Chef Kirk Westaway of Jaan on elevating a home-cooked meal
This is my 10th Christmas in Singapore. I usually spend it at the home of one of my closest friends, who is from Devon in England as well. We have a Sunday roast with lots of trimmings, a platter of seafood, caviar, and an amazing joint of roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. To make it even more memorable, we strategically invite a couple of sommeliers to bring some amazing wines.
It’s not difficult to deliver a fancy meal at home. Focus on the produce and ingredients—find out where you are sourcing from. For a special dinner party, increase your budget for the meal and invest in the final product. Make sure you are getting the best ingredients, organic where possible, or artisanal produce. A touch of caviar will always put smiles on people’s faces. Purchase a beautiful bottle of champagne or wine. Culina Dempsey is one of the better locations in Singapore to buy fresh vegetables, and we
