As you may know VeryThai.co.uk was a key sponsor of the Thai Chef Skills Development course which was organised by ATBUK in association with the Royal Thai Embassy and took place at the University of West London last month.

While the key aim of the course was to open an opportunity for Thai chefs working in the UK to gain a formal qualification certificate in Thai Cuisine from the Department of Skills Development of the Thai Government Ministry of Labour, there was an added element of competition thrown into the mix.

The student from each class judged to have made the best tasting dish by Ajarn Srisamorn herself, a cooking guru who flew from Thailand especially to give masterclasses for the course, was awarded a prize from our very own VeryThai.co.uk.

We asked each of these students to share with us one of their favourite recipes and we now have them all right here on the site for you to try to at home:
 

Isan-Style Som Tam by Khun Suttichai of 101 Thai Kitchen, Hammersmith.

Crispy Fried Pork with Thai Herbs by Khun Kunyanut of Thai Barn, Bradford Upon Avon.

Orange Curry with Fish by Khun Tanes of Fat Boys, Ealing.

Steamed Red Curry with Fish by Khun Jirapan of Paya Thai Cooking, New Malden.

Garlic and Tuna Fried Rice and Steamed Egg with Shrimp and Zingy Thai Dressing by Khun Suwit and Khun Pimpa of Siam Food Gallery, Esher
 

Interested in trying the dishes at home? Find your nearest Thai or Oriental supermarket to source your supplies by searching our directory.