Premium Private Dining · cuisine of Flora & Herbs
Award Winning Contemporary Asian & Mediterranean Cuisine
by Chef Bernice Tan
Artful dinings crafted from scratch with seasonal ingredients.
A unique concept inspired by the story of regional flora & herbs...
Chef Bernice Tan
A food artist presenting edible concepts.
Recent Recognitions
- Winner of Globalchef 2025 Singapore Selection (Vegan Category)
- Top Finalist – Culinary King Season 4 & 5
- Top Finalist – Barilla for Professional Pasta championship Asia 2025 Singapore Selection
You might recognise me from TV — whipping up dishes and demoing surprise ingredients across Culinary King Season 4 & 5.
I do not consider myself a chef in the traditional sense — rather, a food artist presenting edible concepts.
While I have a fulfilling career in the energy sector, cooking is a passion I deeply enjoy. I love to curate a limited number of private dining events for like-minded individuals. Quality is always my highest priority — with limited slots each month.
In 2026, my attention has shifted toward the narrative behind each dish — the stories of ingredients, the use of seasonal herbs, and the exploration of unexpected yet harmonious combinations.
Each dish tells a story through vibrant flavours, crafted from scratch with seasonal ingredients.
To me, cooking is a form of conceptual art.
I look forward to co-creating a unique and memorable culinary experience with you.
Bernice Tan, Soil
Sample menus
There are always seasonal ingredients that arrive as a quiet surprise for guests. Nothing here is fixed. Everything responds to the season and the occasions.
Asian Flora & Herbs
Mediterranean
Veggitude Flora
Small Bites
Fire Up! BBQ
2026 · Asian Flora & Herbs
Summer Contemporary Tasting Menu
A refined celebration of vibrant flavours, presenting distinctive less commonly found dishes with premium seasonal ingredients only. Each course tells a story through bold herbaceous character and regional provenance.
Snow Crab Tartelette | Mekong Spices | Petals
Argentine Prawn Tartare | Yuzu Essence | Toasted Sesame
Signature Stuffed Chicken Wing | Pineapple Salsa
Cured Hokkaido Scallop | Nam Jim Jaew | Banana Flower | Pomelo
Chilled Gazpacho | Mango | Custard Apple | Seasonal Fruits
Applewood-Smoked Duck | Jungle Green Curry | Herb Rice | Rose Apple | Tonkin Jasmine
Poached White Eggplant | Osmanthus Tea | Peach Gum
What makes this menu
The story of regional flora & herbs.
Osmanthus. Tonkin jasmine. Banana flower. Peach gum. Rose apple. These are not garnishes — they are the reason the dish exists. Each one is a portal into a culinary tradition that most kitchens in Singapore have barely touched.
Seasonal note
Built around what is extraordinary today.
No two evenings are the same. The menu above captures the spirit — the actual dishes respond to what is at peak quality when your event is held. Seasonal ingredients arrive as a quiet surprise.
2026 · Italian & Mediterranean
Creative Tasting Menu
A wholesome Italian and Mediterranean experience highlighting local artisanal craftsmanship and the finest European seasonal produce. Classical technique, warm flavour, a deeply considered progression.
Snow Crab & Trout Tartelette | Herbs & Petals
Argentine Prawn Tartare | Yuzu Essence | Toasted Sesame
Iberian Pork Jowls | Spiced Chimichurri | Watermelon Salsa
Grilled Fresh Pearl Grouper | Purple Potato Gnocchi | Bronze Pistachio Pesto
Pine Nut & Porcini Soup | Barley | White Truffle Oil
Artisanal Dark Chocolate Gelato | Fermented Dark Cherries | Candied Piemonte Hazelnuts
The philosophy here
Mediterranean sensibility, Asian precision.
This menu draws on Italian and Mediterranean culinary tradition with the same attention to provenance and seasonal character that defines the Asian Flora menu. European produce at its finest, handled with care.
Pairing suggestion
Wine or sake — both work beautifully.
The Mediterranean menu pairs naturally with a European wine selection. Sake pairings are equally considered for those who prefer an Asian angle on a Western tasting progression.
Plant-Forward · Award-Winning · All Seasons
Veggitude Flora Table
Winner, GlobalChefs Singapore 2025, Vegan Category — the only private chef in the finals. An Asian and Mediterranean experience highlighting the freshest seasonal plant-forward ingredients. Nothing sacrificed. Everything intentional.
Young Jackfruit Tartelette | Herbs & Petals
Chestnut Pumpkin | Roasted Maple Tahini | Dukkah
Grilled Artichoke Heart | Herb Crust
Crispy Breadfruit | Sriracha Emulsion | Pineapple Salsa
Chilled Gazpacho | Mango | Custard Apple | Seasonal Fruits
Sweet Purple Potato Gnocchi | Bronte Pistachio Pesto
Porcini & Pine Nut Soup | Barley | White Truffle Oil
Poached White Eggplant | Osmanthus Tea | Peach Gum
Award recognition
Winner — GlobalChefs Singapore 2025.
The Veggitude Flora Table was recognised at GlobalChefs Singapore 2025 in the Vegan Category — the only private chef in the competition. Vegan premium dining at the highest level, without compromise or substitute.
Who this suits
Plant-forward does not mean without pleasure.
This menu is as suited to guests who are not vegan as it is to those who are. The ingredients are chosen for their character, not their category. Suitable for any private dining or corporate occasion requiring plant-forward options.
Events · Receptions · Cocktail Format
Small Bites Tasting Reception
An exquisitely curated chef-driven reception menu — bites designed to complement fine cocktails and wines. For launches, openings, corporate receptions and occasions where the food needs to keep pace with the conversation.
Fresh Popcorn & Caramelised Hazelnuts | House Spice
Prawn Betel Miang Wrap | Pomelo & Crispy Shrimps
Crispy Prawn Toast | Sriracha Emulsion & Toasted Sesame
Char-grilled Tiger Prawns | Sweet Tom Yum Sambal
Pandan Chicken | Green Papaya Salad
Thai Basil Chicken Sausage Roll | Garlic Dressing
Southern Thai Style Crispy Chicken | Chili Vinegar
Grilled Moo-Ping Pork Skewers | Honey Glaze & Sesame
Char-grilled Lamb Satay | Tamarind Peanut Sauce
Pulled Duck Rice Cracker | Sweet Plum Dressing
Spiced Eggplant Rice Roll | Seasonal Rainbow Salad
Smoked Tofu | Asian Pesto & Cashew Nuts
Format & guest count
20 to 100+ guests. Standing or cocktail.
The small bites format works for any event size — from a curated reception for 20 to a large corporate gathering. The menu is calibrated to the occasion — not every item appears at every event. Selection is confirmed during the planning consultation.
Customisation
Tailored to your theme and guests.
Dietary requirements, thematic focuses and brand alignment are all considered during the planning phase. The flavours are bold and distinctive — the presentation is designed to prompt conversation and leave a lasting impression.
Outdoor · Premium · Fire Up!
Fire Up! BBQ Experience
A bespoke barbecue experience featuring premium, ready-to-grill ingredients complemented by freshly crafted sauces and curated side dishes. This is outdoor cooking considered with the same intention as any premium dining engagement.
Tiger Prawns & Wild Squid | Sambal & Tamarind
Barramundi Fillet Wrapped in Banana Leaf | Lemongrass Dressing
Chicken Wings | Signature Malaysian Soy Sauce
Chicken Wrapped in Pandan Leaf
Lamb Tenderloin Satay | Korean Gochujang & Toasted Sesame
Ribeye | Garam Masala & Curry-Infused Herbs
Pork Jowls | Koji & Anchovy Garam
Moo Ping Pork Skewers & Mushroom | Chili Vinegar
Seasonal Vegetable Skewers | Asian Pesto
Pomelo Salad | Cashew Nuts & Crispy Shrimps
The Fire Up! difference
Premium ingredients. Freshly crafted sauces.
Every sauce, every marinade and every condiment is made fresh for your event. The proteins are premium and responsibly sourced. This is not a typical barbecue — it is an outdoor expression of the same philosophy that runs through every Soil experience.
Who it suits
8 to 40 guests. Your outdoor space.
The Fire Up! experience is ideal for family gatherings, corporate team events and private celebrations with access to an outdoor space. Chef and team arrive with everything needed — you experience only the occasion.
How it works
01
We connect
Tell me about the occasion, your guests and your preferences. Every engagement begins with a personal conversation — not a booking form.
02
I design your menu
The menu is conceived around what is seasonal and exceptional at the time of your event. No two menus are identical — every dish is crafted from scratch.
03
I come to you
Your home, your venue, your event space. I arrive with everything needed and leave your kitchen as I found it. You experience only the meal.
04
An evening to remember
Each dish arrives with its story. Courses are paced around your evening. Quality is my highest priority — which is why availability is deliberately limited.
Experiences
Six ways to dine with Soil.
Each format is a different expression of the same philosophy — the most memorable dining is personal, seasonal and built entirely around the occasion.
From intimate tasting menus to corporate galas, every engagement receives the same full personal attention.
Signature · Private
Artful Private Dining
For intimate celebrations and special gatherings. A bespoke tasting menu — Asian, Mediterranean or plant-forward curated around your guests, your occasion and what is seasonal that week.
Social · Boutique
Storytelling Social Catering
Boutique-style event catering with colourful flavour and distinctive presentation. Each dish crafted to elevate the occasion, inspire conversation and foster meaningful connections.
Corporate · Executive
Corporate Private Dining
For Singapore's most significant corporate occasions — investor dinners, client entertainment, boardroom gatherings and leadership events. Bespoke menus and absolute discretion.
Receptions · Cocktail
Small Bites Tasting Reception
Exquisitely curated chef-driven bites designed to complement fine cocktails and wines. For product launches, gallery openings and corporate receptions of any scale.
Events · Gala
Private Gala & Events
Bespoke catering for Singapore's high-profile private galas, charity events and exclusive social occasions. Seated dinners from eight to forty guests, every moment impeccable.
Outdoor · Premium BBQ
Fire Up! BBQ Experience
A bespoke barbecue experience featuring premium ingredients and freshly crafted sauces. Tiger prawns, lamb satay, ribeye and barramundi in banana leaf — outdoor cooking as it should be.
Common questions
Things you may want to know.
All enquiries are handled personally.
For anything not covered here, reach out directly — every occasion begins with a real conversation.
Emma P.
Private tasting menu
There’s no one quite like Chef Bernice if you’re looking for a private chef in Singapore who really cooks from the heart. The herbs, the seasonality, the way each course just flows — it felt personal in a way restaurant dining never does.
David L.
Chef's table
Truly unforgettable. The Asian Mediterranean menu blended influences into dishes that were both inventive and deeply comforting — each guest made to feel genuinely welcomed.
Sarah M.
Vegan premium private dining
I’ve tried plenty of plant-based menus in Singapore and nothing came close to this. Chef Bernice’s vegan tasting menu was sophisticated, genuinely delicious, and made every guest at the table feel equally considered. Remarkable.
Michael T.
Corporate private dining
We needed something special for a client dinner in Singapore and Chef Bernice delivered beyond what we imagined. The food was exceptional, the experience was seamless, and our guests are still talking about it. We’ll be booking again.
Follow the journey
Seasonal ingredients, plating in progress, and the stories behind each dish.
Begin Your Experience
Let’s co-create
something memorable.
Every month, a few tables.
Every table, a story worth telling.
Soil
Contemporary Asian and Mediterranean Dining, inspired by the story of regional flora & herbs. Private chef. Singapore. Boutique catering & events.
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