Cluster Executive Chef
Born in the historic city of Padua in Italy's northeast, Chef Stefano embodies the rich cultural tapestry of his homeland through his culinary artistry and vibrant persona. As the Executive Chef at Anantara Layan Phuket, he is at the helm of a gastronomic renaissance, elevating the dining experiences at acclaimed venues such as Age, Beach House, and Dara. With a vision steeped in authenticity, Chef Stefano's long-term aspiration is to harmoniously blend the quintessential spirit of Western cuisine with the tropical allure of Phuket
Dara Chef De Cuisine
Growing up in a family of avid chefs, Chef Supakarn, or Chef Hong, developed a passion for fresh and quality ingredients that exemplify Thai cooking tradition. As the head chef of Dara, she values the provenance of the produce above all else, showcasing her creativity and skill in crafting dishes that are flavourful, elegant and always surprising. With her no-rules philosophy, she is not afraid to experiment with different cuisines and techniques, while lessons learned in her mother’s kitchen keep her creations firmly rooted in Thai cooking.
Beverage Manager
In his role as the beverage manager at Dara, mixology expert Amornrat Suwanaksorn leads a team of twelve talented bartenders who share his appreciation of local ingredients. He joined Anantara Layan in 2015 and has since created innovative beverage concepts for various outlets, including Mojito and Tiki bars, Age restaurant, and Beach House Layan. He is also a wine expert who helped establish the world’s first underwater wine cellar at Anantara Kihavah Maldives. His skills and creativity earned him a spot in the Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year competition in 2019. At Dara, Amornrat blends classic and contemporary cocktails with a celestial twist, inspired by stars, constellations and planets.
Sky Storyteller
Mick fell in love with the stars and the sky in the countryside, away from the city lights of Bangkok where she grew up. While learning about constellations at her university’s astronomy club, she witnessed incredible celestial events and night sky phenomena, leading her down the path to becoming Anantara’s Stargazing Guru. Today, as she shares her passion for the celestial world with Anantara guests, Khun Mick weaves together ancient stories and legends with the latest scientific discoveries to create an unforgettable experience of wonder and awe at Dara’s Observatory Deck.