Deconstruct Southern Thai Cuisine with the youngest Top Chef “Tam” Chudaree and Embark on a Sustainable Farm-to-Table Culinary Journey
On behalf of Belmond, a custodian of timeless heritage and part of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, with a portfolio of remarkable destinations including luxury hotels, train services and river cruises worldwide, we are delighted to announce a spirited summer at Napasai, A Belmond Hotel, Koh Samui with a series of happenings to be announced this season.
Flavours of Southern Thailand
A highly anticipated part of Napasai’s annual calendar includes a Visiting Celebrity Chef this summer from Friday, 29th to Sunday, 31st July, featuring the rare opportunity to dine and cook alongside Tam Chudaree Debhakam, the chef and owner of Baan Tepa, the urbanfarm- and-restaurant hybrid culinary destination at the heart of Bangkok, serving unique interpretations of regional Thai dishes based on fresh, seasonal and local ingredients.
Now open for bookings for a limited time only, this intimate gastronomy experience will be hosted at Napasai the spirited Belmond tropical retreat on Koh Samui’s northern shore, featuring a rare culinary encounter with Thailand’s fast-rising culinary star, Tam Chudaree Debhakam, the first and youngest Top Chef Thailand.
Guests of Napasai who stay for a minimum of 2-nights from Friday, 29th to Sunday, 31st July can participate in an immersive full-day itinerary with Chef Tam on Saturday, 30th July, which includes a legendary gastronomic journey rooted in sustainable dining and elevated modern Thai cuisine, while championing locally sourced produce.
For participating guests, the Full-Day Itinerary on Saturday, 30th July includes a morning venture out to a local farm for harvesting of ingredients, afternoon prepping session with Chef Tam, and an intimate sit-down dinner to savour the culinary creations. On this exclusive Napasai culinary journey with Chef Tam, guests will embark on a discovery of heart-warming southern Thailand flavours, featuring local ingredients from land to sea, with thought-provoking encounters and opportunities for sustainable dining in style.
Available for one night only, the special menu features 100 percent Local-Samui Inspired, spotlighting freshly harvested ingredients of fruits, plants and fish, that echo the warmth and nourishing spirit of Southern Thai tropical island life and culture.
Chef Tam Chudaree Debhakam comments, “Meaningful connections and great stories are created through our universal love for food, and I am excited spotlight this alongside Napasai and our collaborative Southern Thai menu of minimal waste and locally sourced produce, while establishing our shared values for authentic cuisine that is deeply rooted in tradition. Being from Bangkok, it is always a joy to visit the majestic beachfronts of my home and I look forward to creating great flavours on the tropical paradise of Napasai.”
