Season 1 of Food Empire premiered on January 1, 2015.

Chilli Crab, Bak Kut Teh, Hainanese Curry Rice, Peranankan Babi Panggang and Kambing Soup — Singapore’s pioneer chefs have given our tiny island it’s very own culinary masterpieces. Spanning more than five decades, these chefs and their families have built a nation of food-loving people. Be it decades-old recipes passed down through the generations or original creations, Singapore’s food hawkers and chefs have honed their kitchen skills to perfection. Close to our hearts and bellies, these famed hawkers and family restaurants have fed generations of us, one yummy mouthful at a time. And they have made Singapore the food empire it is today. A brand new series — Food Empire — gains exclusive access into the food families behind some of Singapore’s most iconic and loved dishes. Kinship, family secrets, gastronomic magic and precious tales of yummy morsels whet our appetite for more as Food Empire unravels the mystery behind Singapore’s food legacy. Bon Appetit!

Season 2 of Food Empire premiered on January 1, 2016.

From chicken rice to sup tulang, Singapore’s food repertoire is unparalleled. And few would argue that the length and breadth of Singapore’s culinary landscape outstrips the physical size of this little island. Eating is rightfully the national past time for many Singaporeans. And family food institutions on the island have a very special place in a nation of unabashed and discerning foodies. This January, Food Empire returns for a brand new season. Through 10 weekly episodes, Food Empire burrows far and wide to bring audiences more stories behind classic dishes and national favourites. Besides celebrating pioneer chefs, Food Empire Season 2 uncovers the evolving story behind the next generation of hawkers, chefs and food entrepreneurs keeping the fire strong in the many kitchens of our island. New favourites are making their way to the hearts and bellies of epicurean Singaporeans as successors of family eateries continue to innovate and surprise our fussy palates.