Chef Tom Kung is 1-Group’s Group Executive Chef, overseeing Spanish and Argentinian cuisine development as well as the group’s casual dining brands. With more than 15 years of experience, Tom is a champion of fire-led cooking and bold, regional expression. His cuisine spans tapas, asado, and coastal interpretations, paying homage to traditional Latin techniques while embracing global influences.
Tom trained under Spanish-Italian chef Jean Philippe Patruno, later joining L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, a three-Michelin-starred establishment known for its technical rigour. His flair and command of Latin cuisine have shaped the menus of UNA and FIRE, where salt-baked fish, whole roasts, and parrilla-grilled meats are signatures of his elemental, soulful style.
Under Tom’s stewardship, UNA received the ‘Restaurants from Spain’ certification from the Embassy of Spain in Singapore. He has also collaborated with the Basque Culinary Institute further to deepen the authenticity and innovation of his Spanish concepts.
At the Grand Champagne Brunch, Tom’s fire-driven philosophy will be on full display, with highlights including crispy suckling pig, 5J Iberico Jamon carvings, and an array of Argentinian parrilla selections.
