Growing up in a household that cherished local cuisines, Chef Tan Yi Wen developed a deep appreciation for diverse culinary traditions. His professional trajectory led him from traditional French at Le Bistrot Du Sommelier to modern Chinese at VLV. Currently the full-time head chef of Anthology, an Asian fusion gastro bar on Circular Road, Chef Tan also conducts private dining sessions on an ad-hoc basis, with a menu that mixes Peranakan and French influences.

In his role as a kitchen planning consultant, Chef Tan leverages his diverse culinary background and extensive experience in both Asian and Western kitchens. Architology aims to add a professional dimension to its kitchen planning services, and Chef Tan’s expertise is instrumental in achieving this goal.

His approach involves reverse engineering kitchen designs to meet each client’s specific needs and priorities, with an emphasis on practicality. He considers factors such as household size, kitchen usage frequency, preferred cuisine styles, workflow preferences, and entertaining habits.

 

Chef Tan’s unique insights stem from his experience in various culinary environments, where he observed the compartmentalisation of tasks in Western kitchens and the fluidity of movement in Asian kitchens. This understanding enables him to design kitchens that accommodate different cooking styles and workflows effectively.

 

To further enhance the kitchen’s functionality, Chef Tan provides additional services. This includes professional recommendations on suitable appliances and types of cookware to purchase, ensuring that each kitchen is equipped with the best tools for the job.

 

He also assists in setting up and organising the kitchen according to the intended professional workflow, optimising the space for efficiency and ease of use.

 

By blending functionality with aesthetics, Chef Tan creates optimised kitchen layouts fitted with the latest technology and highquality appliances that enhance the cooking experience for clients, making him an invaluable asset to the Architology team.