Cookies! They are not just something we eat. This site uses cookies so we can provide you the best user experience and deliver advertising and offers that are relevant to you. To read more about our cookie policy, including how to change your cookie settings, please read our Privacy and Cookie Policy. By continuing to use the site you are agreeing to our cookie policy.
I accept
VIEW PHOTOS
VIEW PHOTOS

Host: Colin

Singapore, Singapore

USD
$100-$110 per person

Peranakan Cooking Class in Singapore, near Lavender MRT Station

Host offerings
  • Cooking studio
  • Professional cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Colin

Colin comes from a Hokkien family and first learned to cook from his mother. Many staple Singaporean dishes originated from the Hokkien community, they are proud of their culture and food and usually focus on the umami flavor component in their food. Colin translates that into his own cooking. Colin is the main chef at the cooking studio and a professional, licensed tour guide, who has also worked in fine-dining restaurants and hotels. Cooking with fresh market produce, traveling, learning about different cuisines and cultures, and meeting new people are Colin’s greatest passions.

“My passion is to teach and impart my food knowledge to those who are interested.” On days that Colin is unavailable, his colleagues who are equally passionate about Singaporean food will host you.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (2-20 guests) Colin (or his colleagues) hosts this experience in a cooking studio, which is located inside a bicycle tour shop. You will pass through bicycles before entering a well-lit, colorfully decorated studio with pastel pots and a mural. Your menu might include dishes such as hainanese chicken rice or hokkien mee, ngo hiang (five-spiced meat mixed with water chestnuts, carrots, garlic, shallots and spring onions and wrapped in bean curd skin), and kueh dadar (a fragrant pandan and coconut flavored dessert crepe). The menu is subjected to change, depending on what fresh ingredients are available!

Cooking experience: (2-20 guests) During your 1.5-hour hands-on cooking class, Colin (or his colleagues when he is not available) will teach you how to make three Singaporean dishes from scratch. You can expect a hands-on experience with your host first demonstrating some of the steps before giving you a chance to try everything yourself. You will make an appetizer and main based on what is fresh and seasonally available at the market as well as Nonya kueh dadar, a pandan flavored crepe with grated coconut. (subjected to changes)

On days that Colin is not available, his colleagues will host your cooking lesson. Please note the menu might vary. If there are any particular dishes you are interested in trying (laksa, for example), please include your request in the booking form - otherwise, your host will choose a seasonal menu.

Notes: This experience takes place in a cooking studio, which is located inside a bicycle tour shop. On days when Colin is unavailable, the class will be conducted by his colleagues. Please note the menu is seasonal and may vary, so if you have any special requests please inform your host in advance while booking the experience online.

Languages spoken: English, Chinese, Hokkien, Cantonese

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Ngoh Hiang (a five spiced meat roll mixed with water chestnuts, carrots, garlic, shallots and spring onions, wrapped in bean curd skin) or Spring Rolls
  • Hainanese Chicken Rice or Hokkien Mee
  • Nonya Kueh Dadar (a dessert made from fragrant pandan crepe and freshly grated coconut)

Traveler reviews

5.0 (3)
The chef (colin) is friendly and knowledgable!! He gave us many useful tips! The local food is authentic and scrumptious!
- Meyion May 01, 2024
We had a very fun class, everything is hands on which is what we love. Chef Colin talked about culture and the history of the food, which is perfect to know when learning to cook traditional recipes. 100% recommend this class
- Ammie September 22, 2023
The chef (colin) is friendly and knowledgable!! He gave us many useful tips! The local food is authentic and scrumptious!
- Meyion April 03, 2022
00273e23 984c 43df b9a7 eaefbedd5369

Colin

$100-$110 USD

per person
100% VETTED
Learn more
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back
  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $110 $100
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $110 $100
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 10:00am-12:00pm

Meet Colin

Colin comes from a Hokkien family and first learned to cook from his mother. Many staple Singaporean dishes originated from the Hokkien community, they are proud of their culture and food and usually focus on the umami flavor component in their food. Colin translates that into his own cooking. Colin is the main chef at the cooking studio and a professional, licensed tour guide, who has also worked in fine-dining restaurants and hotels. Cooking with fresh market produce, traveling, learning about different cuisines and cultures, and meeting new people are Colin’s greatest passions.

“My passion is to teach and impart my food knowledge to those who are interested.” On days that Colin is unavailable, his colleagues who are equally passionate about Singaporean food will host you.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (2-20 guests) Colin (or his colleagues) hosts this experience in a cooking studio, which is located inside a bicycle tour shop. You will pass through bicycles before entering a well-lit, colorfully decorated studio with pastel pots and a mural. Your menu might include dishes such as hainanese chicken rice or hokkien mee, ngo hiang (five-spiced meat mixed with water chestnuts, carrots, garlic, shallots and spring onions and wrapped in bean curd skin), and kueh dadar (a fragrant pandan and coconut flavored dessert crepe). The menu is subjected to change, depending on what fresh ingredients are available!

Cooking experience: (2-20 guests) During your 1.5-hour hands-on cooking class, Colin (or his colleagues when he is not available) will teach you how to make three Singaporean dishes from scratch. You can expect a hands-on experience with your host first demonstrating some of the steps before giving you a chance to try everything yourself. You will make an appetizer and main based on what is fresh and seasonally available at the market as well as Nonya kueh dadar, a pandan flavored crepe with grated coconut. (subjected to changes)

On days that Colin is not available, his colleagues will host your cooking lesson. Please note the menu might vary. If there are any particular dishes you are interested in trying (laksa, for example), please include your request in the booking form - otherwise, your host will choose a seasonal menu.

Notes: This experience takes place in a cooking studio, which is located inside a bicycle tour shop. On days when Colin is unavailable, the class will be conducted by his colleagues. Please note the menu is seasonal and may vary, so if you have any special requests please inform your host in advance while booking the experience online.

Languages spoken: English, Chinese, Hokkien, Cantonese

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Ngoh Hiang (a five spiced meat roll mixed with water chestnuts, carrots, garlic, shallots and spring onions, wrapped in bean curd skin) or Spring Rolls
  • Hainanese Chicken Rice or Hokkien Mee
  • Nonya Kueh Dadar (a dessert made from fragrant pandan crepe and freshly grated coconut)

Traveler reviews

5.0 (3)
The chef (colin) is friendly and knowledgable!! He gave us many useful tips! The local food is authentic and scrumptious!
- Meyion May 01, 2024
We had a very fun class, everything is hands on which is what we love. Chef Colin talked about culture and the history of the food, which is perfect to know when learning to cook traditional recipes. 100% recommend this class
- Ammie September 22, 2023
The chef (colin) is friendly and knowledgable!! He gave us many useful tips! The local food is authentic and scrumptious!
- Meyion April 03, 2022
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $110 $100
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $110 $100
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 10:00am-12:00pm
ABOUT TRAVELING SPOON

Traveling Spoon connects you with meaningful culinary experiences, from private cooking lessons to homecooked meals in people's homes. Enjoy an immersive cultural experience that gives you a glimpse into the local way of life.

FAQ

    You can cancel your reservation up until 48 hours before your experience for a full refund minus a 3% processing fee. Experiences within 48 hours are not refundable.

    If you have a question for your host, you can include a note in the field "Write a note to your host" during the booking process. Once your booking is confirmed, you will be emailed your host's direct contact information and you will also be able to message the host through your profile. You can always cancel your booking and receive a full refund 48 hours or more before your experience. If you have other questions you can also email us at reservations@travelingspoon.com.

    Most of our hosts are able to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, including vegetarian and gluten free options. For vegetarian travelers, we have an icon on each host profile to indicate whether that host can also offer a fully vegetarian menu. There is a section in the booking form to note any allergies or dietary restrictions which will be sent directly to your host.

    Some hosts offer alcohol as an optional add-on for travelers who are of legal drinking age. Pricing for alcohol is visible on the host profile page and includes one to two glasses of wine, beer or local alcohol.

    Have a flight or other tour planned and can’t make the timing provided? If the timing listed on the host’s profile doesn’t work for you, our hosts can often accommodate timing changes. Because all of our experiences are private our hosts are happy to tailor experiences to meet your travel needs. Simply note your request in the booking process.

    Your card will not be charged until your host accepts your booking. Typically hosts respond to bookings within 72 hours. In the event your host is unavailable on your selected date and your host rejects your booking your credit card will not be charged.

    Your host's detailed contact information, including their phone number, address, and direction notes, will all be provided immediately upon successful confirmation of your experience (after your hosts accepts your booking and your credit card is successfully processed). This information will be emailed to you to the email address you used to sign up, and will also be visible on your Traveling Spoon profile.

    All prices are noted per person prices unless otherwise specified. Transportation is typically charged on a per car basis. Children aged 5-11 are 50% off, and infants aged 0-4 are free. Hosts set their own prices and Traveling Spoon marks up the experiences; on average hosts receive over 70% of the price paid by the traveler.

    100% of Traveling Spoon experiences are private! Just you and your host and host’s family.

    Hosts typically respond to booking inquiries within 72 hours. If for some reason you have not heard from your host or if you have any questions you can always contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com.

    Your safety and security are our top priority. To ensure this, Traveling Spoon personally vets 100% of all hosts, including an in-person host visit, to ensure each host and experience meets our strict quality requirements.

    Some hosts offer transportation as an optional add-on for travelers. Typically this is round trip transportation with pick up and drop off at your hotel. Pricing is quoted per car. Specific instructions for transportation will be provided in your confirmation details when your booking is confirmed.

    Many of our hosts accommodate solo travelers. You can see if a host accepts solo travelers by looking at the traveler range found next to the experience descriptions on the host profile (indicated by the numbers in parentheses next to "In-home meal", "Cooking experience" and "Market visit").

    Most of our Traveling Spoon experiences are incredibly family friendly and can accommodate infants and children. If a host is unable to accommodate children that will be noted in the “Notes” section of their profile. Our child pricing policy is children aged 5-11 are 50% off, and infants aged 0-4 are free.