Meet Our Home Chefs

Sapna 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 passed down through generations, she believes every dish carries a story worth sharing.

Today, Sapna welcomes participants into her kitchen to experience the warmth of Indian hospitality. Through hands-on cooking and heartfelt conversations, guests discover not only the rich flavours of Indian cuisine but also the meaningful connections that are created when people gather around a home-cooked meal.

Margaret believes that the simplest meals creates the most memories. As a busy working mother, she learnt to make every minute in the kitchen count by creating 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 celebrates the rich flavours of Sindhi and North Indian home cooking by sharing cherished family recipes passed down through generations. 

Passionate about preserving her culinary heritage, she welcomes guests into her kitchen to discover authentic cooking techniques, family traditions and the stories behind every dish. 

Through cooking and dining together, Maya creates memorable experiences where food becomes the bridge for friendship, conversations and cultural exchange.

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, a devoted home cook who patiently taught her the skills, techniques and care needed to create truly delicious Malay cuisine. 

Today, Norhidayu continues to honour her mother’s legacy by sharing time-honoured recipes and heartfelt stories, creating memorable experiences where every meal becomes a celebration of family, culture and togetherness.

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Dawn discovered her passion for cooking through her belief that eating well should be simple, delicious and achievable for every stage of life. 

A passionate advocate for practical wellness, sustainable living and plant-forward eating, she creates wholesome meals using simple ingredients and comforting flavours that bring people together around the table. 

Today, Dawn inspires others to embrace everyday home cooking by sharing practical recipes, thoughtful tips and the joy of creating nourishing meals that foster connection and togetherness.

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.