Gourmet Park pop-up by Food Truck Nation opens at Kampong Bugis

What better way to rekindle the kampung spirit than with food? Gourmet Park Kampong Bugis Pop-up, a multi-concept food haven with five homegrown brands, will be at 66 Kampong Bugis from now till the end of the year. It is open Wednesdays to Sundays. 

Food Truck Nation, the team behind Gourmet Park Resorts World Sentosa last July, has also planned an “exciting calendar of renowned chef collaborations, grill-outs and experiential happenings”, according to a press release on Monday (May 6).

“(This) pop-up will take the ‘Gourmet Park’ label as a multi-concept experience beyond the confines of food trucks and containers,” it added. And here's a plus: It's pet-friendly.

This is what you can expect at the Gourmet Park Kampong Bugis Pop-up.

1. BREAKFAST BY CARNABY 

Carnaby is a new British concept by renowned chef Adam Penney, the burger maestro and executive head chef of Potato Head Folk and Three Buns. 

Ahead of its official launch at Robertson Quay in the third quarter of this year, it will make a teaser appearance at the Gourmet Park Kampong Bugis Pop-up.

Visitors can look forward to an array of breakfast food including The Full Monty, a platter of breakfast staples for S$32, and fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with smoked butter and organic maple syrup for S$14.

There is also Boozy Toast, sourdough French toast slabs with alcohol-spiked berry compote and whipped cream for S$14.

2. THE GOODBURGER 

This burger truck concept is known for its plant-based burgers. Fans can look forward to The Classic (S$16), the burger truck concept’s take on the classic American cheeseburger, and The Big Boy (S$22), which has two patties.

And if you’re feeling a little more adventurous, you can opt for the Thai-inspired One Night In Bangkok (S$18) or the truffle burger, The Black Tie (S$18).

3. QUATTRO 

It's hard to go wrong with Italian food. At Quattro, visitors can enjoy a selection of Neapolitan-style pizzas and pasta dishes that infuse a modern touch into authentic techniques.  

Pizza options include classics such as Margherita (S$22) and Pepperoni (S$28), as well as punchier bites like Garlic Prawn (S$30) and Spicy Sausage (S$30).

Meanwhile, the pasta selection combines traditional classics and modern favourites, with options like Carbonara (S$22) and Spaghetti Meatballs (S$26). 

Quattro’s signatures will also be sold, including Cacio e Pepe (S$22) and the Green Goddess (S$24), the latter of which has beans and asparagus in a dill-accented pea pesto served cold.

4. MEATSMITH

Soak in the backyard feel of the venue with barbeque signatures. Visitors can look forward to indulging in highlights such as the Meatsmith Beef Brisket (S$28), Pork Belly Burnt Ends (S$13) and Pork & Jalapeno Sausage (S$11).

5. BACKYARD BAKERS

There’s always room for dessert. Known as the original creators of the viral Blackout Brownies, Backyard Bakers offers brownies with crispy exteriors that are soft and fudgy on the inside for S$12. Tip: Get it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

6. BEVERAGES AVAILABLE

To wash down all the food, visitors can also look to a selection of drinks, including garden-inspired cocktails. The curated cocktail menu has signatures like the Garden of Eden, Gincello and Kampong B Mojito, each priced at S$22.

Besides that, you can opt to get wine and beer. Beers are available on tap, while a rotation of craft beers are available by bottle or can. 

There’s even something for those looking for a caffeine fix as coffees with beans from Liberty Coffee will also be served.

7. WEEKEND BARBEQUES AND BLOCK PARTIES

You can look forward to the dynamic roster of events, such as weekend grill-outs and kitchen takeovers led by renowned chefs to be revealed in the coming months.

There are also plans for "collaboration events beyond food including outdoor parties, family-centric and pet-friendly activities", according to the press release.

Gourmet Park Kampong Bugis is now open from Wednesdays to Sundays until end-December 2024. Entry is free to the public with no reservations required. For the latest event updates, do check out their Instagram.