The Chef’s Table, an exquisite fusion of fine dining and Singleton Whisky, makes its much-anticipated return this Saturday, October 18, promising an evening where bold culinary imagination meets the refined elegance of single malt whisky.
The exclusive experience will unfold at Kardamom & Koffee, a fittingly intimate venue for an affair that has become one of Kampala’s most talked-about dining traditions.
At the helm is Chef Sholto, a celebrated figure in Uganda’s evolving food scene, whose creativity has redefined dining at Kardamom & Koffee, inspired loyal patrons at Arena Sports Bar, and charmed radio listeners with his ‘Ask the Chef’ segment on 104.1 Power FM. For Sholto, cooking is more than craft: “Cooking was my safe space, a place where creativity came alive,” he says, a sentiment that underscores the spirit of the Chef’s Table.
What began as an idea among three friends, who wanted to offer Kampala something more than another dinner menu, has since grown into a cherished gathering for the city’s food lovers, an evening where gastronomy is presented as a full sensory story.
Previous editions of the Chef’s Table have left an imprint on Kampala’s dining culture; guests have been guided through multi-course menus that re-imagine Ugandan favourites, think sweet-potato peanut sauté, transformed into fine-dining fare, or nostalgic posho cake reborn as a beef-infused centrepiece, all meticulously paired with The Singleton’s smooth single malt expressions. Diners often describe these pairings as a revelation, discovering how a dram of whisky can soften a sauce, brighten a crust or coax out the hidden spices in a dish.
This Chef’s Table return promises to build on that legacy. Guests can expect a thoughtfully curated multi-course tasting menu that draws out the complex notes of The Singleton whiskies, honeyed sweetness, gentle smoke, oak, and spice to elevate every bite. The night will be an immersive experience that goes beyond food and drink; live music will provide a soulful backdrop, and both chef and whisky hosts will share the stories behind each course and pour.
“Food is symbolic; it brings people together. Cooking is both art and a love. Singleton and exquisite dining walk hand in hand,” says Simon Lapyem, The Singleton Brand Manager at Uganda Breweries Limited. “Our partnership with Chef Sholto brings the two worlds together to elevate this moment into an unforgettable one.”
