Meet Our Home Chefs

Sapna Ramesh Vasnani discovered her passion for cooking as a stay-at-home mother, where preparing daily meals for her family became an opportunity to learn, experiment and refine her culinary skills over time. Drawing inspiration from authentic Indian home cooking and treasured family recipes, she believes every dish carries a story worth sharing. Today, Sapna welcomes participants into her kitchen to experience the warmth of Indian hospitality, cultural traditions and the meaningful connections that are created through home-cooked food.

Margaret Lim discovered her passion for cooking as a working mother, where limited time inspired her to create simple, wholesome meals that were both delicious and nutritious for her family. Over the years, she built a repertoire of easy-to-follow home recipes that brought comfort to the family table without compromising on flavour. Today, Margaret shares these practical recipes and the stories behind them, encouraging others to embrace the joy of preparing healthy, home-cooked meals that bring family and friends together.

Maya Tekwani celebrates the rich flavours of Sindhi and North Indian home cooking, sharing recipes lovingly passed down through generations. With a passion for preserving her culinary heritage, she welcomes guests into her kitchen to discover authentic techniques, family traditions and the stories behind every dish. Through cooking and dining together, Maya creates meaningful connections that extend beyond the table.

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Noridayu is dedicated to preserving the rich traditions of Malay home cooking through authentic family recipes and warm hospitality. She learnt to cook from her mother, an avid cook who was firm in teaching her the skills, techniques and care needed to create truly delicious Malay cuisine. Today, Noridayu continues to honour her mother's legacy by sharing time-honoured recipes, heartfelt stories and the joy of bringing people together through authentic home-cooked meals.

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Dawn showcases the rich heritage of Eurasian home cooking through cherished family recipes that reflect Singapore's multicultural culinary traditions. Her cooking is largely influenced by her desire to provide healthy yet delicious meals for her family, combining wholesome ingredients with the comforting flavours of traditional Eurasian cuisine. Today, she shares the stories, recipes and customs behind every dish, inviting participants to experience the warmth of home cooking and the joy of gathering around the table.

Monica discovered her passion for cooking and baking through curiosity, perseverance and countless hours of trial and error. From a young age, she learnt from cookbooks and magazines and, as her mother worked, took on the responsibility of preparing meals for her brothers. Despite having no oven at home, Monica's determination led her to improvise a charcoal oven so she could continue baking. Today, she continues to experiment with new recipes while delighting her family—especially her grandchildren—with the dishes and bakes she loves to create.

Esther moved from Indonesia to Singapore over 40 years ago after marrying into a Hokkien family. Under the guidance of her mother-in-law, she learnt the art of preparing traditional Chinese Hokkien dishes, embracing the flavours and customs of her new home. Today, with her children all grown up, Esther continues to express her love and care through cooking, sharing cherished family recipes and the warmth of home-cooked meals that bring generations together.