Singapore’s largest annual gastronomic event, the Singapore Food Festival (SFF), returns for its 31st edition this year, from October 1 to 31. Themed ‘A Celebration of Old and New’, this year’s festival spotlights age-old culinary traditions as well as contemporary innovations in our vibrant food scene. Whether you’re a self-professed epicurean or just a casual foodie, you’re in for a treat, with over 20 events in the month-long line-up to pick and choose from. These vary from unique dining experiences hosted at top restaurants, to public pop-up events across the island.
Here’s what to look forward to at this year’s Singapore Food Festival.
Signature Events
Three large-scale experiences form the core of this year’s SFF offerings. These will be held in iconic locations across Singapore and offer a spectacle both for the eyes and the palate.
On October 10, Marquee Singapore will be hosting Future Food – a high-energy event blending electrifying entertainment with futuristic culinary techniques. Headlining the event is Chef Zor Tan of Restaurant Born as well as several other surprise chefs.
Next up, guests will have the chance to dine in the beautiful Chijmes hall as part of The Long Table dining experience on October 17 and 18. The four-course lunch and six-course dinner menus are crafted by prominent personalities like MasterChef Singapore judge and owner of Rempapa Damian D’Silva, Chef Marvas Ng of Path, and award-winning pastry chef Cheryl Koh.
And on October 19, Marina Bay Sands will be presenting Food Is Art. The gallery-style exhibition designed by teamLab will highlight the connections between food and art through thought-provoking sculptures and digital installations.
Unique Events
Some of the city’s best restaurants and bars will be hosting special dining experiences throughout the month. Path will be showcasing the art of traditional Chinese tea, Level33 – Singapore’s tallest brewery – will be offering unlimited canapés and beverages for three hours, and Firangi Superstar will be hosting an epic dinner with performances and dishes inspired by the Ramayana.
And there are still many more exciting programmes in the line-up. Check out the full list of unique events below:
- ‘Dream of the Orient’ at Path (October 2 to 4)
- ‘Illuminated Bites & Brews’ at Level33 (October 5)
- ‘Chef’s Backyard’ at Gourmet Park Kampong Bugis (October 5)
- ‘The Maharaja’s Brunch’ at Yantra (October 6)
- ‘The Foods of Singapore Malays’ – A Legacy Dinner’ at Harummanis (October 7)
- ‘Ayodhya Adventures in Singapore’ at Firangi Superstar (Ocotber 8)
- ‘Italian meets Australian meets Singaporean dinner party’ at Cenzo (October 9)
- ‘Revelry in the Mansion’ at The Alkaff Mansion (October 11)
- ‘Singapore After Dark’ at Neon Pigeon (October 12)
- ‘The Magic of Tradition and Modernity’ at Jiak Kim House (October 12)
- ‘Cabaret Soirée’ at Marcy’s (October 15)
- ‘Hidden Histories’ at Mimi At The Riverhouse (October 15)
- ‘A Botanical Symphony’ at The Villa (October 25)
- ‘A Halloween Story’ at Atlas (October 26)
- ‘The Phantom on the Hill’ at 1-Flowerhill (October 31)
Find out more about SFF’s Unique Events here.
Pop-up Events
In a bid to bring the festival closer to the community, SFF will be launching family-family food showcases at locations like Marina Bay Sands and selected CapitaLand malls. As part of the pop-ups, bite-sized samples from top chefs across Singapore will be offered to visitors, bringing gourmet food experiences closer to the masses.
You can find out more about the Singapore Food Festival and how to purchase tickets at the festival’s official website.