The Social Kitchen

The Social Kitchen · Singapore

Inclusive
employment.
Shared
opportunity.

Creating meaningful employment for people from vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. Building skills, confidence and a place to belong.

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Since 2020A story rooted in Singapore
People at the heartInclusive employment. Shared opportunity.
The Social Kitchen storefront with its name and illustrations across the window
The Social Kitchen · Photograph: Mark Cheong / The Straits Times

Purpose,
recognised.

President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy AwardsOrganisations of Good (SME) · 2023Sustainability Impact AwardsSME category winner · 2023

People are our purpose.
Employment creates opportunity.

Three team members wearing black shirts at The Social Kitchen’s former Jurong Bird Park outlet
The Social Kitchen team at Jurong Bird Park

A kitchen can open
more than doors.

The Social Kitchen creates opportunities for people who face barriers to employment, with a shared kitchen and café model developed around that purpose. [3]

Our story began in Singapore in 2020. At its heart is a practical idea: recognise people’s strengths and make meaningful work possible.

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Partnership with purpose

More pathways
to meaningful work.

For employers, organisations
and community partners.

01

Employment & referrals

Start a conversation about work, strengths and support.

02

Inclusive workplace partnerships

Explore a setting where people can learn and contribute.

03

Corporate & community collaboration

Connect your organisation’s purpose with inclusive employment.

The Social Kitchen team preparing food together behind a kitchen counter
The Social Kitchen team at work

Different strengths. A shared future.

A place to contribute.
A chance to grow.

Our employment journey has included persons with disabilities and mature workers, supported through training and an understanding workplace. [20]

Our approach to inclusion

Meet our founder

Ang Kian Peng

A belief in people.
A practical way forward.

Ang Kian Peng’s work brings enterprise and community purpose together. Discover the experience and commitment behind The Social Kitchen.

The founder’s story
Ang Kian Peng speaking during DBS Foundation’s Hungry for Change Challenge in 2023
Ang Kian Peng · Founder, The Social Kitchen
Photograph: DBS Foundation, 2023

In the news

Real stories.
Shared progress.

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The Business Times · 2023

Empowering the vulnerable through meaningful employment

A feature on inclusive work, community meals and The Social Kitchen’s Sustainability Impact Awards recognition.

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Singapore International Foundation · 2021

Gastronomy for Good

How a shared kitchen connected food businesses, employment and the community.

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MS News · 2021

A sweet gesture for migrant workers

The Social Kitchen’s doughnut donation to ItsRainingRaincoats, distributed by volunteers to migrant workers.

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Let’s work together

Good things begin
with a conversation.

Explore a partnership, an employment enquiry or a shared community purpose. Tell us how you would like to be involved.

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