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Home-based eateries have taken off, but are they here to stay? 

Despite their burgeoning popularity, constraints and regulations mean that scale may be limited

Jessie  Lim
Published Fri, May 16, 2025 · 03:00 PM
    • While home-based food businesses are in the spotlight, the emerging sector requires more visibility and scale in order to grow sustainably and revitalise the F&B industry.
    • While home-based food businesses are in the spotlight, the emerging sector requires more visibility and scale in order to grow sustainably and revitalise the F&B industry. PHOTO: BT FILE

    [SINGAPORE] Home cafes are the newest kids on the block in the food and beverage (F&B) scene, drawing crowds with their unique drinks, secret menus and aesthetic vibes.

    Several establishments have gone viral on social media, allowing them to ride the wave of success, opening brick-and-mortar outlets and collaborating with retail brands. 

    Meanwhile, private dining establishments – where chefs serve guests at home – have also remained popular as the exclusivity and elusiveness of such experiences continue to appeal to Singaporeans. This is despite the overall gloomy outlook for the F&B industry, which saw a record number of closures in 2024, the highest in almost 20 years.

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