Why Backyard
what does “backyard” mean?
Backyards are places for friends and family to turn up and feel welcomed home — to play, and to dwell beyond the meal.
good food | great vibes | your community
we invite you to ourBACKYARDcommunity bbq
20 November (Fri) · 6:30–9:30PM · *SCAPE Plaza @ L1
Sign-ups for Fri 20 Nov open Sat 7 Nov, 6:30PM
Why Backyard?good food, great vibes, your community, homely, welcoming, informal, playful, hosting-minded
good food | great vibes | your community
BACKYARD
community bbq
fri
20 november
6:30–9:30PM
*SCAPE Plaza
the night
Food on the grill, chairs out, good people. Pull one up.
- When
- Friday, 20 November 2026
6:30–9:30PMAdd to calendar - Where
- *SCAPE Plaza, Level 1
2 Orchard Link, Singapore 237978
A short walk from Somerset MRT (NS23).Open in Maps - What
- Good food, great vibes, your community. Come as you are — bring a friend or come solo.
- Cost
- Backyard is free for everyone, with no fixed fee and no expectation of payment. We’re a volunteer-run community that keeps going because people pay it forward. If Backyard has meant something to you, a contribution of any size helps keep it open for the next person.
backyard
a shared home where we eat, serve and love
the idea
We’re bringing the backyard into shared spaces, built around BBQs — taking “home is where the heart is” much further. Anyone can be part of this, as long as they’re open to eat, serve and love.
eat · serve · love
Why BBQs
what do BBQs mean to people?
- a celebration?
- a reunion?
- family?
- cohesion?
why food first?
“The belly comes before the soul, not in the scale of values, but in point of time.”
In a society where food is easily accessible, the reasons youth don’t eat out — and don’t eat together often — are more evident: expenses, time, climate, space. Going out for a meal becomes an added privilege.
Removing that barrier is one thing. But we want to show that it’s more than a gathering.
Our model
two prongs:
- 1.
Feast
Food is the pull factor — local fare mixed with a western flair. An alternative to your usual Friday dinner, and a highlight of the area.
- 2.
Facilitate
Love and service are woven through the whole event. It stays informal and natural, but it’s built with intention.
more than a gathering
We aim to be more than a place to dwell or a means to gather — a hub that pulls people in, just to be. Friendships will form, people will feel welcomed and hosted, and it will grow organically.
good to know
Is it really free?
Backyard is free for everyone, with no fixed fee and no expectation of payment. We’re a volunteer-run community that keeps going because people pay it forward. If Backyard has meant something to you, a contribution of any size helps keep it open for the next person.
Can I bring friends?
Please do! Send them the link so they can sign up too. Everyone registers for themselves, so we know how much food to prep.
I have dietary needs.
Tell us in the form — vegetarian, halal, no beef, allergies — and we’ll do our best to cater for you.
Is the food halal?
We’re halal-friendly, but not halal-certified.
Do I need to know anyone?
Not at all. Come alone, come as you are. Leaving with new friends is kind of the point.
How often is Backyard?
Every month, usually on a Friday evening. Follow @ourbackyardsg on Instagram to hear when the next date opens. Once you’ve registered, we’ll keep you posted too, unless you opt out.
How do I get there?
The venue and directions for each Backyard are under “The night” above, and on your pass.
What if there’s haze?
The BBQ may be called off if the PSI forecast reaches the “unhealthy” range. We’ll post any updates on Instagram at @ourbackyardsg.
Plans changed?
No stress. Open the pass link from your registration and release your spot so someone else can come.
Got a question?
Questions? Email contact@backyard.sg or DM @ourbackyardsg on Instagram. Want your details removed? Email dpo@backyard.sg.
pull up a chair —
see you in the backyard
Sign-ups for Fri 20 Nov open Sat 7 Nov, 6:30PM.
Follow @ourbackyardsg for updates