Allspice is a culinary Institute with a mission to be amongst the best culinary and hospitality Institutes and to positively influence the quality of culinary services available in the world today. Allspice Institute produces well-trained and globally-recognised culinary and hospitality professionals. At Allspice Institute, our meticulously curated training programs facilitate appreciation and exploration of global heritage cuisines and international culinary philosophies and traditions. At the same time, we also help our students stay on trend with current modern cuisine innovations and discoveries. Our team of passionate professional chefs and mentors nurture and guide students towards achieving their true potential in a supportive, interactive and engaging environment. We believe in diversity and offer courses of cuisines from around the globe, including Korean temple food, authentic Japanese cuisine, Peranakan, local Singapore cuisine, Thai and Indian food and popular European dishes.
Our Vision
To be among Asia's leading educational institutions and to elevate standards and quality.
Our Mission
Empowering individuals to become confident global professionals by inculcating skills and knowledge to excel.
Our Values
Excellence is our cornerstone, integrity our compass, and innovation our driving force.
Our Culture
We recognise people's talents as our assets
to be nurtured towards achieving
their potential in a supportive and innovative environment
Three Pillars (as guidance):
Heritage: Celebrating the diverse diasporas that constitute Singapore, and our own melting pot of global influences Aspiration:
Recognizing and forging trends and headways, and best practices Wellness: Unlocking potential by Nurturing the Balance within
About the Founder
Mr Clarence Ling
Founder & Principal of Allspice Institute
Clarence Ling has been working in the food industry in both the retail and education front. Apart from running one of the best culinary schools in Singapore, he has also been the owner of a gourmet sandwich cafe, and restaurants serving Western cuisine. Through his companies, he has been supporting various charities and helping communities locally and abroad.
Founder's Note
Food plays a central role in all our lives. To enjoy the history and culture of a place, you must relish the taste that its food brings to the table. Having owned and managed several food establishments, I believe that a good solid education enhances the skill set of anyone dreaming of a career in the food and hospitality industry. Food is not only to be enjoyed; it gives us comfort, essential nutrients and enhances our overall well being. The whole process from Farm to Table is ever-changing and adapting to the global demands. An apt education can provide that jumpstart you need to enter this massive industry. I hope Allspice can play a small but essential role for those who join us in exploring ways to improve their knowledge and skills.
Mr Clarence Ling
Our Chefs
Chef Sakthivel Karuppiah
Executive Head Chef & COO
Trained in both Asian and European cuisines, Chef Sakthi brings unexpected and exciting techniques and flavours together in fusion with local culinary taste. He oversees the administration and operations at Allspice Institute while also designing menus and oversees the culinary aspects of the Institute.
Chef Anup Kumar
Baking & Pastry
A graduate of Allspice Institute, Chef Anup has since pursued culinary training and experience around Asia. He studied North Indian cooking in Delhi, creative Thai fruit carving and Thai cooking in Bangkok (Blue Elephant) and plant-based raw food meal preparation certified by the Canadian Institute, Rouxbe. Back in Singapore, he learnt cake decoration at the Wilton School. He worked in a Japanese kitchen and a cake factory under the Pokka food chain before rejoining Allspice to oversee and manage the culinary Institute, focusing on baking and pastry.
Chef Ambrose Poh
Peranakan & Heritage Cuisine​
Chef Ambrose, a graduate of the pioneer SHATEC in Singapore, is an award-winning chef with over 20 years of experience in banqueting, and fine dining for local and international hotels, restaurants and resort casinos. He has worked with chefs Violet Oon and Tony Khoo and became the youngest executive chef at the Singapore Turf Club, in charge of creating menus for presidents, royalty and other VIPs. In Australia, he worked with 300 chefs from all over the world, while his more recent endeavours included setting up the company kitchen for Facebook’s new Singapore office.
Chef Anna Eio
Chef Trainer
Australian-trained in Hospitality Management, Chef Anna has managed a Bistro serving Euro-Asian Cuisine in Australia. After returning to Singapore, she has set up & managed operations for a new Dim Sum Restaurant. After many years in the F&B Industry, Chef Anna returns to her passion in training. Embracing the art of culinary & bread making by upskilling her knowledge & skills over the years and returning to her roots in Peranakan cuisine and culture. Trained by a 3rd Generation Sushi Chef from Japan, she now imparts her knowledge & skills in preparing sushi at Allspice Institute since 2015.
Chef Doreen Ling
Korean Cuisine
Graduate diploma in culinary. Chef Ling trained in Miyajima Ramen School before working as a Ramen Chef in Ramen Champion. She won two championships and gained valuable experience from learning through doing. Cooking has been Chef Ling’s passion from a young age, she decided to turn that passion into a career and immerse herself in the world of cooking. She has used her skills to advance the learning of others by becoming both a Trainer and Assessor.
Allspice Institute contributed with advice and guidance for fondant preparation, cupcake baking processes and mosaic assembly. Over 500 participants and volunteers completed the mosaic with 29,610 cupcakes.
Allspice Institute & SCS Butter planned, prepared and executed this event. Mentioned in the Singapore Book of Records, 1,628 participants made a total of 106,672 pieces of pineapple tarts which were distributed to needy families.
August 2017Â
Singapore book of Records
Lam Soon Singapore engaged the services of chefs from Allspice Institute to guide parents and kids in making sushi using its Naturel brown rice and other products. A total of 292 people took part in the activity at the Kid’s World Fair at Singapore Expo on 11 Nov 2017. The company shared the government’s effort to promote the consumption of brown rice.
August 2017Â
Singapore book of RecordsÂ
Largest Word Formation made with Cookies
2019
Hospitality Institution of the Year
Supported by Singapore Tourism Board (Presented by Marrone)
2019
Partners
Here are some of the big brands that Allspice has collaborated and are still in collaboration.
Success Stories
Look at the journey of some of our famous alumni who made it big in the culinary world.
From Good Friday to Christmas Day celebrations, CSR activities at Allspice never end. We believe in going green in sustainable living and are constantly looking for outreach programs to associate with.
The objective of the Advanced Peranakan Cuisine training module is to equip learners The objective of this training module is to equip learners with the ability to understand ingredients, recipes and techniques used to make tarts and shortcrust pastries, and work professionally in a pastry kitchen.
The objective of the Advanced Peranakan Cuisine training module is to equip learners with the ability to understand ingredients, recipes and techniques used in Peranakan Cuisine, combining Chinese cooking techniques and ingredients with Malaysian and Indonesian spices and flavours.
Course Features
Fully prepped kitchen space
All the ingredients
Necessary utensils and equipment
Recipe
Lesson Plan
Dry Laksa
Nasi Ulam
Bakwan Kepiting
Ayam Ngoh Hiang
Ayam Sioh
Sayur Lodeh
Popiah
Ayam Buah Keluak
Requirements
16 years or above
Basic cooking and food preparation skills
Ability to understand and follow recipes
Basic hygiene standards
Passion for food service and preparation
Basic discipline standards
WPLN Level 4 for Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing and Numeracy
The objective of this training module is to equip learners with the ability to understand ingredients, recipes and cooking and serving techniques used in Classic Korean Cuisine.
Course Features
Fully prepped kitchen space
All the ingredients
Necessary utensils and equipment
Recipe
Lesson Plan
Bibimbap
Kimchijeon
Kimchi
Tjajangmyeon
Samgyelang
Japchae
Requirements
16 years or above
Basic cooking and food preparation skills
Ability to understand and follow recipes
Basic hygiene standards
Passion for food service and preparation
Basic discipline standards
WPLN Level 4 for Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing and Numeracy
The objective of this training module is to equip learners with the ability to understand ingredients, recipes and techniques used in Japanese Cuisine, especially how to prepare Japanese Noodle Dishes.
The objective of this training module is to equip learners with the ability to understand ingredients, recipes and techniques used in Japanese Cuisine, focusing on Mushimono: The Art of Steaming.
The objective of this training module is to equip learners with the ability to understand ingredients, recipes and techniques used in Japanese Cuisine, especially how to prepare Donburi Bowls.
The objective of this training module is to equip learners with the ability to understand ingredients, recipes and techniques used in Japanese Cuisine, focusing on how to prepare Japanese Sauces and Soups.
The objective of this training module is to equip learners with the ability to understand ingredients, recipes and techniques used in Japanese Cuisine, in order to prepare and serve authentic Agemono.
The objective of this training module is to equip learners with the ability to understand ingredients, recipes and techniques used in Japanese Cuisine, especially how to Roll and Serve Sushi.
The objective of this training module is to equip learners with the ability to understand ingredients, recipes and techniques to make basic breads. This course will teach learners about:
The objective of this training module is to equip learners with the ability to understand ingredients, recipes and techniques to make basic cakes, as well as work professionally in a pastry kitchen. This course will teach learners about:
Course: Prepare Savoury & sweet fillings, sauces and creams
Course Duration : 27 Hours
Course Brief
The objective of this training module is to equip learners with the ability to prepare sweet and savoury fillings, sauces and creams. During the training, you will also learn how to bake several products that use these fillings, sauces and creams.
Course Features
Fully prepped kitchen space
All the ingredients
Necessary utensils and equipment
Recipe
Lesson Plan
Cream horns
Curry Puff
Apple Struddle
Crepe Cake
Baklava
Requirements
Be able to understand, speak, read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 2.
Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 2.
Have basic attributes such as attention to details, curiosity and creativity, and patience.
The objective of this training module is to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to make cookies, as well as work professionally in a pastry kitchen.
The objective of this training module is to equip learners with the ability to maintain quality control procedures in food and beverage operations, as well as provide professional customer service to their guests.
Course Features
Fully prepped kitchen space
All the ingredients
Necessary utensils and equipment
Recipe
Lesson Plan
Complying with Quality Control Guidelines & Requirements
Complying with Food Safety and Hygiene Guidelines & Requirements
Be the best host and a star guest at any party, event or special occasion. Learn to follow proper dining etiquettes, while enjoying specially cooked Western Cuisine, along with special cutlery and crockery provided by Allspice Institute.