31st March to 5th May

EVERY SUNDAY 4.30PM, ARTS HOUSE ANNEX BUILDING

Exploring the intersection of

food & sustainability
over shared conversations and meals

Food for Thought

Welcome to Makan’ the Change, where sustainable food culture is the centrepiece of connection and inspiration. Our event is a celebration of the diverse tapestry of Singapore's food landscape, bringing together local farmers, producers, chefs, changemakers and businesses at the forefront of sustainable practices.

Makan’ the Change is an opportunity to savour the flavour of positive impact, explore diverse facets of food sustainability, and contribute to a more conscious and flavourful future. Join us each Sunday to immerse yourself in a multi-modal learning experience that goes beyond the plate.

Talks & Conversations

Learn from changemakers as they share unique perspectives on how to bridge the gap between knowledge and action

Panel Discussions

Gain valuable insights from industry practitioners and experts as they discuss challenges and opportunities in the realm of food sustainability

Cooking Demonstrations

Elevate your understanding by learning from celebrated local chefs as they share expert tips and show you how to prepare dishes that are sustainable yet shiok to eat

Booths & Displays

Explore a world of possibilities at our booths, where you can engage with our partners and collaborators to learn about how their work is shaping our local food landscape

Communal Dinners

Enter a shared space for meaningful conversations and delectable dishes at our communal dinners, where the menu evolves weekly to showcase different faces and facets of sustainable dining

Weekly Themes

31st March

Sustainability from Tradition

Tradition Transforms: Cultivating Sustainable Practices from our Heritage

Cooking demo on looking at the past to inform the future
by Chef Ivan Brehm (Nouri & Appetite) & Culinary Anthropologist Nithiya Laila
Lesson on growing, cooking & preserving Indigenous Thai food & traditions
by Chef Suwitra Wongwaree & Nor Yatee Salaithongpers
Lesson on the Orang Pulau & their connection to the Southern Islands
by Firdaus Sani (Orang Laut SG)
Dinner featuring Orang Pulau indigenous foods by Orang Laut SG
Drinks by Native (sold separately)

7th April

Leveraging Technology

Bytes to Bites: Sustainable Food Futures through Technology

Cooking demo on leveraging technology to close the loopby MJ Teoh & Chong Yong Wei (Native)
Panel discussion on tech-forward solutions for a sustainable food system with Prof. William Chen (NTU), Dr. Shigeki Sugii (ImpacFat), Kelvin Ng (Green Bridge Partners) & Karen Lam (Thoughtful Food); moderated by Karin Aue (Chemistry)
Dinner by Appetite
Drinks by Analogue (sold separately)

14th April

Circular Food Systems

Closing the Loop: Shifting from linear to circular food systems

Unf*ck the future with a Localised Rebellion
led by Maxie Millian & Lai Sook Yi (Locavore NXT)
Lesson on mushrooms & circular food sustainability
by Benedict Yeo (Golden Cap Farm)
Conversation on challenges & opportunities in upcycling surplus food &
food waste with Angelica Wong (LESS & CO) & Sean Tan (FeedBank)
Lesson on composting & nourishing the soil
by Chen Chingwei (Project Black Gold)
Dinner featuring NXT-Level Local Ingredient Philosophy
by Maxie Millian & Lai Sook Yi (Locavore NXT)
Beer brewed from surplus bread by sponsors Brewerkz and Less & Co.
Drinks by Native (sold separately)

21st April

Sustainable Farming on Land & at Sea

Tending to Tomorrow: Sowing Seeds of Sustainability Across Land & Sea

Panel discussion on rethinking the approach to farming & food production
with Will Chua (FOLO Farms), Marcus Koe (Habitat Collective), John Ong
(Spore Gardens) & Deborah Oh (Tiberias Harvest); moderated by Joelle Chen
Lesson on designing a food forest & eating with nature in mind
by Wee Jun Ning (A Little Wild)
Lesson on regenerative cities of the future by Professor Veera Sekaran (NUS)
Dinner featuring local & regional produce in a reimagination of the familiar
by MJ Teoh & Geetu Manikashetti (Native)
Drinks by Analogue (sold separately)

28th April

Empowering People & Communities

Rooted in Community: Collective Action for Lasting Change

Cooking demo on pulses for healthy & sustainable diets
by Lena Tan (HerbYvore) & Chef Vinita Deshmane (Vini's Plantiful Kitchen)
Workshop on understanding packaging dates & reducing food waste
by Leonard Shee (MoNo) & Maggie Lee
Lesson on driving community engagement for sustainability
by Carolin Barr (susGain)
Talk on building third places with & for the Community by Zac Toh (City Sprouts)
Dinner featuring plant-based Japanese cuisine by Joyce Cheng (WakaMama)
Drinks by Native (sold separately)

5th May

Normalising a Sustainable Future

Every Bite Matters: Making Sustainability the Industry Standard

Panel discussion on advancing end-to-end sustainability in the F&B Industry
with Hari Nair (Zuno Carbon), Claire Pearson (Belu), Lee Fordham (Synthesis) &
Vijay Mudaliar (Native & Analogue); moderated by Oliver Truesdale-Jutras
BossUP!: a card game for dynamic conversations, connections & creativity
by Chemistry
Dinner featuring (not) too many cooks by Bricolage & friends
Drinks by Analogue (sold separately)

Learn more about our partners and programming by visiting our Instagram below. More information will be released closer to each theme's date.

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The Venue

Makan The Change will be held weekly at
SATS Experiential Centre at The Arts House
Level 2 Annex Building, The Arts House
1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429

This is a rain or shine event! Please bring an umbrella as there are no sheltered walkways to the venue.

By MRT:

City Hall, Raffles Place (10-min walk)
Clarke Quay, Esplanade, Fort Canning (15-min walk)

By Bus:

195, 961 and 961C (Supreme Ct, bus stop no. 02181)
61, 63, 80, 124, 145, 166, 174, 197, 851 and 961 (Opposite The Treasury, bus stop no. 04249)
2, 12, 33, 147, 190 (High St Ctr, bus stop no. 04229)
75, 100, 107, 130, 131 and 167 (After Esplanade MRT Station Exit D, bus stop no. 02029)
10, 10e, 57, 70, 75, 100, 107, 128, 130, 131, 162, 167, 196, 196e, 531, 533, 534, 535, 536, 538, 539, 544, 545, 549, 554, 560, 564, 585, 589, 700, 761, 850E, 868, 951E and 971E (Fullerton Sq, bus stop no. 03011)

By Car:

There are no public parking facilities at The Arts House. The nearest carparks are:

Parliament House (3-min walk)
National Gallery Singapore (5-min walk)
The Adelphi (6-min walk)
The Fullerton Hotel (6-min walk)

FAQ

Do you offer discounts?

We have a limited number of subsidised tickets available for students and those who are keen to attend Makan' the Change but are unable to afford the full ticket price. Please reach out to us at hello@bricolage.sg to request for subsidised tickets.
Can I attend the talks or dinner only?

Each ticket covers the entire half-day event starting at 4:30 pm. We strongly encourage you to come for the entire programme to get the full learning experience! We have a limited number of talk only tickets available. Please reach out to us at hello@bricolage.sg to make a request.
How long is each event?

Each event is 5 hours long, starting at 4:30 pm sharp and ending at 9:30 pm. Do arrive on time to make the most of the experience.
What is the seating arrangement like?

For activities (talks, cooking demos, panel discussions, etc.), there is free seating. Dinner tables will be shared in groups of 8 to 10 people. Seating is assigned based on tickets purchased together, and you may be seated with others to fill a table. Contact us at hello@bricolage.sg to request to be seated with another group at dinner.
Can you accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions?

Please inform us of any allergies and dietary restrictions in advance, either when purchasing tickets or by emailing hello@bricolage.sg. We will do our best to accommodate your dietary restrictions, however, we cannot guarantee accommodation of on-site requests. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate severe allergies due to the R&D-use nature of the venue's kitchen, where there may be trace amounts of common allergens.
What is accessibility like at the venue?

The Arts House Annex is an old conservation building, and unfortunately, elevators are unavailable. The venue is on the second floor with staircase access only. Male and female toilets are located on both Level 1 and Level 2 of the venue.
Can I get a refund?

All tickets sold are non-refundable, but transferable. If you are unable to attend, contact us at hello@bricolage.sg to transfer the ticket to a friend.

Sponsors & Partners

Bricolage would like to thank our sponsors and partners for their support in making Makan' The Change 2024 possible.

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Oliver Truesdale-Jutras
Suwitra Wongwaree
Prof. William Chen
Prof. Veera Sekaran
Christopher Leow

Ivan Brehm
Nithiya Laila
Karin Aue
Joelle Chen

Bricolage & Friends

The Bricolage team is a group of friends who have come together over a shared passion for food and sustainability, and drive to do something positive for the community.

Makan' the Change is our team's inaugural project and is a non-profit, ground-up, community-driven initiative that we hope will enrich people's lives and contribute to the food sustainability movement in Singapore.

All proceeds from ticket and drinks sales go solely towards covering the costs of the event and education and outreach efforts.

Sarah Shum

Project Co-Lead &

Chief Regular Person

Lover of cats,

doer of things

Russell Nathan