Thai Master Class at Regency College

Regency College of Hotel Management & Culinary Arts, Hyderabad, organised an exciting two-day Thai Cuisine Master Class on 24th and 26th September for students of BCTCA and Diploma in Food Production. The master class offered students an enriching culinary journey into the vibrant flavours, traditional cooking techniques and rich gastronomic heritage of Thailand.

The sessions were led by Chef Ratanaporn Ratanamanee, Thai Master Chef, and Chef Debraj Bhowmik, President, Focus d’or India, who shared their expertise and practical knowledge of authentic Thai cuisine.

The master class introduced students to the unique balance of five essential Thai flavour profiles – spicy, sour, salty, sweet and bitter. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on cooking sessions, students explored authentic Thai ingredients, traditional preparation methods, flavour combinations and professional food presentation.

Students had the opportunity to prepare a variety of signature Thai dishes, including Pad Thai, Tom Yum Goong, Tom Kha Talay (Thai Coconut Seafood Soup), Tub Tim Grob (Thai Red Ruby Dessert), Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Kra Pao) and Gaeng Keow Wan (Thai Green Curry), along with several other delicious Thai specialities.

The second day began with a warm welcome to Chef Rizwan Khadeer, Vice President of the Telangana Chefs Association (TCA). The culinary experience continued with the preparation of additional Thai delicacies, including Sauté Gai and other traditional dishes. Students actively participated alongside Chef Ratanaporn, gaining valuable practical exposure and learning new culinary skills and techniques.

The two-day master class brought together faculty members and students, creating an engaging platform for international culinary learning, knowledge sharing and professional development. The event concluded on a memorable note with a group photo session and autographs from the chefs, leaving students with valuable learning experiences and unforgettable memories.