Instructor Spotlight: Chef Meme

Thai Native Chef • Private Chef • Thai-Fusion Specialist

When you crave the soulful heat of Thailand, bright herbs, balanced spice, and wok-kissed depth, you want a teacher who lives it. Chef Meme is a native Thai chef and the owner behind MAMI Authentic Thai Food & Fusion, known for intimate private dinners and hands-on cooking experiences in Metro Manila. 

With a reputation built in real kitchens and at real tables, Chef Meme now brings that same restaurant energy to private classes and chef’s-table experiences, guiding guests through the essentials of authentic Thai cuisine from knife work and curry pastes to the subtle balancing of sweet, sour, salty, spicy, and bitter. Recent posts highlight ongoing Thai cooking classes and private sessions in Manila, reflecting strong community demand for his style of teaching. 

Credibility you can taste

Thai native chef; private chef in Makati/Metro Manila, with a portfolio of bespoke dining and at-home service. 

Formal training includes Institute of Culinary Arts (Bangkok) and a wine course at Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Thani (Bangkok) a rare combo that shows in his pairings and menu design. 

Public demos & appearances, including a feature at MAFBEX 2025, where he showcased classics like Thai pomelo salad to a wider audience. 

What students love about Chef Meme’s classes

Clear, step-by-step technique you can replicate at home

Ingredient insights (how to choose Thai herbs, pastes, and fish sauce)

Flavor-balancing drills so every dish tastes “restaurant-right”

Practical plating and hosting tips for Thai-fusion menus

Whether you’re a home cook chasing your first silky Tom Yum, a café owner exploring Thai-inspired specials, or a foodie who wants a legit private chef experience, Chef Meme turns curiosity into confident cooking one aromatic wok at a time. 

👉 Join her upcoming Authentic Thai Cooking Workshop at UpSkillz Studio and experience Thai cuisine the way it’s meant to be cooked—straight from a native chef.