Singapore-based Aikit is set to commence a six-month pilot programme for ChefGenie, its AI-powered automated kitchen, on 9 September 2025 at Punggol Digital District.
The initiative is supported by Enterprise Singapore and aims to explore the feasibility of autonomous kitchens as a solution to workforce challenges in the food and beverage (F&B) sector, while also assessing consumer response.
The pilot will involve eight F&B brands: Eat Pizza, Instachef, Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks, Springleaf Prata, Takagi Ramen, The Hainan Story, Tuk Tuk Cha and Warong Pak Sapari.
ChefGenie is designed to handle both cooking and operational tasks, including inventory management, ingredient restocking, menu modifications and demand forecasting.
According to Aikit, the system is capable of preparing meals quickly, which may help restaurants mitigate labour shortages and manage costs while ensuring food quality remains consistent.
As part of the pilot, 4,000 meals will be available at an introductory price of S$1.99 ($1.50) each, aimed at making the trial accessible to consumers.
If the pilot is deemed successful, it could indicate a significant change in Singapore’s F&B industry, where automation and AI may play a crucial role in enhancing productivity and operational efficiency.
The ChefGenie pilot reflects the ongoing challenges faced by Singapore’s F&B sector, including labour shortages and rising operational costs.
In August 2025, McDonald’s India – North and East announced that it will use generative AI (gen AI) for its new Signature Collection Gourmet Burgers.
The brand launched its “Imagined in AI” campaign, which combines customer feedback with AI-generated visuals to create gourmet burgers.
