Even the most casual observer will notice that one croissant, at the end of the last row, faces the opposite direction from the other 11 on the tray. Ms Kate Reid, founder of Lune Croissanterie in Melbourne, has good reason for doing that.

The 37-year-old Australian, who trained in aerospace engineering and used to design Formula One cars, was in Singapore to test ovens before bringing her cult croissants here for Cafe Culture 2019, happening from Aug 28 to Sept 1 at Marina Bay Sands.