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In the Home-Dining Sphere, Make-up Artist Goh Is Anything but Alone. over the Past Two Year's, Singapore Has Witnessed a Vogue for Private Chefs, Who Range from a Moonlighting Food Writer, Violinist, Shoe Business Operator and Former Banker to a Clutch of Professionally Trained Chefs, All Operating from Private Residences And, in Some Cases, Government-Subsidised Flats.

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“Home Dining Is a Good Way to Start for Young Chefs, ” Says John Loh (Not His Real Name), a Restaurant and Bar Owner. “But While Hawkers and Restaurants Are Regulated by the Singapore Food Agency, They Are Not. ”

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“It Costs at Least S$5,000 to Construct Grease Trap; About S$12,000 to S$60,000 for Exhaust and Hood; and a Minimum of S$5,000 for Gas Installation, ” He Adds. “On an Ongoing Basis, There Are Also the Added Costs of Pest Control, Grease Trap and Exhaust Maintenance Amounting to Several Thousand Dollars a Year. ”

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“When I Dine with Private Chefs, I Am Fully Aware That It’s Not Regulated, ” Says Hayashi Shinryo, a Singapore-Based Fund Manager Who Has Visited Four Different Home-Based Dining Venues. “I Also Know That I Am Paying Almost as Much or Sometimes More Than What a Restaurant Charges. ”

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“We Heard So Much About the Mustard Seed Private Dining, but Could Never Book, ” He Says, Relieved That He Had Finally Tried Its “Heart-Warming, Genuine, Humble and Super-Delicious” Fare.

Why Private Dining in Singapore Is Like ‘Eating at a Friend’s Home’

By Maya Lin-Takahashi

• Oct 8, 2026 • 5 min read

Why Private Dining in Singapore Is Like ‘Eating at a Friend’s Home’

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

But Based on What I’ve Read Online, Goh’s Guests Have Raved About His Bakwan Kepiting, Ayam Buah Keluak and Ngoh Hiang – Dishes That Are Easy to Find in Most Peranakan Restaurants in Singapore.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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