SHATEC 36th Graduation Award Recipients 

In the best interests of minimizing risk to health, we commemorated the success of the Class of 2021 graduands via a virtual ceremony, livestreamed on YouTube!  We presented the Class of 2021 Award Recipients, who have received recognition for their exemplary performance throughout their SHATEC training duration. The three award categories include:  The Chairman’s List The Inspiring Learners’ Award The …

Your Guide to Conquering Your Next Virtual Event

By Ms Patricia Cheong, Managing Director, Asia of International Conference Services (ICS)With relatively little additional cost with a potential to increase brand awareness and optimise audience reach, organising a virtual event seems like the easiest choice to make as part of a business growth strategy, while we still observe the changing public health guidelines and operating in new-normal MICE settings. …

SFT Adventure with Christina

Behind any great patisserie is a savvy team of bakers. Among them, pastry alumna Christina Foo (DFP-01-20A) was a key member in the launch of ButterSugarFlour (www.buttersugarflour.sg) earlier this year, led by SHATEC Senior Trainer Chef Pratheep. Christina recalled and shared her Supervised Field Trainee (SFT) days in SHATEC’s Pastry Production kitchen, including her learning process and all that she …

Team ISSHO at SHATEC-TSR Takeover: Alumni Edition

SHATEC-TSR (The Sapling) Takeover: Alumni Edition kicked off with the young and ambitious trio at ISSHO (meaning ‘Together’ in Japanese). They are former classmates, established culinary chefs (having cut their teeth at Michelin-starred establishments like Restaurant Zén, Oshino and Shinji), R&D enthusiasts and business partners, and had taken on the mantle to deliver their crafted menu in the SHATEC kitchens …

The Secret Ingredients of a Truly Transformative Mentorship

Mentor: Mr. Charles Goh, Executive Chef of Amara Singapore   Mentee: AJ Lim Jie, Diploma in Culinary Skills, SHATEC Chef Charles is an experienced culinary chef in the local Food and Beverage (F&B) scene, and the Executive Chef of Amara Singapore. His mentee, AJ Lim Jie (2018 intake), currently undertakes an internship at Amara Singapore. Building Passion and Integrity Behind …

Ang Hock Ann – Champion of my own Destiny

Due to his mischievous nature, Ang Hock Ann dropped out from school after completing Secondary 1 and was confronted with the surmountable task of securing himself a job. Fresh out of school, he didn’t even have an inkling on what his interests were. Options were limited due to his age and lack of qualifications. He eventually forayed into the F&B …

Top Dad-Approved Hawker Food in Singapore

Great hawker food is comforting with its rich flavours and affordable prices. Accessible hawker centres serving the country’s signature dishes have become essential to the Singaporean household. With Father’s Day around the corner, we’ve asked our chef trainers at SHATEC to share their all-time favourite hawkers, extraordinary individuals who prepare food day and night that linger in the hearts and …

5 Reasons The Sapling at SHATEC Is In a League of Its Own

As Singaporeans, we do cherish a good meal.  After a long day of work or school, we like a good ‘wine and dine’ ambience with a gastronomic experience to soak in and scrumptious dishes we can write home about.  Established in 2016, The Sapling, SHATEC’s dedicated training restaurant is one such destination where you can feast upon just that!  1. Restaurant …

Good Food and Beyond at The Sapling’s Gourmet Night 2019

SHATEC hosted The Sapling’s Gourmet Night with guest chef Koh Han Jie, Head Chef for El Fuego, a halal restaurant slated to open in the first quarter of 2019 at Jewel Changi Airport. The first Gourmet Night of the year was a rousing success as guests and patrons indulged in a sumptuous five-course dinner prepared by Chef Koh and our …