Far East Organization Launches Baker X Baking Studio And Café @Orchard Central

From 20 December 2021, Baker X will feature a line-up of home-based bakers who will take up residency of two to six weeks, one at a time.

Venue: 181 Orchard Road, Orchard Central #04-29, Singapore 238896
Operating Hours: 11am to 10pm, Daily (walk-ins only) 
Seating Capacity: 10 pax 

Far East Organization is excited to announce the launch of its Baker X baking studio and café on level 4 of the buzzing Orchard Central mall in Orchard Road. 

With the aim of supporting bakers who wish to explore scaling up into full-fledged outlet, Far East Organization seeks to provide a business opportunity through Baker X – a fully fitted baking studio and café.

With this unique concept, Far East Organization strives to give budding home-baking entrepreneurs a chance to run their operations at a physical outlet at no costs and to scale their production. Customers will also be able to gain access to their favourite home-based bakers, interact with them and try their bakes, including their new items, first-hand in a café setting.

Through the launch of Baker X, Far East Organization also hopes to encourage the entry of new brands to Orchard Central mall by providing customers with more choices, promoting greater diversity and enhance the retail ecosystem in Singapore.

Featuring an industrial chic interior design with table and counter seating for up to 10 guests, the baking studio and café at Orchard Central is fully fitted with appliances from brands such as leading Swiss household name, V-ZUG. Baker X will be operated by the baker-in-residence, complemented by Foreword Coffee Roasters – a social enterprise that aims to provide an inclusive work environment for neurodiverse individuals.

What To Expect At Baker X

Photo Credits: Far East Malls (unless otherwise stated)

Drop by to watch the bakers in action, take in the smells of fresh bakes from the oven, and enjoy a wide selection of treats alongside an aromatic cup of coffee. At present, Baker X will be working with a curated line-up of bakers till end 2022. Get the latest update from the shopFarEast App.

Baker X Line-Up

White’s Bakery (@whitesbakery)

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Date: 20 Dec 2021 to 9 Jan 2022

Kicking off the project is White’s Bakery, and customers can look forward to having a taste of their signature creamy Basque Cheesecake (large slice from $10 / 6-inch 1kg whole cake from $38) that is rich in flavour yet lighter in sweetness, such as the Original, Matcha, Hojicha, Earl Grey, Taro, and Lotus Biscoff Cookie Butter.

Also hot on the menu are Korean Fat Macarons (any 6 for $30) with a crisp and delicate shell for those with a sweet tooth.

During this festive season, the signature Korean fat macarons are available in special Christmas flavours, which include Peppermint Mocha, Toffee Nut, and Hot Chocolate, inspired by the ever-popular festive drinks created by a famous coffee chain.

Browned Butter Bakehouse (@brownedbutterbakehouse)

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Date: 11 to 30 Jan 2022

Moving away from the notion that desserts are always only one-dimensional – sweet, Browned Butter Bakehouse instead incorporates balanced flavours, both classic and inventive, into their bakes, while playing with different textures and sensations.

Browned Butter Bakehouse will be bringing a range of their most popular bakes to Baker X with items, such as Browned Butter Cinnamon Rolls ($4 each) glazed with a fragrant cream cheese frosting and swirled with house-made blueberry compote; the LUXE Tart ($5.80 each) - a textural combination of crunchy, smooth and creamy, with cohesive flavours of toffee, caramel and nuts; classic Passionfruit Meringue Tart ($5.50 each); and White Choc & Raspberry Popsicle ($4.50 each) featuring creamy white chocolate and vanilla bean whipped ganache with a contrasting raspberry compote, encased in a crisp tempered chocolate coating.

Mon Cerise Patisserie (@mon_cerisepatisserie)

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Date: 8 to 20 Feb 2022 (closed on Mon)

Using a curated selection of the finest French ingredients while following healthier and lighter recipes, Mon Cerise Patisserie’s vision behind each creation is ‘guilt-free indulgence’.

During their time at Baker X, Mon Cerise Patisserie will be serving their irresistible Les Petites Tarts ($4.50 each or $22.50 for a box of 5) in classic favourites like Lemon & Basil, Chocolate, Chestnut Mandarin, and tarts with seasonal fruits, as well as Taste of Mon Cerise ($10 each) individual sized cakes and tart such as the Strawberry Charlotte and Coco Loco, a compelling combination of coconut, lemon, and mint.

They will also be introducing their new packaging at Baker X, just in time for Valentine’s Day – perfect for gifting toothsome bakes to loved ones.

Ree And Mummy (@reeandmummy)

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Date: 22 Feb to 6 Mar 2022

Ree And Mummy believes in using the freshest ingredients in highlights such as the all-time favourite Burnt Pineapple Cheesecake, Caramel Biscoff Cheesecake, Macadamia Nuts Cheesecake, and their Signature Almond Pecan Toffee.

Also available at Baker X is The Breakthrough Box and breakthrough experience, whereby customers can create their own toffee with a choice of topping and experience smashing the toffee brittle. These are in the good company of buttery cookies from HeiHappyCakes.

Flourcrafts (@flourcrafts)

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Date: 9 Mar to 3 Apr 2022

Flourcrafts’s philosophy lies in enjoying the art of food; offering pastries baked using conventional methods, while interpreting components individually and adding a signature twist to each creation.

Delight in Flourcrafts’s delicious Signature Vanilla Rum Canelés, Signature Yuzu Matcha Tarts, and Signature TEAramisus - egg-free tiramisu in a variety of Japanese teainspired flavours such as matcha, hojicha, and genmaicha.

Simplybakez (@simplybakez)

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Date: 5 April to 1 May 2022

Run by a self-taught baker, Simplybakez hopes to revolutionise Korean minimalism cake designs with unique twists to their recipes. Expect eye-catching bento cakes, sliced cakes, and cakes in a cup, meticulously decorated to perfection with vibrant designs.

Egg Sugar Butter (@eggsugarbutter)

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Date: 3 to 15 May 2022

Specialising in French pastry techniques combined with Japanese making elements, anticipate baked delights with light textures and unique flavours.

Exclusive to Baker X are slices of best-selling fresh cream cakes that are usually sold as a whole cake, in addition to an array of individual sized petit cakes and tarts, even popular past bakes. These include Earl Grey Madeleines, Matcha Roll Cake, Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake, Tiramisu, and Citrus Meringue Tart just to name a few.

Frosted By Fang (@frostedbyfang)

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Date: 7 to 30 Jun 2022

A weekly rotating menu of creative crowd favourites ranges from Orh Nee Swiss Rolls, Loaf Cakes, Cookies, reinvented bakes from the past, as well as new creations in a mix of unique flavours and textures – showcasing the baker’s constant pursuit of innovation. Most of the bakes are created with a personal touch, in both recipes and techniques.