Intro
Chef Danny is set to showcase Singaporean cuisine through a series of culinary events and educational initiatives that highlight various integral cooking techniques, such as rempah making, tumis, grilling, barbecuing, steaming, and clay-pot cooking. These techniques, reflecting Singapore's diverse cultural influences, will showcase hawker cuisines such as Hainanese, Muslim-Indian, Peranakan, and Teochew.
Chef Danny's structured itinerary includes engaging audiences at the Smithsonian Associates Culture Week, the Singapore National Day Celebration, Restaurant Week, the Smithsonian Associates and the Discovery Theater event, and other cultural festivities. His goal is to promote Singaporean cuisine and culture by providing an immersive and educational experience that aligns with cultural expectations.
Bio
Born in Indonesia and raised in Singapore, Chef Danny Ng Wei Jun's diverse heritage and early exposure to various cuisines shaped his culinary passion. His mother, of Teochew descent, and father, of Cantonese lineage with relatives in Hong Kong and Malaysia, immersed him in a rich culinary environment from a young age. Inspired by Home Economics classes and culinary shows like Yan Can Cook, he began his journey into the food world. After national service, Danny worked as a food photographer for Foodpanda, which deepened his interest in cuisine as he interacted with chefs and tasted various dishes.
Danny's culinary journey took him across Europe and Asia, where he honed his skills and knowledge through hands-on experiences and professional kitchen work. He studied at a culinary school in Singapore, worked with notable chefs, and traveled to Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, where he learned from local chefs and participated in modern Vietnamese cuisine trends. His career highlights include working at Runam Chain restaurant, Aubergine49, and creating a locavore restaurant concept. After returning to Singapore due to COVID-19, he contributed to various establishments and eventually took on a role at Jiwa, recommended by his mentor.