The Singapore Food Festival (SFF), one of the most anticipated culinary events in Asia, returns for its 32nd edition from 4 to 24 September 2025. This year’s theme, “Have You Eaten Yet?”, captures the essence of food in Singapore: a universal way to connect, to care, and to celebrate.
The Singapore Food Festival food trucks
The 2025 programme offers a carefully curated mix of experiences that highlight Singapore’s unique food culture. From three Signature Events — Food is Art, The Long Table, and Future Food — to islandwide tours, pop-ups, and hands-on workshops, the festival once again becomes a stage where heritage and innovation meet. Beyond showcasing flavors, SFF is about stories, emotions, and the human connections that food creates.
Festival Director Blake Harris describes it perfectly: “The Singapore Food Festival is more than just food – it’s about connections, traditions, and the innovations shaping our culinary culture.”
Signature Events
Food is Art (5–6 September)
This two-day spectacle at the iconic National Gallery merges gastronomy with creativity. Dessert maestro Adriano Zumbo, celebrated for his whimsical creations, joins forces with Singaporean pastry talent Goh Dah Liang and fashion curator Daniel Boey. The result is a multi-sensory playground where couture-inspired canapés, fantastical desserts, and music set the stage for a dining experience that feels closer to performance art.
Guests can expect bespoke cocktails crafted to match the artistry of each dish and a special collaboration with rapper-artist Yung Raja, whose work bridges food, identity, and modern culture. It’s a reminder that food can be more than nourishment — it can be an artistic statement.
The Long Table (12–13 September)
Set in the elegant InterContinental Singapore, The Long Table embodies the communal spirit of dining. Guests are seated at an extended banquet table to share a five-course menu designed by leading chefs from IHG Hotels & Resorts. Each course tells a story rooted in heritage, yet reimagined for today’s palate.
Highlights include Mussel Otak Otak, where traditional Peranakan flavors are paired with sustainable seafood, and Buah Keluak Chicken Roulade, a modern take on a beloved classic. Guiding the experience is acclaimed chef Damian D’Silva, the festival’s Heritage Cuisine Ambassador, whose storytelling brings each dish to life. The Long Table is not just about food; it’s about memory, culture, and conversation.
Future Food (19–20 September)
Looking ahead to 2035, Future Food at SKAI Loft explores the possibilities of tomorrow’s dining. Set against sweeping views of Singapore’s skyline, visionary chefs and food-tech innovators present a forward-thinking menu featuring lab-grown meats, climate-resilient crops, molecular gastronomy, and AI-crafted cocktails.
Each dish is designed to provoke thought: How will we eat in a changing world? How can technology and sustainability blend with taste and pleasure? Future Food offers answers in the form of a dining experience that feels like stepping into the next chapter of gastronomy.
Beyond the Signature Events
Food Truck City Tours (18 August–14 September)
The festival spills onto Singapore’s streets with a series of food truck tours, turning the city itself into a culinary trail. Visitors can hop from neighborhood to neighborhood, tasting inventive street food such as Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Tacos or fusion dosa creations by The Maha Co. It’s a moving feast that reflects Singapore’s diversity and creativity.
Mise en Place @ Dempsey Hill (4–24 September)
The beating heart of the festival, Dempsey Hill transforms into a culinary village. Here, guests can sample treats from Zumbo Desserts, savor smoked meats from Blue Smoke, or admire an edible plant art installation created by Gastrogeography of Singapore. Beyond food, the space is designed as a gathering place — a spot to meet friends, discover new flavors, and immerse yourself in the spirit of the festival. HSBC cardholders will enjoy exclusive privileges, making it a hub for both gourmands and casual visitors.
Special Experiences
Festivalgoers can also join immersive activities across the city: guided heritage hawker tours, riverside seafood feasts, farm-to-table dinners showcasing eco-conscious practices, and cocktail masterclasses led by award-winning mixologists. These side events ensure there’s something for every taste and every kind of traveler.
Celebrate SG60 Through Food
This year’s SFF also coincides with Singapore’s 60th birthday (SG60), making the festival part of a larger national celebration. Just as Singapore itself is a blend of heritage and innovation, so too is its food culture. SFF 2025 becomes both a birthday party and a time capsule, honoring the flavors of the past while looking boldly into the future.
Whether you are drawn to the artistry of Food is Art, the warmth of The Long Table, or the innovation of Future Food, the Singapore Food Festival promises to be an unforgettable journey into taste, tradition, and creativity.
Tickets available soon:
For the latest updates, visit the official SFF 2025 website and social channels (Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok).
