- 2009: Joined the opening team of W South Beach and managed pastry operations at Trump SoHo New York.
- 2011–2016: Served as Corporate Pastry Chef for St. Regis Hotels, collaborating with legendary chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
- 2011 & 2012: Named one of the Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America and won the Zest Award for Baking & Pastry Innovator.
- 2018: Crowned World’s Best Pastry Chef at ‘The Best Chef Awards’ in Milan.
- 2019: Named Best Pastry Chef by Esquire magazine.
- 2022: Won World’s Best Pastry Chef again at ‘The Best Chef Awards’.
- 2024: Received the Pastry Innovation Award from La Liste.
Archives: Instructor
Chef Yuki Fukuda
Fukuda is originally from Saga Prefecture, entered the culinary world at the age of 26, driven by a simple desire: “to turn his passion into his profession.” He began his journey at Yakitori Rokkakudo in Fukuoka.
Chef Fukuda dedicated nearly a decade to rigorous training before moving to Hinadori Fujino in Tokyo. Through exhaustive research and practice, he mastered the intricacies of butchery, aging, skewering, and charcoal grilling—developing a signature style of his own. This expertise eventually led him to open his own restaurant, Shimokitazawa Yakitori Derby in Tokyo, which he has successfully operated for over six years.
Chef Fukuda’s unique techniques have earned him international acclaim, drawing chefs from around the world—including the United States and Australia—to fly in and learn from his expertise.
This May, Chef Fukuda will host an exclusive Yakitori Class. He will provide a detailed demonstration of his techniques, offering participants a deep understanding of why “Yakitori is much more than just skewering and grilling.”
Master Alice
Master Alice has over 12 years of experience as a Fengshui consultant and astrology instructor. She has trained extensively at world-renowned Chinese Metaphysics institutions in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia, gaining 43 certificates from global academies. With a client and student base spanning 30 countries, Master Alice has shared her expertise with corporate leaders, tech professionals, and over 10,000 students worldwide. She is also the founder of the “U Destiny 1st AI Astrology” platform, demonstrating her commitment to modernising traditional practices.
Instructor’s Journey
- Fengshui and Destiny Consultant, International Clients Across 30 Countries
- Founder, U Destiny 1st AI Astrology
- Corporate and Educational Speaker, 100+ Engagements
- Mentor to High-Range Business Tycoons and Students Worldwide
ASST. PROF. PORNPROM SUTHATORN, PH.D.
Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Environmental Development Administration, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA)
Dr. Pornprom is an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Thailand’s prestigious graduate university, where he also serves as Director of the Innovation and Transformation Center and Director of the Master of Management in Aviation Management for Sustainability programme.
Before his academic career, he spent eight years in the hospitality industry as a Royal Executive Class air steward with Thai Airways International, serving passengers worldwide and nurturing his passion for food and wellbeing. His dedication to healthy living led him to earn a Certificate in Nutrition and Weight Management from Chulalongkorn University and a Certificate in Theories of Behavior Change in Nutrition And Dietetics Practice from Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University. He has also coached hundreds of clients in achieving their health and weight-loss goals.
At The Food School Bangkok, Dr. Pornprom has been a visiting instructor for over three years. He teaches Nutrition for Wellbeing and recently introduced Nutrition Foundations & Healthy Cooking, a course designed to help participants combine nutrition knowledge with practical cooking skills for everyday life.
Chef Veronica Petines Gapud
Chef Nanang Prasetya Aditama
Chef “M” Thanwa Seesaed
Chef Paolo Vitaletti (subject to instructor’s availability)
He was born into the heart of Italian culinary tradition. After school, he would help his father in the family shop before returning home to enjoy his mother’s soulful home cooking—an early immersion in food that naturally evolved into a lifelong career. At the age of 19, Paolo left Italy to pursue his culinary ambitions on the world stage.
His journey led him through prestigious kitchens across the globe, including the Four Seasons Hotel at Canary Wharf in London, Aman properties in Jordan and Maui, and later as Executive Sous Chef at Shangri-La Bangkok. He was also appointed Executive Chef at the Aman Summer Palace in Beijing, China. In April 2013, Paolo returned to his roots by opening Appia in Bangkok, a Roman trattoria celebrating simple, honest Italian food. The restaurant quickly earned rave reviews for its authenticity and heart.
A year later, he launched Peppina, a Neapolitan pizzeria born from his travels to Naples where he trained with master pizzaiuoli to perfect traditional Neapolitan dough. Since opening, Peppina has become a go-to for Bangkok’s discerning diners and is the only pizzeria in Thailand and Southeast Asia accredited by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (A.V.P.N.). It has received multiple accolades, including “Best Pizzeria in Thailand & South East Asia” by the 50 Top Pizza Awards, ranking 5th in Asia Pacific and 43rd globally.
Chef Vatcharavee Visetpohchanatip
Chef Kent is an internationally acclaimed culinary professional with over 45 years of expertise. His roles as the Head Chef for the Thai Royal Family’s official receptions, President of prestigious culinary organizations, and award-winning culinary ambassador highlight his mastery in fine dining, culinary innovation, and hospitality management. Chef Kent learned how to perfectly fusion traditional and modern techniques in his numerous years of managing teams and operations, mentoring the next generation of chefs and planning event execution. His leadership benefitted many students and companies while leading them to success.
Culinary Consulting and Advisory
- LOTTE R&D Center, Seoul (2018–2020)
- Kinnari Thai Cuisine, Singapore (2018–2019)
- ASEAN Disability Training Center (2019–Present)
Somsnit Vanprapa
CEO of Synova, a leading manufacturer of premium beverage and bakery products based in Bangkok, Thailand. With expertise in food science and product development, she has played a pivotal role in shaping Synova into a trusted one-stop solution for coffee shops, hotels, restaurants, and the broader foodservice industry.
Under his leadership, Synova has earned recognition for its high-quality offerings, including roasted coffee beans, beverage and bakery premixes, flavoured syrups, ice cream, fruit concentrate, and artisanal pastries. The company adheres to top-tier quality standards (GHP, HACCP, HALAL, and FSSC 22000) and provides customised solutions for private labelling and exclusive product development.
Beyond manufacturing, Somsnit’s commitment to innovation extends to menu design, research, and development. With a team of award-winning chefs and expert food scientists, she continues to drive Synova’s success both locally and internationally, ensuring businesses receive premium products tailored to their needs.
Jirayu Keeratiyutamonkul
Jirayu is an expert with 7 years of experience in developing and managing businesses within the wine industries. He holds the French Wine Scholar, WSET Level 3 Award in Wines [Distinction] and is currently pursuing the WSET Diploma.
INSTRUCTOR’S JOURNEY:
- Shareholder of Wine Academic BKK [Wine Bar]
- Shareholder of MUST Wine Bar
- Wine educator
- Attended sommelier for wine pairing events
Sulapee Kiddee
- Certified Sake Sommelier and Sake Educator by Sake Sommelier Academy (SSA), United Kingdom
- Certified International Kikisake-shi (SSI), Japan
Shintaro Kon
- Certified Sake Sommelier
- Sake Educator by Sake Sommelier Academy (SSA), United Kingdom
Frederic Debono
- Sommelier, Cellar Man, Wine Consultant Diploma – University of Wine, France
- WSET Level 3 Certification – Paris, France
- Advanced Diploma in Far East Studies – Paris, France
- Master’s in Applied Studies & Research in Thai – Paris, France
- Certificate in French Teaching Didactics – Paris, France
- HACCP & Restaurant Operating License – France
Chef Phanuphon “Black” Bulsuwan
Chef Black is the visionary behind Blackitch Artisan Kitchen in Chiang Mai, where he champions ‘Holistic Localised Artisanal Cuisine’. Deeply committed to sustainability, zero waste, and farm-to-table integrity, he blends traditional wisdom with culinary science to celebrate the essence of local Thai ingredients. Through his chef’s table experience, Chef Black educates guests on mindful sourcing and preparation, aiming to inspire change in the food industry—one thoughtful dish at a time. His upcoming initiative, the Local Craft Space, will further advance sustainable food practices through workshops and community engagement.
Learn more at www.blackitch.com
Chef Frederic Legras
With over 3 decades as Pastry Chef and 25 years of international experience, Chef Legras started by attending the “Ecole Nationale Superieure de la Patisserie” building a strong foundation in his pastry, alongside several M.O.F in France. Time spent in the world renowned Payard Patisserie and Bistro in New York and with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Corporation in Florida, Ireland and Dubai, then joins ChoCo’a, one of the leading Chocolate maker in Dubai for few years before taking over the Conrad Bangkok, he, then became technical advisor for the world leading chocolate company, then spent 5 year as Pastry Chef instructor for Le Cordon Bleu in Bangkok before opening his own international consulting company, and has now been the Executive Pastry Chef of the Sukhothai Bangkok for the past 2 years.
Chef Legras’ personal passion is to generate a true sense of “service and transmitting knowledge”. Although his confections maintain a strong foundation in classics, Frederic draws on his love of modern technique, flavors and presentation.
Chef Teantan Valairuecha (Chef Stamp)
- Founder and Owner of Palindrome Pastry
- Co-founder of Mutual+
- Personal Business Consultant
- Graduate from ALMA’s Italian Bakery & Pastry Certificated Courses at The Food School Bangkok
Alex Couvidat
- Founder & Director at ONAKA Japanese Restaurant, Nice, France (2022 – present)
- Restaurant GM at ITOKO Japanese Restaurant, Castrie, France (2020 – 2022)
- Sake Sommelier Certified by Kuramoto Koryukai Ultimate Sake Studies at Institut Paul Bocuse, Lyon, France (2021)
- F&B Manager at The Penthouse Residence, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (2020)
- Certified Wine Sommelier WSET Level 1 in France (2014)