There is nothing better than to walk into a restaurant and firstly smell the heady aromas of Indian spices, then secondly, to actually sample the diversity of flavours of this great cuisine. The Avani Hua Hin has launched a new concept on Friday nights showcasing Indian food; it is called a Thali Nights.

When I was asked to try out “The Ultimate Surf’n’Turf” Seaside BBQ at the Anantara Hua Hin Resort, I was not about to say no.

The Sai Thong Restaurant is right on the beach, overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, so you knew the vista and atmosphere was going to be spectacular, though I was interested to see how they would do a BBQ as the ultimate dining experience.

The sixth and final Hua Hin Chef’s Table event for 2018 was held in great style in the only way the Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa knows how. Chef Xavier Charest-Rehel, from the Big Fish & Bar, designed a 5-course menu based around the freshest local seafood paired with wines from all over the world.

When the advertisement said that the 5th Episode of the Hua Hin Chef’s Table was to be called Journey Cuisine based on flavours from the Middle East, Western and South East Asia, it was one dinner event not to be missed. This sold out event was by Chef Ken Kantapat Agechaosuan at S. Ken’s Bistro in Khao Tao. Upon meeting Ken, I knew that this night of food was going to be great. Ken has travelled and worked all over the world; from the UK to Oman or Penang in Malaysia, hence the Journey title is spot on for the night. This was his way of explaining his journey; with food.

Episode 4 of Hua Hin Chef’s Table was called Thai Fusion from the Royal Project, presented by Sai Thong, an elegant beachfront restaurant at the beautiful Anantara Hua Hin Resort. Each of the four courses had wines matched by Siam Winery.

When the Executive Chef from the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa hooks up with the Chef from Kisso Japanese Restaurant @ the Westin Grande Sukhumvit, you know the evening will push the boundaries of fine dining to the limit. Episode 3 of Hua Hin Chef’s Table was called Sake Extraordinaire! Six courses of Japanese food, each matched with its own Sake.