brb, we are afk.
...and good things happen when you're afk.
so, what do we do?
In a sentence, AFK is a food and beverage event management consultancy.
To put it simply, we want to help you focus on what matters to you - your event. Food is an important part of any event, people got to eat, right? But it comes with a lot of added work and stress that may not be up your alley and not the key focus of your event. So, don’t worry, we got you. Let us worry about the food and you can focus on the important bit of your event, whatever that may be.
We’re here to help you create awesome events with awesome food.
stuff we do
AFK offers a range of event-based services to help you out. Think of us as a partner, here to help you find the best solution for your event.
chef management
If you are looking to create a special event with a guest chef either locally or internationally, we can help you get in touch with the right people. Our work has allowed us to connect with amazing chefs from all over the world. Whether your event is in Singapore or overseas, let us help you find a star chef to tell the right story for your guests.
Chef Management services include chef liaison, itinerary planning, menu curation, procurement advice, support team engagement and on-the-ground chef management.
project management
Sometimes, you need someone to do more. Call us! We like to do more.
We can project manage your event from head to toe and work with your team, however large or small. As project managers, team AFK joins you as an extension of your event team to help oversee all aspects of your event, from curation to execution.
Project management services can be engaged for single events or an event series, both locally and internationally.
a sound operational model
There are many ways to get a job done. We will work with you to find the best way to support your event, so your vendors are working FOR you not against you.
contracts & licensing
We know. It’s a pain. So, let us take this on so you don’t have to deal with it. We can collect and compile everything you need to get your licenses approved for your f&b vendors.
a win-win financial model
Happy Vendors = Returning Vendors. Let’s find a financial model where everyone wins. Each event is different and we’ve split the pie many different ways over the years. There is always a way. Always.
production, content & design
The right look is important. We provide production, branding and design for the f&b components of your event, or if you need it, the entire show.
finding the right people
It’s a small industry and we have spent years meeting and building relationships with people. We can help you find the right brands for your event.
make some noise
No event can go without making some noise. We have some great partners that can help shout about your event and really get people excited.
Andrea Yeo
Operations & Chef Management
the resourceful one.
She is the go to person for all licensing, government rules, operational SOPs, manpower, payment systems, etc. She also manages our esteemed guest chefs from liaison to ingredient procurement.
Her background with project directing international festivals and her time working with some of the industry’s best on global standard events like F1 has prepared her well.
Faris Lai
Operations & Sales
the dealmaker.
The rose among the thorns. Faris is the man with a plan. He’s the resident expert on the tangible elements of an event. His experience in structures, power, waterworks, build/contractor management, etc, is invaluable to any project.
Best part? All his experience in managing festivals and pop ups means he is a sales guy who actually knows what can and cannot be done. Hallelujah.
Kimberly Campbell
Production, Branding & Design
the creative one.
If A and F cover the tangible stuff, then Kim takes care of all the intangible stuff. She creates and manages all design, branding, look & feel, UX, concept & content creation aspects of any show/project.
Her background in theatre, design, festivals and F&B give her a unique perspective to create a wide range of designs and experiences that are also operationally sound.
Together, we have more than 20 years event and F&B experience. (we know, we were shocked too). Before AFK, we worked on international food festivals, wine shows, pop-up restaurants, concept events, high-end dinners and more, both as individuals and as a team.
hi, my name is...
AFK stands for away from keyboard...and you can’t do awesome events without being away from keyboard (you see what we did there?)
Yes, it also happens to be our initials.
why us?
Easy. Because we love what we do. And no one works harder than people who love what they do. Our collective experience has allowed us to expand our network in the region, trained us to work under pressure and be as adaptable as possible.
Oh, plus, we are, like, super nice.
that's us.
rising to the challenge. lol.
