Chef Tammasak Chootong
Name: Tammasak Chootong
Date of birth: 22.12.73
Nationality: German/Thai
Marital status: Married
Adress: 19/168 Permsap Villa, Srisunthorn Road, Tambol
Srisunthorn, Muang Phuket 83110, Thailand
E-mail: [email protected]
Mobile: +66817974135
Originally from Thailand, Tammasak has mastered the art of combining modernized traditional
Asian dishes with innovative new culinary creations.
Tammasak graduated with a Masters degree in Kitchen development from the German
Ueberkingen culinary school in 1994. In 1999, after five years spent at the Maritim hotel in
Stuttgart and the Michelin stared awarded “Top Air” restaurant, he joined a prestigious culinary
team aboard the Queen Elisabeth II cruise liner as a demi chef de partie, catering to an exclusive
set of 1800 passengers in five fine dining rooms. The following year, he became chef de partie on
board the Seaborne Legend before returning to Germany as a sous chef at the award-winning
restaurant “Taku”.
Top air QE II Taku
Upon his return to Thailand at the JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Phuket, Tammasak developed
greater insight into the various aspects of kitchen management as the Executive sous chef of the
property.
While achieving professional recognition first as an Acting Executive chef and then as an
Executive chef, Tammasak fine-tuned his very own style of Thai cuisine, infusing the traditional
Thai dishes of his roots with some distinctive western elements from his time spent in Europe.
Tammasak’s JW Marriott contributions included creating the Ginja cooking school, opening &
refurbishment of an additional nine outlets.
Ginja cooking school Lobster sashimi Cocktail reception
Theme coffee breaks
The desire to pursue his very own culinary philosophy led to is departure from the Marriott group
and in 2007 he joined Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts as their Corporate Thai Chef. During his
tenure, Tammasak developed and implemented the “Saffron” signature Thai Restaurant concept
in 10 Banyan Tree properties before becoming an Area Executive chef for the Banyan Tree
Bintan Indonesia.
Destination dinning BT Bintan Indonesia
With BT founder Mr. Ho Kwong Ping
Saffron BT Acapulco Mexico
Winner of numerous awards, Tammasak has inspired a new generation of young Thai chefs. His
culinary passion and flair has been a driving influence in bringing Thai cuisine to the forefront of
the Asian culinary evolution.
Tammasak then realized a lifelong dream to own his own restaurant. He opened SuayRestaurant in Phuket in 2010 which has fast become a favorite with locals and foreigners alike
Suay has seating for 80 guests and offers innovative contemporary Thai dishes and Western dishes with a twist where local favorites such as Tuna tartar Esarn style, Steamed salmon in rice
noodle with yellow curry and Mango sticky rice spring rolls with black sesame ice cream are listed alongside lamb chops and foie gras.
Suay has won many awards within 3 years and currently ranking on Trip advisor website No. 1 in Phuket among many restaurants
In May 2015 chef Tammasak was then appointed to be featuring as Iron
Chef Thailand TV show in charge for European cuisine
Consultant assignments
Phuket Graceland Patong 2011
- Sunset wing new restaurants opening
- Sentido Khao lak F&B concept and kitchen floor plan
Simply house bistro by Simon cabaret Patong 2011
-Bistro food concept menu change
Consultant assignments
Super grill Bar by Dwine Jungcylon Patong 2012
- BBQ food concept new restaurant opening
137 Pillars house Chiangmai 2012
- French cuisine food concept new restaurant opening
Consultant assignments
Bequia Estate Corfu Greece by 365 Playground management
- F&B concept and kitchen system set up 2013
Consultant assignments
Burasari Resort Patong 2013- Set up new western menu and all day dinning menu
Consultant assignments
Bequia Estate Corfu Greece guest chef by 365 Playground management 2014
Organic Food Promotion 2014
at 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai
Consultant assignments
The Bell pool villa resort Kamala Phuket 2015
Kitchen management for the entire resort
Consultant assignments
The Flow House Bangkok 2015
Food concept and menu implementation
Organic Food Promotion 2015
at 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai
Food Promotion 2015
Season opening at Khaolak Phang-Nga
Food Promotion 2015 SIX OF THE BEST
at Paresa resort Phuket
Guest chef at The Pavilion Phuket 2016
Guest chef at The Anantara Samui wine
dinner 2016
Guest Chef and judge in PACC cooking
competition at Phuket Andaman Hotelier
2016
Guest Chef at DKSH Japanese ingredients
Expo at JW Marriott BKK 2016
Guest Chef Central world BKK
Brand promotion
2016
Consultant assignments
MEKONG KINGDOMS
Luxury Mekong river cruiser 4 boats
Food concept and menu implementation
Kitchen planning – pre-opening 2017
The Re-Branding of SUAY restaurant and opening of 2nd Suay
Guest Chef at 137 Pillars house
residences and suites BKK 2017
Food Promotion 2017 SEVEN OF THE BEST
at Paresa resort Phuket
Featuring in Reality TV Show “Chef Nick”
Guest Chef on board Viking Sun on Her World cruise 2018
Consultant assignments Panorama Resort & Spa Switzerland
Loy Fah Contemporary Thai Restaurant
Food concept and menu implementation
Kitchen planning – pre-opening Sept. 2018