5 Best Cooking Classes in Singapore: 2024 Guide

Commune Kitchen is a fully certified school that has acquired a reputation for offering affordable, interactive culinary experiences. It is headed by Chef Payal Thakurani who has been in the industry since 2012.

Chef Thakurani is both a culinary chef and author of the popular book “Curries for the Soul’. She has been a foodie since childhood and firmly believes that food is invaluable in bringing a family together.

Her chefs are warm and friendly, and among the classes on offer are Taiwanese cooking, traditional Srilankan food, the art of Xiao Long Bao, Indian curries, and other specialties.

Highlights:

SERVICES:

• Cooking classes
• Catering
• Foodie tours
• Team building events

PRICES: Start from $120.00 per dish inclusive of lunch

Food Playground was founded in 2012 and ranks as the number one cooking school in Singapore on Tripadvisor. This multi-award-winning school specializes in promoting authentic Singaporean cuisine to visitors seeking a cultural immersion.

Daniel, the founder, was inspired to start the school after he went on adventure travels to South America and Southeast Asia. He discovered that food plays a vital role in a foreign country. It is a means to connect with the locals and learn about their culture, and that is the mission of Food Playground.

Highlights:

SERVICES:

• Team building programs
• Cultural cooking classes
• Virtual team building sessions
• Kid’s holiday cooking classes
• Online cooking classes

PRICES:

Lynette Foo started Palate Sensations from her home in 2005. A Ministry of Education (MOE) registered instructor, Foo holds a Diplome de Cuisine (French Cuisine) and a certificate in Asian pastry from the Bakery Industry Training College (BITC) amongst other credentials.

She is backed by a qualified, experienced team whose goal is to equip learners with principles and techniques that will enhance their skills. Palate Sensations caters to beginners in addition to offering chef’s courses.

Highlights:

SERVICES:

• Team building cookery sessions
• Holiday boot camp for children
• Events and parties
• Chef in training
• Tourist classes
• Online classes
• Intensive courses

PRICES: Below is a sample of prices for a selection of courses

Up to date, more than 30,000 participants have experienced a fun-filled team-building event organized by D’Open Kitchen. Trish Yee founded the business in 2014, and she is a bento artist, culinary consultant, and recipe developer.

She is backed by a professional team who are masters at a wide variety of cuisines.

D’Open Kitchen conducts classes for both individuals as well as for teams. A wide range of unique activities is available for companies that sign up for team building.

Highlights:

SERVICES:

• Cooking team building events
• Basic cookery
• Virtual cooking
• Top chef
• Cupcake decorating
• Baking classes
• Dim Sum workshops
• Dessert workshops
• Pasta making classes

Dean Brettschneider is a globally renowned professional baker and patissier. In addition to authoring 12 cookbooks, he has also been a judge in several TV shows. He now shares his passion for baking at Brettschneider’s Baking and Cooking School, backed by a team of professionals.

Chef Jenna White, previously held a position at the Flute’s Restaurant located at the National Museum in Singapore. She was the Executive Pastry Chef.

Another professional is Jay Soh, with over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry.

Highlights:

SERVICES:

• Baking classes
• Dessert making
• Parent/child classes
• Bread making
• Dumpling making
• Chinese food
• Seafood
• Barista and Latte art

PRICES: The rates below apply for a selection of courses available.