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Foodadvisor Interviews

Nicolas Basset – former Executive Chef of Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit & Chef of Belga Rooftop Bar & Brasserie

Nicolas Basset – Chef Nico – is one of the most innovative chefs I have ever met. Before he started the BELGA project at Sofitel Sukhumvit, he was already sous chef at the MGallery Sofitel VIE Hotel.

The cuisine of the VIE Hotel enjoys an excellent reputation for a reason – for many years now, chefs of rank, name and stars have been coming here to set new highlights and pass on their knowledge.

Since the beginning of 2020, Nico has not only been head chef at BELGA but has also risen to the management level of the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit with the position of executive chef – congratulations.

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Tom Köffers – Chef at Surf & Turf by Soul Kitchen in Phuket Town

When it comes to innovative food and unique textures, Chef Tom Köffers from Surf & Turf is a constant on Phuket. There may be many chefs who are able to convince – but Tom is able to do this with the most minimalist of requirements. Continue reading Tom Köffers – Chef at Surf & Turf by Soul Kitchen in Phuket Town

TOMRA 2022 – The Interview

First of all, a quick info on my TOMRA interview partner at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2022 in Berlin.

Ken Moynihan, a native of Ireland, has been CEO of TOMRA Processed Food since January 2021. He is an absolute team player and brings to the company more than a decade and a half of experience in leadership roles in high-growth, transformational and scaling structures.

In addition to outstanding technical expertise, Ken consistently exudes positive life energy that has motivated his teams to award-winning high performance over the years. Ken is the Global Player personified and has worked, lived and been inspired by different cultures in South Africa, USA as well as New Zealand. Prior to joining TOMRA, Ken was CEO of Compac, the global leader in fresh fruit sorting technology, which TOMRA acquired in 2016. Continue reading TOMRA 2022 – The Interview

Supat Chinsangtip – former Executive Sous Chef & Chefkoch des VIE Hotel Bangkok

Chef Supat Chinsangtip has worked at the VIE Hotel Bangkok for a decade – he is the guarantor of high and consistent quality and has international experience. Continue reading Supat Chinsangtip – former Executive Sous Chef & Chefkoch des VIE Hotel Bangkok