Secret Chef Society and Farang Food join hands

Koh Samui - The Secret Chef Society, and its award winning Restaurants and Chefs, have joined hands recently with Farang Food.

At the latest culinary event, "Sharing-The-Secret", at The Cliff Bar & Grill, both parties met to seal the deal.

Farang Food will be the main supplier for the partners and will, in return, sponsor the well-known "Secret Chef Society - Appreciation Events". 

It's truly unique to Thailand to see such an agreement signed, profiting all participating Restaurants and supplier likewise.

"This will strengthen the young society with its passionate chefs and exceptional Restaurants. In addition paving the way into Phuket, Bangkok and Melbourne in 2012", the President, Mr. Andreas Kraemer, mentioned.

The members of the Secret Chef Society were present at the event; Nikki Beach Restaurant and Bar from Nikki Beach Bungalow, The Dining Room from Rocky Boutique Resort, Red Snapper from Chaweng Resort, The View Restaurant and Wine Lounge from KC Resort & Over Water Villas, The Pearl from Bhundhari Spa Resort & Villas, and The Cliff Bar and Grill. The Secret Chef Society captured the imaginations of everyone from your “average Joe” to your most discriminating foodie.

Mr. Frans Louw (Farang Food), Mr.Lionel Helena (Vice President, Secret Chef Society), Mr.Simon Callebert (Farang Food), and Mr.Andreas Kraemer (President, Secret Chef Society) at the event

About Secret Chef Society: Diners who attend one of the participating restaurants and amount a bill upwards of the considerably reasonable minimum price per person will automatically be awarded admittance to The Society. In departure from the more common, typically bothersome diner’s clubs, patrons will promptly be given a sleek membership card at the conclusion of their meal which will detail the other venues they are immediately granted VIP access to. Upon arrival at one of the esteemed restaurants of The Society, the customer need only present their privilege card in order to begin enjoying the advantages, commencing with preferred seating at a uniquely adorned table and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Aside from being given the standard restaurant menu, they will also be presented with a select, preferential menu restricted to Society members that will consist of dishes from the host Chef’s innermost inspiration and fancy.

The Secret Chef Society’s Appreciation Event with a new Hat

The quarterly appreciation events of the infamous event of Koh Samui, the Secret Chef Society, are a fixed tradition on Koh Samui hosted by the Secret Chef Society’s restaurant partners and suppliers.

The following event not only marks the anniversary of the society, but also will introduce a new secret. Chef Shaun Venter with his restaurant “The Pearl” at Bhundhari Spa Resort & Villas is showing off his skills as a new member to the society. The Pearl located at Bhundhari's beachside with breath taking views of Matlang Island. The menu boasts fresh & funky interpretations of Thai flavors & Western techniques.

Chef Shaun Venter started his career in London under a few old boys of modern day cooking. Shaun took his passion somewhere undiscovered, move to Dubai and spent most of his time in the kitchens of the Burj Al Arab.  With a love for Thai food and Asian flavors Shaun finds himself just where he wants to be.

The event will be held on Friday September 30, 2011 starting from 18.30 – 20.30. Members may join complimentary and bring along one friend. Non members will be charged 800 THB.

For more information: secretchefssamui@gmail.com

The Fourth Secret Chef Society Dinner was a culinary success

For the fourth time, the food lovers’ favourite event on Koh Samui, by the already well-known five restaurants, The View Restaurant & Wine Lounge, Nikki Beach Restaurant & Bar, The Cliff Bar & Grill, Red Snapper, and Rocky’s organized another beyond successful extravaganza, the fourth Secret Chef Society.

This fourth Secret Chef Society dinner took place at The Resident Roof Top of The View Restaurant of KC Resort & Over Water Villas on Friday 18^th February. DJ Andy Vier made sure that the mood was right with his carefully selected playlist for the night. There was also the addition of an Arabian tent with selection of Shishas with blended tobacco.

It is clear that the Secret Chef Society had expanded quickly, this fourth installation was bigger than ever with over 100 members and guests attending including Ms. Saiphayom Somsuk, Chief of Koh Samui Tourism Coordination Center, TAT, Dr. Bannasat Ruangjan, President of TAKS, Mr. Oliver Irvine, Assistant Editor, 2 Magazine, Ms. Arparporn Thientanavanich, Editor in Chief, W5 Magazine, Ms. Chailda Ekvitthayavechnukul, Editorial Assistant, Lifestyle + Travel Magazine, Mr. Dirk Baumgartl, Editor in Chief, Spartacus Traveler and many more.

Attendees enjoyed the outstanding culinary creations prepared by the five Chefs of the Secret Chef Society. The evening was enhanced by artful wine matching, courtesy of Ambrose which completed the experience. The party continued late into the night under the stunning moonlight with the attendees enjoying the music, wine and the view.

Chefs of the participating restaurants:

Chef Viwat Tanjinda – The View Restaurant & Wine Lounge

Chef Brian Molloy – Nikki Beach Restaurant & Bar

Chef Adrian Torres – The Cliff

Chef Sebastian Meunier – Red Snapper

Chef Azizkandar Awang – Rocky’s