Chef Jamie Raftery
Private Chef in Phuket
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Private chef duo delivering seasonal, health-forward menus inspired by Thai, Asian, and European cuisines.
We are Jamie and Thara, a Thai’rish private chef duo cooking between Phuket and Europe. We specialise in bespoke in-home dining experiences for private villas, retreats, and special occasions, combining modern Thai and Asian flavours with contemporary European cooking.
Jamie brings over 20 years of international experience, including a decade in Michelin-starred kitchens, while Thara grew up cooking in her family’s restaurant in north-eastern Thailand and now focuses on authentic and modern Thai cuisine. Together, we balance refined technique with intuitive, home-style cooking - food that feels generous, vibrant, and deeply satisfying.
Our approach is seasonal and health-conscious without being restrictive. We design menus around fresh produce, bold flavours, and thoughtful balance, adapting easily to dietary preferences while keeping the food relaxed and enjoyable.
Whether it’s an intimate dinner, a multi-day retreat, or a celebration with friends and family, we aim to create food that brings people together - flavourful, nourishing, and memorable.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
For us, cooking is about bringing people together through flavour, generosity, and a sense of ease around the table.
I learned to cook at...
Thara learned to cook in her family restaurant in north-eastern Thailand. Jamie trained in Michelin-starred kitchens, and they later taught each other
A cooking secret...
Respecting ingredients and where they come from; from how they’re grown to the care taken in transforming them into food.
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