Overview
Lifestyle changes and income growth fuel Singapore’s food & beverage sector growth
Singapore is popularly known as the food capital of South-East Asia where the food & beverage services sector accounts for ~1% of the country’s GDP and also makes up 1% of its service-providing economy. The sector comprises 13,000 food & beverage establishments in four different sub-channels including restaurants, fast food outlets, food caterers and cafes, and food courts & other eating places. Restaurants account for over 50% of receipts in the industry, followed by fast food outlets.
To be part and parcel of this industry, it is necessary for food & beverage service operators to establish themselves in a location determined by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). The governing body for such establishments is known as The National Environmental Agency (NEA), which overlooks functions such as the licensing, hygiene and environmental practices of such establishments.
With growth in household income over the recent past, the purchasing power of middle-aged professionals has increased and thus, the spending patterns in eating out have sharpened. Further, this trend has accelerated among younger aged professionals in their twenties and thirties to a greater extent than others, as they have grown up amid the social culture of Western cafes and social media.
Another significant driver of the food & beverage sector is the tourism sector. Pre-pandemic, the country saw ~19 million tourist arrivals to the country in 2019, with food & beverage spending accounting for ~9% of tourism receipts.
Key Trends
Preference for healthy and vegan foods, and technological innovations. reshaping sector demand
The rising trend of vegan and vegetarian eating options has resulted in the expansion of plant-based food alternatives. The number of eateries serving a range of healthy plant-based milks and mock meats has been increasing in Singapore, making it the top sixth vegan-friendly city in the world.
Likewise, serving healthy beverages such as kombucha and moringa is another trend in the food & beverage services sector. There is extended encouragement from the Singaporean Government’s end to serve beverages that are healthy and help combat diabetes without compromising on taste.
Furthermore, there is increasing enthusiasm towards restaurants serving healthy options such as salads accompanying main meals, catering to the health-conscious customers. Some of the restaurants that have initiated healthy meals include Dosirak, Amazin’ Graze, Pimp My Salad, Lean Bento and AMGD.
Likewise, the popularity of one-dish restaurants is gaining momentum in Singapore. This is where a restaurant picks a dish and innovates it accordingly to gain loyalty from its customers, enabling restaurants to specialize in one dish, and concentrate on innovating and improving it.
In addition to this, there is a growing emphasis on using food technology, for eateries to utilise sustainable methods of food production to minimise food wastage by using methods such as food valorisation, which is a viable method of converting food waste into value-added products. Moreover, the introduction of self-service technology (SST) with statutory backing by the government through a legal act of encouraging the concept of self-service kiosks is yet another innovation in the food & beverage services sector of Singapore.
The sector has also more heavily embraced digital payments, particularly with the onset of the pandemic.
Sector adopts online orders and delivery options as dining-in slows down amidst COVID-19 concerns
One of the key changes that took place during the circuit breaker was the shift to take-away and delivery options, as establishments were not permitted to open for dining-in. As a result, the industry recorded its worst performance in 2020 where food & beverage sales recorded a YoY decline of 26%, the worst recorded de-growth since 1986.
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses were compelled to shift to online portals for sales and to partner with food delivery companies to mitigate the loss of in-store sales. The total sales of food & beverage services as of November 2021 amounted to SGD 706 million, of which ~33% were through online sales.
Another part of the food & beverage services sector strained during the circuit breaker was food catering, as large-scale events and gatherings were impacted by low demand. During the circuit breaker, restaurant sales declined by 69%, fast food outlets by 24%, food caterers by 49%, and cafes, food courts and other eateries by 43%. The total sales of restaurants and cafes declined by 51% YoY.
Overseas travel restrictions continue to fuel domestic travel and spending on dining out
The pandemic has also resulted in the Singaporean Government supporting and encouraging home-chef and local businesses. This enables food businesses to be conducted from home without the initial capital to set up the business establishment that is required.
Further, this provides the base to begin a food business by raising the initial capital and building a customer base to initiate a full-fledged business thereafter. The thriving victory of delivery platforms such as Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Foodpanda Singapore is the next step in integrating home businesses with their existing consumer base. As a result, demand for food delivery is expected to see continued growth in the medium term.
There is also strong demand for better quality of food and healthier options as consumers become more health-conscious. Diabetes is expanding fast in Singapore, thus the need to eat healthy and reduce consumption of sugar is growing. Healthier variants such as whole wheat pasta and whole grain noodles are on the rise.
Another important development is the increased use of food technology such as contactless orders, QR coded menus and kitchen technology. Given the pace in adoption of technology, it is anticipated that commercial kitchens known as cloud kitchens or virtual kitchens will also be on the rise.
Key Statistics
- Total food & beverage sales as of November 2021 showed an increase of 0.6% YoY and a total value of SGD 706 million, of which 32.8% was from online sales
- The revenue from Cafes, Food Courts & Other Eateries increased by 3.1% YoY as of November 2021 as the demand for food deliveries increased
- The revenue of restaurants however, decreased by 4.9% YoY in November 2021 as dining restrictions were tightened, throughout the lockdown period
- Sales of food caterers increased by 38.9% YoY in November 2021, only because of the low base in the previous year as a result of a fall in demand
Top Singapore MNCs in Food & Beverage Services Companies
HARD ROCK CAFE PTE. LTD.
Hard Rock Cafe (Singapore) was founded in 1990 and belongs to the cafe franchise of Hard Rock International which is a global brand with a presence in 75 countries. Hard Rock originated as a cafe in London in 1971. Hard Rock Singapore provides catering services for adults and children with a range of international cuisine and American classics including the Legendary Burger and Singaporean signature dishes such as the Chili Crab Dip. Complemented by a range of cocktails, mocktails, ice cold beer and a selection of fine wine and spirits, Hard Rock Singapore also caters to events and parties with a wide selection of catering options such as party platters, the legendary burger bar, famous fajitas and even a nacho station, along with music and entertainment services.
TASTER FOOD PTE. LTD.
Taster Food is a Singapore-based holding company that was incorporated in 2003. It is a food and beverages manufacturer offering its expertise as a manager of restaurants and their sales. Taster Food is in charge of the Taiwan-based restaurant chain, Din Tai Fong, which is recognized for its famous signature Xiao Long Baos. It is also known for its steamed chicken soup amongst many other Chinese dishes. Din Tai Fong is recognized by Forbes for having the “world’s greatest dumplings” and has received numerous awards including winning the gold grade at the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards for eight consecutive years.
SINGAPORE HAI DI LAO DINING PTE. LTD.
Hai Di Lao Singapore is a subsidiary of Haidilao International Holding Ltd., a global catering enterprise, which was founded in 1994. By June 2021, Haidilao had opened 1597 restaurant chains across China, Singapore, UK, Canada, Japan, USA, Malaysia and South Korea. Adhering to strict food safety guidelines, it offers a variety of dishes. These include meats, Haidilao-style dishes, seafood dishes, and various soups, sauces, snacks and beverages. Haidilao launched its first smart restaurant worldwide in Zhongjun World City, Beijing, in 2018. It uses the IKMS System (Intelligent Kitchen Management System) to conduct multi-dimensional analysis, so as to monitor the overall status of the kitchen’s stock, operation, production and expiration date of food.
STARBUCKS COFFEE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
Starbucks Coffee Singapore’s origins date back to 1971 in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market as a roaster and retailer for whole bean and ground coffee, tea and spices. With more than 30,000 retail spaces across 83 markets, Starbucks Coffee is globally recognized for its famous coffee. It provides a variety of beverages such as hot coffees, teas and drinks, iced teas, cold coffees and drinks and frappuccino blended beverages. Its beverages are complemented by a selection of hot breakfast and lunch options, bakery goods, sweets, snacks, yogurt, and oatmeal, as well as a selection of gift cards. In 2011, Starbucks Coffee announced the expansion of Starbucks VIA® Ready Brew to Singapore as the first of six additional Asia-Pacific markets, including outlets in South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia.
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.
Kentucky Fried Chicken is a US-based global food franchise that opened its restaurant outlet in Singapore in 1977. Kentucky Fried Chicken Management was incorporated in Singapore in 1986 and it oversees the Singaporean franchise. Kentucky Fried Chicken serves a variety of dishes including its signature fried chicken dish prepared with The Colonel's signature blend of 11 herbs and spices, a recipe that continues to remain a secret. To date, Kentucky Fried Chicken has opened over 80 stores across Singapore and serves over 1 million customers each month, making Kentucky Fried Chicken one of the largest fast-food franchises in Singapore.
PIZZA HUT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
Pizza Hut is a global franchise, founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kansas. Pizza Hut Singapore opened its first outlet at Jalan Jelita in 1981, and Pizza Hut Singapore Pte. Ltd., was founded in 1993 to manage the Pizza Hut franchise in Singapore. Singapore Pizza Hut outlets offer pizza with a variety of toppings, as well as pastas, salads, sandwiches, other food and beverages. Its restaurants offer dine-in options, takeaway and delivery services. The restaurant chain also offers a fast service counter concept called Pizza Hut Express which caters to busy professionals and students, as well as catering services for an array of events, and a workshop for kids. Pizza Hut Singapore was appointed as the ambassador of APSN Delta Senior School (DSS), to provide DSS students with the chance to work both individually and as a team.
THE COFFEE BEAN AND TEA LEAF (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Singapore is a branch of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf global franchise, which was founded in 1963 in Southern California as a roaster and retailer of specialty coffees and teas. The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Singapore’s coffee is sourced from the best regions of East Africa, Latin America and the Pacific, and its tea leaves are sourced from private tea estates in Sri Lanka, India, China, Thailand and Japan. The Singaporean franchise, which also has an online delivery service, provides various coffee and tea blends, complemented by a selection of whole cakes and party packs. The restaurant has its own CBTL beverage system and capsule pods and sells its own branded merchandise.
HANBAOBAO PTE. LTD.
Hanbaobao Pte. Ltd. was incorporated in 1976 as the Licensee of McDonald's Singapore. McDonald's Singapore was first incorporated in 1976 and its Singapore franchise has more than 135 outlets. The restaurant provides a variety of burgers, breakfast meals, salads, wraps, chicken portions, side dishes, as well as desserts and beverages. McDonald’s Singapore’s inhouse dining facilities are complemented by its drive-thru takeaway and delivery services.
MARCHE RESTAURANTS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
Marche International is a Swiss-based catering company with a portfolio of multifaceted brands. Marche Movenpick’s Singapore franchise is run by Marche Restaurants Singapore and operates four restaurants. Marche Movenpick Singapore, provides an open kitchen where the freshest ingredients are used, allowing its customers to both see and interact with Marche Movenpick’s chefs as they prepare their orders.
LEI GARDEN RESTAURANT PTE. LTD
Lei Garden Restaurant Pte. Ltd., established in 1987, is the Singapore branch of the Lei Garden Restaurant Group. It offers a variety of traditional Cantonese-style dishes, signature dishes such as a braised bird’s nest with fresh crab meat and minced chicken, deep fried rice in a lobster soup, sweet dumplings with sesame fillings, and many more. The Lei Foundation, which was established in 2017, was set up to promote research and development into food education, food production and improvements in food processing and delivery, to improve its food standards globally. Lei Garden Restaurant Singapore was awarded one star by the Michelin Guide Singapore in 2021.
Top Singapore Large Local Enterprises in Food & Beverage Services Companies
SUSHI TEI PTE. LTD.
Sushi Tei is a global restaurant franchise, famous for its Japanese cuisine. Founded in Japan in 1994, its franchise has grown to over 75 outlets across eight countries.
Sushi Tei offers a selection of appetizers and sushi specials, with a seasonal menu that varies every four months. Sushi Tei launched two Singapore-based brands: Hokkaido Ya, launched in June 2018, providing Hokkaido-style dishes and Japanese favorites; and Matsukiya, located inside the Paragon, known for its traditional kushiyaki that is grilled over binchō-tan. Sushi Tei’s open-kitchen concept allows its customers to value the culinary skills displayed by its chefs. Apart from dine-in, take away, and delivery services, Sushi Tei offers a card-less membership program for its regular customers as well.
SOUP RESTAURANT GROUP LIMITED
Soup Restaurant is a Singapore-based franchise that was incorporated in July 1991, which has since expanded to Malaysia and Indonesia. It offers home-cooked-style signature dishes such as the traditional Samsui Ginger Chicken, Double boiled Whole Coconut with Black Chicken Soup, Hometown Tofu, Ah Kon Fan Shu Leaves, Double boiled Waisan and Ginseng Roots with Chicken Soup to name a few. Soup Restaurant, which has its own range of Samsui Sauces, has launched three brands indifferent locations. First, it launched TeaHouse by Soup Restaurant, catering to its Chinatown folk who were partial to soup and dim sum dishes at teatime. Next, Cafe O was launched as a coffee shop, and lastly, PotLuck, as a restaurant known for its signature dishes such as Kahwin Curry Fish Head and Vermicelli Prawns.
IMPERIAL TREASURE RESTAURANT GROUP PTE. LTD.
Imperial Treasure Restaurant Group, is a Singapore-based, global Chinese restaurant chain that opened its first store in 2004. The Imperial Treasure Restaurant Group has over 20 restaurants across the globe, including Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, London, Paris, and Icheon. The restaurant chain is known for its authentic Chinese cuisine, which includes one of the most authentic Super Peking Duck dishes and an array of Chinese delicacies. Imperial Treasure Restaurant has a festive e-store for online purchases, as well as in-house fine dining and takeaway services. The Group has received over 50 accolades, including being awarded by Michelin worldwide, as well as being listed among Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants from 2013 to 2015.
SAKAE HOLDINGS LTD.
Sakae Holdings was established in 1996 as a representative of its brands Sakae Sushi, Sakae Teppanyaki, Crepes & Cream, Sakae Express and Sach. It has become a fast-growing restaurant chain in the food and beverage sector, and its brands provide affordable Japanese cuisine globally. Sakae Sushi has grown as a chain with over 200 outlets internationally, offering diners more than 200 varieties of Sushi. Its headquarters are located at its Central Kitchen, whilst its catering arm Nouvelle Events provides catering services for events and celebrations globally, as well as conducting workshops. Sakae has received numerous awards for its achievements, including the Ministry of Home Affairs Award in 2008 and the Singapore HEALTH Award.
TUNG LOK RESTAURANTS (2000) LTD.
Tung Lok Restaurants belongs to the Tung Lok Group, which was established in 1984, and opened its first Tung Lok Restaurant in Liang Court, Singapore. The Group operates more than 40 restaurant franchises globally, providing a fusion of the best Chinese gourmet dishes with modern cuisine. The restaurant chain in Singapore has hosted internationally acclaimed celebrity chefs, Yim Jungsik, Hal Yamashita and Jean George Vongerichten, to name a few. Tung Lok Restaurants is also recognized for its catering services for high-profile events such as the Singapore F1 Grand Prix (Formula One) from 2008 to 2016, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Convention 2007. Tung Lok Restaurants’ signature dishes are available for purchase online via its e-store. Having won a number of accolades, it has been reviewed by the Singapore Tatler for its services to the food and beverage sector.
JUMBO GROUP LIMITED
JUMBO Group was established as a Singapore-based seafood restaurant famous for its Chili and Black Pepper Crabs.
It has expanded as a restaurant franchise to Shanghai, Beijing, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangkok, Japan and Seoul. JUMBO Group represents eight different brands: JUMBO Seafood, NG AH SIO Bak Kut Teh, Zui Teochew Cuisine, Chao Ting, HACK IT, Slake, XINYAO Hainanese Chicken Rice, and Kok Kee Wanton Noodle. It also operates a Tsui Wah Hong Kong-style Singapore-based chain and a Japan-based franchise. These brands offer a variety of cuisines and flavours catering to different palates. Jumbo Group, which offers catering services for events, also has an e-store. Its brand, ‘Love, Afare’, offers packaged sauces and spices for its signature dishes, tea, snacks and brand merchandise. JUMBO Group has received many awards and has been mentioned in notable publications for its catering expertise.
TWG TEA COMPANY PTE. LTD.
TWG Tea Company is one of the finest Singapore-based luxury tea brands which was established in 1847. TWG Tea Company is a subsidiary of V3 Gourmet, and it has established its tea chain globally. It offers a variety of tea flavours and types that are packaged as loose tea leaves, tea leaf packs or as tea bags. TWG Teas are complemented by a selection of patisseries and gourmet delicacies, as well as a selection of tea-scented candles of various tea blends. Customized gift packages, hampers and tea tasting sets are some of its other offers. TWG Tea’s products currently retail at famous department stores and gourmet épiceries such as Harrods in London, Takashimaya in Singapore and Tokyo, Dean and DeLuca across the US, David Jones across Australia, and GUM in Moscow.
R E AND S ENTERPRISES PTE. LTD.
R E & S Enterprises is a Japanese-style franchise which was established in Singapore in 1988. It is recognized for its Takahashi and Fiesta restaurants and has launched 16 brands located across Singapore. Each brand specializes in different types of Japanese cuisine offering both full and quick services. R E & S Enterprises targets an international clientele and has also expanded to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It has won numerous awards including the Epicurean Award by the Restaurant Association of Singapore, Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Award, Food Safety Excellence Awards - Grade A certification by the Singapore Food Agency, as well as being named under T.Dining’s Best Restaurants by the Singapore Tatler.
DIAN XIAO ER GROUP PTE. LTD.
Singapore is well known for its restaurant franchises with delectable dishes, especially Chinese. Dian Xiao Er Group is famous for its Chinese-style signature dishes, notably its Herbal Roasted Duck with Ten Wonder Herbs. The Group started out in 2003 and is currently a restaurant chain with 12 branches across Singapore. The Group’s restaurants offer a variety of dishes, including Herbal Roasted Duck, Wheatgrass Tofu with Seafood, Ginseng Kampong Chicken, and Roasted Iberico Char Siew. The Group has received many accolades in Singapore, such as being awarded the Epicurean Star Award in 2013, the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2016 & 2017, as well as being awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2018.
KOPITIAM INVESTMENT PTE. LTD.
Kopitiam Investment was set up in 1988 as a food shop in Singapore and has since become a franchise with over 90 eateries. The eateries provide a variety of food and beverages for the local food service management industry. It has launched various brands such as Bao Luo Wan Xiang, known for its Hong Kong cuisine. The Dessert Shop is another brand, while a Halal-concept chain of food courts known as Bagus, Cantine and Sedap was set up to cater to Muslims in Singapore. Today, Kopitiam Investment is a leading name in the food and beverage sector.
Top Singapore SMEs in Food & Beverage Services Companies
SO NICE PTE. LTD.
So Nice is a Singapore-based food manufacturer and dealer for various dairy products, cakes, bread, and confectioneries. Incorporated in 2007, it provides services to the Singapore-based dessert shop Ji De Chi Dessert which has a selection of desserts including fruit desserts like various sagos, tropical sorbets, Sweet in the Heart Snowy Ice, teatime soups, pastes, and jellies, all of which are known for their oriental flavour. Tea snacks that include waffles, a selection of rice rolls, sticky rice cakes and crepes accompanied by a selection of toppings are also on offer. So Nice has numerous outlets across Singapore and has received many reviews complimenting its desserts.
PAPA PALHETA PTE. LTD.
Papa Palheta initially started out as a specialty coffee roaster in 2009 in Singapore. It is well known for its coffee pods and beans which vary as decaf, omni, filter or espresso, with a variety of blends that are harvested in the American, Asian and African regions. Papa Palheta also has drip bags and a drip kettle for the various blends it produces. It also provides chocolates, various types of oat milk, drinking chocolate, and tea blends. Having expanded to Malaysia, Papa Palheta offers a shipping option for customers across the globe. The company supplies coffee filters, grinders, espresso machines, and brand-related merchandise as well.
ALLEY BAR PTE. LTD.
AlleyBar is a cocktail bar found between two Peranakan shophouses along Emerald Hill. Established in 1999, AlleyBar is known for its signature cocktails and mocktails. It has a menu offering various bites, Kueh Pie Tee (which is a Peranakan Kitchen staple), and many other dishes. These include Fish Goreng, Rickshaw Noodles, and Burbur Asparagus to name a few. AlleyBar offers its alleyway to host weddings and a private room to host private events.
IL LIDO PTE. LTD.
The il Lido Group is a collection of six Italian restaurants and bar concepts that was founded by Beppe De Vito, in 2006. These concepts are - Art, the contemporary Italian restaurant on top of the National Gallery Singapore; Amò, another restaurant known for its casual Italian cuisine; and Braci that is both a restaurant and a bar. The Group has also established concepts like Gemma, which is an Italian steakhouse, a Mediterranean-inspired rooftop bar called Levant, and Southbridge, which is a rooftop oyster bar. The Group has been interviewed by The Strait Times for its fine Italian restaurants.
VIE WINES & SPIRITS PTE. LTD.
Vie Wines and Spirits was incorporated in 2003 in Singapore and provides its restaurant expertise through the Black Pearl Steakhouse. Black Pearl Steakhouse is well known for its steak cuts that are flown in from Australia, New Zealand, America and Argentina. The menu includes a selection of lunch and dinner sets that include starters, main courses, salads, burgers and soups, all of which are complemented by a selection of wines.
Vie Wines and Spirits is known for being one of the best steakhouses in Singapore.
GRATIFY GROUP PTE. LTD.
Gratify Group, which provides catering services, was incorporated in February 2004. In 2008 Gratify Group opened its first restaurant, Seoul Yummy, which was famous for its Korean cuisine. It has also established two more franchises that specialize in catering to different palates. Omoomo Food Concepts was established in 2016 and is known for its fusion of Japanese- and Korean-style dishes. It caters to Muslims and has introduced halal menus while allowing for dishes to be customized. The second franchise was Pizzamaru, creating a symbolic pizza restaurant in Korea, known especially for its Green Tea well-being Dough recipe. Gratify Group’s catering expertise has resulted in numerous awards, including the Asia Pacific Top Excellence Brand, and Singapore Heartland Enterprise Star Award in 2015.
ROLAND RESTAURANT PTE. LTD.
Roland Restaurant began as a seafood restaurant in Singapore. It is well known for its Chili Crab dish with crusty French loaf for dipping into sauce, and also serves a variety of other seafood dishes including Sambal Mussels, Black Sauce Prawns, Teochew-style Steamed Fish and Cockles dipped in Homemade Mum’s Chili Sauce. Roland Restaurant offers diners Cantonese cuisine and Tim Sum dishes as well.
IGGY'S PTE. LTD.
Iggy’s is a Singapore-based restaurant chain that was established in 2004 and is well known for its fine dining catering. Iggy’s serves up a variety of dishes that reflect international cuisine for its dinner menu, including Ravioli, Miso Tofu and Pomme Oreiller. Its lunch time menu includes dishes such as Oxtail Risotto, Cappellini, Pluma Iberico and Usda Prime Ribs. Iggy’s also showcases some of the best wines from the Burgundy region. Iggy’s founder often works with reputable winemakers from the Southern Hemisphere such as Philip Jones to create special blends. Iggy’s is known for some notable wines such as Hospices de Beaune Corton Grand Cru Cuvee Charlotte Dumay 2009 elevage by Laurent Ponsot and Meursault Genevrieres 1er Cru Cuvée Baudot elevage by Jean-Marc Roulot.
PURPLE SAGE GROUP PTE. LTD.
Purple Sage Group was incorporated in 2002 and is a leading Singapore-based boutique caterer. It caters to various corporate events as well as weddings. Its menus contain dishes that differ by culture and are created by its celebrity chefs, Justin Quek and Devagi Sanmugam. Purple Sage also caters to customized menus for both Chinese and Western cuisine, and it has catered to venues such as Gardens by the Bay, Jewel Changi Airport, Sky Garden and Marina Bay Cruise Center Singapore. Purple Sage has been awarded many times for its catering services, including winning the Wild’s Gourmet Summit Award in 2019, and the “Established Brands” for the Singapore Prestige Brand Award 2019. It was also accredited by the Hall of Fame as Caterer of the Year.
SPIZZA PTE LTD.
Spizza is a Singapore-based franchise that opened its first outlet in 2002, and is known for its authentic, wood-fired thin-crust pizzas and Italian dishes. It serves salads and soups, antipasti and sides, pastas and oven-baked dishes, while a separate menu serves up dishes for kids. The food is complemented by a selection of desserts and beverages. Spizza also offers delivery services and catering services for corporate events, occasions and parties. It has won countless accolades and awards, including Singapore Tatler’s Excellent Food Award, being listed by Yahoo News for having the best pizzas, and being reviewed by I.S Magazine.
Top Singapore Fastest growing companies in Food & Beverage Services
FIVE GUYS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD
Five Guys Singapore is a branch of the Five Guys restaurant which was founded in Washington D.C. in the 1980s. It is well recognized for its handmade burgers made from the freshest ingredients, accompanied by fries fried only in pure peanut oil. It serves a variety of burgers and sandwiches, a selection of hotdogs, a number of toppings to choose from fries and a number of milkshakes and soft drinks. Five Guys has been referred to as America’s Fastest Growing Restaurant Chain by Forbes. It has also been reviewed by Grace Dent of the London Evening Standard and by Daym Drops and the Gregory Brothers on YouTube.
KANADA-YA SG PTE. LTD
Kanada Ya Sg is the Singapore branch of the Japanese franchise Kanada Ya and was opened as the first outlet in South-East Asia in 2019. It is well known for its traditional Japanese cuisine, especially its famous selection of ramen. It also serves a variety of don (a rice bowl dish served with meats or vegetables), side dishes that include Wasabi Mayo Gyoza, Chicken Karaage, and Calamari Tempura to name a few, desserts and beverages. Kanada Ya Sg has been reviewed by various publications and food blogs, including Daniel Food Diary, Discoverist Singapore and Food Gem.
SWEE CHOON TIM SUM RESTAURANT PTE LTD
Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant is a Singapore-based restaurant that opened its first outlet in 1962 and is known for its signature dim sum dish. The restaurant offers a selection of dishes including baked or fried dishes, appetizers, steamed dishes, La Mian, Soups, Tim Sum, noodles and rice dishes, desserts and beverages. Over the years, Swee Choon Tim Sum gained recognition and many awards, including the The Green Book Best Food Awards in 2010 and 2011, Singapore Favourite Food’s Certification of Excellence for Dim Sum in 2013, as well as the Customer Review Awards in 2019.
SUSHIRO GH SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
Sushiro Gh Singapore is a branch of Japan’s Kaiten Sushi chain, Sushiro, which was founded in 1984. Today, the chain has established more than 530 outlets globally. It is well known for serving a hundred different varieties of Sushi to maintain its high standard in the Japanese Kaiten industry.
PC INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.
PC International was incorporated in 2017 as the company in charge of operating its franchise, Potato Corner, which started as a food cart in Singapore and has since expanded internationally. After opening its first outlet in 1992, its franchise began a year later. It is known for its selection of flavored fries, specialty fries and new products such as Potato Corner Pop
(Potato Corner flavored popcorn), flavored nachos, flavored chicharon and flavored tea. It also offers catering services to various events such as fairs, trade shows, and corporate and school events. It has its own brand of merchandise for its Potato Corner fans. Potato Corner has been awarded by the Philippine Franchise Association and Department of Trade and Industry, the Franchise Hall of Fame Award and the Global Franchise Award.
MK CONSULTING GROUP PTE. LTD.
MK Consulting Group was incorporated in Singapore in 2017. It is well known for its restaurant chain Mrs Pho, which opened its first outlet in Singapore as a tribute to all Vietnamese mothers, grandmothers and aunties for their culinary skills. This Singaporean franchise is known for its signature starters of hot wings, sugarcane prawns and crispy calamari with tamarind sauce, salads, classic dishes, and streetside snacks consisting of a selection of authentic Vietnamese-style grilled seafood and greens. It also offers vegetarian dishes and authentic grilled Vietnamese-style meat dishes. In addition, an array of homemade beverages and desserts are also available. Mrs Pho has been reviewed by some prominent names in the press, including The Strait Times, Daniel Food Diary, Eatbook.sg and Geek Culture.
CURRY & TANDOOR PTE. LTD.
Curry & Tandoor was incorporated in 2004 in Singapore and is reputed for its North and South Indian catering services. It caters to various functions such as weddings, traditional and cultural events and birthdays to name a few. Curry & Tandoor provides mini buffets and premium buffets, bento sets and a variety of dishes that range from lamb shish kebabs to nasi minyak. It partners with venues such as Gardens by the Bay, Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park, and Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre. Curry & Tandoor has 20 years of experience in the catering sector.
GRATIFY GROUP PTE. LTD.
Gratify Group, which provides catering services, was incorporated in February 2004. In 2008 Gratify Group opened its first restaurant, Seoul Yummy, which was famous for its Korean cuisine. It has also established two more franchises that specialize in catering to different palates. Omoomo Food Concepts was established in 2016 and is known for its fusion of Japanese- and Korean-style dishes. It caters to Muslims and has introduced halal menus while allowing for dishes to be customized. The second franchise was Pizzamaru, creating a symbolic pizza restaurant in Korea, known especially for its Green Tea well-being Dough recipe. Gratify Group’s catering expertise has resulted in numerous awards, including the Asia Pacific Top Excellence Brand, and Singapore Heartland Enterprise Star Award in 2015.
BACHA COFFEE PTE. LTD.
Bacha Coffee Pte. Ltd. is the Singapore office founded in 2012 as Coffee Bacha, which is a coffee boutique franchise that was reborn in Morocco in 2017. It offers a selection for coffee lovers, such as finely blended, decaf, flavoured coffee beans, and various coffee hampers and packages. Bacha Coffee also has a selection of gourmet products, including chocolate, caramel, honey, biscuit and nougat. There is also a selection of coffee accessories that range from coffee makers, filters and pots to various coffee utensils, and books and fragrances. Today Bacha Coffee offers the best Arabica coffee beans harvested in various countries and known for their distinct flavours and blends.
OUE RESTAURANTS PTE. LTD.
OUE Restaurants is a franchise which offers catering services to diners in Singapore and overseas. It is the food and lifestyle division of OUE Limited, known for its management and development services for commercial, retail and residential properties. OUE Limited is also known for its services in the healthcare sector and for hospital excellence. OUE Restaurants’ outlet, Vue, is Singapore’s first rooftop spritz bar, offering a chef-driven menu that focuses on binchōtan-grilled specialities, complemented by a wide selection of wines. OUE Restaurants is known for its various catering concepts including Delifrance Singapore, Chatterbox, Fufu Pot and Alfalfa, to name a few.
