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Teh Yi Ting

Staple Food Cafe

Website: https://www.staplefoodsingapore.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/staplefoodsg

Hello, I’m Yi Ting, and I’ve been running Staple Food for the past eight years. We operate a retail outlet in Joo Chiat offering Western-local cuisine paired with specialty coffee. Beyond our café, we also cater to corporate events — from mobile coffee carts and latte art workshops to customized food and beverage menus for meetings, team bonding sessions, and client appreciation events. I look forward to connecting with you over a cup of coffee!

After my O Levels at 16, I started working in hotels and restaurants, first as a service crew and in stewarding. Looking back, I’ve spent more than half my life in the hospitality industry, and it’s truly become a big part of who I am. On the side, I also run a small photography business where I get to explore my passion for food and portrait photography.

I now operate a retail outlet in Joo Chiat offering Western-local cuisine paired with specialty coffee. Beyond our café, we also cater to corporate events — from mobile coffee carts and latte art workshops to customized food and beverage menus for meetings, team bonding sessions, and client appreciation events. I look forward to connecting with you over a cup of coffee!

I did my overseas internship in 2012 during my final year of the Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management at Temasek Polytechnic. I was posted to China under the Fairmont Hotel Group, where we received training in specialty coffee, chinese tea making, and cocktails. That was where I first developed an interest in coffee making.

Throughout university and after graduation, I worked with various café chains, honing my latte art skills and gaining insights into café operations and business management. These experiences, along with the constant support from my parents, inspired me to start my own F&B venture.

In addition, I’ve always had a love for cooking and enjoy curating menus for different events. I like working in a dynamic setting where creativity and hospitality come together to create memorable experiences.