Chiang Mai native’s dream comes true
Chariya Khattiyot, 40, was crowned MasterChef 2023 champion in the United Kingdom last Thursday for her dazzling dishes of northern-style Thai food.
She is the first Thai cook to earn the title in the show’s 19 seasons. She beat 44 other contestants over the eight-week BBC One contest.
“I’ve loved watching MasterChef for many years and decided to enter the competition so I could showcase northern Thai cuisine,” she said.
“I am passionate about bringing northern Thai cuisine to the UK while making use of local ingredients. Thai food is not just tom yam and pad Thai. It has so many…
