Who’s Diane? and Executive Chef Kevin Thomson at JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok

At the invitation of JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok, I attended their interactive event – Who’s Diane?,  an interactive event that allows us to learn how to prepare a Steak Diane with their newly hired Executive Chef – Kevin Thomson. We are also lucky enough to have tried the new dessert to be introduced at New York Steakhouse – peanut butter chocolate brittle!

Watch our video to find out how Steak Diane is made and what changes Chef Kevin would like to bring to JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok.

More about Executive Chef Kevin Thomson

Chef Kevin has recently joined JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok to direct and supervise the operations of 5 restaurants, 2 bars, the baking company and banquets at the hotel. Prior to joining JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok, Chef Kevin has the experience of heading the kitchen teams of high volume hotel, restaurant and catering operations. He has managed the kitchens at various renowned hotels ranging from The Ritz Carlton, Regent, Dukes, Banyan Tree, Hilton and Renaissance across Britain, Australia, Caribbean, Singapore and China. Chef Kevin formerly manifested his talent at Singapore Marriott Hotel as an Executive Chef, where he conducted tremendous changes to all of the F&B offerings, and established a world class culinary team. Moreover, he mastered his gastronomy and managing skills while his last posting was Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing and JW Marriott Hotel Beijing, where he led the culinary team of more than 200 chefs, planning and overseeing the operations of the two hotels’ banquets and dining outlets.

Not a stranger to culinary accolades, Kevin was awarded 1 Chef Hat in the Melbourne Good Food Guide in 2001, and 2 Chefs Hats the following year, and he has won 2013 ACE (award for culinary excellence) award for Marriott Asia Pacific Continent Chef of the Year, as well as 2013 Marriott Global Chef of the Year, which is a very prestigious award. Chef Kevin is also a member at Chaine Des Rotisseurs and Disciples D’ Escoffier.

With over 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, we are sure Chef Kevin will proficiently helm the culinary teams of JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok to elevate the dining experience for the guests.