Tours/Singapore/Private Market Visit and Cooking Class With A Professional Chef
Private Market Visit and Cooking Class With A Professional Chef
4.5(12)Singapore4 hours
VIATOR4.5(2)TRIPADVISOR4.5(10)
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At a glance
Duration
4 hours
Price from
$126 / person
Location
Singapore, Singapore
Rating
4.5 / 5 · 12 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
See policy below
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Palate Sensations Pte Ltd
Meeting point
Departure PointMeet at Buona Vista MRT Station (CC22) if you are coming for the market visit or Palate Sensations Culinary School if you are coming for the cooking class only at 10 Biopolis Road #01-03 Chromos, Singapore 138670.
Description
Discover Singapore's rich cultural history through its cuisine. You'll get an authentic and intimate look at the Singaporean way of life via culinary specialties with a local chef as your instructor. Upgrade your 4-hour experience to include the sights and sounds of a wet market and be introduced to your ingredients before proceeding back to the studio to cook up a storm.
Please note that this is an exclusive private tour only for your booking. We therefore require a minimum of 2 participants per booking. We do not mix you with other participants/tours happening on the same day.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
Next available
Thu, Oct 15
Adult (ages 12+)
$126
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Singaporean Cooking Class
Have you already been to the usual tourist attractions that Singapore has to offer, and are seeking for a more authentic and intimate Singaporean experience? Join us for a cooking class!
Market visit and cooking class
Experience the sights and sounds of a local wet market in Singapore with our Chef before proceeding back to our studio to cook up a storm!
What's included
Included
Professional instructors
Lunch with water, coffee and tea
All cooking equipment and ingredients
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
12 reviews
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How it compares in Singapore
Starting price $126 is 10% above the typical $114 for tours of similar length in Singapore
Excurgo comparison of 1,004 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Please note that transportation is not provided for the market visit
Allow for 3 hours for the cooking class or 4 hours for the market visit and cooking class
Please note that this is an exclusive private tour only for your booking. We therefore require a minimum of 2 participants per booking. We do not mix you with other participants/tours happening on the same day.
Moderate amount of walking is required, including outdoors
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Private Market Visit and Cooking Class With A Professional Chef lasts about 4 hours.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $126 per person for this Singapore experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Departure Point: Meet at Buona Vista MRT Station (CC22) if you are coming for the market visit or Palate Sensations Culinary School if you are coming for the cooking class only at 10 Biopolis Road #01-03 Chromos, Singapore 138670. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Palate Sensations Pte Ltd.
Reviews(12)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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nickrN2003OT
October 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A great way to learn about local culture
This was a terrific experience. Lynette was a wonderful guide around the market and Kogi was fantastic in the kitchen. We will certainly cook the dishes again and again. The market tour was a great way to learn more about local culture through Lynette’s personal experiences. We went back to the market for breakfast the next day!! Highly recommended
Operator response
Thank you for coming Nick. We are glad that you enjoyed the class and the market tour. Hope to see you again.
Lynette
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Aisling_F
May 3, 2026 · via Viator
Wonderful Experience
I did this class with my mum. It was absolutely amazing! Loreta was a wonderful teacher and had some many helpful hints and tips we can use when recreating the recipes at home.
We would both recommend this class to all our friends and family.
Operator response
Thank you for coming! We are glad that you enjoyed the class. Hope to see you again.
Lynette
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Davey6009
September 19, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Fascinating day of local food and cooking
This was a superb day. We had a tour of a local market, with both an experienced guide and our chef, meeting traditional stall owners and learning about the ingredients and the area. Then upstairs to a Hawker market, where we tried new and delicious treats. Finally, we cooked and ate three local dishes in a superbly equipped kitchen. A great way to explore Singapore and highly recommended.
Operator response
So glad you had a great time. It was wonderful to have taken you to the market and hosted you for a cooking class.
The Palate Sensations Team
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vegetablemasala
May 13, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Bao Bun Class.
My daughter booked us in for the Bao Bun Class.
Great hands on experience for something that we wanted to learn / do together.
The class instructor Chef Loreta Quitoles was very helpful and gave us a number of tips while we went through the recipes.
A great experience for foodies.
Thank you to all the Team.
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chuckm787
November 5, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Good class, but could be more hands-in
Our chef was good for the market tour, and quite knowledgeable about the history of the area/market. (He arrived fairly late, but did let us know ahead of time.) The actual class was about a 10-minute drive away, in a very modern building on kind of a corporate campus. It was a long-ish wait for the class to start, as the air-conditioning was not working. When we finally started, it was a little less hands-on than we had hoped, and at times it seemed like we were apprenticing with a chef (who was kind of barking orders at us) rather than being students doing this for fun. This was a private class for two people, so it wasn't like he was off helping other students. The food was delicious although way too much for two people (we made chicken rice, which requires cooking a whole chicken).
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monicajakobsson60
July 31, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Very professional and friendly! Delicious food!
Very professional and friendly place to learn some cocking. Chef Loreta was very knowledgable and good-humoured. Our food was delicious
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I628MLthomasl
April 27, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
A perfect introduction to Singaporean cuisine
We started with the market tour at Tiong Bahru Market.
Ryan provided us with lots of interesting background information: the history of the area, the market, the products on offer and the variety of hawker stalls.
Afterwards we took a taxi to the cooking school. It is perfectly furnished so that we could start cooking right away.
Ryan is an absolutely competent cooking professional, so we were able to benefit a lot.
Enjoying the three-course meal was the perfect end to this great event.
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happylearning
February 24, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Disappointing Learning Experience in Baking Class Due to Lack of Explanation
I recently attended your baking class, and while I appreciate the opportunity to learn from a professional, I feel that the class did not live up to my expectations. As a student, I believe that learning is a two-way journey, and I am not here just to watch what the coach does and replicate it exactly.
I came to your class with the intention of learning new techniques, gaining a deeper understanding of the baking process, and exploring my creativity in the kitchen. However, I felt that the lack of explanation and detailed instructions during the class prevented me from achieving these goals.
As a student, I believe that it's essential to have a clear understanding of why certain techniques are used and how different ingredients work together to create the final product. I came to your class hoping to gain this kind of knowledge, but unfortunately, I felt like I was simply copying what you were doing without truly understanding the techniques involved.
I want to emphasize that my goal in attending your class was not simply to replicate what I could find on YouTube or in a recipe book. Rather, I came to your class with the hope of gaining a deeper understanding of the baking process and developing my own skills and creativity in the kitchen.
I want to emphasize the importance of time in the learning process. As a student, I understand that everyone's time is precious, and we all have busy schedules that make it difficult to commit to lengthy learning experiences.
When I decided to attend your baking class, I made a conscious decision to invest my time and resources into this experience, with the expectation that it would be a valuable and worthwhile use of my time. However, I found that the lack of detailed explanations and instructions during the class prevented me from maximizing my learning experience.
As a result, I feel that my time and resources were not used effectively.
Operator response
Hi, it's unfortunate that your experience in our class has been less than enjoyable and learning-filled. Please know that every baking class is supposed to be a demo, where we explain the concepts and demonstrate the techniques and then ask participants to replicate hands-on. The outcome for each class also depends largely on both participants and instructors communicating clearly during the session. As we are hearing this from you only now, we would love to invite you to come to class again free of charge, and we will happy to address your concerns.
Palate Sensations Culinary School is the leading leisure culinary school in Singapore for 18 years now. We have thrived in this industry because of our commitment to quality instruction and the joyful experience we create for our community. We look forward to welcoming you to class one of these days.
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almao117
August 17, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent!
Everything was what we were looking for. Good experience with service minded chefs! We had a really good time!
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Operator response
Thank you for coming! We had so much fun with you guys! Safe travels!
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apriltolentino
July 18, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing Cooking Session and Flexible company! Highly Recommended!
We booked our cooking sessions 3 days before the date of the class and everyone from Palate Sensations was very lovely! They have accommodated us and were very flexible on the class dates and times, highly recommended to enjoy with friends! We were given the recipe of the yummy Vietnamese cuisines we cooked and we get to eat and also take home the food we cooked! Calista was lovely in accommodating me and my friend Vivian. Chef Lynette was amazing and fun, she is indeed a great chef! Very inspiring and made us feel comfortable showing us the works and giving us tips and tricks in cooking along the way. I will definitely refer you to all my friends as I had a great experience! I am looking forward for our next class with you! Cheers from Italy! - April
Operator response
Hi April,
I had so much fun with you and Vivian! Have fun in Italy and thank you for coming!
Happy Cooking!
Chef Lynette
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