Category Archives: Meet the Chef

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Tasos Andriotis – Chef of the Rose Garden & Angsana Corfu

Tasos Andriotis is one of the most famous chefs in Greece. Just a few days ago, he and his team received the Award of Modern Greek Cuisine 2022 in Thessaloniki. The team was honoured for their achievements regarding the Rose Garden Restaurant in Moraitika on Corfu. Continue reading Tasos Andriotis – Chef of the Rose Garden & Angsana Corfu

Bastian Ballweg – Executive Chef at Firefly and The Pavilions Phuket

Bastian Ballweg has been Executive Chef of The Pavilions Phuket since March 2022 and is also the chef of the Firefly restaurant located on the hotel grounds. He previously worked – for a good four years – as Executive Chef at the Marriott Nai Yang – Resort and Spa, which is also located on Phuket. Continue reading Bastian Ballweg – Executive Chef at Firefly and The Pavilions Phuket

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

Nicolas Basset – Executive Chef of Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit & Head 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.

Continue reading Nicolas Basset – Executive Chef of Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit & Head Chef of Belga Rooftop Bar & Brasserie

Maew Pratumthip Trakoonsri – Executive Pastry Chef of the Richmond Hotel Bangkok

During my short visit to the Richmond Hotel Bangkok I had the great luck to meet Chef Maew Pratumthip Trakoonsri. She is in charge at the Richmond Hotel when it comes to fine pastries, cakes, pies or any kind of dessert. Continue reading Maew Pratumthip Trakoonsri – Executive Pastry Chef of the Richmond Hotel Bangkok