We love coming to Commune Kitchen for quick cooking classes not only for its affordability but more so for the welcoming vibe of the place.

Traditional Chinese dumplings, xiao long bao, middle eastern, Indian, local, and many more cuisines are covered through their private cooking classes. Their school focuses on all cuisines, which means you can very easily book a private class according to your preference.

The chefs here are knowledgeable and friendly. Their joy for cooking is infectious, making the learning experience fun and memorable.

We also like that the school offers lessons on local dishes. It makes the classes a must-try for people who want to set up a food business that caters to the Singaporean palate.

Just keep in mind that they aren’t open on Sundays, so make sure to clear up your schedule beforehand. They post the dates and times for their sessions at least two months in advance, so make sure to check in every now and then to determine which day works best for you.

We recommend Food Playground for people who want to learn more about preparing Singaporean cuisine. The lessons are focused on local favorites—nasi lemak, laksa, curry chicken, and so much more. 

Know that the cultural cooking class is popular among tourists. We ourselves interacted with various nationalities during the lessons. 

We like that most of the lessons take three hours (not too short, not too long) and end at lunchtime. The latter was exciting, as we got to have communal dining with fellow learners. 

We also love that we can opt for the school’s online cooking class, which is more convenient at times. 

The possible hassle of enrolling at Food Playground, though, is that class slots fill fast. This is especially true for the online options that limit the students to eight people per instructor.

That means you have a low chance of success if you want to secure a slot at the last minute.

Moreover, the in-person classes are done in pairs, so we suggest getting a partner to register with you. 

Enrolling solo means you’d pay more (about $119). Also, there’s always the possibility that your lesson will not push through if you are the only participant in a scheduled session.

We think D’Open Kitchen is ideal for more serious learners. We say so because the school offers lessons on basic kitchen skills, which can make the learning experience more comfortable for beginners.

It’s also interesting that the school taught us how to choose ingredients through a market tour. 

The actual cooking lessons are a bit advanced, resulting in us whipping up multiple courses. 

Though, note that it might get a bit daunting, especially if you end up with instructors that are a bit strict and use plenty of jargon. We recommend being friendly, though, and being open to criticisms as long as they’re mild.

We would have loved it more if D’Open Kitchen is also open about its class schedules. Booking online is not as convenient, as we can’t see the school calendar right away and had to wait for their response via email.

We love the range of classes, though, so we recommend giving the school a try—preferably when you want to get more serious.

We love eating Korean food and it’s thrilling to know that we can learn how to cook it too with Let’s Yori. 

We appreciate that the specialized culinary school offers standard classes for total beginners and premium classes for people who want to take their Korean cooking to the next level. A session designed for newbies like us is always welcome.

We also love that we got to learn multiple Korean dishes in just two to three hours. It proves just how efficient our Korean teachers were.

Better yet, we are allowed to pack our self-made food as takeaways! 

But while the lessons are impeccable, we believe that the school needs some work with its communication desk. 

Some of the learners we’ve interviewed said that their bookings are overlooked (e.g. no available instructor for the slot), forcing them to cancel or reschedule. 

We haven’t experienced that so far, but knowing that other customers did should prompt the school to improve their booking system. 

Also, we find the school not suitable for people who want to learn the basics considering its focus on Korean cuisine. We suggest registering for a holistic course first before trying out this one.

Those who want to focus on baking might find JusBaking a good starting place. 

The school provides the things needed: lessons for making bread, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and pizza and a well-equipped kitchen.

But while we love the individual classes, we think the school’s real charm is in its private ones. 

The private classes can be a way to celebrate special events such as birthdays or wedding anniversaries, and we believe making baked goodies is a fun way to commemorate such occasions.

That said, you alone can also enroll in the said classes if you simply want privacy.  

We also love that JusBaking offers a few slots each month where we can request whatever class we want. It’s a nice feature that allows flexibility for individual learners who can only take a few days off from their schedules. 

The learning space is quite small, though, so manage your expectations. 

JusBaking’s class size is usually a maximum of five. The limited number of people admitted means you need to secure a slot early or miss a coveted schedule.