Elvin Chew
Chef Elvin Chew is the Founder, Culinary Director, and Chief Consultant of KIAM.SNG.DI, as well as a Culinary Mentor, veteran competitor, and international judge. With over two decades of experience in the food and beverage industry, Chef Elvin established KIAM.SNG.DI to help businesses thrive in an ever-evolving F&B landscape. He leverages deep operational expertise and a robust network of industry connections both locally and internationally, bringing a proven track record of excellence that elevates brands, strengthens operations, and inspires innovation.
Chef Elvin began his culinary journey at the prestigious Shangri-La Hotel Singapore, where he trained at Blu Restaurant and The Line, one of Singapore’s most iconic buffet and all-
day dining venues. His career progressed through several notable leadership roles, including Executive Chef at 30 Bencoolen under Bayview International Hotels, Group Executive Chef for Au Chocolat Pte Ltd and Tony’s Pizza Singapore, Executive Chef at The Tasting Room, and a senior culinary position at O’Coffee Club. He also dedicated time to education, teaching at both Shatec Institutes and Oriton School of Culinary Arts.
In 2023, Chef Elvin was selected to join the prestigious “Lambassador” program by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) in Melbourne. This intensive 8-day immersion program deepened his
understanding of the versatility and flavour profiles of Australian Lamb. Since then, he has actively collaborated with MLA to promote Australian Beef & Lamb through professional masterclasses, consumer workshops, and supermarket demonstrations—educating the public and the industry on premium cuts and sustainable sourcing.
Before launching KIAM.SNG.DI, Chef Elvin served as Director at At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy, where he led several business units including DigiChef Academy, Sunday Luxe, and Takeouts
. He was also part of the founding leadership team at Constellar Venues (formerly SingEx), serving as Executive Chef and overseeing extensive F&B operations across Singapore Expo, including MICE events, restaurants, and catering partners.
Beyond operations, Chef Elvin is widely recognized as a dedicated mentor and industry leader. He currently serves as the 1st Vice President of the Singapore Chefs Association and is the Honorary President Mentor of the Singapore Junior Chefs Club. He also contributes as a Talent Advisory Panel Member with the People’s Association, an Industry Expert for WorldSkills Singapore, and a longtime supporter of the Yellow Ribbon Project, where he helps empower inmates through culinary training. From 2016 to 2024, he has also served as a Young Chefs Ambassador Mentor under the Worldchefs Global Development of Young Chefs programme.
A passionate culinary competitor and coach, Chef Elvin has led teams to remarkable achievements. In 2025, he served as Team Manager of the FHA Singapore National Team Challenge, leading the team to two Gold Medals and the Overall Champion title. At the 2024 IKA Culinary Olympics, he managed the Singapore National Junior Culinary Team, which brought home one Gold and one Silver medal. He also led teams to victory at the 2016 and 2018 Alen Thong Golden Coffee Pot Young Chefs Challenge, winning Gold and Overall Champion titles. For his outstanding contributions to youth culinary development, he was awarded the Worldchefs Continental Director Medal of Excellence in 2017 by Dr. Rick Stephen.
Chef Elvin is a certified Worldchefs-Approved International Culinary Judge and is frequently invited to serve on judging panels at both local and international culinary competitions. He remains deeply committed to gastronomic innovation, mentorship, and collaborative growth across the F&B ecosystem.
Chef Elvin Chew continues to champion gastronomic innovation, youth development, and cross-industry collaboration, making him a dynamic force in shaping the future of the culinary world.