Review Author: Jeanette Wang

Review Date: 26 Aug 2023

Review Body: I came across Med@59JCT while searching for a unique Father’s Day gift for both my husband and dad. We were not disappointed - and in fact, came away with not only a culinary and gastronomic experience, but also an afternoon of really stimulating and eye-opening conversations with the hosts, Al and Natalie (who I guarantee will be among the most interesting and unique Singaporeans you’ll ever meet). The setting of the private kitchen itself is an architectural and design marvel. The dishes and the stories behind them were tantalising (and my dad was so happy to take home leftovers). The wine choices were plentiful and the two we picked were delicious. Al and Natalie with their warm hospitality and intriguing life stories were just the icing on the cake. It was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had and highly recommend it.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Alvin Tan

Review Date: 02 Apr 2023

Review Body: We had a cook and dine session with Al and Nat. The entire process of preparing our dinner from scratch was refreshing! They were very patient in explaining how to make every dish, and elaborated on ways to improve our culinary skills (how to roll the dough, how to best batter our meat). We had mediterranean food this time but we found out that they also have 6 other types of culinary to go with - so we definitely will have to come back again! They also have a very beautiful decorated house which prizes all their lovely treasures from all over the world. It was like going into a museum itself, seeing artifacts from all over the world! Nothing beats eating your own homecooked food - but with the highest quality of food ingredients! Truly thank Al and Natalie for making this experience so wholesome!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Amna

Review Date: 26 Feb 2025

Review Body: We had a lovely time at Al’s STUNNING home, spending the morning cooking delicious Moroccan food. Al’s instructions were easy to follow and he showed us how to put together some mouthwatering dishes (while doing a lot of the heavy lifting himself, thanks Al!) The cooking included a lot of taste testing of Al’s most special ingredients from all over the world, from olive oil to REAL cinnamon, which our team really enjoyed. The meal itself at the end was a delicious way to just sit and spend time together over a delicious home cooked meal. 10/10 would recommend as a great way to spend time with friends, family or coworkers while learning something new.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Laura

Review Date: 30 Nov 2025

Review Body: A fantastic experience! Al made our group feel immediately comfortable in his beautiful home in Joo Chiat. He kindly provided a vegetarian menu for our group, walking us through the history of the five dishes we prepared, taking time to explore ingredients together and peppering in personal stories to make the experience fun. As participants, you can do as much (hands-on) or as little (spectator) of the cooking you would like. The dishes were all delicious and (relatively) easy to recreate at home. A fun experience for our group of friends and I can envision it being just as great with family or co-workers. Five stars for Al and Med@59JCT!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Ekaterina Babicheva

Review Date: 04 Sep 2026

Review Body: Absolutely incredible experience! We joined a five-course dinner cooking class led by chef Al, and it exceeded all expectations. The space itself is stunning, a beautifully restored shophouse. This is also a fantastic idea for team building. We cooked together, laughed a lot, and picked up genuinely useful cooking tips along the way. As someone who loves cooking, I found it both fun and practical. And of course important: the food was absolutely delicious. They offer other formats beyond cooking classes too like dinings. Highly recommend this experience, whether for a couple or a small group of friends or colleagues for team building.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Max

Review Date: 11 Jan 2026

Review Body: We had a lovely private cooking and dining session hosted by Al, who was friendly and easy to chat with, making the experience comfortable and enjoyable. The cooking process was simple and very beginner-friendly, so even those new to cooking would not find it challenging. That said, there isn't a lot of prep work involved, so the experience is probably better suited for smaller groups if everyone wants to get their hands dirty. The food turned out great, and our whole group left feeling satisfied. Al was also thoughtful in acknowledging our birthday celebration, which was a nice touch. We'll definitely be making these dishes at home!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Via Abano

Review Date: 08 Dec 2025

Review Body: My team and I thoroughly enjoyed our end of year team-building activity and holiday dinner at Med@59JCT. The Peranakan shophouse was gorgeous, serving as the right ambiance for the activity. Al, our host, was a gracious teacher. He patiently took us through the steps to cook a five course Moroccan dinner from Matbutcha (Dip), Briouates (Cheese Samosas), Kohbz (Bread Loaf), Chicken Tajine and Orange and Cinnamon Salad. The dinner was scrumptious and our team had a lot of relaxed fun - perfect for the end of the year. Grateful to Seek Sophie for the complimentary Moroccan Iced Tea and wine as well. We shall definitely return!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Yam Wee Lee

Review Date: 23 Aug 2025

Review Body: Very friendly and experienced chef who is generous with his sharing, not just of the cooking process but also on the ingredients and sources for good ingredients. My husband & I and our 3 guests really enjoyed the Cook & Dine session with Al and learnt very much. Delicious home-cooked food! We are excited to try out the recipes on our own. We will share with friends and family our wonderful experience so they can also enjoy his generous sharing and the hospitality of Al & his wife.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: YT

Review Date: 26 Feb 2026

Review Body: Al was the best host! He was so patient in teaching us cooking noobs, and thanks to his guidance our end results turned out perfect! He recommended us to do Moroccan cuisine as we only had 2 pax, it was a new cuisine to us but glad we took his advice as the session was well-paced and serving size were just right. Definitely hope to recreate those amazing samosas and chicken tagine at home when we crave Moroccan food with what we've learnt and the tips Al gave us!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Ewen Cameron Smith

Review Date: 21 Jan 2024

Review Body: We had a wonderful few hours learning to cook and bake some Spanish classics with Al. Super friendly vibe, relaxed atmosphere and informative…myself, my wife and my parents enjoyed getting busy in the kitchen and learning a few tricks from Al. The house is incredible too - very homely and filled with charm and history in every corner. We highly recommend the cooking experience and I’m sure we’ll go back for a feast sometime very soon.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Aaron Chia

Review Date: 23 Sep 2023

Review Body: Our group absolutely enjoyed the experience with Chef Al and Natalie. They were great hosts, provided a cosy cooking environment and delivered a unique private dining experience. It was a wonderful afternoon spent in their tastefully decorated shophouse, learning new culinary knowledge and enjoying delicious Spanish soul food. Thank you Al and Natalie, we will be back for another of your private dining session.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Dani

Review Date: 05 Jun 2024

Review Body: Beautifully designed Perankan home, that makes you feel welcome and get into some yummy cooking! It was fun to roll up our sleeves get our aprons on and learn to cook some new greek dishes! Best part was sitting down to a lovely meal with colleagues at the end and enjoying all the bursts of flavor we had put together thanks to our lovely host and chef!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Anand

Review Date: 25 May 2024

Review Body: It was amazing The tips we got while we were cooking really tasty Spanish dishes are exceptional . Such tips are not found in cooking books or You tube videos . Instructions where tailored to be very sensitive to the level of cooking experience As and added treat we where given a tour of the house. Thank you guys

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Angela

Review Date: 19 May 2024

Review Body: Fantastic group cooking course. Al is not only friendly, extremely knowledgeable and a passionate chef, he is also an accomplished teacher. Clear, concise instructions and very patient. The venue was stylish, plus the food was interesting and tasted superb. Highly recommended!!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Kathy

Review Date: 22 Mar 2025

Review Body: What a fantastic experience! Al is a very engaging chef and great instructor. He might’ve made it a little too easy for us… the cooking was really very light work, and we had the joy of a delicious dinner together at the end. The atmosphere is charming. We’ll go back again.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Nicholas

Review Date: 16 Mar 2026

Review Body: Had a wonderful dining experience here with host Al and Natalie. Our first cook and dine at their amazing home + dining and we learned a lot about Moroccan food culture. We all enjoyed and finished all the dishes prepared by everyone Thanks for having us

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Yiru

Review Date: 09 Dec 2024

Review Body: The experience was great! Learning to cook Moroccan dishes with Al was eye opening and fun. And the food was great very delicious! Thank you for the fantastic hospitality, the many stories and interesting conversation topics and the wonderful cooking!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Terence O

Review Date: 19 Jul 2026

Review Body: A nice way for us to spend an afternoon as a family. Al was friendly and informative. Food prep was simple and straightforward which was good for our boys who enjoyed themselves. Food was delicious as well.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Chengxi

Review Date: 18 Sep 2026

Review Body: Really fun cooking class in a stunning setting. Al taught us a lot about the produce, different cookware, cutting tips and we got to taste olive oils from different regions . We made and 4 spanish dishes.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Mark

Review Date: 21 Jul 2025

Review Body: It was a really cozy and awesome experience with friends. Al is really friendly and the dishes that we made, chose the greek menu, was super delicious!! Had a lot of fun and would highly recommend it!

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Cooking classes and themed meals.

Itinerary Description: Learn how to cook 4 or 5 dishes from Al's repertoire. Thematic menus available (Moroccan, Turkish, Provencal, Spanish, Italian, vegetarian...). Enjoy eating your creation in the Med@59JCT dining space