What does it mean to forage in the city? In Geylang Serai, the answer lies in the wet market — a bustling neighbourhood institution where fresh, local ingredients have been sourced and traded for generations. Developed by the National Heritage Board's Youth Panel in partnership with the Museum of Food, this hands-on workshop brings that spirit of discovery to the kitchen, inviting you to cook with ingredients foraged straight from Geylang Serai Market.

Experience Highlights
Guided by the theme of urban foraging, discover how the wet market carries on the age-old practice of sourcing ingredients close to home — and how these humble ingredients have shaped the food culture of Geylang Serai. Through foraging mini-games, hands-on cooking with market-fresh ingredients, and a shared makan session, you'll piece together the heritage of the neighbourhood one dish at a time — and take home a keepsake recipe booklet to remember it by.

On the Menu
Working alongside facilitators from the National Heritage Board's Youth Panel and the Museum of Food, you'll get to make a lemongrass mocktail, nasi ulam, otah, and cendol.

This programme is part of HAN@Katong Joo-Chiat, and supported by the National Heritage Board, as part of Heritage Activation Nodes.

This workshop is designed for participants aged 15 to 35. Seats are limited and priority will be given to those within this age range.

If you're outside the 15–35 age range, you're still welcome to join! Simply register under the "Expression of Interest" ticket type and the programme organisers will be in touch if a space opens up. Please make sure to select the correct ticket type at checkout to avoid any issues with your registration.

Ticket: $10 per person
Date and Time: 4 October 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Museum of Food - 102 Joo Chiat Rd, #02-01, Singapore 427396

1. Duration & Physical Requirements
The programme is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes. Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the programme begins. The programme will begin on time.

2. Dietary & Allergen Notice
Participants will prepare and consume food during the programme which are non-vegetarian and may not be halal certified. The dishes may contain nuts, fish, shellfish, and other allergens. We encourage participants with specific dietary restrictions or allergies to exercise discretion and inform the organisers in advance, if necessary.

3. Refund Policy
No refund or exchange of tickets is allowed under any circumstance, except in the event of programme cancellation.

By registering for this programme, participants agree: 

a. that NHB and the programme organiser(s) may take photographs and/or videos of them (or their child as applicable) and use the images and/or videos including to archive, exhibit and publish them for publicity;

b. for NHB and the programme organiser(s) to contact them regarding the programme that they have signed up for, as well as other communication that may be of interest to them; and

c. that the personal information supplied will be strictly used for the purposes stated above.

The Museum of Food is a non-profit dedicated to heritage food education in Singapore. From preserving the tools and recipes passed down by their grandmothers, to keeping their skills and knowledge alive for the current generation, they believe that Singapore's food belongs to all her people — and that culinary heritage should be accessible to everyone. They run a cooking studio and exhibition space in the heart of Joo Chiat, just a stone's throw from Geylang Serai Market.