29/09/2026
We are thrilled to announce that Chef Barry Quek, the chef-founder of Whey and a key member of the ZS family, has been elevated to the role of Culinary Director for Southeast Asian Cuisine across the group, in addition to his ongoing responsibilities at Whey. With his Chino-Singaporean heritage and profound expertise in regional flavours, Chef Barry masterfully intertw**es traditional Western cooking techniques with his Hokkien background.
As he builds on the achievements of Whey and Uncle Quek, Chef Barry is committed to advancing Southeast Asian culinary arts while nurturing the next generation of chefs Keith Nathaniel Teo Irfan Rao. At our latest venture, le le, his culinary vision is brought to life through hands-on mentorship—guiding Head Chef Elvin Lam, who has been his trusted right-hand person for nearly a decade, and welcoming Lê Minh Đức from Vietnam to guarantee the authenticity of the flavours.
We look forward to the exciting journey ahead as Chef Barry and his team continue to elevate Southeast Asian cuisine and inspire a new era of culinary excellence.
我們欣然宣佈,Whey 的創辦主廚兼灶神集團的核心成員 Chef Barry Quek,已正式晉升為東南亞菜系廚藝總監,未來將在帶領 Whey 的同時,統籌集團整體的東南亞菜系發展。憑藉其新加坡華裔背景、深厚文化底蘊與技藝。將傳統西方烹飪技巧與福建根基完美融會貫通。
在延續 Whey 與 Uncle Quek 卓越成就的同時,Chef Barry 致力於推動東南亞餐飲文化,並用心提攜Keith Nathaniel Teo 和 Irfan Rao 等新銳主廚。在我們的新餐廳 le le,他的理念透過親身指導得以實現——不僅帶領跟隨他近十年的主廚 Elvin Lam,更邀請來自越南的 Lê Minh Đức 加入,確保每道料理的風味純正。
我們熱切期待 Chef Barry 及其團隊一同邁向精彩的全新旅程,為東南亞美饌寫下卓越篇章。