Check out the Top 15 Home-Chefs in Singapore
Sometimes the best food in the world are not found on white table cloths or huge ceramic plates with the tiniest portions. Instead, it's found in wholesome home-kitchens or quaint, family-run stalls. Singapore is home to a vibrant community of home-based chefs who bring a diverse array of culinary delights to the table. Here, we are going to uncover the top 15 home-based businesses which dishes out the best of what our Singapore neighbourhood has to offer. Before that, who are we? Well, at Hawkr, you can get the best of your neighbourhood delivered straight to your doorstep, with love. From hot meals to gorgeous desserts, Hawkr has homemade-everything at your fingertips.
1. Fit Mum Kitchen
Fit Mum Kitchen, located in Jalan Pelikat specialises in healthy bento boxes inspired by a variety of Asian cuisines. From their Pan-Grilled Chicken Breast with Teriyaki Sauce for lunch to Nyonya Assam Steamed Fish Fillet and Steamed Brown Rice for dinner. You'll never feel bored of their menu items and you'll get fit while eating it! This home-kitchen is 'fit' for homemakers, stay-at-home parents, office workers and even retirees who are too exhausted or too busy to plan out their next healthy meal.
Perfect for
Individual lunch and dinner bento boxes
Weekly meal plans
Clean eating
Menu sneak peak
Thai red curry beef slices with Pumpkin
Japanese yakisoba with Whole wheat spaghetti
Mongolian stir-fry chicken
*Multiple cuisine options available weekly
2. Dapur Mother Mary
Like many home-businesses, Dapur Mother Mary started off in humble beginnings by a family in Pasir Ris. A weekend of dishing out Malay food gems turned into a long-standing home-kitchen that even made it into the papers for their perseverance and of course, their food. Just take a look at their 'Nasi Sambal Goreng', 'Mee Siam Goreng' and 'Rempeyek'. You must be drooling already!
Perfect for
Short/Medium/Long meal plans
Family-style lunch and dinner
Menu sneak peak
Bird's egg sambal
Tomato chicken
Butter fried rice
*Meal plan only for a minimum of 3 days
3. Rumbling Bellies SG
Rumbling Bellies SG definitely makes our bellies rumble with their Thai cuisines which are made traditional but with a modern twist! Home-made, fragrant and made with fresh ingredients, all their menu items packs a punch that brings us straight to the bustling streets of Thailand. If you're looking for extra enjoyment during your family meals, try out their Homemade Popiah Set, where you have to construct your perfect popiah yourself!
Perfect for
Family-style lunch and dinner
Individual meal box
Menu sneak peak
Curry chicken with Potatoes
Steamed radish bites
Yam rice
*Lunch everyday, dinner on weekends only
4. Yummy Tummy
Loved by both adults and children, Yummy Tummy definitely lives up to their name. This home-kitchen in Punggol serves authentic Zhi Char dishes for a minimum serving size of 3 pax, making it perfect for families of all sizes! With the variety of dishes to choose from, it's no wonder there's such a high frequency of orders from families for both lunch and dinner!
Perfect for
Family gatherings
Small events
Birthday parties
Menu sneak peak
Garlic butter flower clam la la
Sambal Kangkong
Steam cod fish
*Less oil
5. Mum's Kitchen
Are you missing ah ma, amma, mummy or mama? With a variety of different cuisines including Indian, Asian, Western and even Vegetarian, Mum's Kitchen's customers are all able to get a little taste of home with every bite they take no matter the dish. What started off as a restaurant at Joo Chiat Road in 1996 has now grown into a home-made catering business with a minimum order of 20pax!
Perfect for
Small/Medium/Large gatherings
Wedding catering
Corporate event
Menu sneak peak
Oven-roasted root vegetable
Crispy salad with Crispy bites
Shepherd's pie
*Minimum order of 20 pax for small gathering
6. OU-KAY Chef Homemade with Love
Said to have less oil, which is one of the highest praises you can get from an Asian, OU-KAY Chef Homemade with Love treats all their customers like family by serving them healthier home-made meals with complimentary food snacks everyday. You can feel the tender love with every bite of their authentic Chinese dishes which are made from their little home-kitchen in Jurong West.
Perfect for
Family dinner of 2-4 pax
Short meal plan
Menu sneak peak
Omelette with Preserved radish
Pork slices with Fermented black bean
Braised chicken
*Food hygiene certified
7. Lagun Sari Kitchen
Lagun Sari is one of Singapore’s leading Malay/Muslim wedding service providers with two decades of experience. It makes sense that their Malay wedding package also showcases the finest delicacies to fit a wedding while keeping that homely feel. That's not all, they also provide bento boxes, high tea, mini buffets and various other dishes that fit their daily menu for those who are not going to be attending a wedding planned by this homely business anytime soon.
Perfect for
Wedding catering
Corporate events
Individual/Group dinner bento
Menu sneak peak
Spicy chicken in bird's eye chilli and Coconut milk
Galangal fried chicken
Beef satay sauce
*Individual/Group bento for dinner only
8. The Big Cookie Shop
Have you always wanted to try those chunky, gourmet NYC cookies that you've been seeing on social media? Has your children been bugging you about these ginormous sweet treats too? Well, this home-baker in Punggol called The Big Cookie Shop has mastered the arts of creating these baked goods that not even the Cookie Monster could take on!
Perfect for
Birthday parties
Company events
Random monthly cravings
Menu sneak peak
Matchadamia
Cookie Monster
Red Velvet
*Has gift box and greeting card options
9. Nana Bakes
If you've been craving Asian and Western cuisines but also want to end your meal with a sweet treat, we've discovered a place that ticks all your boxes. Meet Nana Bakes, a home-kitchen from Woodlands Crescent who does it all! From Char Kway Teow to Creamy Pesto Chicken Fusilli and traditional Chocolate Chip cookies, you won't be needing to order any of these items separately from other places ever again.
Perfect for
Festival celebrations
Wedding favours
Small home gatherings
Menu sneak peak
Aglio olio
Creamy pesto chicken fusilli
Chocolate chip cookies
*WSQ Food & Safety certified
10. Flips N Dips
From long lost friends to explosive collaborations, Flips N Dips, a homely business started by a Malay radio DJ and a western food chef in Paya Lebar Square have not only fused their relationship but their cuisines as well. Their dishes are inspired by Malay spices with rich flavours, fused into Western food to create an exploding deep flavour that reflects their friendship. They even roped their grandmother into their Research & Development department to make their homely business more authentic.
Perfect for
Individual bento box
Group bento box
Small gatherings
Menu sneak peak
Kicap fried rice
Masak merah pasta
Chicken chop
*Minimum pre-order is 10 bento boxes
11. Whisk by Dyah
Dyah is a stay-at-home mother with two lovely children who spends most of her time in the kitchen as she loves to 'whisk' up new recipes for her family. She especially loved Chinese cuisines but it was hard finding halal Chinese food around her. Thus, Whisk by Dyah was born to cater to her cravings and the cravings of her customers. Her very first, and now signature item is her Mini Chwee Kueh which then slowly grew into catering other types of cuisines including Western and traditional Malay food.
Perfect for
Individual treats
Family-style meals
Menu sneak peak
Mini chwee kueh
Mac and Cheese
Sabsooka
*WSQ Food Safety Certified
12. Jelly Cake House
Jelly Cakehouse is more like a home to dessert lovers who has restrictions. How so? Well, not only do they create these colourful creations with premium ingredients like Japanese agar-agar, but they also cater to those who are in a keto diet and even diabetics by using a special type of sugar. That way, all those who have been missing out on their desserts can now gain back a little bit of sweetness in their life.
Perfect for
Birthday parties
Anniversaries
Those with restrictions
Menu sneak peak
Pandan coconut jelly (default flavour)
Cocktail fruits jelly
Longan/Lychee/Pineapple jelly
*Has substitute sugar for diabetics
13. Singapore Lactation Bakes (SLB)
Are you a new mother in need of more nutrients in your body? Singapore Lactation Bakes (SLB) has just what you need. Their baked goods contains nutrient-rich and natural ingredients to enhance the milk supply of breastfeeding mums naturally and in a nutritious way. Joanna Goy, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), specializing in breastfeeding support, founded SLB. Thus, with her expertise she tailored recipes that ensures that each bake provides targeted milk production support for new mums.
Perfect for
New moms
Moms in need of more breast milk production
Menu sneak peak
Lactation cookies
Lactation brownies/muffins
Lactation granola
*Helps with breast milk production in new mums
14. Little Sayang
Little Sayang is a home-kitchen in Blk 9 Toa Payoh Industrial Park which believes in creating a new era of Western-Muslim cuisines by injecting not only the taste of traditional ingredients but also by adding a little bit of 'sayang' in every bite their customers take. Their popular sharing Nasi Lemak platter for 4, as seen in this picture, comprises of chicken wings, bagedil, otak, prawns, kunning fish, eggs, ikan bilis, peanuts, archar, belinjo, sambal, coconut rice and finally, cucumber.
Perfect for
Individual meal boxes
Family-style meal boxes
Caters bento boxes
Menu sneak peak
"Little Sayang" aglio olio
Battered fish & chips
Nasi lemak with 6 unique flavours
*Caters bento boxes
15. bakes by nrul.hda
Known for their cream-filled doughnuts, bakes by nrul.hda provides an array of home-baked goods including customised cakes and cupcakes for every occasion. As mentioned, their cream-filled doughnuts are their popular choice as its the perfect finger food for any event and it has a variety of fillings you can choose from. Her cakes are also known for being 'not too sweet', so, it's the perfect place to get desserts that will leave a great impression on your older guests!
Perfect for
Birthday parties
Weddings
Engagement parties
Menu sneak peak
Nutella/Biscoff/Strawberry-filled donuts
Signature ondeh-ondeh cake
Vanilla mango shortcake
*Muslim-owned
There you have it! These are our Top 15 home-chefs of Singapore. I'm sure you got hungry just after going through this list, so, why not get these food items delivered to you right to your doorstep with no delivery charges! All you have to do is click the button below and order through Hawkr now.
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