Commonwealth Concepts

Commonwealth Concepts Commonwealth Concepts is a joint venture capital between Far East Organisation's F&B arm, Refinery Concepts and Commonwealth Capital.

Commonwealth Concepts owns and operates a diverse portfolio of more than 12 distinct brands, with over 65 outlets across 10 major cities. Formed on 1 January 2021 through a joint venture between Singapore-based investment company Commonwealth Capital and Far East Organization’s F&B arm, Refinery Concepts, its extensive portfolio is designed to provide value by offering leading brands that deliver

great dining experiences across various segments of the industry. Commonwealth Concepts’ brands range from award-winning dining concepts that are timeless classics, to family favourites, and grocers. Ever at the forefront of casual dining is PastaMania, a household brand with franchises across Asia and the Middle East. Its homegrown cafés and bistros provide contemporary comfort food in a cosy atmosphere, and include The Marmalade Pantry, Oriole Coffee + Bar, and Gelatofix. The portfolio is further augmented with its operations of all-day dining experiences at the hotel restaurant Native Kitchen. For the upscale and lifestyle segments, award-winning brands such as Bedrock Bar & Grill, Bedrock Origin, Fat Cow, Kinki Restaurant + Bar, and CIN CIN gin bar serve innovative dishes and experiences that have gained recognition through the years. With an aim to provide an omnichannel experience, Commonwealth Concepts also owns two gourmet marketplaces - the Portopantry e-commerce platform and ZAC Butchery, which specialises in quality meats, and fine foods and delicacies. Commonwealth Concepts also counts artisan bakery Swissbake amongst its brands, alongside the newest addition – the Baker & Cook Pte Ltd portfolio of concepts, including Baker & Cook, Plank Sourdough Pizza, and Brettschneider's Baking & Cooking School.

She says hello to strangers with a smile. She figures things out all by herself. And every single day, she amazes her Da...
24/06/2026

She says hello to strangers with a smile. She figures things out all by herself. And every single day, she amazes her Daddy more than she will ever know.

For Samuel Bugay, Chef-De-Partie I at The Marmalade Pantry, watching his daughter Bella Elisa grow into a confident, brave and curious little girl has been the greatest blessing of his life.

And no matter how tall she gets or how far she goes, one thing will never change.

“No matter how tall you get or how far you go, you will always be my little girl.”

Some stories don’t need much explaining. They just need to be read.

He thought success was about work, achievements and providing for the future. Then he had three daughters and everything...
23/06/2026

He thought success was about work, achievements and providing for the future. Then he had three daughters and everything changed.

For Zhu Bin, Assistant Manager of Accounts at Finance, the happiest moments are the ordinary ones. Conversations over meals. Little jokes. Random hugs. The noisy moments that fill their home with life.

Careen, Candice and Clarice taught him that true success is much simpler than he ever imagined.

“True success is much simpler: being present, hearing your laughter at home, watching you grow.”

Behind every great team member is a story worth telling.

Mikayla doesn’t know it yet. But she is her Daddy’s greatest stress relief, biggest joy, and shining star all at once.Fo...
23/06/2026

Mikayla doesn’t know it yet. But she is her Daddy’s greatest stress relief, biggest joy, and shining star all at once.

For Kevin Christie Menon, Chef-De-Partie II at Native Kitchen, the moment his daughter was born, life changed completely. He and his wife dedicated everything to raising her, and they have never looked back.

On the hardest days, when work weighs heavy, all it takes is walking through the door and seeing her face.

“All it takes is coming home and seeing your face, and everything melts away.”

We close our Letters to My Child campaign with this story, one that reminded us why family will always come first.

Jerome & Julien don’t know it yet. But one day, when they turn 18, they’ll have an inbox full of love waiting for them.E...
23/06/2026

Jerome & Julien don’t know it yet. But one day, when they turn 18, they’ll have an inbox full of love waiting for them.

Every year on their birthdays, their Papa, Marcus Foo, Head of Baker & Cook sits down and writes them a letter. Documenting the year that has passed. How they have grown. The milestones, the memories, the moments he never wants to forget.

A time capsule. Built with love. One email at a time.

“A time capsule filled with Mama’s and my love letters to you.”

This Father’s Day, we are honoured to share Marcus’s letter to his boys, one of six heartfelt stories from our Letters to My Child campaign.

In a world that can often feel tough and uncertain, Wei Chen made a promise to his daughter to be her safe place. Always...
23/06/2026

In a world that can often feel tough and uncertain, Wei Chen made a promise to his daughter to be her safe place. Always.

For Leong Wei Chen, Senior Supervisor at The Marmalade Pantry, fatherhood is not just about providing. It is about being a home within a person — somewhere his daughter Elisheba can always come to share her thoughts, speak her heart, and know she is never alone.

“Watching you grow has inspired me to become a better man, and a better father.”

This is one of six letters written straight from the heart, part of our Letters to My Child Father’s Day campaign.

💛 Happy Father’s Day to all our Superhero Dads!To every father in the Commonwealth Concepts family — thank you for showi...
21/06/2026

💛 Happy Father’s Day to all our Superhero Dads!

To every father in the Commonwealth Concepts family — thank you for showing up every day, not just at work, but at home where it matters most.

You are the heroes your children look up to, the hands they hold, and the voices they carry with them for life.

Wishing all our dads a wonderful Father’s Day filled with love, laughter, and quality time with the ones who call you their hero. 🦸

Stay tuned — our “Letters to My Child” Father’s Day Campaign drops this week. You won’t want to miss it. 💛

🏆 A Proud Moment for Commonwealth Concepts We are honoured to be recognised by the Singapore Kindness Movement and to re...
08/06/2026

🏆 A Proud Moment for Commonwealth Concepts

We are honoured to be recognised by the Singapore Kindness Movement and to receive this award from Mr David Neo , Ms Michelle Tay and Singa.

This recognition reflects the collective efforts of our teams who embraced our belief that kindness is not just a campaign, it is part of our culture.

As our Group Head, Growth and Operations, Ern Xu Seah shared:

“As a company, we believe how we treat people reflects who we are. Thank you to our team members for showing up and making the difference. As the saying goes, kindness costs nothing but means everything.”

Through every smile, kind word, and thoughtful action, we have shown that hospitality goes beyond serving food; it is about creating meaningful moments for our guests, colleagues, and communities.

A heartfelt thank you to the Singapore Kindness Movement and every member of the Commonwealth Concepts family who made this possible.

💛 Together We Can.

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Throughout Kindness Month, our teams across the Commonwealth Concepts family came together with one shared purpose to ma...
05/06/2026

Throughout Kindness Month, our teams across the Commonwealth Concepts family came together with one shared purpose to make kindness a part of every guest experience.

Together, we collected 1,756 kindness cards filled with heartfelt messages of appreciation, shared the importance of kindness with more than 500 children through our Doughworkz workshops, and extended our efforts beyond our restaurants into the wider community.

From our guests and team members to our community partners, every smile, kind word, and thoughtful action contributed to something bigger than a campaign—it helped strengthen a culture of kindness.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and believed in this initiative.

The campaign may be over, but the opportunity to make someone’s day better continues every day.

💛 Let’s keep spreading kindness, one smile at a time.


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We are pleased to formally renew the franchise partnership for PastaMania and Gelatofix in Cambodia.Over the past 10 yea...
26/05/2026

We are pleased to formally renew the franchise partnership for PastaMania and Gelatofix in Cambodia.

Over the past 10 years, our franchise partner K Distribution has played a pivotal role in growing both brands across key mall locations and standalone outlets. Their continued commitment to brand development remains strong, with plans to open two additional Gelatofix units this year.

This milestone reflects a decade of collaboration, growth, and shared vision in bringing our brands to more customers in Cambodia.

We look forward to continuing this strong partnership and to many more years of growth, innovation, and shared success as we expand our presence and delight even more customers across the market.

Spreading Kindness, One Smile at a Time 💛A warm smile.A thoughtful gesture.A simple “thank you.”Sometimes, the smallest ...
25/05/2026

Spreading Kindness, One Smile at a Time 💛

A warm smile.
A thoughtful gesture.
A simple “thank you.”

Sometimes, the smallest moments create the biggest impact.

Across our Commonwealth Concepts brands, our teams have been bringing kindness to life through heartfelt hospitality, meaningful conversations, and genuine care for every guest who walks through our doors. From welcoming guests with a smile, serving great food with pride, to creating memorable dining moments, kindness continues to be at the heart of what we do every day.

This campaign is more than just a badge or a card. It is about building a culture where kindness is shared with our guests, our teammates, and the community around us.

Thank you to all the amazing teams across the CWC brands for being part of this meaningful movement and continuing to spread kindness through every interaction 🌼

Together, let’s continue spreading kindness, one smile at a time.

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Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00
Thursday 09:00 - 19:00
Friday 09:00 - 19:00

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