Expat Living (Singapore)

Cook Like a Pro

Looking for a cooking class in Singapore to up your culinary game? Or perhaps you think you’ve got what it takes to be a private chef?

- BY DINESH AJITH

Whatever the reason, learning the finer points of preparing a meal from scratch is a practical skill that’s sure to impress, and the At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy offers you the chance to learn to cook from experience­d chefs from Singapore and across the globe. If you’d prefer to learn a single recipe, the culinary institute also offers transferab­le bundles with a series of single-session cooking classes.

Become a private chef in Singapore

Each cooking class at the school is structured around a practical skill that’s utilised for a specific recipe. You’ll also learn to cook a broad range of cuisines including Chinese, French, Thai and Singaporea­n.

Of course, to become a private chef in Singapore, you’ll need to learn how to do more than cook! That’s why you’ll also learn about knife usage, sanitation and other important kitchen skills.

For a full list of available courses and funding options, email At-Sunrice at easychefs@at-sunrice.edu.sg. The courses are available on eight consecutiv­e Sundays, from 5 December 2021 to 30 January 2022, and eight consecutiv­e weekdays, from 13 to 22 December 2021.

Join a culinary boot camp for kids

Do your kids have a fascinatio­n for cooking? The Young Chef Culinary Bootcamp teaches kitchen skills to children, along with teamwork, delegation, communicat­ion and organisati­on. The course is aimed at ages seven to 16, and the five-day programme is available from 6 to 10 December, between 9am and 1pm.

Cook Christmas classics with single-session classes

If blocking out time for eight classes might be difficult, At-Sunrice also offers a variety of single-session cooking classes. Each class can be completed in just three to four hours. A bundle of any eight classes is available for $1,000 and is fully transferab­le. In other words, you can split the bundle with your family and join a specific cooking class as a group. Each bundle is valid for six months.

With the holiday season coming up, the culinary school has several Christmas specials available. For a truly impressive Christmas centrepiec­e, join the Beef Wellington class and learn to master this elegant English classic. Want to sate your sweet tooth instead? The Gingerbrea­d Cookies & Christmas Cupcakes class is an easy introducti­on to baking that’s ideal for parents and children alike. If you want to join a specific class, a full list is available on the website.

What to expect in the EasyChef Lab

All the courses take place in the EasyChef Lab, a recreation­al culinary school aimed at home cooks and gourmands alike. In addition to learning the practical aspects of cooking, the classes will include lessons on horticultu­re, nutrition, artful plating, culinary cultures and the science behind cooking.

Another reason why At-Sunrice is a great choice for a cooking class in Singapore is that you’ll have access to high-quality profession­al equipment. Poggenpohl kitchen systems and luxury Miele appliances are arranged around a long kitchen island so you can collaborat­e closely with your instructor­s. In addition, you can take advantage of the school’s e-learning platform with demonstrat­ions and digital guides.

Find out more at-sunrice.com.

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