Eighteen Chefs is a restaurant chain and franchise company in Singapore based on the principle of social enterprise. The restaurants serve mainly Western cuisine but local food is also found on the menu. As of January 2016, Eighteen Chefs has a total twelve outlets in Singapore.
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History
The first Eighteen Chefs outlet was opened in 2007, at Eastpoint Mall, by an ex-offender and former drug addict Benny Se Teo, who had had difficulty finding a job. While on an internship with Jamie Oliver he heard about the Fifteen Foundation. He started Eighteen Chefs along similar lines, and is now the director of the company in 2015.
Three of the outlets, located at Yishun, Tiong Bahru and Buona Vista were closed in 2009 because of financial losses.
Food
The signature dish of Eighteen Chefs is the “Heart Attack Fried Rice”. In addition, the menu has a “Be Your Own Chef” section that allows customisation of cheese baked rice or pasta, with a mix and match of 12 ingredients and 8 sauces.