Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has appointed one of Thailand’s leading culinary figures, Asker Skaarup Bay, as Executive Chef of Mövenpick Siam Hotel Pattaya.
The 262-room property opened on 6 February 2016, delivering five-star hospitality on pristine Na Jomtien Beach. Chef Asker will oversee four restaurants and bars including Twist, an all-day dining venue, T55, a grill room with great steaks inspired by New York’s Meatpacking District, the pool bar and a lobby lounge.
“Chef Asker is a great team leader who has worked extensively in five-star hotels globally for over two-decade.” said Andrew Langdon, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Senior Vice President Asia. “He has a great knowledge of Thailand and its cuisine, as you would expect from someone who has been an Executive Chef at some of the best hotels in Thailand and around the region.”
Known for his grace under pressure, patience and motivational skills, Danish national Skaarup Bay has enhanced his knowledge and expertise through continual exposure to many new cuisines.
He has tantalised the most refined palates at famed restaurant and hotels such as Quo Vadis restaurant in London; Restaurant Mosaic at The Westin Sydney; Jumeirah Beach Hotel Dubai; Shangri-La Bangkok; and The Leela Hotel and Resort Goa.
Skaarup Bay’s luxury Executive Chef assignments in Thailand includes Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas at Krabi, Pimalai Resort and Spa at Koh Lanta, Krabi, The Village Coconut Island, Phuket, and Radisson Blu Plaza in Bangkok, his previous position prior to joining Mövenpick.
“It’s a great privilege to be chosen to shape the dining experience from the start at a new world-class hotel,” Skaarup Bay said. “We are the first real five star experience at Na Jomtien, which is a lovely beach, a stone’s throw from Ocean Marina and the yachting and sailing community.”
Mövenpick Siam Hotel Pattaya, just 75 minutes’ drive from Suvarnabhumi International Airport, is idea for meetings and weddings, the function space boasts seven-metre-high ceilings and glorious sea views, banquet facilities for up to 350 guests for a gala dinner and up to 450 theatre style. The serene outdoor lagoon pool is set amidst tropical gardens, with total rejuvenation found at Wave Spa. The Kids Club provides a full range of fun and educational activities indoors and outdoors.
