What is Kontena Park?
Kontena Park is an area with the aim to provide a platform for foodpreneurs to test and validate their product in a real market setting.
Vendors under Kontena Park?
Chakoi Rindu’s recipe dates back to 1973 by Hjh Siti Armah bte Mohd Salleh where it has been passed down through 3 generations. Cakoi is a fried dough pastry and is a local delicacy in Brunei Darussalam. Originally sold in Tamu Tutong, the name Chakoi Rindu was coined by customers saying, “Membari rindu jua chakoi kamu ani..”. Since then the business has been operating in different locations such as Jln Mulaut and Jln Kg Lumut and makes cakoi in 15 different flavours.
Well known for hot wings and spicy spaghettis, Eat’s Hot under the brand Bites by Ida started as an online home business for 5 years. Eat’s Hot came up with five signature hot sauces and one signature kid-friendly sauce, all without any added MSG. Eat’s Hot creates its meals based on these signature sauces. Currently, Eat’s Hot is operating in Jerudong.
Home Flavors is Brunei’s home grown drink outlet specializing in Cheese Coffee.
“Kofta” which is an Arabic word for meatballs is how owners, husband and wife Hjh Dewi Hj Thani and her Moroccan husband Issam Massaoudi initially started their home-based business which started in 2015 and eventually named it Kofta Diva. This local Bruneian fast food business concept provides a range of menu from Asian, Western and Mediterranean food & cuisines.
Kyna which means love in Irish is Brunei’s First Premium Artisan Popsicle maker inspired by different flavors around the world. Each artisanal Popsicle flavor is made with fresh, healthy and premium ingredients.
Fuego which means fire in Spanish started out selling burrito exclusively in the Brunei Muara region in early 2017 and also sells other things “on the go” such as wraps and sandwiches.
The collaboration between Kyna and Fuego are looking to showcase the blend of fire and ice to bring a modern style of fast food chain introducing new flavors blending together.
The Toast Club is a local small-scaled company established in 2016 and specializes in soft and crispy crepes, refreshing mojitos and toasted breads.
Top Folk is a home-based eatery that has been around since 2015 and prepares, and cooks their own recipe of burgers. Their menu consists of: beef burger, cheeseburger, double cheeseburger, mushroom melt and our signature ‘Beribi’ burger. Their burgers come with its own toppings and signature sauces ‘Top Sauce’ or ‘White Sauce’ depending on the chosen burger.
Star Anise Co, the brainchild of Azim Rajak & Labibah Shafiee, who always loves the savory foods handmade by Labibah’s mother and aspired to share the love with everyone. It was formed on 3rd April 2018, specializing in Asian Fusion cuisine. Aside from mains, they also serve soft cookies. They take pride in what they make as all the food is made with fresh ingredients free from preservatives, additives and MSG. A family with multicultural background, that depicts their bond of love through the food they make.
Kontena Park FAQs
The Kontena Park is an area with the aim to provide a platform for foodpreneurs to test and validate their product in a real market setting.
The Kontena Park is located at Anggerek Desa Technology Park (ADTP) at the end of Simpang 32-37, Kg Anggerek Desa, next to the multi-storey carpark behind the iCentre building.
The Kontena Park offers 8 spaces to sell in which includes serving and kitchen area, water and electricity connectivity.
The dining areas can accommodate max 70 pax with sheltered roof, fans, table and chairs, baby seats, public toilet and washbasin. Public can also use iCentre's surau for prayers. Other utilities at the Kontena Park may include Wi-Fi, projector and entertainment.
The Kontena Park structure and infrastructure is compliant with government department and authorities' requirements.
Tenants shall comply with the requirements including the operation requirements that is required by the government department and authorities particularly on food, health, safety and halal
Selected vendors will also have access to iCentre facilities*.
Subject to terms and conditions.
The rent at Kontena Park is B$350 / month, this excludes utility bills. Those selected are required to pay 2-months refundable deposit in advance.
The 2-months refundable deposit will be deducted for any maintenance and will be used to refurbish the container back to the original structure which will be part of the terms and conditions.
Tenants will be liable for maintenance of equipment, furniture, fixture and fittings provided by DARe this includes: cleaning of dining area and disposal of waste food and material to rubbish collection area.
DARe will service the manhole and grease trap on a scheduled basis, however it is the tenant's responsibility to maintain the grease trap daily.
No, there will be no backup generator.
Vendors at Kontena Park will be able to join DARe's programmes at no charge to further improve their business knowledge and skillsets. The programmes provided by DARe include Industry Business Academy, Accelerator, and Micro Business Bootcamp. All programmes aim to teach enterprises how to conduct a business and are tailored specifically on the growth of their business.
Additionally, vendors will receive promotion & marketing that will be carried out by DARe. Monitoring and mentoring will also be provided to check on the growth of the vendors.
No, there is currently no space available. New applications will open by next year 2020.
Kontena Park is now fully operational and will only change to new vendors after 1 year.
Opening hours are 10am to 10pm from Monday to Sunday with a break from 12pm to 2pm during Friday prayers.
Kontena Park can be accessed via three ways:
(1) via Simpang 32-37, Kg Anggerek Desa;
(2) the back access of the Design and Technology Building where DES school is located;
(3) via Simpang 32-11.
Total area is 20ft by 20ft: 10ft by 10ft is the service area and the other 10ft by 10ft is the kitchen area.
The kitchen area is 10ft x 10ft and is an enclosed space compliant with relevant government department and authorities. Tenants shall only operate in kitchen area without future expansion or upgrade to the kitchen.
Yes, Tenants are required to submit their single drawing and is subject to DARe’s approval. However, DARe will provide building signage for the tenants to publish their logo.
The kitchen comes with double hot stove burner without gas cylinder and gas regulator and double washbasin inclusive of kitchen hood, duct and exhaust fans.
No, it will be based on draws by the selected vendors.
*F&B businesses only owned by Yellow or Red IC holders.
*Develop their own products.
*Are able to pay a monthly rent of B$350 excluding utility bills.Those selected need to pay 2 months' rent in advance.
*To open from 8am to 10pm on Monday to Wednesday and 8am to 12pm on Thursday to Sunday. (This timing may be subject to change over time)
*Upon selection of vendors, a monthly sales report will have to be shared to DARe as part of the monitoring and mentoring.
Yes, we appreciate collaboration between vendors especially when they are a good fit i.e. coffee and toast, ice cream and waffles, etc.
This can be added on to your application form which can be found at the bottom of this FAQ.
Those who do not comply with the terms and condition will be given notice and may be subject to termination of contract.
It is not mandatory; however, it is an added bonus for those who already have halal certification. Vendors who are selected can apply once they are selected as our space is ABCI approved.
Vendors will receive one full year of tenancy provided they meet the requirements set by DARe. Failure to meet requirements set may potentially end their tenancy.
Vendors may possibly extend their tenancy depending on their performance.
Next selection of vendors will be made next year when application reopens in the year 2020.
To apply for a space for Kontena Park please fill in this form.
Currently there are no openings at Kontena Park. Be sure to follow our social media channels on FB and IG @darussalamenterprise for any new updates.
B26, Simpang 32-37,
Kg Anggerek Desa, Jalan Berakas, BB3713.
Bandar Seri Begawan, Negara Brunei Darussalam.
+673 8363442 or 2384830