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His Excellency the Thai Ambassador in Wellington
On Sunday, 26 June 2016 Thai Chef were part of a Thai cooking demonstration in Wellington hosted by the Royal Thai Embassy.
This was a fun and educational day; blending Thai culture with Thai food, and we were proud to take part.
The event celebrated 60 years of friendship between Thailand and New Zealand.
The dishes that were cooked were 2 favorites – Pad Thai (Thai style fried noodles) and Thai Green Curry.
See more news on the Royal Thai Embassy website.
John Key comes to Thai Chef Napier
On Wednesday 23 April 2014, we were lucky enough to host the second cabinet club lunch with the honorable John Key (right) at Thai Chef Napier.
After teasing the cabinet ministers with delicious rice rolls, dim sims, and prawn balls, they were treated to four of our finest Thai Chef dishes.
They had our famous Tom Yum with NZ Crayfish, classic Thai Green Curry, Mr. Bean in Bangkok (fried crispy pork belly), and Minister of Fish.
Minister of Fish was first created to serve the dignitaries in Wellington and is a personal favorite of the previous Japanese Ambassador Mr. Toshi.
We would like to acknowledge Ngatarawa Wines for their sponsorship and thank John Key and the cabinet ministers for their visit.
Thai Chef at Le Cordon Bleu
Thai Chef was asked to present a Thai Cooking Class to the prestigious cooking school, Le Cordon Bleu in New Zealand.
The event was organised by the Royal Thai Embassy and presided over by H.E. Mr. Noppadon Theppitak, the Thai Ambassador to New Zealand.
The event took place on 21 September and was attended by more than 80 guests. This included members of the Diplomatic Corps.
The class was followed by a Thai Cooking Contest. This is where 24 people from the audience were invited to replicate the chef’s dishes in a hotly contested competition!
It was a great afternoon for tasting, and sharing information on the preparation and the nutritional benefits of Thai food. There was also just a lot of having fun. The event was organised to promote Thai cuisine and the wonderful Thai rice products to New Zealand.
Thai Chef is proud to have taken part!
Chang, Thailand’s Ambassador to New Zealand H.E. Mr. Noppadon Theppitak and a group of Thai Cooking Class participants at Le Cordon Bleu (21 September 2013).
Chang, Thailand’s Ambassador to New Zealand H.E. Mr. Noppadon Theppitak and a group of Thai Cooking Class participants at Le Cordon Bleu (21 September 2013).
Thai Chef Featured on Asia Downunder
Chang and Thai Chef’s Restaurant were recently featured on TV One’s Asia Downunder, which aired on 20 November.
In this seven minute interview with Milda Emza, Chang talks about his early beginnings in Napier – Establishing Thai Chef as a caravan and later as a restaurant and franchise. He even talked about his partnership with his brother in opening the Asian Grocery in Hastings, and the woman behind his success — his wife Cindy.
In case you missed the big news, here’s another opportunity to watch it!
TVNZ ONDEMAND
Asia Downunder Episode 37
The Next Thai Chef Location Will Be In Auckland, Guess The Suburb And Win a $20 Voucher Towards Your Next Meal
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Competition closes 30 November 2011.
Thai Chef Receives Premium Award
The Prime Minister of Thailand presented Thai Chef’s Restaurant with the Thai Select Premium award at the Langham Hotel in Auckland on 24 March, 2013.
Prime Minister H. E. Yingluck Shinawatra – Thailand’s first elected female leader – was in New Zealand to discuss trade, future partnerships, and tourism.
Thai Chef was first awarded Thai Select certification in 2006 indicating a degree of excellence of 3 or 4 stars.
But the new certification of Thai Select Premium indicates the excellence of 5 stars – a point of pride for owners Nattachai Chang and his wife, Cindy.
Receiving this prestigious award isn’t easy; the bar is set high and the guidelines are strict.
Created by the Royal Thai Government, the Thai Select label certifies that the food, service, and atmosphere of a Thai-style restaurant is authentic.
Chefs must be carefully trained in the preparation of bona fide Thai meals. To earn premium status, restaurants must suggest traditional Thai decorations, and provide outstanding services, offer authentic Thai food and overall produce a premier dining experience.
Chang being presented with the Thai Select Premium award by the Thai Prime Minister H. E. Yingluck Shinawatra.
Left to Right: Chang, Minister of Commerce Mr. Boonsong Teriyapirom and Cindy at the reception ceremony hosted by AUT and catered by Thai Chef.
Left to Right: Thailand’s Prime Minister H. E. Yingluck Shinawatra, Chang and his ‘advisor’, Cindy
Please Donate To The Thai Flood Appeal
Thai Chef’s Restaurant is appealing to the public for donations to go towards the cleanup of damage caused by the extensive flooding in Thailand.
Thailand is currently suffering from the worst flooding in more than 100 years, with over 320 deaths and 9 million people affected.
Damage is estimated be in the range of 3 billion USD, with floodwaters swamping more than two-thirds of the country, submerging rice fields and shutting down hundreds of factories.
Chang presents the Minister Counsellor Mr. Nontawat Chandrtri with a cheque of $2000 on behalf of Thai Chef’s Restaurant. (17 October 2011)
Thai Chef’s Restaurant is currently accepting donations with all money collected being passed on to the Royal Thai Embassy in Wellington.
If you would like to donate, please stop into any Thai Chef’s Restaurant location or alternatively contact the Royal Thai Embassy in Wellington.
Thank you for your support!
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