09 April 2024

Review : Sodexo X Culinary Chefs Epicurean Oma-Kaki Dining Workplace Experience

Sodexo, the global leader in food services, corporate catering and facilities management launches an epicurean culinary Oma-Kaki 2024 menu with renowned Singapore chefs - Chef Maxine Ngooi, Tigerlily Patisserie and Chin Mee Chin Bakery; Chef Jordi Noguera, Singapore’s FOC Group and Sodexo’s Head of Food Platform and Chef Damian D'Silva, Rempapa for Sodexo Oma-Kaki workplace dining experience.

Chef Bjorn Shen collaboration with Sodexo in 2022 was well received and this Oma-Kaki collaboration with 3 popular chefs looks set to be a winning recipe.


Transforming the workplace dining experience, Sodexo Oma-Kaki features a unique culinary fusion menu to elevate dining with business associates or team-bonding session with colleagues, a game changer in the traditional landscape of institutional catering with its exclusive culinary experiences.

Oma-Kakiwhich is a combination of "omakase", the Japanese term for "chef's choice", and “kaki”, the Singlish word for "friend" - a collaboration with culinary masters to co-create exclusive menus for Sodexo’s customers, which will be launched throughout 2024, for International Women's Day, Earth Day and Christmas season.

"Oma-Kaki will not only elevate the workplace dining experience but also create a platform for employees to connect, celebrate, and build stronger relationships with each other,” said Abel Ariza, Managing Director of Sodexo MYSG.

SODEXO Oma-Kaki epicurean limited edition exclusive menus for clients from March 8 to December

Chef Maxine Ngooi, Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Tigerlily Patisserie and Chin Mee Chin Bakery - International Women’s Day - 2024, March 8 

Known for her sweet and savoury creations, Chef Ngooi combines classical French techniques with local touches that aims to bring diverse global flavours and push the spirit of empowerment through flavours enjoyed by many.

Among her intriguing range of items are the delightful Coffee Dulcey Petit Gateaux, creamy Banana & Milk Chocolate Gateau De Voyage and the punchy spicy Garam Masala Mango.
For local fusion bites, try the Thai Sweet Chilli Prawn Toast, Laksa Babka, Chicken Ham Chilli Jam Bikini  which is actually a petite bite size sandwich.

The Coffee Dulcey Petit Gateaux is more chocolately with just a hint of coffee, which simply melt as it touches your taste buds while the chunks of mango goes well with the creamy cheese.
Chef Jordi Noguera, Founder and Co-Owner of Singapore’s FOC Group and Sodexo’s Head of Food Platform - Earth Day 2024, April 22

Popular for his plant-based cuisine with Spanish twists, Chef Noguera's menu will highlight his dedication to using fresh ingredients to celebrate his Spanish and Catalan roots.


From meats to vegetables to fruits, Chef Noguera’s alluring culinary selection includes Vegan Mushroom Stuffed Peppers, Feta “Envoltini” , Grilled Souvlaki Skewers with Tzatziki, Compressed Macedonia and Honey Pistachio Tiramisu.

The vegan mushroom stuffed peppers is delicious enough to turn vegan for a day while feta envoltini light crispy puff will tempt you to skip gym for another day and the honey pistachio tiramisu have just the right crunch with hints of honey.

Chef Damian D'Silva, Founder and Executive Chef of Rempapa - Christmas Season December 2024

Chef Damian combined traditional Christmas flavours with a distinctive twist inspired by his Peranakan heritage.

Known for his multicultural cuisines at his restaurant Rempapa, Chef D’Silva’s signature offerings include popular Peranakan “comfort food” like Pie Tee, Seafood Ngoh Hiang, Jengagan, Mandarin Huat Kueh and Nyonya kueh like Kosui, Kueh Salat and Talam Ubi.

Kwee Pie Tee topped with a succulent prawn, freshly cooked radish and crunchy pie shell with a dollop of sambal chilli is definitely a crowd favourite while Kueh Kosui seems the most popular choice for kuehs and Kueh Salat is definitely lemak enough. 


Visit Sodexo.sg for more information on the Sodexo’s Oma-Kaki culinary exerience to elevate your workplace dining.

05 April 2024

DECATHLON X CAROUSELL - Buy & Sell Bicycles Second Life Store

The Official Decathlon Carousell Store on Carousell app has launched. Quality-assured secondhand bicycles that have been inspected and refurbished by Decathlon will be on sale on Carousell platform, the leading multi-category classifieds and recommerce marketplace in the region. 

Offering consumers the choice to easily buy and sell Decathlon used bicycles, it gives a second life to the bicycles, extending the product life cycle, reducing wastage, eco - conscious, more sustainable, and towards a circular economy among the community.

[From Left to Right] Stephan Veyret, CEO of Decathlon Singapore, JJ Eastwood, Senior Vice President, Brand Solutions, Carousell Group and Nathaniel Gregory, Circular Economy & Services Lead of Decathlon Singapore

Carousell users can schedule an appointment with Decathlon directly on the Carousell app via the ‘Sell to Carousell Bicycle’ button, to trade in their Decathlon bicycle for Decathlon Gift Card.

Each bike then undergoes meticulous inspection and refurbishing by Decathlon’s seasoned experts before being put for sale on Decathlon's Official Second Life Store on Carousell @decathlon_secondlife. 

Each secondhand bicycle on @decathlon_secondlife comes with two-year warranty by Decathlon, and users can pay securely with Carousell’s one-click checkout ‘Buy’ button with Buyer Protection.


This strategic partnership highlights Decathlon’s commitment to environmental responsibility, offering an eco-friendly alternative to consumers to participate in circular economy while contributing to a more sustainable future for the sporting industry in Singapore. 

At Decathlon Singapore stores, you can bring in your Decathlon bikes in like new or lightly used condition and Decathlon will offer bicycle buy back on the spot with immediate estimation online and receive up to 70% value in buy back gift card.

Decathlon Second Life programme was first introduced in Singapore in 2022, offering shoppers the choice to purchase goods that have been returned to Decathlon and refurbished at lower then retail prices. Decathlon will extend this trade-in programme to more categories of sport in the near future on top of its current second life range from exercise bikes, inline skates, skate boards, yoga glass bottle, inflatable tour kayak, tents for camping and trekking and Dinghy Sailing Boat to list some.


Carousell Group's Brand Solutions 'Resale As A Service' program works in tandem with brands, streamlining the process to add resale options for their customers, integrating resale and sustainable shopping.

Visit Decathlon Official Second Life Store on Carousell at @decathlon_secondlife to Buy and Sell Decathlon bicycle, powered by Decathlon’s Buy Back initiative. Brands keen on exploring partnership opportunities are encouraged to contact Carousell Group for further details at brandsolutions@carousell.com.
 

26 March 2024

House of CIMB X ShopBack | Samsung | Pelago | LookFantastic

CIMB Singapore offers investment banking, asset management, banking and credit cards, treasury products and services. It is one of ASEAN’s leading banking groups and Malaysia’s second largest financial services provider, by assets.

Revolutionising the retail experience with the phygital House of CIMB X ShopBack, the pop-up store is a two-phased escapade experience and extravaganza with partners like Samsung, Pelago by Singapore Airlines, LOOKFANTASTIC, Under Armour and Myprotein in the heart of Orchard Road, in front of Mandarin Gallery, from 16 to 31 March 2024 and 6 to 21 April 2024.


Stand a chance to win over S$100,000* worth of giveaways with prizes like Samsung S24 and Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer, a S$1,000 Shopping Spree in the CIMB .House's Social Contest Giveaway and 100% cashback (capped at S$150) by Pelago by Singapore Airlines.

Participate in CIMB Augmented Reality (AR) scavenger game and hunt for gift boxes to get exclusive S$10-value vouchers going for only S$1 with retailers like Samsung and Under Armour as you walk through the "rooms" in the House.

Play games like spin the wheel or claw machines, bid on ShopBack Live / App for items like Razer Iskur V2 and Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones from just S$1 or particate in person at CIMB X Shopback Garage Sale on 31 March 2024 where everything goes for a bidding sale from S$1.

New customers who apply for a CIMB Credit Card onsite will receive S$250* ShopBack Reward Code. Be the first eligible applicant at 12pm daily and receive an additional S$100* Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford voucher. Additionally, linking and spending with CIMB Credit Cards on ShopBack with popular brands offers up to S$120* cashback.

The ShopBack Group is Asia-Pacific’s leading shopping, rewards and payments platform and offers members a option at checkout with the payment solution, ShopBack Pay for rewards. 

ShopBack envisions the pop-up as a sequel to the record-high eCommerce shopping trips for customers to optimise their spendings into savings with its unique, stackable cashback offerings.

The House of CIMB X ShopBack Wellness Hub is the second phrase of the campaign and advocates three pillars of wellness – physical, mental/spiritual, and financial and starts from 6 to 21 April 2024 (11am to 9pm daily). 

Explore brands like The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, Thrive Psychology Clinic, Brompton, CRU, KYDRA and Seedly.

Visitors can look forward to deepening their financial knowledge through informative sharing sessions, experiencing meditation through VR technology and participating in exercises like thematic spin classes while surrounded by visuals projected on the walls, and photo opportunity with a rare bicycle.

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