John Chantarasak is the chef-patron and director of Anglo Thai, a London based culinary project that he runs with his wife Desiree. Drawing influence from his half-Thai half-British heritage, Anglo Thai marries traditional Thai recipes with seasonal British ingredients, complemented with a low-intervention wine programme. The experienced chef, who used to work in roles related to business economics and play music in a London based rock band, has spent time training in kitchens across the world, including Nahm under the care of mentor and friend David Thompson. Seeking to further the education of Thai cuisine and culture in the UK, John has had several pop-up residencies across well-known restaurants in London. John and Desiree are charity ambassadors representing For Life Thailand that supports children with disabilities in Thailand.