Singapore Foodie Guide
CELEBRITY CHEF CATERING IN SINGAPORE
Singapore is known as a culinary destination among food enthusiasts all over the world. With a vibrant and multifaceted culture, Singapore has crafted a unique culinary landscape, enticing world-renowned celebrity chefs to establish award-winning restaurants at Marina Bay Sands.
Explore a realm of unparalleled taste and experience where top celebrity chefs and their restaurants await your discovery.
Global Chefs Union Singapore | Grandmaster Chef | Celebrity Chef Daniel
Celebrity Chef | East-Meets-West Pioneer | Culinary Trailblazer
A legend in Singapore’s culinary scene, Chef Daniel Koh is famed for pioneering Modern Chinese cuisine and seamlessly blending Eastern ingredients with Western techniques. With roots in French culinary training and decades in prestigious hotel kitchens, Chef Daniel reinvents tradition with bold innovation and signature flair.
His style? A fusion of finesse and flavor—elevating classic Asian dishes with global sophistication.
Chef Daniel continues to redefine what fusion truly means—one innovative dish at a time.
Career Highlights & Accolades
Modern Chinese Cuisine Pioneer – Opened iconic restaurants in Singapore & abroad
Fusion Specialist – Blends French technique with Asian soul
Celebrity Chef – Featured on TV, culinary showcases & exhibitions
Respected Judge – Invited panelist at international food competitions
Signature Style – East meets West, elevated with custom sauces & bold creativity
Member – Chaine de Rotisserie
Member – SCA
Approved Judge – WACS
Committee – Academic Advisory
World Skill Singapore Judging Panel
Celebrity Chef Mel Dean
Culinary Powerhouse | Cultural Tastemaker | “KAPOWWW” Creator
With over 30 years in Singapore’s vibrant F&B scene, Chef Mel Dean is a culinary icon, cultural advocate, and award-winning entrepreneur. The founder of Kapowww by Chef Mel Dean Pte Ltd, he’s known for his explosive flavours, magnetic personality, and tireless mission to elevate Malay and Nusantara cuisine.
From TV screens to cruise ships, restaurant kitchens to national stages—Chef Mel is redefining what it means to cook with heart, soul, and swagger.
Chef Mel lives by one rule: “When profession meets passion, amazing things happen.”
Career Highlights & Accolades
Founder – Kapowww by Chef Mel Dean
Celebrity Chef & Media Host – TV, Radio & Culinary Events
Culinary Director – Permata Singapore
Food Tour Curator – Dreamcation Cruises & Tours
Honorary Entrepreneur Award – Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce
Judge & Advisor – Epicurean Star Awards, NEA Hawker Scheme
Author, Actor, Trainer – Bridging food, culture & identity
Celebrity Chef S R Bala
The Spice Wizard of Singapore | Indian Fusion Pioneer | Culinary Record-Setter
With over 24 years of trailblazing experience, Chef S R Bala is Singapore’s most decorated Indian chef, known for fusing tradition with innovation. From humble hawker beginnings to Guinness World Record-breaking feats, his passion for flavor and flair has earned him a place as a true culinary icon.
He founded the Indian Chef and Culinary Association (ICCA) and continues to redefine Indian cuisine for a new generation—one bold, spice-laden dish at a time.
Career Highlights & Accolades
Nicknamed “The Spice Wizard of Singapore” – Mediacorp’s King of Culinary
2nd Runner-Up – Mediacorp’s Samayal Savaal (2012)
Certified Culinary Judge – World Association of Chef Societies (WACS)
Guinness World Records – Largest Cooking Vessel (2014) & Largest Curry (2015)
3,375 Pratas in 2 Hours – Record-breaking event for People’s Association
Founder – Indian Chef and Culinary Association (ICCA)
Celebrity Chef Cemal
Master of Turkish Cuisine | Culinary Entrepreneur | Global Tastemaker
With over 30 years of culinary mastery, Chef Cemal is a trailblazer in Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. From his humble beginnings at age 6 in his family’s restaurant in Turkey, he has risen to become a celebrated chef, serial restaurateur, and culinary mentor across Southeast Asia.
Today, he is the powerhouse behind Sultan Turkish Restaurant, Ottoman Turkish Delights, and A1 Sultan Kebab—bringing the rich, bold flavors of Turkey to Singapore’s food scene and beyond. His dishes are loved not just for their authenticity, but for the passion and heritage infused in every bite.
Career Highlights & Accolades
Master Chef – Awarded by Commenderie Des Cordons Bleus De France (2023)
Best Turkish Cuisine – Sultan Turkish Restaurant, IBF Awards (2023)
Best Turkish Cuisine Chef – Singapore, IBF Awards (2023)
Brand Ambassador – Representing top F&B brands in Turkey, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia & Philippines
Diploma in Culinary Arts & Business Management
Over 10 acclaimed restaurants launched across 5 countries
Chef Ray Kwan
Dim Sum Artisan | Culinary Consultant | F&B Business Strategist
Chef Ray Kwan brings over two decades of mastery in Northern-style Dim Sum, business- savvy kitchen operations, and restaurant launches. As a pioneer member of Din Tai Fung Singapore, he trained in Taiwan for 3 years and helped launch four flagship outlets—building SOPs, leading 50+ staff, and perfecting precision in every fold of dumpling skin.
Post-DTF, Chef Ray has helped shape Singapore’s F&B scene—consulting for six restaurant brands, launching his own hotpot concept, and now helming a successful Dim Sum brand known for its authenticity and loyal following.
Career Highlights & Accolades
Founding Chef – Din Tai Fung Singapore
3-Year Culinary Training – Din Tai Fung, Taiwan
4 Flagship Stores Opened – Full kitchen leadership & staff training
Founder & Head Chef – Hotpot restaurant with 6 years of success
F&B Consultant – Helped launch 6 new concepts across Singapore
Current Partner – Leading an 8-year-strong Dim Sum eatery
Chef Jason Ng
Catering Innovator | Western Cuisine Specialist | Culinary Visionary
At the helm of 1st Class Catering and Erikos Western, Chef Jason Ng fuses fine-dining finesse with banquet-scale brilliance. A third-generation chef with deep culinary roots, he’s redefined halal catering through creative flair, meticulous execution, and cross-cultural sophistication.
From Michelin-inspired plating to hybrid canapés that marry Western technique with Asian soul—Chef Jason transforms every event into a gourmet experience.
Career Highlights & Accolades
Director – 1st Class Catering: Premium halal catering with a fine-dining twist
Founder – Erikos Western: Modern Western dining with artisanal roots
Restaurant-to-Events Pioneer – Elevating catering standards across Singapore
Team Trainer – Blending Western precision with Asian flavor mastery
Known For – Seasonal menus, artisanal sourcing, and high-volume excellence
Chef Jin ZheShu
Patisserie Perfectionist | East-Meets-West Dessert Artist | French Pastry Specialist
Trained across top kitchens in China, Chef Jin ZheShu brings over a decade of pastry mastery—merging delicate French techniques with Eastern finesse. From intricate tarts to elegant éclairs, his desserts are a visual and sensory celebration.
Known for his precision, flair, and obsession with fresh, premium ingredients, Chef Jin crafts each creation to be as beautiful as it is unforgettable.
Career Highlights & Accolades
10+ Years in Professional Patisserie across top restaurants & hotels in China
French Pastry Expertise – Master of classic and modern techniques
East-West Fusion – Unique twist on traditional desserts
Team Leader – Trusted for his calm presence in high-pressure kitchens
Visual Excellence – Renowned for refined presentation and detail