Enjoy a morning stroll through the tranquil garden, learning from one of our guides about the intricacies of spice and herb use in Asian cooking. Identify different species of plants, observe where seeds grow and learn how to look for the best leaves. Inhale the aromas, crush the leaves between your fingers and roll the seeds in the palm of your hands. Once you have identified all the necessary ingredients, head back to the academy to observe the pounding, grinding, stirring, slicing and stir-frying that will produce a fabulous and versatile spice paste. Follow this insightful and enjoyable experience with a delicious morning tea reception, savouring not only the flavours and aromas around you, but also the beautiful park expanse spread before your eyes.

Observe the tricks and secrets of Asian cooking up close, and because a different cuisine is featured every day of the week, you can return again and again to learn new dishes. This is a delightful and savoury experience for anyone with an inquisitive mind and appreciative stomach!

Take your pick of a range of mouth-watering cuisines: Chinese, Indian, Malay, New Asian, Singaporean, Thai. Our chefs demonstrate the preparation of three dishes (appetiser, main course, and dessert), with recipes and comprehensive instructions. Soon, you’re all set to wield your own magic in the kitchen under their expert guidance! Our chefs come from diverse ethnic backgrounds, so you’ll learn the most authentic methods of cooking.