Profile of Executive Chef

DAVID TOH

With 25 years of culinary experience, David Toh joined Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel as Executive Chef in 2010. He entered this profession as he was inspired by his brother, the late Toh Thian Ser who was also a renowned chef. During his younger days, his brother chatted with him every night on the operations and highlighted the interesting happenings of the culinary profession. As days went by, Chef David’s interest grew and he decided to join a hotel to work in the kitchen. After a year of kitchen experience, he went to SHATEC to pursue a basic culinary certificate and embarked on an illustrious career as a chef.

With an avid passion for culinary arts, Chef David Toh has accumulated a wealth of experience and numerous accolades under his belt over the past two decades. Chef David Toh specialises in Western cuisine and is adept at preparing local creations such as laksa, char kway teow and Hainanese chicken rice. Chef David was the Team Manager for the Singapore National Team for Food Hotel Asia 2012 and together with his team, they attained the Gold Medal. He also led the Junior Team of 4 for Meat and Livestock Australia Black Box Culinary Challenge and won Champion thrice for the competition held in Singapore. Chef David Toh and his team represented Singapore in the regional competition and came in second position twice and third position once. He was also awarded the WSQ Mentor Chef award for three consecutive years in 2012, 2013 and 2014 for grooming aspiring chefs from At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy during their industry attachment at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. During his journey as a chef, Chef David was given the opportunity to be part of the culinary team for Formula 1 in 2008. He was also part of the culinary team for APEC Singapore and Asian Games.

Chef David Toh believes that a good chef needs to have a strong foundation, a positive mindset, strong passion to learn and good knowledge of different types of cuisines to meet the needs of discerning customers. Chef David is set tantalise the palates and senses of diners with the brand new integrated concept, theatrical show kitchens and the diversified cuisines of the world at Food Capital.

“Together with my team, I will provide a feast for the senses for our diners where food, setting and ambience combine seamlessly. I believe every diner who comes to Food Capital will have an engaging and fun experience.” he added.