Private Chef Thara Thanmanithara

I was born and raised in Northeast Thailand, where food has always been at the heart of family life. Growing up in my family’s restaurant business, I developed a deep love for cooking from an early age. Over the years, I have built my culinary experience through hands-on practice, professional training, and working as a personal chef.

My cooking style is rooted in authentic Thai cuisine, with a strong focus on Thai fusion, vegetarian, vegan, and wellness-inspired dishes. I also create balanced menus featuring seafood and meat to suit each client’s preferences.

I am passionate about using fresh, high-quality ingredients to create nourishing, flavourful meals that are both comforting and memorable. My goal is to share the richness of Thai cuisine while delivering personalized dining experiences tailored to each guest.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is my creative expression. I love transforming fresh ingredients into beautiful, nourishing dishes that are full of flavour & made with care.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook in my family’s restaurant and refined my skills through professional training and worked as a private chef for a variety of clients.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is to cook with love, intuition & attention to detail. Balance flavour & mindfulness are at the heart of the meals I created.

My menus

All Diet Friendly For Family's Selection

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Larb on Lettuce Cups - Minced chicken or mushrooms larb with lime, mint, toasted rice powder, and crisp lettuce cups

Chicken or Mushrooms Satay - Skewers Grilled turmeric-marinated chicken or mushroom with peanut sauce and cucumber relish

Crispy Thai Corn Fritters - Sweet corn fritters with kaffir lime leaf and sweet chili sauce

Fresh Thai Rice Paper Rolls - Tofu, mango, herbs, cucumber, carrot, and peanut-lime dip

Miang Kham Fresh Bites - Betel leaf bites with toasted coconut, lime, ginger, chili, peanuts, and tamarind sauce

Pomelo Salad - Fresh pomelo salad with tofu, prawns or salmon, herbs, toasted coconut, peanuts, and chili-lime dressing

Thai Fish or Banana blossom Cakes - Classic Thai fish cakes or banana blossom cakes with red curry paste, kaffir lime leaf, and cucumber relish

Yum Nua Yang - Grilled beef spicy and sour salad with herbs, shallots, chili, and lime dressing

Banana Blossom Salad - Fresh banana blossom with carrot, shallot, lemongrass, herbs, lime, tamarind, chili, toasted cashews, and crispy onion

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Green Curry - Classic Thai green curry with Tofu & Thai Eggplant or chicken, Thai eggplant, bamboo shoots, basil, and coconut milk

Holy Basil Stir-Fry - Pad kra pao style with Tofu & Mushroom or Pork with chili, garlic and holy basil

Massaman Curry - Rich Massaman curry with Sweet Potato & Chickpea, Beef or Chicken with potato, onion, and peanuts

Pad Kra Pao Mushroom, Chicken or Pork - Thai holy basil stir-fry with Musrhoom, Chicken or Pork, chili and garlic

Panang Curry - Creamy Panang curry with a selection of Vegetable, Beef or Pork

Red Curry Roasted Pumpkin - Creamy red curry with Vegetables, Beef or Salmon, roasted pumpkin, seasonal vegetables and Thai basil

Thai Basil Pesto Pasta - Pasta with Thai basil, coriander, cashew, lime, garlic, chili, and vegetables

Tom Yum Soup - Hot and sour Thai soup with a choice of Mixed Musrhoom , Prawn or Chicken, mushrooms, lemongrass, and lime leaf

DESSERT

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Chocolate Cake - Simple moist chocolate cake with a rich chocolate finish

Coconut Pandan Cake - Soft pandan cake with light coconut cream

Mango Sticky Rice - Coconut sticky rice with fresh mango and coconut cream

Thai Tea Cake - Soft Thai tea cake with light cream and a delicate tea aroma

Thai Banana in Coconut Milk - Warm banana simmered in coconut milk with palm sugar and sesame

Seasonal Phuket Fruit Platter - A colorful platter of fresh local seasonal fruits, selected from the market and served chilled as a light tropical finish

Healthy Plant-Based Breakfast Selection

STARTER

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Golden Glow Juice - Carrot, pineapple, orange, mango, turmeric, ginger, and lime. Bright, tropical, and anti-inflammatory inspired

SuperGreen Juice - A fresh green juice inspired by leafy greens, cucumber, celery, apple, lemon, and ginger

Beetroot Pomegranate Juice - Beetroot, pomegranate, citrus, and ginger. Deep red, mineral-rich, and refreshing

Ash Gourd / Winter Melon Juice - A cooling, hydrating juice made with ash gourd or winter melon, lime, and gentle aromatics

Beet It Juice - A vibrant beetroot-based juice with carrot, apple, lemon, and ginger

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

MAIN COURSE

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Banana Oat Pancakes - Soft banana oat pancakes served with seasonal fruit, coconut yogurt, and maple or date syrup

Chia Pudding - Creamy chia pudding with a choice of Chocolate or Matcha, topped with tropical fruit and toasted coconut

Coconut Yogurt with Granola - Coconut yogurt served with homemade granola, fresh seasonal fruit, seeds, and a light drizzle of local honey or coconut nectar

Tropical Smoothie Bowl - Blended banana, mango, pineapple, or dragon fruit topped with granola, coconut, seeds, and fresh fruit

Avocado Toast with Thai Herbs - Sourdough or wholegrain toast with smashed avocado, lime, sesame, cherry tomato, coriander, and chili flakes

DESSERT

All inclusive

Seasonal Phuket Fruit Platter - A colorful platter of fresh local seasonal fruits, selected from the market and served chilled as a light tropical finish

From Land & Sea Selection

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Chicken Satay - Skewers Grilled turmeric-marinated chicken with peanut sauce and cucumber relish

Thai Fish Cakes - Classic Thai fish cakes with red curry paste, kaffir lime leaf, and cucumber relish

Prawn or Salmon Pomelo Salad - Fresh pomelo salad with prawns or salmon, herbs, toasted coconut, peanuts, and chili-lime dressing

Chicken Larb Lettuce Cups - Minced chicken larb with lime, mint, toasted rice powder, and crisp lettuce cups

Yum Nua Yang - Grilled beef spicy and sour salad with herbs, shallots, chili, and lime dressing

Fresh banana blossom salad with prawn or salmon, carrot, shallot, lemongrass, herbs, lime, tamarind, chili, toasted cashews, and crispy onion

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Panang Curry - Creamy Panang curry with a selection of beef, chicken, or pork, served with jasmine rice

Green Curry Chicken - Classic Thai green curry with chicken, Thai eggplant, bamboo shoots, basil, and coconut milk

Massaman Beef or Chicken - Rich Massaman curry with beef or chicken, potato, onion, and peanuts, served with jasmine rice

Pad Kra Pao Chicken or Pork - Thai holy basil stir-fry with chicken or pork, chili, garlic, and jasmine rice

Tom Yum Soup - Hot and sour Thai soup with a choice of prawn or chicken, mushrooms, lemongrass, and lime leaf

DESSERT

Choose 2 dishes

Mango Sticky Rice - Coconut sticky rice with fresh mango and coconut cream

Thai Banana in Coconut Milk - Warm banana simmered in coconut milk with palm sugar and sesame

Coconut Pandan Cake - Soft pandan cake with light coconut cream

Thai Tea Cake - Soft Thai tea cake with light cream and a delicate tea aroma

Chocolate Cake - Simple moist chocolate cake with a rich chocolate finish

Seasonal Phuket Fruit Platter - A colorful platter of fresh local seasonal fruits, selected from the market and served chilled as a light tropical finish

Vegan & Vegeterian Selection

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Miang Kham Fresh Bites - Betel leaf bites with toasted coconut, lime, ginger, chili, peanuts, and tamarind sauce

King Oyster Mushroom Satay - Skewers Grilled king oyster mushrooms with turmeric-coconut marinade and peanut sauce

Fresh Thai Rice Paper Rolls - Tofu, mango, herbs, cucumber, carrot, and peanut-lime dip

Crispy Thai Corn Fritters - Sweet corn fritters with kaffir lime leaf and sweet chili sauce

Pomelo & Coconut Salad - Pomelo toasted coconut, peanuts, herbs, crispy shallots, and chili-lime dressing. Mains

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Massaman Sweet Potato & Chickpea Curry - Rich coconut curry with sweet potato, chickpeas, peanuts, served with jasmine rice

Green Curry Tofu & Thai Eggplant - Green curry with tofu, Thai eggplant, bamboo shoots, basil, and coconut milk

Holy Basil Tofu & Mushroom Stir-Fry - Pad kra pao style tofu and mushrooms with chili, garlic, basil, and jasmine rice

Thai Basil Pesto Pasta - Pasta with Thai basil, coriander, cashew, lime, garlic, chili, and vegetables

Red Curry Roasted Pumpkin & Vegetables - Creamy red curry with roasted pumpkin, seasonal vegetables, tofu, and Thai basil

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Mango Sticky Rice - Coconut sticky rice with fresh mango and coconut cream

Thai Banana in Coconut Milk - Warm banana simmered in coconut milk with palm sugar and sesame

Coconut Pandan Cake - Soft pandan cake with light coconut cream

Thai Tea Cake - Soft Thai tea cake with light cream and a delicate tea aroma

Chocolate Cake - Simple moist chocolate cake with a rich chocolate finish

Seasonal Phuket Fruit Platter - A colorful platter of fresh local seasonal fruits, selected from the market and served chilled as a light tropical finish