ABOUT THE CHEF
Tam Chudaree Debhakam
Website: www.baantepabkk.com
Awards & Accolades:
2 Michelin Stars in 2024
(1 Michelin Star 2023)
First Thai female with 2 Michelin Stars in the world
Baan Tepa is No. 46 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023
Chef
Restaurateur
First Thai female with 2 Michelin Stars
Baan Tepa – Bangkok
Tam Chudaree Debhakam, Owner and Head Chef at Baan Tepa Culinary Space, a fine-dining restaurant that boasts local ingredients, sustainability and culinary creativity.
Chef Tam is the first ‘Top Chef Thailand’ having been the youngest in the competition. After the show, she has travelled and cooked in 6 different countries showcasing modern Thai cuisine around the world. She is also an advocate of food waste reduction being the Chef Ambassador for Thai Harvest/ SOS and UNEP campaigns 2015 – 2017.
Tam Chudaree graduated from The International Culinary Center in New York City. She worked for Chef Dan Barber at Blue Hill at Stone Barns, New York for two years (2015-2017). The restaurant is renowned for its sustainable food concept. Being located on farm land, the menu showcases organic fresh produce. With her background in farm driven cuisine combined with her knowledge in nutrition, Chef Tam’s cooking focuses on responsibly grown and sourced local produce, with some traditional Thai flavours and a modern flare.
Website: www.baantepabkk.com
Awards & Accolades:
2 Michelin Stars in 2024
(1 Michelin Star 2023)
First Thai female with 2 Michelin Stars in the world
Baan Tepa is No. 46 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023