Talks & Workshops

Bean-To-Bar Chocolate Factory Tour

7, 9, 14, 21, 23 May • 01:30pm

An introductory, hands-on programme exploring the bean-to-bar chocolate-making process. Learn key ingredients, production techniques, and flavour development, followed by a hands-on session where participants create and customise their own dark chocolate bar.

Tea Appreciation Workshop: A Journey through the history of Bak Kut Teh with Song Fa and Pek Sin Choon

15, 22 May • 03:00pm

Experience the history of Bak Kut Teh through a curated journey of food and tea, shaped by Singapore’s maritime trade. Discover how tea connected people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and regions across early trade routes.

Spices & Shipping: A Sunset Journey Through Singapore’s Maritime Heritage

4, 11, 18 May • 06:30pm

Each Monday during SHF2026, join us at The Westin Singapore's Level 32 Lobby Lounge. Enjoy a gin cocktail (or alcohol-free mocktail) infused with spices, learn about Singapore’s maritime history, and take in the views of the stunning port at sunset.

From Sea to Shore: Baking the Tides of Singapore

16 - 17 May • 10:00am

A hands-on maritime heritage baking masterclass at a swanky commercial kitchen studio where participants bake, taste, and uncover Singapore’s port history through edible storytelling inspired by seafaring life, spice routes, and dockside communities.

From Pulau to Table: A Storytelling and Dining Experience

8 - 9 May • 06:30pm

A dining and storytelling collaboration exploring maritime food traditions of the Singapore Straits. Through curated dishes and lived histories, participants discover how coastal ingredients, trade routes, and Orang Laut experiences shape Singapore’s food heritage.

Cooking with Jalaja Menon — A maritime-inspired experience

10 May • 10:30am

Pick up traditional South-Indian maritime recipes in this interactive session with Mrs Jalaja Menon!

From Port to Pie

9 May • 11:00am

9, 16 May • 02:00pm

“From Port to Pie” links Singapore’s maritime heritage with the global banana varieties that shaped local cuisine. Participants explore trade routes, learn about bananas like Pisang Raja and Ambon, and craft their own banana mini pies as a handson cultural and culinary experience.

From Port to Plate

14 May • 07:00pm

A unique evening of delicious halal-sourced cuisine (not halal-certified due to alcohol) and captivating seafarer stories. Reserve your seat for an unforgettable maritime experience today!

Harbourside Heritage: A Maritime Feast & Fireside Tales at Mariners’ Corner

6, 13, 20 May • 06:30pm

Indulge in a curated tasting menu at Mariners’ Corner and hear maritime stories from SMOU Seafarers and about the owner's grandfather, Mr. Say Ho Soon, who was chef to Capt. Robert John Jack Sneddon – former Chief Pilot of the Singapore Harbour Board.

Ombak: A Communal Food, Sensory & Tasting Experience

17 May • 10:30am

Participants are introduced to coastal-inspired scents by Lukman Hakim of UNTA Aromatics, evoking memories of familiar ingredients, followed by a live demonstration of pepes ikan daun pisang by Chef Suria of Dapur Cahaya. They engage through smell and observation before concluding with a communal tasting.