My Eurasian Breakfast with Kurt Drysdale

This breakfast offers a glimpse into Kurt’s Eurasian heritage, where Chinese, Portuguese, Indian, Scottish, and Southeast Asian influences meet. Enjoy chicken meatball congee, corned beef hash, and French toast—dishes that reflect family traditions, morning rituals, and cherished memories.

About the Programme

What you’ll do:

Join Kurt for My Eurasian Breakfast, a heartfelt morning gathering that blends warm comfort with cultural storytelling. This special breakfast offers a window into Kurt’s Eurasian heritage through dishes that are both familiar and deeply personal, shaped by generations of tradition and a lifetime of cherished memories.

On the menu are comforting classics with a Eurasian twist: chicken meatball congee, corned beef hash, and French toast with garnishes. Each dish speaks to the blending of influences—Chinese, Portuguese, Indian, Scottish, and Southeast Asian—that define Kurt’s Eurasian cuisine. These are the kinds of meals that have filled Kurt’s mornings for years, evoking memories of family breakfasts, gatherings, and the quiet rituals that start the day.

As you enjoy the meal, Kurt will share the stories behind the recipes—memories from his childhood, reflections on growing up in a multicultural household, and the joy of passing these flavours on to others. Through every bite, you’ll taste not just the food, but the history, identity, and love that come with it.

This breakfast is more than a meal—it’s a celebration of roots, resilience, and the many first journeys that connect us all.

 

Meet Your Host – Kurt Drysdale

Kurt is the heart behind Casa Kumi, a halal Eurasian fine dining experience that began in 2017 and quickly gained attention after a programme with Channel 8 in 2018. The feature marked the start of a growing interest in Eurasian cuisine—an underrepresented yet flavour-rich culinary tradition in Singapore. Since then, Kurt has been on a mission to promote and preserve Eurasian food culture, one dish at a time.

Born into a uniquely blended heritage, Kurt’s family roots span continents. His mother is half Teochew and half Portuguese and brought strong Asian influences to the kitchen—especially through fiery favourites like devil curry. His father, a mix of Scottish and Indian, added Western staples like shepherd’s pie to the family table. These influences came together through the everyday cooking and storytelling that shaped Kurt’s childhood.

Kurt continues to elevate and celebrate Eurasian cuisine as a beautiful blend of East and West. His meals—whether a full dinner or a casual Eurasian teatime—are always full of stories, warmth, and flavour. For Kurt, what matters most is not just how a dish looks or tastes, but how it connects people to a shared cultural legacy and the promotion of the Eurasian cuisine.

 

Gregory Peck

Gregory Peck is a long-standing volunteer with My Community Festival, best known for leading the early-morning heritage walk “After Hours @ My Toa Payoh.” In this programme, he guides participants through the wet market’s opening routines, from hawkers setting up their stalls to the neighbourhood gradually coming alive. 

Gregory has become a familiar face in My Community’s heritage tours, especially early-morning events. His presence and willingness to guide at unconventional hours reflect his interest in helping participants experience the everyday rhythms of places like Toa Payoh.  

 

Attire:

Participants should be dressed respectfully in smart casual (i.e. collared shirt, long pants and covered shoes). Sleeveless attire, shorts/miniskirts or sandals are strictly not allowed.

What to Bring?

  • Participants should bring along an umbrella and a bottle of water.
  • Asthmatic individuals are encouraged to bring their inhaler.

Allergy Information

Dishes contain beef, eggs and dairy products. The food is not vegetarian but is halal-certified.

Parking Availability

Parking is available at AMK Hub.

Time and Duration

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (2 hours)

Days and Dates

Ticket Price

(excluding Eventbrite service fee)
$25

Meeting Point

Meet at Ang Mo Kio MRT Station Exit B – Street Level (2450 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, Singapore 569811)

Ending Point

The event will start and end at the same point.

Language(s) / Age Limit(s)

English / No age limit
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