Raffles Courtyard Unveil New Hawker Series Spotlighting Homegrown Culinary Talents

Raffles Courtyard proudly presents Hawker Stories at Raffles Courtyard, a series celebrating popular hawker specialties and the homegrown culinary talents behind them.From 16 March to 29 May, Hawker Stories at Raffles Courtyard will give a new lease of life to beloved hawker stalls that had shuttered during the pandemic and allow the community to rediscover delectable culinary creations. Each hawker has been specially handpicked in collaboration with local food company Makansutra and its founder KF Seetoh. From 5.00pm – 9.00pm daily, the hawkers will serve their specialty dishes amidst the lush alfresco setting of Raffles Courtyard, over four instalments.

The first instalment of Hawker Stories at Raffles Courtyard begins on 16 March with modern Indian specialties by chef-owner Pasha Siraj of former hawker stall Luckmeow which shut its doors in September 2021. Guests have the opportunity to revisit favourites from their hawker stall and sample the new charming Indian-fusion fare crafted by chef-owner Pasha Siraj.

In the following months, the culinary series will continue to delight guests with its exciting line-up of other outstanding homegrown hawker talents in Singapore, including influencer, chef and hawkerpreneur Hady Jay of Mr Tersmell, whose specialties include traditional Malay delicacies Pulut Kuning and Pulut Hitam; veteran hawker David Lim from the grandson of the renowned Hock Lam Beef Noodle founder and owner of Empress Place Teochew Beef Kway Teow; and Darren Teo and Henry Yap of specialty fusion hawker stalls Seafood Pirates and Yap’s Noodles respectively, which were shuttered during the pandemic lockdown. Since their closure, Darren and Henry have teamed up to open 51 Noodle House, which serves special fusion noodle dishes.

Since 2020, Singapore’s vibrant hawker culture has been officially inscribed in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity – a recognition of the living heritage and multiculturalism of Singapore street food, and the integral role it plays in Singapore’s social fabric. As a heritage icon with its own compelling history, Raffles Hotel Singapore provides a fitting gathering space for the community to revisit familiar hawker favourites, explore new hawker delights, and even mingle with hawkers in-person.

“Following our Private Chef Collaboration series at Raffles Courtyard last year, we are proud to continue celebrating Singapore’s dynamic food culture – this time turning the spotlight to and supporting our local hawker heroes, while offering the community opportunities to savour well-loved specialties that may no longer be readily available due to the pandemic,” said Christian Westbeld, Managing Director, Raffles Hotel Singapore. “Through this collaborative series with Makansutra, we hope to encourage a deeper appreciation for local hawker culture both in Singapore and also with international travellers, which is vibrant, unique, and integral to Singapore’s heritage.”

“We are delighted that Raffles Hotel Singapore is providing this opportunity to champion the talented hawker heroes that have closed during these trying pandemic times,” said Makansutra founder and entrepreneur-photojournalist KF Seetoh. “Hawker culture is an integral part of what makes Singapore so special and we are grateful for the opportunity to champion our local heroes and share their love for food with the community.”

Savour popular creations of the culinary series and receive a stamp on a special card by ordering a bundle from each instalment. Collect stamps from three series instalments and be rewarded with a complimentary bottle of Domaine de Fontenille Rosé, exclusively available at Raffles Hotel Singapore, on your next visit. The complimentary bottle of Rosé can only be redeemed at Raffles Courtyard by submitting the stamped card. Redemption is valid until 31 August 2022 and while stocks last.

Kicking off the series is Luckmeow which will be available at Raffles Courtyard daily from 16 to 27 March, 5:00pm to 9.00pm daily. Complement your dining experience from among Raffles Courtyard’s curated selection of thirst-quenching mocktails, refreshing cocktails, spirits, beers and wines to accompany these culinary creations.

Enhanced safety and hygiene measures

As we navigate through the ongoing pandemic, Raffles Hotel Singapore continues to embody the philosophy that guides our service excellence, whilst maintaining the highest hygiene standards to safeguard the health and wellbeing of all our guests and staff. Guests can be reassured that all public spaces and restaurants have been reconfigured to facilitate safe distancing and there is a strict adherence policy in place to HACCP principles for food preparation and hygiene. Specific to dining, guests are invited to discover our digitalised menus made available for all restaurants featuring a la carte and made-to-order options.

For all enquiries and reservations for dining experiences at Raffles Hotel Singapore, please call +65 6412 1816 or email at singapore@raffles.com.