The Singapore Food Festival (SFF) is back, and you’re invited to a vibrant culinary experience from 1 to 31 October 2024. This year’s theme, “A Celebration of Old and New,” blends Singapore’s rich culinary heritage with the latest innovations. With over 20 events planned throughout the month, SFF 2024 offers you an unforgettable gastronomic journey that honors tradition while embracing the future.
Whether you’re a fan of traditional dishes, contemporary cuisine, or the newest food trends, this year’s festival has something for everyone. From grand theatrical spectacles at iconic venues to intimate dining experiences at the city’s top restaurants and lively public pop-up events, SFF 2024 promises a culinary adventure like no other.
Experience the Signature Events: The Heartbeat of SFF 2024
You won’t want to miss the festival’s Signature Events, where Singapore’s culinary scene truly comes to life. Three large-scale, immersive experiences at iconic venues are set to captivate both your eyes and your taste buds.
Future Food (10 October 2024)
Step into the world of tomorrow at MARQUEE Singapore, where culinary innovation meets high-energy entertainment. Expect futuristic techniques and cutting-edge mixology from top chefs like Zor Tan, Hafizzul Hashim, and Emmanuel Stroobant, all designed to challenge your traditional dining experience.
The Long Table (17 and 18 October 2024)
Treat yourself to an elegant long-table dining experience at CHIJMES Hall, a beautifully historic venue. Indulge in a four-course lunch or a six-course dinner crafted by Damian D’Silva, Marvas Ng, and Cheryl Koh, while enjoying live ballet performances amidst stunning decor.
Food is Art (19 October 2024)
At Digital Light Canvas by teamLab, Marina Bay Sands, explore how food and art merge in a gallery-style exhibition. Discover installations that blur the lines between culinary and artistic expression, including Janice Wong’s intricate chocolate sculptures, and delve into thought-provoking displays on the relationship between plants and music.
Explore Unique Events: Intimate Culinary Journeys
If you prefer a more personal experience, you’ll love the Unique Events hosted at some of Singapore’s most renowned restaurants and bars. Each event offers a creative culinary journey paired with immersive storytelling.
- Path: Embark on a journey through the rich cultural heritage of a Chinese teahouse.
- LeVeL33: Discover where sustainability meets culinary artistry.
- Yantra: Savor a special menu that celebrates the cultural ties between Singapore and India.
- Harummanis: Immerse yourself in the heritage of Singaporean Malay cuisine.
- Firangi Superstar: Experience interactive storytelling and modern Indian cuisine.
- Cenzo: Celebrate Australian, Italian, and Singaporean cultures.
- Jiak Kim House: Enjoy a fusion of Southeast Asian spices with Western cuisine.
- Neon Pigeon: Spend an evening with world-class food bites, cocktails, and performances.
- The Villa: Experience cultural elegance within the lush Singapore Botanic Gardens.
- ATLAS: Join a night of spooky fun with live DJ sets, performances, and cocktails paired with bites that celebrate Singaporean flavors.
Join the Pop-Up Events: Bringing the Festival to You
SFF 2024’s Pop-Up Events bring the excitement to various locations across Singapore, including Digital Light Canvas by teamLab, Marina Bay Sands, and select CapitaLand Malls. These family-friendly showcases offer bite-sized gourmet samples from top chefs, ensuring you and your loved ones can partake in the festival’s fun and flavors.
Meet the Ambassadors: The Faces of SFF 2024
This year, SFF introduces a team of ambassadors who embody the festival’s core pillars: Heritage, Contemporary, and Innovation.
- Damian D’Silva (Heritage): Chef D’Silva honors and preserves the multi-ethnic cuisines that define Singapore, ensuring the flavors of the past remain a vital part of the future.
- Akmal Anuar (Contemporary): Chef Anuar represents the marriage of cultures in contemporary Singaporean dining, with a flair for innovation and reinvention.
- Janice Wong (Innovation): Chef Wong transforms food into art, pushing the boundaries of dessert and confectionery, and driving the spirit of innovation in Singapore’s culinary landscape.
Celebrate Collaboration: Valued Partners
SFF 2024 is made possible with the support of official partners, including lifestyle rewards partner KrisFlyer, innovative kitchen partner MIELE, beer partner Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore, and produce partner Octave. Their contributions are instrumental in bringing the festival to life and ensuring its global appeal.