Chef Veronica Petines Gapud
Chef Instructor – Pastry & Culinary Arts
She brings a wealth of international culinary and teaching experience to The Food School Bangkok. Trained at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and L’Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland, she combines classic French techniques with a deep passion for education and personal development.
Her professional journey spans over two decades across top-tier kitchens and institutions in Paris, Boston, and Hong Kong—including L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Conrad Hotel, and Lan Kwai Fong Entertainments. As an educator at Dusit Thani College since 2007, she has mentored aspiring chefs through hands-on kitchen instruction, lectures, and holistic student guidance.
With a unique background in Education & Child Studies from Smith College (USA), Chef Veronica is committed to nurturing both skill and self-awareness in the kitchen. Her approach blends precision, creativity, and mindfulness—empowering students to grow as confident culinary professionals.