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Kita Food Festival returns to Singapore with Asia’s finest flavours!

KITA FOOD FESTIVAL 2025: A FEAST BY TASTEMAKERS

WHEN: 12 to 17 March, 2025

WHERE: Various locations in Singapore

TICKETS: No general admission charge, but each event requires its own ticket

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Foodies, mark your calendars because the Kita Food Festival goes to Singapore from March 12 to 17! This festival brings together top chefs, food innovators, and culinary fans to celebrate Asia’s rich and diverse flavours.

What is the Kita Food Festival all about?

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Kita translates to “us” or “we” in Malay, which underlines the inclusive community of the festival that looks beyond status, skin colour, and creed. 

It pushes top chefs and innovators in the Asian food industry to the forefront while fostering discussions on sustainability, food security, and culinary heritage. 

Previous Kita Food Festival editions were held in Malaysia and Thailand, with Singapore being one of the stops of this year’s tour. Expect it to be packed with curated dining experiences, interactive discussions, and community-driven programs!

Festival Highlights: What to Expect

Food, culture, and conversations collide in this must-attend event that goes beyond eating (though that’s something to look forward to!). 

Here are some of the event highlights spanning restaurant kitchen takeovers, dancing, a giant BBQ party, and more!

The Restaurant Series

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WHEN: Wednesday to Sunday, March 12 to 16, 2025

TICKETS: Book here

Some of the best chefs in Asia are teaming up for exclusive collaboration dinners and taking over prestigious kitchens at top restaurants across Singapore! 

  • Birds of a Feather, March 12 & 13 with Chef Kelvin Cheung of Jun’s Dubai and Chef Eugene See of Birds of a Feather (S$118 nett/pax)
  • Path, March 13 with Chef Raymond Tham of Beta, KL, and Chef Marvas Ng of Path (S$198 nett/pax)
  • 1880 Singapore, March 13 & 14 with Chef Syrco Bakker of Syrco BASÈ, Bali in a kitchen takeover (S$188 nett/pax)
  • Tamba, March 14 & 15 with Chef Brian Cole of Hearth, The Ritz-Carlton Perth in a kitchen takeover (S$198 nett/pax)
  • Po at The Warehouse Hotel, March 14 & 15 with Chef Keiko Kuwakino of Satoyama Jujo, Japan in a kitchen takeover (S$190 nett/pax) 
  • East47, Conrad, March 15 & 16 with Chef Darren Teoh of Dewakan, KL in a kitchen takeover (S$168 nett/pax) 
  • 67 Pall Mall, Singapore, March 16 with Chef Chalee Kader of Wana Yook, Bangkok in a kitchen takeover (S$196 nett/pax) 

The Big Barbecue

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WHEN: Saturday, March 15, 2025 

WHERE: Gourmet Park, Kampong Bugis

TICKETS: S$88/pax, book here

Love open-fire grilling in a lively community setup? Don’t miss The Big Barbecue at Gourmet Park which features a stellar lineup of local and global BBQ experts!

Expect the likes of Adam Penney of Carnaby Singapore, Waymann Cheong of Lucky Hole, Penang, and other celebrated sizzlers to serve up smoky flavours, juicy meats, delicious sides, and great company with a spirited soundtrack in the background. 

Tickets are inclusive of six BBQ dishes!

Graze & Groove

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WHEN: Sunday, March 16, 2025, 1 PM to 8 PM

WHERE: Kult Yard, 195, 01-54 Pearl’s Hill Terrace

TICKETS: $2 per entry, book here. Food and drinks are pay-as-you-go. Kids under 15 enter free.

It’s time to let your hair down (and appetites out) at this fun family-friendly event at Kult Yard, with cocktails, Asian-inspired street food, regional DJs spinning tunes, and lots of all-ages activities even kids will love. Pets are welcome, too.

Each ticket includes a mini Asahi can for attendees aged 18 and above!

The Future of Food Symposium

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WHEN: Monday, March 17, 2025, 2 PM to 8.30 PM

WHERE: New Bahru Assembly Hall

TICKETS: Full-day pass, S$58/pax. Book tickets here.

After all that eating, you can look forward to the future of food in Asia as presented and discussed by some of the industry’s most respected leaders, sustainability advocates, and innovators.

The symposium will cover important topics like sustainable farming, alternative proteins, food waste reduction, and climate-resilient food (jellyfish, anyone?).

The programs start at 2 PM sharp for the afternoon session and at 6 PM for the evening session, so be sure to park, register, and get comfortably seated before then!