Experience Singapore: Cultural Cooking Class

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

1) Learn interesting snippets about Singapore’s food culture and discover the secrets to Singapore's hawker centres

2) Cook up local family recipes passed down through many generations like Laksa, Curry Chicken and Char Kway Teow using fresh local ingredients

3) Enjoy the fruits of your labour, a mouth-watering 3-course Singaporean lunch with newfound friends

4) Hear intricate stories of how our instructors overcome challenges to return to the workforce through our flexi-work arrangements

Additional Info

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Class menu, ingredients and instructions are subject to change

Minimum age is 7 years

Class operates with a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 12

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Arrive at our fully-equipped cooking studio to begin your small-group experience of culinary Singapore. Don your apron and chef hat in preparation for your step-by-step, small-group cooking lesson with your friendly instructors. You will get to dive deep into Singapore’s food culture as well as a hands-on experience to cook up family recipes passed down through many generations. Enjoy the fruits of your labour, which is a sumptuous two-course local meal that you will whip up using fresh ingredients, and hear intricate stories of how your local hosts (all of them stay-at-home mums) overcome personal struggles and overwhelming odds to return to the workforce to put their talents to good use. Whether you've got years of culinary know-how under your belt, or preparing Asian cuisine is something brand new, you'll enjoy the cultural experience and create unforgettable memories in this fun, informal atmosphere! -------------------- Please Note: Please provide your dietary requirements at the time of booking so the above menu's may be altered to suit

Sample Menu

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Mondays: Nasi Lemak, Sambal Prawns & Kueh Dadar

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Tuesdays: Chicken Curry, Roti Jala & Ondeh Ondeh

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Wednesdays: Laksa, Fried Spring Rolls & Hoon Kueh

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Thursdays: Biryani, Masala Chicken and Lentil Dhal

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Fridays: Char Kway Teow, Nyonya Popiah and Sago Gula Melaka

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Saturdays: Curry Chicken, Roti Jala and Ondeh Ondeh

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Sundays: Laksa, Fried Spring Rolls and Hoon Kueh

What‘s Included

Local English-speaking instructors

Lunch with water, coffee and tea

All equipment and ingredients

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Options

Experience Singapore: Cultural Cooking Class

Reviews

4.96

1,524 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1469

Team building activity
basavaraja2026,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was nice experience when we do with the team
One of the best cooking...
Donna S,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
One of the best cooking classes we have done while travelling to various countries. Very hands on well organised and Hera & Helen our teachers so helpful and friendly making everyone feel at home.
Good fun, great food and friendly facilitators
devereuxkathryn8,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fun cultural cooking experience! Great facilitators stepped us through a well organised, hands on creation of our delicious lunch. We had a great group with lots of smiles. A real feel good activity.
Great experience, not to be missed!
EveSeattle,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent in every way! Daisy and her sous were outstanding and the three dishes we prepared were delicious. The initial market tour was amazing and very informative. Overall, can’t recommend more highly.
Shiok!
H2922TZjf,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great meal, great instructors, great students - this social enterprise is a must do in Singapore.
Great experience!
Heidi H,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time at Food Playground. Hera was a great teacher. The 3 of us had a wide variety of skills and she helped us all feel comfortable and have a great time. We highly recommend this!
Enjoyed learning about...
Natalie T,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Enjoyed learning about the history and cultural differences for certain dishes. Cooking was made easy
Great experience
terryjH420QB,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great time, excellent food, very hands on cooking, the staff were fantastic
Experience with YY
Y1348VChv,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I recently attended a cooking class at Food Playground Singapore, and it was honestly one of the most enjoyable food experiences I’ve had in the city. Our instructor, YY, was the heart of the class. She was incredibly kind, warm, and gracious, creating an atmosphere that felt welcoming from the moment we walked in. Her instructions were clear, patient, and thoughtfully explained, making the class approachable even for those with little cooking experience. She has a very calm, lovely way of teaching; never rushed, always encouraging and she made sure everyone felt confident and included throughout the session. The class was extremely hands-on, which made it both fun and memorable. We prepared Nasi Lemak from scratch, including the sambal, and it really deepened my appreciation for how much care and balance goes into this iconic dish. From cooking the fragrant coconut rice to layering flavors in the sambal, every step felt purposeful and rewarding. The final result was incredibly satisfying , aromatic, and deeply comforting. We also made Kueh Dadar, which was such a joy. Rolling the pandan-infused crepes and filling them with the sweet, fragrant coconut mixture was both meditative and fun. The kueh turned out soft, fragrant, and perfectly balanced sweet, just right. What stood out most was how delicious everything tasted at the end. There’s something special about eating food you’ve made yourself, especially when guided so well. The entire experience felt authentic, thoughtfully curated, and genuinely joyful. If you’re looking for a cooking class in Singapore that’s educational, warm, and truly enjoyable, I can’t recommend Food Playground enough especially if you get the chance to learn from YY.
Learn, cook, eat
petervZ9181EZ,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We spend the full morning learning about local dishes, and preparing them. And then, of course, we consumed the meal. The class was very professionally and energetically led. We had great fun, and we were well supported during the preparation. And, BTW, it tasted great.