La Chaîne des Rotisseurs Vancouver

Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng Becomes First Thai Chef in Canada
to be named Maître Rôtisseur with La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng, Proprietor and Chef of the award-winning Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine restaurant was inaugurated into the Vancouver Chapter of La Chaine des Rôtisseurs in November 2022.

Awarded the title of Maître Rôtisseur, Chef Phanthoupheng became the first Thai chef in Canada, and the second Asian female chef in Canada to achieve that designation.

“As a first time chef and first time restauranteur, I’m still finding my footing in this industry. It is such an honour to be welcomed so warmly into La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and to be surrounded by such an incredible collection of professionals and connoisseurs,” says Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng.

Ann Collette, Bailli – Chaîne des Rôtisseurs in Vancouver welcomed Chef Nutcha to the association, saying, “the Vancouver Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is truly honoured to include Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng of Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine in our esteemed circle of culinary professionals. In a city renowned for its culinary scene, Nutcha, with her incredible interpretations of the best of classic Thai cuisine stands out.”

“I feel that Nutcha absolutely embodies the founding spirit and highest ideals of Chaîne cuisine, from the impeccable quality of her cooking to the artistry she puts into her presentation. Every course of her menu is a unique experience in itself. No detail, from the food to the plate on which it is served – goes unaddressed. Amazing. Nutcha’s devotion to her craft even extends to the sourcing of her own ingredients, from bringing authentic Thai rice from her home fields in Thailand to growing her own vegetables and herbs.”

“Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine also excels in another important value of Chaîne professional membership, which is in the quality of the front-of-house service. It’s a real rarity in these casual times for a restaurant to offer its customers professional white glove service. What a joy to experience.”

Mr. Tony Catanese, Bailli Délégué du Canada was also in attendance to welcome Chef Phanthoupheng. “La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an International Culinary Association having roots in France going back to the 12th Century. Today, fine dining is so much more, and it is with pleasure that we embrace Thai cuisine and the wonderful creations of Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng of Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine. Welcome Chef and…Vive La Chaîne!”

The Vancouver Bailliage, comprised of 80+ professional and non-professional members, is the local chapter of a worldwide organization of more than 25,000 members from 80 countries all dedicated to preserving, promoting and celebrating the world’s great culinary traditions, fine wines and the art of the table.