Kuching For Me (2019)
Kuching For Me (2019)
Kuching For Me (2019)
The Flavours That Connected Us
The Flavours That Connected Us
The Flavours That Connected Us
In 2019, Kuching For Me: Cookout! turned the spotlight on food, uniting chefs, students, home cooks, and business operators in a township-wide celebration. From Laksa Fried Rice to Serunding Mealworms, 130 Sarawak-inspired dishes showcased bold creativity. More than a contest, the Cookout helped shape Saradise’s Food & Beverages scene and proved that development thrives when it grows from community, culture, and shared taste.
In 2019, Kuching For Me: Cookout! turned the spotlight on food, uniting chefs, students, home cooks, and business operators in a township-wide celebration. From Laksa Fried Rice to Serunding Mealworms, 130 Sarawak-inspired dishes showcased bold creativity. More than a contest, the Cookout helped shape Saradise’s Food & Beverages scene and proved that development thrives when it grows from community, culture, and shared taste.
A Township in Full Bloom
A Township in Full Bloom
A Township in Full Bloom
By 2018, Saradise was still a young township, yet already recognised with SHEDA’s Merit Award for Shop Offices and the Prominent Developer in Sarawak Award. The township was booming. Its shop offices alive with businesses and buzzing with energy pride. Against this backdrop, Kuching For Me returned in 2019 with its boldest chapter yet — the Cookout! Edition. This time, instead of words or designs, the spotlight was on food: the flavour that binds Kuchingites together.
By 2018, Saradise was still a young township, yet already recognised with SHEDA’s Merit Award for Shop Offices and the Prominent Developer in Sarawak Award. The township was booming. Its shop offices alive with businesses and buzzing with energy pride. Against this backdrop, Kuching For Me returned in 2019 with its boldest chapter yet — the Cookout! Edition. This time, instead of words or designs, the spotlight was on food: the flavour that binds Kuchingites together.
By 2018, Saradise was still a young township, yet already recognised with SHEDA’s Merit Award for Shop Offices and the Prominent Developer in Sarawak Award. The township was booming. Its shop offices alive with businesses and buzzing with energy pride. Against this backdrop, Kuching For Me returned in 2019 with its boldest chapter yet — the Cookout! Edition. This time, instead of words or designs, the spotlight was on food: the flavour that binds Kuchingites together.
Flavours, Faces, and Bold Ideas
The contest drew 130 recipes, with 24 shortlisted and 6 finalists competing live in the grand finale at Saradise Kuching. Contestants came from all walks of life — professional chefs, students, home cooks, and even a dentist. Their creations reflected Sarawak’s daring creativity: Laksa Fried Rice, Mukah Sago Salmon, Bamboo Tepus Beef Skewers, and even Serunding Mealworms. Unlike the reflective stories of 2015 or the artistic designs of 2017, this edition pushed boundaries — proof that Kuching’s identity thrives on both tradition and innovation.
Flavours, Faces, and Bold Ideas
The contest drew 130 recipes, with 24 shortlisted and 6 finalists competing live in the grand finale at Saradise Kuching. Contestants came from all walks of life — professional chefs, students, home cooks, and even a dentist. Their creations reflected Sarawak’s daring creativity: Laksa Fried Rice, Mukah Sago Salmon, Bamboo Tepus Beef Skewers, and even Serunding Mealworms. Unlike the reflective stories of 2015 or the artistic designs of 2017, this edition pushed boundaries — proof that Kuching’s identity thrives on both tradition and innovation.
Flavours, Faces, and Bold Ideas
The contest drew 130 recipes, with 24 shortlisted and 6 finalists competing live in the grand finale at Saradise Kuching. Contestants came from all walks of life — professional chefs, students, home cooks, and even a dentist. Their creations reflected Sarawak’s daring creativity: Laksa Fried Rice, Mukah Sago Salmon, Bamboo Tepus Beef Skewers, and even Serunding Mealworms. Unlike the reflective stories of 2015 or the artistic designs of 2017, this edition pushed boundaries — proof that Kuching’s identity thrives on both tradition and innovation.
Cooking Together, Dreaming Together
What set this edition apart was not only the creativity of the dishes, but warmth it created and the unity it stirred. The township didn’t feel like individuals working in silos; instead, it moved as one — neighbours, students, families, and business operators bound by familiar flavours and shared pride. The Cookout felt more like a festival than a competition, celebrating the simple joy of food as the common language of Kuching.
Cooking Together, Dreaming Together
What set this edition apart was not only the creativity of the dishes, but warmth it created and the unity it stirred. The township didn’t feel like individuals working in silos; instead, it moved as one — neighbours, students, families, and business operators bound by familiar flavours and shared pride. The Cookout felt more like a festival than a competition, celebrating the simple joy of food as the common language of Kuching.
Cooking Together, Dreaming Together
What set this edition apart was not only the creativity of the dishes, but warmth it created and the unity it stirred. The township didn’t feel like individuals working in silos; instead, it moved as one — neighbours, students, families, and business operators bound by familiar flavours and shared pride. The Cookout felt more like a festival than a competition, celebrating the simple joy of food as the common language of Kuching.
Partners in the Kitchen
Partners in the Kitchen
Partners in the Kitchen
The Cookout was powered by strong collaboration. UCSI University, Kuching Chefs Association, and Sarawak Culinary Heritage joined forces with Saradise, while the township’s business operators amplified the buzz with special promotions. Celebrity judges included Jasbir Kaur (MasterChef Asia finalist) and Chef Christopher Wan (TV1 Suduk Cerpu host), alongside respected local chefs and guest voters. The finale, officiated by Dato Wee Hong Seng, Mayor of Kuching South City Council, became a citywide celebration of identity through food.
From Competition to Legacy:
The Cookout was powered by strong collaboration. UCSI University, Kuching Chefs Association, and Sarawak Culinary Heritage joined forces with Saradise, while the township’s business operators amplified the buzz with special promotions. Celebrity judges included Jasbir Kaur (MasterChef Asia finalist) and Chef Christopher Wan (TV1 Suduk Cerpu host), alongside respected local chefs and guest voters. The finale, officiated by Dato Wee Hong Seng, Mayor of Kuching South City Council, became a citywide celebration of identity through food.
From Competition to Legacy:
The Cookout was powered by strong collaboration. UCSI University, Kuching Chefs Association, and Sarawak Culinary Heritage joined forces with Saradise, while the township’s business operators amplified the buzz with special promotions. Celebrity judges included Jasbir Kaur (MasterChef Asia finalist) and Chef Christopher Wan (TV1 Suduk Cerpu host), alongside respected local chefs and guest voters. The finale, officiated by Dato Wee Hong Seng, Mayor of Kuching South City Council, became a citywide celebration of identity through food.
From Competition to Legacy:
“The effort to create the new signature dish will not only add potential colours to the culinary art in Sarawak, but also unleash the potential of our local chefs.”
— Dato Wee Hong Seng, Mayor of Kuching South City Council
“The effort to create the new signature dish will not only add potential colours to the culinary art in Sarawak, but also unleash the potential of our local chefs.”
— Dato Wee Hong Seng, Mayor of Kuching South City Council
“The effort to create the new signature dish will not only add potential colours to the culinary art in Sarawak, but also unleash the potential of our local chefs.”
— Dato Wee Hong Seng, Mayor of Kuching South City Council
“All of these are a way to give back to the community at large — and what makes us Kuchingites prouder is to see our fellow Sarawakians get their work appreciated.”
— Dato Chris Chung, Group CEO of Saradise
“All of these are a way to give back to the community at large — and what makes us Kuchingites prouder is to see our fellow Sarawakians get their work appreciated.”
— Dato Chris Chung, Group CEO of Saradise
“All of these are a way to give back to the community at large — and what makes us Kuchingites prouder is to see our fellow Sarawakians get their work appreciated.”
— Dato Chris Chung, Group CEO of Saradise
The taste
that endures
The taste
that endures
The taste
that endures
Kuching For Me 2019 proved that food is more than sustenance — it is memory, identity, and the bond between people and place. For Saradise, it reinforced our belief that development thrives when it grows from culture. Though The Cookout remains the last edition to date, it became a milestone of warmth and togetherness, reminding us that to live the Sarawak Dream is also to taste it, share it, and carry it forward.
Kuching For Me 2019 proved that food is more than sustenance — it is memory, identity, and the bond between people and place. For Saradise, it reinforced our belief that development thrives when it grows from culture. Though The Cookout remains the last edition to date, it became a milestone of warmth and togetherness, reminding us that to live the Sarawak Dream is also to taste it, share it, and carry it forward.
Kuching For Me 2019 proved that food is more than sustenance — it is memory, identity, and the bond between people and place. For Saradise, it reinforced our belief that development thrives when it grows from culture. Though The Cookout remains the last edition to date, it became a milestone of warmth and togetherness, reminding us that to live the Sarawak Dream is also to taste it, share it, and carry it forward.
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93350 Kuching, Sarawak.
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Brighton Square, Jalan Song,
93350 Kuching, Sarawak.
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