A trio of chefs served with your Restaurant War
With chef Willment Leong as the competition's headmaster, the 10-episode cooking contest also sees three top chefs serving as head trainer for each team. Let's get to know more about them.
Chef Supamongkol "Art" Supapipat
A former national swimmer, chef Art was the first to introduce the concept of "Chef's Table" to Thai diners. He opened Chef's Table by Chef Art on Ekkamai Soi 10. The restaurant serves fine-dining French cuisine.
Chef Art is also one of the judges for Top Chef Thailand. He is the head trainer for Team Orange in The Restaurant War Thailand Season 2.
Chef Thitid "Ton" Tassanakajohn
Executive chef and owner of Le Du, Baan, Nusara and Mayrai among others, chef Ton specialises in Thai cuisine, turning street food into fine dining. His restaurant Nusara is currently No.6 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list while Le Du is ranked 20.
Chef Ton is the head trainer for Team Green in The Restaurant War Thailand Season 2 which has so far won two consecutive team challenges. He is also the head trainer behind the winning team on The Restaurant War Thailand Season 1.
Chef Pichaya "Pam" Soontornyanakij
The World's Best Female Chef 2025 and Asia's Best Female Chef 2024, chef Pam is the first Asian and Thai to receive the World's Best Female Chef status. She also earned Michelin star and "Opening of the Year" awards from the Michelin Guide.
Also a television personality, chef Pam is the first and only Thai female who achieve 3-knife status at the World's Best Chef Awards. Chef Pam is also behind the success of her restaurant Potong, the No.13 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list this year.
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