Started as a commis chef at the Fine Dining hotel signature restaurant in Marriott, Hilton and Renaissance restaurants across Kuala Lumpur and Singapore then he move to Thailand to setting up the Renaissance Koh Samui, Thailand in 2006.

In 2008 he then moved to Karma Samui as a Chef de Cuisine then been promoted to be the Executive Chef. After almost 2 years at Karma, in January 2010 he is now taking up the new challenge at Rocky’s Resort.

He was the winner of the year 2004 The Young Chef Challenge in Malaysia, took up gold medals in the culinary competition such as Malaysia-Singapore Culinary, Golden Chef Hats, Australian Black Box Competition as well as Chaine de Rotisserie

He’s offer the Chef Tasting Menu from 3 course to 9 course with the wine pairing at Rocky’s. Lunch menu will be the Modern Bistro menu and dinner menu will be offering
Fine Dining based on French and Mediterranean cuisine

Chef Azizs and his team practising classical French technique and presenting in the modern way with additional new modern tools such as Sous Vide Machine, Thermo Mix, Vita Prep and Paco Jet

Rocky Boutique Resort
Tel: 077 418 367
www.rockyresort.com

Returning to Europe he somehow sensed that it was time to leave France and set up a Delicatessen in Copenhagen. Fond memories of his Asia trip however made him soon realize that he needed warm climate and a change of tapestry in his life, so he packed his bags and headed for where else – Koh Samui. After brief stints in various resorts, he found his true being at the Red Snapper where his culinary art has been fundamental in this chill eatery being voted “One of Thailand’s best restaurants” year on year.

Red Snapper Bar and Grill
For table reservations, please call 077 422 008-10 ext. 536
www.redsnapperbarandgrill.com

After following the management training at the Hotel Leela Kempinsiki, Bombay, he returned to his native state, Rajasthan, and worked in many of the state’s premier hotels. He was general manager for the Mandawa Royal Family hotel for a number of years and received various awards from the state goverment and the Tourism Authority of India for his excellent culinary skills and hospitality services.

After Mandawa, D.D then went to Ulan Bator in Mongolia, where he opened an Indian Restuarant. After two more years he returned to India, then his brother Amit Pandey asked him to come to Samui and help run a restaurant in Chaweng.

For the last four years, D.D has been refining and successfully running his brother’s business on Samui – Noori India. The restaurant is known as one of the finest Indian restaurants on the island and draws on the rich tapestry of Indian culture and tradition. D.D has extended the restaurant’s cope to specialize in group buffet lunches and dinners, outdoor catering in private villas and hotels, as well as Gala dinners for marriage parties. He also opened a Thai vegetarian restaurant called AAHAN CHE on Suriwong Road near Mahesuk juction, Bangkok for indian clients and groups.

Noori India
Tel: 086 740 7873, 077 413 315
Chaweng Beach Road

For Australian-born Don Lawson, food has not only been his job, it has been his passion.
Starting off as an apprentice Chef in Australia’s capital city Canberra at the Southern Cross, Don developed a solid foundation by gaining qualifications in Commercial Cookery and Hotel Management at the city’s Reid Culinary Institute.

In 1999, Don embarked on his culinary explorations to London’s Radisson SAS and then Dubai with the Dusit group which widen his technical skills and gaining essential experience from Californian-fusion to modern Mediterranean/ Italian, traditional Middle Eastern and his favorite Asian cuisine.
Arriving in Thailand in early 2003, to lead a team at Santiburi Dusit Resort before bringing his passion and wealth of culinary experience to Anantara in December 2004 to be a part of the pre-opening team.

Anantara Koh Samui Resort & Spa
99/9 Moo 1, Bophut Bay,
Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84320
Tel: 077 428 300-9
www.anantara.com

The Library, Koh Samui
14/1 Moo 2, Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320
Tel. : 077 422 767-8

Sergio has worked in four well-known restaurants on the island, including Osteria in Chaweng where he served up top Italian fare to tourists and expats alike. His understanding of foreign tastes, combined with his knowledge of Thailand and its people help him run a tight kitchen, producing a range of delicacies to tempt diners’ taste buds.

Since the very beginning, Sergio has been heading up the team at The Cliff. He specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, which allows him to create inventive seafood concoctions such as his signature dish, The Cliff’s famous seafood plate.

The Cliff Bar & Grill
Tel: 077 414 266