Churchill Room

Featuring Chef Aaron Wong

Prior to joining the Tanglin Club, Churchill Room Chef Aaron Wong honed his culinary skills in a 2-star Michelin restaurant in Germany and established restaurants in Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands, namely Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora and db Bistro & Oyster Bar. Chef Aaron enjoys challenges and makes it a point to participate in culinary competitions as frequently as his schedule permits, winning at least an award each year. His achievements include the ‘Apprentice Chef of the Year Award’ in the 2016 Singapore World Gourmet Summit and ‘Best Commis Award’ in the 2014 Bocuse d'Or Asia-Pacific Shanghai Selection.

 

The History

The Churchill Room – still unnamed at that time – was first opened on 22 November 1957, the night of the annual Tanglin ball, and was well-received by Members. A bottle of Black Label whisky was offered as the prize for a suitable name which should have ‘home or London associations’. Six Members suggested the ‘Churchill Room’ and lots had to be drawn for the prize, finally won by Mr A.T. de B. Wilmot.

The new Churchill Room was an instant success, so successful that the kitchen could not cope. A special circular was sent to Members explaining the situation and urging their cooperation, such as asking large dinner parties to order a set menu rather than à la carte.

Despite being 8,000 miles away, Sir Winston Churchill was not totally unaware of the room named in his honour. In 1957, Club President Dr Robert Calderwood had written to request a signed photograph of Sir Winston which he collected and presented to the Club in September 1958 with Churchill’s best wishes; the present whereabouts of this, unfortunately, is not known.

 

Rules & Regulations

Churchill Room Dress Code

Subject to the provisions of Bye-Law 10(a) below, the following exception is permitted:

(i) Dress shorts on Sunday Brunch only

 

10(a): General Dress Code

Members, guests and children are required to be presentably dressed at all times in a manner consistent with the character and standing of the Club.

Any Member, guest or child who is deemed to be unsuitably dressed may be refused entry or requested to leave the Club, or any part thereof, by a Member of the Committee or the Management.

The Committee may, from time to time, vary the dress codes set out herein for particular events or functions. Such variations will be made clear in the publicity for such events or functions.

Unless otherwise specified herein, the dress code in all parts of the Club shall be:

 

Gentlemen

(i) Shirt (including polo shirt) with collar; or safari jacket; trousers or jeans; with closed type shoes (including smart trainers).

(ii) Formal national attire of the wearer.

Ladies

(i) Dress; skirt, trousers or jeans, with suitable top or blouse; shoes or sandals.

(ii) Formal national attire of the wearer.

Children

Boys: Shirt (including polo shirt) with collar; trousers, jeans or dress shorts; with closed type shoes (including smart trainers).

Girls: Dress; skirt, trousers or jeans, with suitable top or blouse; shoes.

 

No racist, anti-religious or offensive slogans or wordings allowed on any part of the attire.

Outdoor headgear shall not be worn within the Main Clubhouse other than personal religious headgear.

No sportswear or sports shoes may be worn within the Main Clubhouse, unless walking through the Main Lobby to or from the Sports Complex, Swimming Pool or Tea Room (for the purpose of making a takeaway purchase).

Swimwear or wet sportswear are not allowed at all food & beverage outlets, except for the outdoor dining area and patio of the Wheelhouse.

Bulky sports equipment bags (e.g., golf, tennis or squash racquet bags) are not allowed in all food & beverage outlets, with the exception of Tangles and the Beer Garden. They may be stored in lockers in the Changing Rooms or at the Front Desk.

 

Child Policy

• Children under 14 years of age are not allowed in the Churchill Room, except on Sunday Brunch.

• Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a Member.