From a minimalist but well-equipped kitchen in a HDB flat to a new home fitted with sleek high tech cooking appliances. And from a walk-up apartment with modern Peranakan touches, to a charming setting inspired by a homey Mediterranean kitchen. We find out how these culinary personalities fitted out their respective kitchens.
CHARMING MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE KITCHEN
Chef-owner of Proud Potato Peeler, Alberto Simillides, started his private dining journey in Singapore about two years ago.
As a Turkish-Greek from Cyprus, he was constantly surrounded by traditional home cooked flavours by his late grandmother – who inspired him to be a chef.
After graduating from culinary school, Alberto trained in hotels and restaurants in Cyprus. He later worked in cities like Naples, Athens and Berlin. The latter was where he hosted his first private dining session. The one thing that the chef enjoyed the most was seeing groups of people enjoying delicious food with one another.
Subsequently he moved across the oceans to Singapore to work as head chef of Alati Divine Greek Cuisine. On his days off, he hosted small gatherings at home with friends, and these sessions started to become popular through word of mouth. Eventually Alberto and his partner decided to launch a private dining concept called Proud Potato Peeler.
When the 32-year-old chef first planned his kitchen design, a few things came to mind. He wanted the rented shophouse unit to be homey and cosy, as well as have an open concept space to encourage guests’ interaction with him. It should also remind him of home back in the Mediterranean.
