Good Graces | Grace Kee's Culinary Playground

Feeding guests well is
the most gracious kind
of
hosting.

Feeding guests well

is
the most gracious kind

of hosting.

( The Story )

Good Graces began in 2022 as a private dining outfit built on a simple belief that food tastes best when it’s shared with heart. What started as intimate gatherings has since evolved into a full-fledged culinary playground for Chef Grace Kee.

Rooted in her grandmother’s Peranakan kitchen, Grace grew up surrounded by the rhythms of spice—rempah pounding in the mortar, sambal simmering on the stove, and stories told between courses. At Good Graces, those memories form the foundation for something both nostalgic and new.

( The Chefs )

( Chief of Spice Affairs )

Grace has worn many hats, from zoologist to MTV marketer to events maestro, but the one that fits best is the chef’s toque (and occasionally, a flower crown). A zoologist turned culinary storyteller, she reimagines heritage through a modern lens, blending old-world recipes with contemporary flair.

Her first taste of F&B came when she partnered with Chef Damian D’Silva to create Rent-A-Chef and Soul Kitchen, projects that championed bold, soulful flavours long before “heritage cuisine” became a trend. After stints at MTV Asia and Resorts World Sentosa, she returned to her culinary roots with 2 Mamas and A Wok, known for its artisanal rempahs, fiery sambals, and cult-favourite dry laksa boxes.

Today, through Good Graces, Grace blends heart, heritage and humour into every dish—reminding us that food, like life, tastes best when shared in good company and good graces.

Chief of Spice Affairs

( The Sauce Man )

John swapped esports dreams for the kitchen after his parents’ meals pushed him to pick up a pan. Trained at the Institut Paul Bocuse, he was on the line at Les Amis by 17, then moved to Restaurant Zén, competed in the Singapore Bocuse d’Or selection and most recently served as sous chef at wood-fire dining spot NoBurnNoTaste. Together, Grace and John mix heritage flavours with Michelin-level flair.

Sauce Man

( Food Philoshophy )

At the heart of Good Graces lies an aromatic thread: the spices, rempah, and Peranakan spirit that inspire every offering. From intimate dinners to lively 50-pax buffets, each experience celebrates the flavours of heritage while leaving room for a touch of surprise.

Alongside timeless favourites that honour tradition, guests can also explore a more playful side, where chicken curry meets wood fire and cottage pie hides a hint of rendang spice. Good Graces keeps the past and present in delicious conversation, one spice-laden story at a time.