The Singapore Food Festival (SFF) is an annual culinary event presented by the Singapore Tourism Board. It's a highly anticipated food fest that aims to showcase the nation's rich and diverse culinary heritage. Through a series of events — from casual roadside pop-ups to extravagant dining experiences — it offers a taste of the best of Singaporean food. This year, it runs from September 4th to 24th.
What to expect for SFF 2025
"Have you eaten yet?"
Asian culture may shy away from direct displays of affection, but it reveals itself quietly through our actions.
SFF captures this unique cultural love language of showing affection through food. It's a warm, heartfelt message that resonates with many Singaporeans.
Using food as a platform, SFF 2025 celebrates something that goes beyond just eating; it celebrates the stories, the memories, and the people that make our food so special.
The best of the best: SFF's signature events
This year, SFF is pulling out all the stops with a lineup of Signature Events at some of Singapore's most iconic venues. These aren't just meals; they're full-blown experiences that blend food with art, theatre, and even forward-looking technology.
Food Is Art
The culinary world is advancing and food is no longer curated just to taste good, but to impress all of your senses. On 5th September, this event turns food into stunning masterpieces that you can see, hear, touch, taste, and experience.
This event blurs the boundaries of food and art, challenging the limits of culinary creativity. Every dish is thoughtfully designed to be thought-provoking and inspiring. If you’re someone who loves creativity, innovation, and progress, prepare to be wowed.
📍 Address: 46 and 58 Kim Yam Road Singapore 239351
🗓️ Date: 5 September 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00pm
🌐 Website: singaporefoodfestival.com/event/food-is-art-2025/
The Long Table
“No phones on the dining table” is an incessant nagging that my mom never fails to remind us of every dinner. I’ve always wondered why, but only with maturity do I realise it’s prioritising the meagre time that our busy family gets to spend together. Sharing a meal with the family to conclude the day is a comforting nightly routine that many Asian families share.
It is this familiar and comforting concept of a shared meal, that The Long Table celebrates through a carefully curated 5-course meal. Although seated side by side with unfamiliar faces, this event bonds the community through the mutual respect and understanding of a communal gathering.
📍 Address: 80 Middle Rd, Singapore 188966
🗓️ Date: 12 September 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00pm
🌐 Website: singaporefoodfestival.com/event/the-long-table-2025/
Future Food
Ever wondered what our meals will look like in 2035? For the adventurous palate, Future Food explores cutting edge culinary innovation. Put together by food technicians and visionaries, this event explores what the future of dining will look like.
You can expect experimental tastings, molecular gastronomy demonstrations, and a glimpse into how we might grow, cook, and eat in the years to come. Find out if you’ll embrace change and progress with Future Food
📍 Address: 2 Stamford Road, Level 70, #70-02 Swissôtel The Stamford, 178882
🗓️ Date: 19 September 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00pm
🌐 Website: singaporefoodfestival.com/event/future-food-2025/
Something for everyone: Pop-up and unique events
One of the best things about SFF is how it brings the party to you! This year's Pop-Up Events include a roving Food Truck City Tours which will make a pit stop at various locations. This includes Ocean Financial Centre and Downtown East, making it super easy to grab a gourmet bite on the go. There's also the SG60 Food Truck Park, which promises a variety of F&B concepts in one outdoor venue.
If you’re looking for something truly out of the box, the Unique Events are for you. Mise en Place @ Dempsey Hill is the main hub for this year's Singapore Food Festival. It will function as a VIP and media lounge, as well as a cafe and experience center that is open to the public. Flit from programme to programme with tastings and pop-ups, indulging in exclusive culinary experiences such as trying renowned Pâtissier, Adriano Zumbo’s, signature creations and more.
In all my years living in Singapore, I don’t think I’ve made it through a day without visiting the hawker centre. It is perhaps one of our most prominent culinary cultures. Unique and beloved, it is a heritage that Singapore is always proud to boast. A Taste of Time: Chinatown Complex unites all 226 hawker stalls in the Chinatown Complex Food Centre to host events that showcase this legacy. Transforming the iconic food centre into a playground of flavours and tradition.
Lastly, you can feast on the banks of the iconic Singapore River. The Riverside Feast pays tribute to this historic landmark by turning it into a curated dining experience. Immerse yourself in our culture by having signature Singaporean classics such as the Chilli Crab and more along this historically significant waterway.
Explore and indulge all over Singapore
Beyond the main venues, the entire island becomes your dining room with a host of partners. They’ve created limited-time menus and one-of-a-kind dining experiences exclusively for the festival. Participating restaurants and bars span all cuisines, from Italian at Allora Ristorante & Bar, to Indian at Gully Restaurant and Garden – and everything in between!
So, whether you're a serious foodie or just looking for a new and fun way to hang out with your crew, the Singapore Food Festival has something for you. With SFF 2025, the whole city is a culinary playground awaiting your exploration.
(Feature photo adapted from: Lifestyle Asia, TTG Asia, Marina Bay Sands )
