At the heart of Kitchen Haus Group is the dream of our founders, an intrepid husband & wife team who took a leap of faith to operate a single company canteen in 1980. Despite having no prior experience, they delighted stakeholders with quality food, integrity and excellent service. In the ensuing years, our trailblazing founders expanded into operating 30 canteens islandwide, and forged a family of F&B businesses across catering categories and the value chain.
Today, Kitchen Haus Group unites and directs this ever-growing portfolio of brands. We take pride in defying perceptions of what a traditional brick-and-mortar F&B business should be. We’re always innovating, adopting new technology, pivoting to meet new market needs and embracing sustainability – all while maintaining profitability, growth and a sense of family.
Our business has evolved since 1980, but our heart remains the same: We will always strive to be an F&B leader in Singapore and the region, offering a wide range of high-quality food solutions, powered by impeccable service, sustainability and integrity.
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Heritage Brand Team Catering is Born
In a humble 1,000sqft MUIS Halal-Certified unit at Shimei East Kitchen, Team Catering was born. From the very beginning our founders insisted on offering the best quality food and services, a fundamental value which remains until today. Since then, we have invested in a enlarged kitchen with modern facilities.
Team approaches each customer with utmost honesty and personalised service, traits which have won over many long-time clients who continually return because they know that Team delivers, without fail.
Investing and Scaling Up
To serve larger scale events and even bigger clients, we invested in a new 3,000sqft MUIS Halal-Certified central kitchen and achieved ISO 22000 hygiene certification. Our bigger kitchen space, firm focus on food safety and robust internal operating procedures enabled us to cater for countless major Singapore events - all with tip-top precision and accuracy.
Our personal record? A 3,000-pax event where we supplied 6,000 bentos!
Le Rainbow, the Premium Halal Caterer, is Born
Recognising the market gap for delectable, high-end yet affordable catering services, we established Le Rainbow Catering. Le Rainbow strives to be a top Halal caterer in Singapore, serving a mix of locally-inspired Western & Fusion cuisine.
From intricately designed canapes to large-scale bento boxes, for occasions ranging from upscale weddings to receptions on the Istana lawn, Le Rainbow offers a one-stop catering solution powered by ingenuity, innovation and meticulous approaches to food and service. Our MUIS Halal-Certified central kitchen is equipped with the latest equipment and facilities so that we can support for your next event, while maintaining strict hygiene standards.
No matter what, Le Rainbow keeps it Simple, Delectable, Always.
Expanding Leadership in Institutional Catering with Le Essen
Le Essen was established to focus on corporate institutional catering, leveraging our founders’ decades-long experience operating 30 canteens for leading corporations islandwide.
We offer a comprehensive, one-stop service for our clients, ranging from off-site catering support from our Halal catering brands, to full scale F&B consultancy services. With the trust we have built, today we can boast of a client list that includes Fortune 500 companies and major local enterprises with significant headcount in Singapore. More valued customers continue to place their trust with us - most notably a 1,500pax corporate giant which we started journeying with in late 2020.
Sustainability remains our key focus and we incorporate many initiatives for our clients to make the world a better place.
Enhancing Operational Excellence with Levender Gourmet
To better support our growing stable of F&B services, we established Levender Gourmet to optimise and streamline operations. Levender comprises a modern SFA manufacturing plant that processes raw ingredients and hot food for our entities, using the latest industrial kitchen technologies like automated cookers, commercial tilting pans, Granuldisk dishwashing machines, commercial vacuum sealers, blast freezers and conveyor belt imprint solutions.
Paired with optimised manpower deployment, Levender Gourmet boosts our operational excellence and staff welfare, giving us freedom to keep creating new brands and concepts to delight customers.
Levender Gourmet is also a full-fledged MUIS Halal-Certified caterer which offers healthy dining with a refreshing twist.
Succeeding Against the Odds, Poised For the Future
A pandemic year could have sunk any business, but Kitchen Haus Group defied all odds. We quickly pivoted and launched a wave of innovative brands, the first steps in our journey to define and execute an exciting vision for post-COVID F&B:
Diversifying and adapting with the changing economy
As the world navigates through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our company has remained steadfast in our commitment to serving our customers and communities. We are proud to have been able to continue building our brands and expanding our company throughout this difficult time.
- Frux Earth - One of our newest brands, with the focus on Urban Farming using high technology Aquaponics system to grow fresh produce locally. We aim to contribute to Singapore's 30 by 30 goal which is to produce 30% of our nutritional needs locally by 2030.
- Sugared Bakes - Our pandemic-born brand, now expanded into a 2000 sqft central kitchen space, with Halal Certification attained and presence in the B2B market doing OEM partnerships and looking to increase B2C exposure in the near future.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) - An integral part of our business strategy. We have been actively taking time to give back to the society and will continue to do so by focusing more on CSR initiatives that align with our values and mission.
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We are proud to announce that our company has been recognised in the news media for our efforts in providing bento meals to foreign worker dormitories during the peak of the pandemic. Our team worked tirelessly to ensure that these essential workers, who are the backbone of many industries in this country, were well-fed and taken care of. We were honored to be able to make a difference in their lives and make a positive impact in our community. We would like to express our gratitude to all the workers and the authorities for their support during this difficult time. We will continue to strive for excellence in our service and care for our community. Credits: Channel News Asia.
Watch moreA Food Caterer among new players feeding Singapore's urban farming boom
We were featured in the news media for pivoting, as a F&B company, and co-founding a new urban farm brand during pandemic times. As one of the new players in this field during the pandemic, we have demonstrated our adaptability and forward-thinking approach. We are excited to be able to provide fresh, locally-sourced produce to our customers while also supporting the growth of sustainable agriculture in our community. We believe that this new venture allows us to better serve our customers and contribute to a more sustainable food system. We are glad to be a part of this industry and look forward to continuing to grow and evolve in the future. Credits : Channelnewsasia.
Incorporating technology in kitchen operations
We were spotlight in the media for our efforts to incorporate more technology and equipment in our kitchen operations. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many challenges, including a shortage of manpower. In response, we have been working hard to digitalize and automate certain processes to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow. We are constantly looking for ways to streamline our processes, improve, and stay ahead of the curve. We are excited about the possibilities that technology brings and are proud to be at the forefront of this movement in the catering industry. Credits: Zaobao.
Overcoming Manpower Challenges in the F&B Industry: Our Story
We were featured in the news for bringing attention to the ongoing challenge of manpower shortages in the F&B industry. As the economy begins to open up and more businesses resume operations, we are facing increased competition for a limited pool of workers. Despite this, we remain optimistic and determined to continue providing high-quality catering services to our valued customers. We are constantly exploring new ways to innovate and streamline our operations in order to overcome this challenge. Moreover, we are committed to the welfare of our employees and will continue to provide them with a safe and healthy working environment. We appreciate the opportunity to share our story and bring attention to this important issue. We will continue to do our best to provide our customers with the best service possible. Credits: Channel 8.
FHA HoReCa Guest Speaker
This was an industry seminar session held during Food & Hotel Asia (FHA) HoReCa where 4 industry professionals were invited to share their views on Balancing Cuisine with Technology. Patrick, CEO of Kitchen Haus Group, was one of the esteemed speakers. During the session, they shared their views on how technology has supported and impacted operations in different types of kitchen settings (restaurant, hotel, and central kitchens). They also commented on how technology and manpower is, and could further be complemented in their workplace. This helps to enlighten the audience from the speakers' perspectives and create meaningful conversations even after the seminar, as attendees exchange their thoughts on this topic.
A caterer's thoughts on the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) scheme
We were interviewed by the Berita Harian paper regarding the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) scheme. The government has accepted the Tripartite Cluster for Food Services (TCF) industry recommendations on the PWM, which would see 41,000 Singaporean workers and permanent residents in the food service sector expecting a 19 percent increase in salary over a three-year period between 2023 and 2025. We are honoured to be able to share our views regarding this, that we are happy to welcome this movement as this will boost the productivity and morale of the workforce while addressing the manpower shortage issues. While we are definitely in line with the government's initiative, as a business, we will also continue to strive to balance the increasing costs. Credits: Berita Harian.
We are thrilled to have been featured in the news media on multiple occasions. We are grateful for the opportunity to share our story and the various ways in which we have adapted and grown during these challenging times. From providing essential meals to foreign workers during the pandemic, to pivoting into the urban farm industry, to incorporating more technology and equipment in our kitchen, we are proud to have been recognized for our efforts. We will continue striving to improve and provide the best service to our customers. If you'd like to collaborate in any way, do feel free to reach out to us!
We’ve been in boardrooms, cafeterias, hotels and homes, delighting customers with everything ranging from signature Laksa to intricate canapes to mouth-watering bento boxes. All delicious, all value-for-money, and all served with pride.
Yesterday, we ran a single company canteen. Today, we own a diverse range of F&B brands. In a world of ever-changing customer tastes and rapid global developments, we’ll continually rise to meet challenges and opportunities. We can’t wait to show you what we have in store for tomorrow.
We proudly serve a formidable list of loyal B2B clients and partners, including Fortune 500 companies, major corporations, SMEs, government organisations and public institutions. We’ve built an unshakable foundation of trust, reliability, customer-centricity and value – which keeps our customers coming back over the years.
SFA’s Farm-To-Table (FTT) Recognition Program: Mid Tier
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SFA’s Farm-To-Table (FTT) Recognition Program: Mid Tier
Kitchen Haus Group is one of the first adopters among the F&B establishments to receive the Singapore Food Agency’s Farm-To-Table Logo recognition. This vindicates what Kitchen Haus Group has been striving for so far – to be sustainable in our business.
Sustainability isn’t a day’s journey, neither is it a single man’s work. With this achievement, we hope to inspire and encourage our industry partners and customers to join us in the journey of being more sustainable by supporting local produce. Each and every one of us plays a vital role in shaping our nation's food story. Together, we can contribute towards increasing Singapore’s food security.
Spirit of Enterprise Award 2019
Representing Kitchen Haus Group subsidiary Le Rainbow, our CEO Patrick Chan received the Spirit of Enterprise Award 2019 for outstanding achievements in leading the young catering entity from obscurity to nation-wide recognition in just 3 years.
His business acumen and leadership over a strong operations team enabled Le Rainbow to carve a niche in the saturated wedding catering scene, with stunning themed setups and spectacular food selections.
Carrying the DNA of Kitchen Haus Group’s trademark customer service, he also leads Le Rainbow to win countless major partnerships, ever-growing catering orders, and a steady flow of loyal customers.
MUIS Halal Certification, for Inclusive Celebrations
We celebrate Singapore’s multiracial and multireligious society. It’s important that whatever we prepare can be enjoyed by as many communities as possible. Hence, most of our concepts are MUIS Halal-Certified, and we will continue to seek certification for as many of our future concepts as we can.
Whether you’re seeking a lavish buffet spread, a cupcake display or a convenient Ready-To-Eat meal, you can have utmost confidence that we have something delicious for all your guests. Our halal certified brands are Team Catering, Le Rainbow Catering & Levender Gourmet.
ISO 22000 Certification for Food Safety
Food safety is the top priority for Kitchen Haus Group and we aim to provide you with safe, hygienically processed food, always
We've gone above and beyond SFA's mandatory Food Safety Management System FSMS requirements. For subsidiary brands like Team Catering, Le Rainbow Catering, Levender Gourmet & Sugared Bakes, we are ISO 22000 certified. For our latest brand, Levender Gourmet Collective, we are certified FSSC 22000.
Using this internationally recognised standard of food safety, we can protect all our customers against food safety hazards anywhere along our food chain.
At Kitchen Haus Group, we see our closely knit team as family. The safety and the health of all staff are of utmost importance as we owe our success to them.
All our brands have been awarded BizSAFE Level 3, a nationally recognised capability building programme to help companies establish workplace safety and health capabilities.
This means we’ve implemented risk management measures throughout the organisation and undergone rigorous audit - all to protect our valued employees and ensure a safe working environment.
HPB Healthier Dining Partner
A growing number of consumers seek meals that are not just tasty, but also healthy. Your wellness matters to us – and that’s why all our brands are certified as Healthier Dining Partners by the Health Promotion Board.
With every menu we create, we’re always mindful to incorporate healthier dining elements into the mix, without sacrificing taste and tradition.
This means whatever you order from us, you will definitely have options which are lower in calories, incorporate wholegrains, and use healthier cooking oils – but are no less delicious.