{"id":4245,"date":"2019-04-10T15:09:53","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T07:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ec2-54-254-239-209.ap-southeast-1.compute.amazonaws.com\/?p=4245"},"modified":"2025-11-04T23:15:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T15:15:49","slug":"15-helper-cooking-classes-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/15-helper-cooking-classes-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Find Cooking Classes for Domestic Helpers in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many employers in Singapore are looking forward to upskilling their maids, especially when it comes to improving their cooking skills. Cookbooks do wonders, there is no doubt about it. But it is needless to say that nothing beats actual cooking classes \u2013 especially when an experienced professional shows you the (right) way.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/15-helper-cooking-classes-in-singapore\/#The_benefits_as_an_employer\" >The benefits as an employer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/15-helper-cooking-classes-in-singapore\/#The_benefits_of_your_maids_future\" >The benefits of your maid\u2019s future<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/15-helper-cooking-classes-in-singapore\/#Which_organisations_provide_cooking_classes_for_maids_in_Singapore\" >Which organisations provide cooking classes for maids in Singapore?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/15-helper-cooking-classes-in-singapore\/#Bayanihan_Centre\" >Bayanihan Centre<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/15-helper-cooking-classes-in-singapore\/#Foreign_Domestic_Worker_Association_for_Skills_Training_FAST\" >Foreign Domestic Worker Association for Skills Training (FAST)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/15-helper-cooking-classes-in-singapore\/#GrandMothers_Recipes\" >GrandMother\u2019s Recipes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/15-helper-cooking-classes-in-singapore\/#Expat_Kitchen\" >Expat Kitchen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/15-helper-cooking-classes-in-singapore\/#Little_Green_Kitchen\" >Little Green Kitchen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/15-helper-cooking-classes-in-singapore\/#Chef_Siti_Mastura\" >Chef Siti Mastura<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/15-helper-cooking-classes-in-singapore\/#Community_Centres\" >Community Centres<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_benefits_of_registering_your_helper_in_cooking_classes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of registering your helper in cooking classes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_benefits_as_an_employer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits as an employer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every domestic worker is a good cook, and it is ok, we all have our strengths and weaknesses. You certainly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/singapore\/skills-domestic-helper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">selected her for other amazing skills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as childcare or elderly care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your maid is not good at cooking, but willing to learn, it would be a great idea to register her for cooking classes, whether there are focusing on Western or Eastern food. It can also help her cooking healthier food or adapt if you are following a specific diet such as vegetarian or vegan. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_benefits_of_your_maids_future\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of your maid\u2019s future<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from her work in your home, most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/how-to-handle-domestic-helper-problems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">domestic helpers<\/a> have long-term goals, such as opening their own business back home once they have saved enough money. Attending cooking classes and potentially certifications will be a valuable asset for her future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_organisations_provide_cooking_classes_for_maids_in_Singapore\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which organisations provide cooking classes for maids in Singapore? <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many organisations are offering \u2013 and some are specialising in \u2013 hands-on courses and workshops for domestic workers to teach them the basics, give maids a solid foundation and help them improve their culinary skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We mapped some available options for interactive, as well as hands-on, cooking and baking classes for domestic helpers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bayanihan_Centre\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bayanihan Centre<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bayanihan Centre offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bayanihancentre.org.sg\/skills-training-programme-by-fows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">classes for domestic helpers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focusing on international cuisine as well as basic and more advanced cake decorating. Check out their monthly schedule to keep up with the latest courses available.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foreign_Domestic_Worker_Association_for_Skills_Training_FAST\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign Domestic Worker Association for Skills Training (FAST)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast.org.sg\/training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAST<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> runs basic healthy cooking classes for foreign domestic helpers. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/helper-healthy-cooking-singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adopting healthy cooking practices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be challenging \u2013 starting with an elementary course can make a difference and that\u2019s what FAST\u2019s cooking classes are focusing on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GrandMothers_Recipes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GrandMother\u2019s Recipes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grandmothers\u2019 Recipes runs <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandmothersrecipes.com.sg\/classes-courses.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a 5-day course for domestic helpers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> willing to learn more about traditional Peranakan cuisine. After the course, your helper will know everything about seasoning, picking fresh seafood, planning a 4-course meal and will be comfortable cooking a wide variety of dishes such as Sambal Belacan, Tang Hoon with Prawns, Chicken Soup and Chicken Curry among many others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expat_Kitchen\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expat Kitchen<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expat-kitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expat Kitchen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> runs enrichment classes, courses, and master classes for helpers to learn everything about Western cuisine. After completing the 4-week basic course, your maid will be able to master basic kitchen skills, prepare great breakfasts, understand the principles behind salad making, cook a large range of dishes and understand the importance of a balanced diet. Have a look at the course list and pick the one your helper needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Little_Green_Kitchen\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little Green Kitchen<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlegreenkitchen.com.sg\/cooking-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little Green Kitchen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers vegetarian and gluten-free cooking classes. Your helper will get to learn new recipes from all over the world \u2013 from Harira Soup to Thai Salad and Karedok among many others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chef_Siti_Mastura\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chef Siti Mastura<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/chefsitimastura\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chef Siti Mastura<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> specialises in baking cookery classes for several types of audiences of all abilities, including helpers. Her Ad-Hoc Classes will help your maid learn how to make bread, bake cakes and biscuits. The Modular Courses focus on pastry making, French Desserts, and Asian High Tea Desserts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_Centres\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Centres<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community centres islandwide offer a large range of classes including cooking classes for helpers (and on top of that at very reasonable prices). Have a look at<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov.sg\/our-programmes\/lifeskills-and-lifestyle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this comprehensive list <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of community centres to find one in your local area<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many employers in Singapore are looking forward to upskilling their maids, especially when it comes to improving their cooking skills. Cookbooks do wonders, there is no doubt about it. But it is needless to say that nothing beats actual cooking classes \u2013 especially when an experienced professional shows you the (right) way. 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