Hello! My Butcher Poon Tai Sam at Sam Fresh Chill Pork
Fancy a premium selection of pork belly, perfect for crafting your own succulent char siew? Or some meaty back ribs that will elevate your bak kut the to new heights? From snout to tail, watch legendary butcher Poon Tai Sam deliver a crash course on the different pig cuts and some invaluable tips for buying pork like a seasoned expert.
About the Programme
- What You'll Do
- Meet Your Host
- Important Details
What You'll Do
From premium pork belly for char siew to meaty back ribs for bak kut teh, learn about the different cuts and invaluable tips for buying pork like an expert. Join us as we delve into the stories behind Poon Tai Sam’s pork business, from its humble beginnings in Chinatown to modern refrigeration techniques. Discover the nuances between Malaysian and Indonesian pork as Tai Sam shares his fascinating journey as a butcher.
Meet Your Host
Poon Tai Sam, the amiable owner of Sam Fresh Chill Pork, entered the butcher business following in the footsteps of his father, who started the business in the lively wet markets of Chinatown. Learning the trade from his father, Tai Sam accumulated a wealth of fascinating stories about the experiences of being a butcher, both in the past and present. With his warm and friendly nature, Tai Sam is always eager to share these intriguing tales from his journey as a butcher.
Important Details
What to bring?
- Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably!
- Participants should bring along an umbrella and a bottle of water.
- Please ensure that you bring along any personal medication. Asthmatic individuals are reminded to bring their inhaler.
Other important information
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the event for registration.
- The event will proceed rain or shine.
- Parking is available at Chinatown Complex. Alternative parking is available at Chinatown Point and Maxwell Food Centre.
- The venue is wheelchair accessible.
- Photography is allowed at event premises.
Disclaimer
- Each ticket admits only one participant.
- By agreeing to participate in the event, every participant will be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to careIessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
- It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child of or under the age of 12.
- Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give My Community full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.
Time and Duration
Days & Dates
Saturday, 19 August 2023
Ticket Price
(excluding Eventbrite service fee)
Meeting Point
Ending Point
Language(s) / Age Limit(s)
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