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5.0
22 reviews
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Highlights
Highlights
- Unique private dining experience in a beautiful bohemian home
- Short foraging session to discover wild edible plants growing all around us
- Enjoy a yummy Thai seafood meal
Details
Details
In this 3-hour gastronomic journey, you will learn how to create and enjoy a traditional Southeast Asian communal feast with a dash of wild! This experience is held in an eclectic private home in Holland Village. You'll start with a short foraging adventure around the neighbourhood to learn more about the edible plants that surround us. Then, assemble a special Thai leaf-wrapped appetiser followed by a sumptuous Asian grazing platter - featuring locally caught seafood and wild vegetables! (seafood might vary based on the catch of the day). Featured Dishes 😋Thai "Miang Kham" - leaf wrap appetiser "Live" Salt-crusted Snapper, prawns & squidLarge assortment of wild vegetablesAssorted Thai desserts*Primateve offers a top-up of "live" Indo-Pacific giant mud crabs. This can be selected as an add-on.*Primateve also offers wine and alcoholic beverages at an additional cost.*Menu may vary slightly depending on market produce.*For a booking with less than 13 pax, your session might be shared with another group of guests. However, the host will first seek your acknowledgement of that. *We have discounted prices for kids 5-12yrs old and please contact us if you have kids in your party.About your hostPrimateve's cooking is partly inspired by the host's far-flung and off-the-grid adventures to places like Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar and Afghanistan. During the meal, they'll be more than happy to share the history behind the food they create, how it's prepared and the stories behind them.Holland Village is a beautiful bohemian neighbourhood and offers some small trails and green spaces where wild edible greens can be found. The local Singapore home where you will be dining also embodies this vibe - it's a collage of memories, spaces and curios from around the world.
Details
3.0 hours
Private trip
Up to 13 persons
Suitable For
Foodies
Couples
Team Events
Activities
Private Home Dining
What's included
What's included
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Thai "Miang Kham" - leaf wrap appetiser
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"Live" Salt-crusted Snapper, prawns & squid
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Large assortment of wild vegetables
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Assorted Thai dessert
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Water and lemongrass tea
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"Live" Indo-Pacific giant mud crabs (available as an add-on)
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Wines and alcoholic beverages
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Where You'll Meet
Where You'll Meet
- Holland Village MRT station 15 mins before selected timeslot Details
Holland Village MRT station
Holland Village MRT station
Availability
Availability
Scheduled Trip Dates
Unavailable
Prices shown in SGD
What You'll Do
What You'll Do
Itinerary: Holland Village
Private home dining experience in an eclectic home
- Holland Village MRT station (Holland Village MRT station ) - 15 mins before
- Enjoy a beautiful Asian communal grazing platter that comes with fresh seafood, meats and wild vegetables.
- You will also have a chance to forage and assemble the final seafood platter and learn about the stories behind the food Primateve creates.
This is a sample itinerary and may be weather-dependent.
Meet your host
Meet your host
Primateve
5.0
(22 reviews)
Revive your sense of travelling through unique grazing platters inspired by many different local cultures around the world. Primateve was inspired by the Chef's travels to far-flung countries and his experiences with different ethnic foods and communal dining. Exchange stories over a wonderful meal in an eclectic local home!
1 year experience
Fluent English
What others are saying
What others are saying
5.0
out of 22 helpful reviews
Warm & Friendly
13
Good Food
13
Knowledgeable
10
Memorable Trip
10
Value-for-Money
7
Comfortable Trip
7
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Rob
08 Aug 2022
This was our third time dining at Primateve and it was amazing!
First the food - it was one of the freshest and most interesting seafood meals we've had in Singapore. The flame-charred emperor snapper was so succulent and sweet. We added on the crabs and it was so worth it - they were huge and juicy! The vegetables and herbs were also incredibly fresh, and we especially loved the gorgeously sweet and juicy corn. All the produce was top notch and prepared with a lot of care and skill!
We also loved the foraging walk which was very unique. Made us see Singapore in a completely new light, and really a must-do for any foodie who is interested in where their produce comes from!
Best of all, our hosts were incredibly warm, and remembered all the tiny details from the first time we dined with them. For e.g. my mum loved the starter the first time and mopped it all up. This time round, they prepared extra starters so that my mum could eat her fill, plus loads more for takeaway afterward! They really go out of their way to make it a special experience, and it's really the perfect way to celebrate a birthday. Thank you for the amazing time and we can't wait to come back for the Indonesian feast next!!
Liked: Warm & Friendly, Knowledgeable, Value-for-Money, Good Food, Comfortable Trip, Memorable Trip
Response from Primateve
Response from Primateve
on 10 Aug 2022
Thanks for such a lovely evening. It was wonderful meeting all of you again and catching up on our recent travels! So glad your parents enjoyed the meal, was so nice seeing them again :) Hope your mom had a good time with the Miang Kham appetiser at home and looking forward to seeing you all again!
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Kwok Pin Chin
07 Aug 2022
Liked: Warm & Friendly, Good Food, Memorable Trip, Knowledgeable
Response from Primateve
Response from Primateve
on 10 Aug 2022
It was great to meet you and your family, Pin!
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Gail Ng
07 Aug 2022
We had such a wonderful memorable seafood feast at Primateve! The setting was cosy and tropical, and we loved the wide array of fresh produce put together. The herbs/veg tasted, brighter (or sweeter) more aromatic - paired beautifully with their array of sauces. The seafood was so fresh, plump and abundant. Every component was well thought through, paired together beautifully, and our foreign guests had loads of fun soaking up a communal nature-esque S.E.A experience. Our 2 hosts were so warm and generous in sharing their knowledge on cooking/travel. Can’t wait to return to try more of their cuisine! Thanks for a lovely time!
Liked: Warm & Friendly, Value-for-Money, Knowledgeable, Good Food, Comfortable Trip, Memorable Trip
Response from Primateve
Response from Primateve
on 10 Aug 2022
Thank you for the kind compliments, Gail! We are so glad that your guests enjoyed the local experience and hope it was memorable for them!
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Susie Zhang
06 Aug 2022
Thank you Li-Ann and Song for a wonderful evening! Loved the foraging walk around neighbourhood before dinner. The food was fresh, healthy and delicious :)
Liked: Warm & Friendly, Knowledgeable, Good Food, Memorable Trip
Response from Primateve
Response from Primateve
on 10 Aug 2022
Thank you, Susie! We enjoyed hosting you and your friends and exchanging notes on everything from food and travel to books! Hope to see you all again soon.
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Jacinta
23 May 2022
Amazing fun! This was my second time at Primateve (went for the Spanish meal the first time, and Thai seafood grazing experience this time), and it was exceptional.
This time we were celebrating my brother’s 40th birthday, and it was unforgettable. We loved the edible plant foraging walk before the meal as it gave so much context to what we were eating, and it also makes us see the common plants around us with new eyes.
Our hosts were so kind and really went out of the way to make us comfortable. They even raised the dining table so my parents wouldn’t be uncomfortable sitting on the floor during the grazing experience. And they were super attentive and lovely during the meal - even more so than at a fine dining restaurant!
And the food was a FEAST. Hands down some of the best seafood we had in Singapore. We added the mud crabs and were so glad we did - they were incredibly succulent, sweet and huge! And the salt baked fish was out of this world good, especially paired with the homemade sauce. Everything was just so fresh and gorgeous tasting. And the sauces were so yummy we packed some to take home 🥰 Definitely coming back!!
Liked: Warm & Friendly, Knowledgeable, Value-for-Money, Memorable Trip, Comfortable Trip, Good Food
Response from Primateve
Response from Primateve
on 24 May 2022
Thanks for the review, Jacinta! We enjoyed having you again and meeting your adventurous family - they are so much fun to host. We love it when our guests are curious about the food, how it’s selected, prepared and cooked - nothing like sharing stories over a great meal! Would love to have you all back again for more adventures, stories and feasting!
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Cancellation & Rescheduling
Cancellation & Rescheduling
Cancellation Policy
As Primateve would be holding the slot for you and turning down other potential customers,
you won’t be able to cancel after you book.
Extenuating Circumstances Policy
In the event that one or more participants are tested positive (or suspected) for Covid-19, they are required to present verification from the MOH 72 hours prior to the trip, and customers can choose to reschedule the booking with no additional fee.
Less than 72 hours, customers can choose to reschedule with a 15% charge of booking fees.
In the Event of a Government Lockdown
If there is a government lockdown that prevent you from going on your trip,
you may get a full refund via Seek Sophie credits or reschedule at no additional costs.
Otherwise, we would do our best to help you reschedule in other cases.
Read our full policy here.
Other Policies
Other Policies
Covid Safety Guidelines
*Each session will be capped at 13 fully-vaccinated guests
*Face masks must be worn at all times, except when guests are eating or drinking
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