Are you looking for a short weekend getaway?
Want to experience Singaporean food like never before?
This exciting Halal culinary experience is a great way to cook, dine and explore Singapore. In addition to unique cooking workshops with celebrity chef and food expert Chef Mel Dean, the program includes great sightseeing opportunities of Singapore, providing a great way to get to know other travelers from around the globe.
Your culinary guide for the Cook, Dine, Explore – Singapore is Chef Mel Dean, a local celebrity chef and the founder of Kapowww by Chef Mel Dean Pte Ltd.
A colorful personality known to many, Chef Mel Dean has been in the Food & Beverage industry since 1993, being one of the pioneers back in the early 90’s that catered unique eclectic HALAL Asian, Fusion and International cuisines to thousands of his clientele ranging from the niche markets, corporate, celebrities, ministers and royalties. The brainchild for the first Pop Up Restaurant in Singapore was the beginning of his culinary revolution.
Chef Mel is extremely passionate about what he does such and shares his culinary repertoire and enthusiasm for food through his innovative and interactive cooking workshops and live cooking demonstrations both local and overseas with audience participation are crowd pleasers.
Chef Mel Dean had reviewed more than 100 hundred cafe and restaurants in Singapore Chef Mel will be developing his own line of culinary products and merchandise and more exciting collaborations projects in 2016 both locally & overseas.
Traveling is one of the most profound ways to experience and learn new skills while meeting new people from around the globe who share the same passion as you do. That’s why the team at HalalTrip, together with Chef Mel Dean, have designed a 3-day Cook, Dine and Explore food trail that exposes your taste buds to as many new flavors as you can stomach. Below is a breakdown of each day of the trip.
If you have any queries/concerns about any of the activities, please let us know by sending us an email via the Contact Us page.
Airport transfer from Changi Airport to Landmark Village Hotel, Bugis.
Asr/Maghrib/Isha Prayers at Hotel.
Free time.
Briefing by Chef Mel Dean on wha to expect during the tour.
Meet & greet with other foodies over dinner at a quaint restaurant around Arab St.
Return to hotel.
Light breakfast at Tekka Market with Chef Mel Dean.
Buying of cooking ingredients at Tekka Market.
Learn how to cook Fish Head Curry, Singapore Fish Head Curry, Indian Fried Chicken, Mango Chutney and Papadom with Chef Mel Dean.
Private city tour of Singapore after lunch.
Transport to hotel after city tour before Maghrib.
Start your café hopping experience with dinner at FIKA restaurant.
Coffee & dessert at Working Title Cafe.
Return to hotel.
Light breakfast at Geylang Market with Chef Mel Dean
Free time around Joo Chiat Rd.
Lunch at a restaurant offering authentic Malay cuisine.
Return to hotel.
Airport transfer from hotel to airport.
Adult price : SGD 495
Child Price : Contact Us for more info
A 3 day stay in a hotel in Arab Street - a central & historical part of Singapore.
Local celebrity chef and expert Chef Mel Dean of Kapowww as your 3-day food guide.
Hands-on cooking workshop with Chef Mel Dean where you learn how to recreate local and fusion specialties.
Experience Singapore like a local – Breakfast at Tekka Market, Shopping at Geylang & Café hop at Arab Street.
Includes city tour of Singapore’s breathtaking sights and sounds.
Meet and interact with foodie travelers from all around the world!
HalalTrip reserves the right to change the above itinerary depending on logistical constraints on the day. We’ll notify group members of any changes in advance.
If you have suggestions, ideas, feedback on the above event, please let us know by sending an email to [email protected]
Interested in attending?
Accommodation sharing DBL / TWN room basis at a 3.5* Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at the abovementioned restaurants/eateries
Chef Mel Dean as your food expert guide across all 3 days
Ingredients to be purchased at Tekka Market on Day 1
Private city tour with English speaking guide on Day 2
2 bottles of mineral water a day
Private Airport transfers.
Flights to and from Singapore
Late Check-out & Early check-in charges
Any expenses of personal nature
Tips & Portages.
Room Service
This 1-day Masterclass will have you hunt for the freshest ingredients at Tekka market after having a light breakfast with other foodies from all around the world. Learn how to cook local and fusion dishes with Chef Mel Dean as he is your expert food guide for the entire day. After the hands-on class, he will bring you café hopping around the cultural area of Arab street where you can kick back, relax and have coffee while enjoying the ambiance of Singapore at night!
