Chariya Khattiyot made history last week by becoming the first Thai chef to win the prestigious MasterChef UK competition. Her innovative northern Thai dishes wowed the judges throughout the eight-week BBC One contest, ultimately triumphing over 44 other contestants.
The 40 year old Thai chef entered the competition to showcase the diverse flavours of northern Thai cuisine, which she is passionate about bringing to the UK while incorporating local ingredients. She said…
“Thai food is not just tom yam and pad Thai. It has so many flavours, layers and textures and is phenomenal. In many ways, my dishes are a fusion between Southeast Asian and Western food.”
Originally from Chiang Mai, Chariya now resides in Basingstoke, Hampshire, with her fiancé Adam, whom she met while studying in Japan. Prior to her MasterChef success, she spent seven years as a district manager for a
