a truly hands-on cooking class. What a great time we had at Shalu’s beautiful studio. My children especially loved the tofu dish we made. Thanks to the Little Green Kitchen I’ve easily introduced vegetarian meals into my fussy household.”

Kate
2. Palate Sensations
Phone: +65 6478 9746
Website: www.palatesensations.com
Email: info@palatesensations.com
Location: Chromos #01-03, 10 Biopolis Road, Singapore 138670
Opening Hours: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm (Tues – Sun)
Monday closed

Palate Sensations has been teaching Singaporeans how to cook since 2006. The school is spread over 2000 sq. ft. and has state-of-the-art French equipment and a team of famous chefs.

They offer an impressive range of menus that include everything from local Peranakan delicacies to intricate Japanese cooking techniques.

Palate Sensations prides itself on training generations of budding master chefs on how to hone their culinary skills and talents.

Chef’s Specials / Recommended Courses

  • School holiday programme – ‘Kids in the Kitchen’
  • Wet market and cooking tours
  • Dining etiquette 
  • Christmas baking 
  • Chef-in-Training series

Other Things to Consider

  • The culinary school can be contacted via phone, Whatsapp, or email between 9am to 6pm during the work week.
  • You can visit the location only with a confirmed appointment.
  • A minimum of four people are required for a class to take place. If the minimum number is not met, participants will receive a refund or an alternative date to reschedule.
  • Palate Sensations sells meal kits with all the ingredients needed to whip up favourites such as burgers, pizzas, and cookies.
  • The large cooking studios provide the perfect location for corporate bookings or special events such as birthdays or hen parties.
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Customer Feedback

“We did a team-building session at Palate Sensations,and it was great fun. Our entire office department had to cook a three-course meal from scratch. We were also taught some pointers on dining etiquette, so it was useful too.”

Tan
3. D’open Kitchen
Phone: +65 8228 6217
Website: www.dopenkitchen.com.sg
Email: info@dopenkitchen.com
Location: Anson Rd, 10 International Plaza, Singapore 079903
Opening Hours: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm (Mon – Sat)
Sunday closed

D’Open Kitchen specialises in corporate team building events and family cooking demos. They offer both local and western menus as well as basic and professional culinary courses.

You can choose from individual classes or value-for-money packages. In demand are their themed events such as ‘MasterChef for Corporates’ and ‘The Chinese New Year Cook Off.’

Chef’s Specials / Recommended Courses

  • Market Tour
  • Bento boxes
  • Basic cooking
  • Mooncakes and more
  • Cake baking and decorating

Other Things to Consider

  • All cooking classes available at D’Open Kitchen are halal-certified.
  • Choose from a host of celebration packages such as ‘Birthday Bake Off’ or ‘Hen’s Night’.
  • Subscribe to their weekly newsletter for simple, easy-to-make recipes and the latest updates on their schedules.
  • Visit D’open Kitchen Marketplace on their website to order locally sourced ingredients and condiments.
  • Their team-building events offer unusual packages such as Fear Factor, Blind Chef, Amazing Race, and other customised themes.

Customer Feedback

“I had the best time at D’Open Kitchen during an event organised by my company. They organised lessons on cooking Japanese treats and I went home with a goodie bag filled with yummy stuff.”

Jean
4. Hungry Mummies
Phone: +65 9743 7685
Website: www.hungrymummies.com
Email: info@hungrymummies.com
Location: 58 Telok Blangah Heights, Singapore 100058
Opening Hours: 10:30 am – 6:00 pm (Tues – Sat)
10:30 am – 2:00 pm (Sun)
Monday closed

Penelope, the founder of Hungry Mummies, started her cooking school with a simple guiding philosophy – ‘a family that knows how to cook has the power to transform their lives.’

The school teaches children and adults how to plan daily menus using simple ingredients. These family cooking classes also emphasise the vitality of saving money and reducing waste.

Chef’s Specials / Recommended Courses

  • Private cooking parties
  • Singapore home cooking recipes 
  • Dinner menus
  • ‘Chinese New Year at Home’ menus
  • Asian snacks
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Other Things to Consider

  • Hungry Mummies offers specially designed cooking classes for children and teenagers.
  • They are also one of the few cooking schools in Singapore with courses that can be customised for maids and househelp.
  • In keeping with their philosophy to help homes plan and cook food efficiently, Hungry Mummies offers courses in meal planning and individual menu preparation.
  • Their kids’ holiday cooking classes are especially popular. These are always hands-on and have different seasonal themes.
  • Subscribe to their newsletter for easy family recipes and household tips.

Customer Feedback

“Both my kids have attended Hungry Mummies and loved their time there. My younger one especially loved the cookie session, and my teen appreciated the tips on saving money when cooking at University.”

Karen
5. Brettschneider’s Baking & Cooking School
Phone: +65 6463 5508
Website: https://bakingandcookingschool.com/
Email: enquiry@bakingandcookingschool.com
Location: 1 Greendale Avenue, Singapore 289495
Opening Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Daily)

Chef Dean Brettschneider wears many hats. From professional chef to TV presenter, author to restauranteur, Chef Brettschneider has made his mark in the culinary world. With his Baking and Cooking School in Singapore, he passes on these skills to his students.

The culinary school offers everything from 1-day crash courses to 5-day intensive cooking and baking packages. They also provide studio spaces for private events and birthday parties.

Chef’s Specials / Recommended Courses

  • Parent and children gingerbread course
  • 1-day cooking boot camp for kids
  • Sourdough masterclass
  • Fusion cuisine
  • Valentine’s day cooking for couples

Other Things to Consider

  • You can shop online for Chef Brettschneider’s baking books, ingredients, and gift hampers.
  • Gift vouchers are also available in various denominations. 
  • It’s not only about cakes and bread at the Baking and Cooking School, but demos on coffee-making and barista skills are also available. 
  • Prices are on the higher side but are worth it considering the world-class teachers and hands-on experience gained.
  • The Baking and Cooking School also believes in giving back. They support a number of charities that help make a difference to local communities.

Customer Feedback

“The knowledge I gained about bread and the science behind baking is invaluable. I highly recommend The Baking and Cooking School to anyone interested in a professional culinary course.”

Kit
6. Food Playground
Phone: +65 9452 3669
Website: https://www.foodplayground.com.sg/
Email: enquiries@foodplayground.com.sg
Location: 24A Sago Street, Singapore 059020
Opening Hours: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (Daily)

Food Playground offers a blend of virtual and in-person classes that cater to every taste. Tourists can learn more about Singapore’s food history while making some popular hawker dishes.

Corporates can choose fun activities such as ‘Amazing Race’ or ‘Corporate Challenge.’ The teachers at Food Playground provide a safe, fun environment to build your confidence in the kitchen.

Chef’s Specials

  • Cultural cooking – an excellent way for tourists to immerse themselves in Singapore’s rich culinary heritage
  • Virtual team building sessions
  • Online cooking classes
  • Pizza and pasta for kids
  • Singapore delicacies
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Other Things to Consider

  • Rated the #1 cooking class in Singapore on Tripadvisor.
  • Located in the tourist hub of Chinatown.
  • They organise an event called the Amazing Chinatown Race, which is very popular with both locals and expats.
  • You can book a corporate challenge event at Food Playground, to boost your team-building activities.
  • If you are interested in any of their group events or activities, email them for a free quote.

Customer Feedback

“I cooked tasty food with the guidance of helpful teachers. Food Playground is really the best place for cooking classes in Singapore. If you are looking for a fun and informational way to spend the day, I suggest any of the offerings.”

Mike
7. Tools of the Trade
Phone: +65 6219 7077
Whatsapp: +65 9816 5508
Website: https://tottstore.com/
Email: enquiry@tottstore.com
Location: ToTT@i12Katong, 112 East Coast Road, #02-09/10, Singapore 428802 (+65 6219 7077)
ToTT@IMM, 2 Jurong East Street 21, #03-27, Singapore 609601 (+65 6250 6591)
ToTT@Suntec, 3 Temasek Blvd, #02-427, Singapore 038983 (+65 6238 1578)
Opening Hours: All branches – 11:00 am – 9:00 pm (Sun – Thu)
11:00 am – 9:30 pm (Fri – Sat)

With multiple locations in Singapore, Tools of the Trade provides not only hands-on cooking courses but also a wide range of kitchenware for sale. Classes are available in all cuisines- Taiwanese to Japanese; and Italian to French.

ToTT prides itself on training young chefs in learning how to cook from scratch with their specially designed cooking curriculum for kids.

Chef’s Specials / Recommended Courses

  • Junior chef 
  • Chinese New Year cookie 
  • Taiwanese pastry 
  • Instant pot French
  • Xiao Long Bao

Other Things to Consider

  • ToTT has a blog with great recipes, kitchen hacks, and dining etiquette.
  • They have a membership program involving two loyalty levels – Home Chef and Master Chef with differing advantages and monthly surprise deals.
  • Their state-of-the-art kitchens can be rented for private sessions, customised dining events, and corporate activities.
  • ToTT is probably the largest one-stop shop for kitchenware in Singapore. You can buy all your cooking requirements under one roof here.
  • You can also buy gift vouchers for all celebrations and occasions.

Customer Feedback

“I absolutely love shopping at ToTT. It’s a haven for anyone interested in cooking or baking. I buy all my kitchen equipment from ToTT. Additionally, their vouchers are an easy gift idea and can be spent online or at their stores.”

Simon

FAQs

Do I need to know how to cook before I join a school?

Nowadays, cooking schools are not only meant for professional chefs-to-be. Cooking classes are available in a wide range of cuisines and suitable for all levels from absolute beginner to expert.

Many cooking schools in Singapore specialise in team-building events and corporate training sessions that are perfect for even a complete novice. Bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn, and you will definitely make the most of your cooking experience.

Can I take home what I cook?

It is recommended that you check with the cooking school beforehand. A lot of places offer whatever has been cooked as part of a lunch or dinner for all participants and there may not be enough to take back home. Other institutes make it clear that you can opt for a takeaway of all the treats you have whipped up.

How can cooking help in corporate team building?

Cooking classes as a corporate team-building activity are proving very popular in Singapore. Bringing together employees and immersing them in a fun activity always helps in boosting morale and encourages leadership skills. Working through a recipe as a team is another way to help your colleagues think out of the box.

I’m not in Singapore, can I still do a class?

While there is nothing better than a hands-on cooking class, most cooking schools in Singapore now offer online or virtual sessions as well. This way, you can learn the tricks of the trade from wherever in the world you are.

CONCLUSION

Singapore has the most exciting food scene – both in terms of restaurants and cooking institutes. From tourists to home chefs, there is something to match your every need. All you need is the willingness to learn and an empty tummy!