Michelin Star Verification

Chef Tristin Farmer

Former Executive Chef, Zén Singapore

3★
Michelin Stars
2021-2024
5
Years
3-Star Maintenance
#2
Scottish Chef
To achieve 3★

Michelin Journey Timeline

2019-2020
Two Michelin Stars ★★

Restaurant Zén Singapore awarded 2 Michelin Stars within 6 months of opening under Chef Tristin Farmer's leadership. Michelin Guide Singapore recognized the restaurant's exceptional Mediterranean-Japanese fusion cuisine and innovative approach.

Zén Singapore, 41 Bukit Pasoh Road
2021-2024
Three Michelin Stars ★★★

Zén Singapore elevated to 3 Michelin Stars, placing Chef Tristin Farmer among the world's culinary elite. He became only the second Scottish chef in history to achieve this distinction (after Gordon Ramsay). The restaurant maintained its 3-star status for 5 consecutive years (2021-2024).

Maintained 3★ status: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Asia's 50 Best Restaurants: #23 during tenure
2024-Present
Maison Dalí Dubai

Chef Tristin Farmer founded Maison Dalí Dubai, bringing his Michelin-level craftsmanship and innovative approach to Dubai's dining scene. World's First Surrealist Relaxed Fine Dining restaurant.

Note: Maison Dalí opened April 2025 and is not yet rated by Michelin Guide (Dubai edition pending)

Verification Documents

Michelin Guide 2020 - Tristin Farmer Spain Feature
PDF Document | 2020
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Chef Tristin Farmer - Michelin Chef Profile
PDF Document | 2024
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Full Biography - Tristin Farmer
Text Document | 34,716 characters
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Historical Context

Second Scottish Chef to Achieve 3 Michelin Stars

Chef Tristin Farmer joins an exclusive group as only the second Scottish chef in history to achieve three Michelin stars. The first was Gordon Ramsay, under whom Farmer trained for 8 years across 4 Michelin-starred restaurants in London (2007-2014).

Gordon Ramsay Training Legacy

Farmer's Michelin journey was shaped by his extensive training in the Gordon Ramsay Group:

  • Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's (2007-2010): Chef de Partie → Sous Chef
  • Petrus (2010): Senior Sous Chef
  • Restaurant Gordon Ramsay 3★ (2010-2011): Senior Sous Chef
  • Maze 1★ (2011-2014): Head Chef

What 3 Michelin Stars Means

According to the Michelin Guide, three stars signify "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey." This is the highest honor in the culinary world, with fewer than 150 restaurants globally holding this distinction. Achieving and maintaining 3 stars requires unwavering excellence in:

  • Quality of ingredients
  • Mastery of cooking techniques
  • Personality of the cuisine
  • Value for money
  • Consistency across all visits