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Chef-owner Tim Meijers of Tim’s Fine Catering continues to be a trusted partner for catering events with bespoke menus offering innovative canapés such as The Decennial Opulence
At the recent Tatler Dining Awards 2024 appreciation party held at the Tatler House on February 26, guests comprising chefs, restaurateurs and F&B industry professionals feasted on an array of beautiful and tasty canapés, main dishes and desserts. The man behind these mouthwatering creations is Tim Meijers, the Dutch chef and founder of luxury catering company Tim’s Fine Catering, who has been providing exquisite catering services for both corporate events and private gatherings on the island since 2013.
It has been a long and rewarding journey for the chef, whose humble demeanor belies his impressive culinary background and global experiences working in the world’s top establishments. “I started in Michelin-starred restaurants, which provided me with a solid foundation in high-quality cuisine and the discipline required to excel,” shares Meijers, who cut his teeth at fine-dining restaurants such as the three-Michelin-starred Oud Sluis in the Netherlands, the two-Michelin-starred Sketch in the United Kingdom, and the two-Michelin-starred Auberge de l’Ill in France. His global travels brought him to Asia and it was in Singapore where he got his first taste of running a catering business as Saint Pierre’s head of catering before striking out on his own. He hasn’t looked back since.
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Tim Meijers of Tim's Fine Catering
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For over a decade, Meijers and his team have established themselves as the trusted partner for fine-dining level catering at various events, including cocktail parties, business luncheons, and buffet dinners. He specialises in modern French cuisine laced with Asian accents gleaned from his travels across the region, and this is evident in the bespoke menus that consist of signatures and new creations. Last year, Meijers created The Decennial Opulence for Tim’s Fine Catering’s 10th anniversary, and this exquisite canapé has been a highlight at many cocktail events including this year’s Tatler Dining Awards.
“I wanted to create a canapé that embodies opulence and showcases my dedication to exquisite cuisine,” says Meijers, who continues to profess his love for Japan, its culture and its cooking philosophy. Moreover, he wanted to introduce a new canapé which combines his passions for merging different cuisines and using beautiful seasonal produce.
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Above The Decennial Opulence from Tim’s Fine Catering
Above The Decennial Opulence served in handcrafted boxes
The Decennial Opulence from Tim’s Fine Catering
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It is, indeed, a cross of two food cultures with the base comprising a topinambur (Jerusalem artichoke) mousseline. Smooth and velvety, the mousseline perfectly complements the umami flavour of the dashi jelly, which is crafted from high quality katsuobushi and Rausu kombu that he discovered during his many culinary trips to Japan. This dashi jelly adds a rich depth of umami flavours, which are further enhanced by the generous topping of baeri caviar. An exquisite creation like this deserves a lavish presentation, and Meijers serves The Decennial Opulence inside small caviar tins that are elegantly housed in handcrafted teak wood boxes. While The Decennial Opulence is definitely a highlight, there are many more mouthwatering canapés and dishes to look forward to from Meijers’ culinary repertoire.
Eleven years is a long time in the industry, and Meijers attributes their continued success to their loyal clients as well as his dedicated team who share the same passion for culinary excellence and delivering successful catering events with exquisite food, flawless execution and personalised service. “I envision Tim’s Fine Catering Services growing into a leader in the catering industry, known for our innovative menus and exceptional service.” To Meijers, reaching the 11-year milestone is just the beginning as he prepares to take Tim’s Fine Catering further with plans of global expansion in the future.
For more information about Tim’s Fine Catering, visit timsfinecatering.com or contact enquiries@timsfinecatering.com.
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Dudi Aureus is the senior dining and travel editor at Tatler Singapore, covering the city’s most exciting restaurants, global travel trends, and the personalities shaping the culinary and lifestyle scenes. She also serves as co-jury chair for the Tatler Best awards in Singapore, celebrating the very best in hospitality. When she’s off duty, she can often be found at a favourite hole-in-the-wall Thai spot, savouring a perfectly balanced pad thai.
