Private Dining
A culinary journey tailored to your palate
Villa Princess Maria offers a dedicated private chef for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. From authentic Thai cuisine to international favourites, all dishes are crafted from premium local ingredients. Groceries are charged at local market prices. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-specific dietary requirements are fully accommodated — simply let us know your preferences before arrival.
Meet Chef Somchai
Royal Thai Cuisine · Seafood · Fusion · BBQ
Le Cordon Bleu-trained with over fifteen years behind the pass, Chef Somchai runs two separate kitchens at Villa Princess Maria — a main-villa station for formal multi-course dinners and a cottage kitchen where he prepares tray breakfasts each morning. His range covers royal Thai cuisine, Andaman seafood landed at Rawai pier, East-West fusion, and open-flame grilling on the outdoor BBQ deck.
Cooking for up to twelve guests across two buildings requires orchestration as much as skill. Somchai plans menus in advance with each household — accommodating children's portions in the cottage and a wine-paired dinner for adults in the main villa on the same evening. The long terrace table seats sixteen, making it the natural stage for his signature group feasts: whole-fish barbecues, family-style Thai banquets, and Saturday seafood nights sourced directly from Rawai's morning boats.
Sample Menus
A glimpse of what Chef Somchai can prepare. All menus are fully customisable to your preferences.
Cottage Terrace Breakfast
Delivered on trays to the cottage each morning, or served in the main villa kitchen
Eggs Benedict
GFPoached eggs, hollandaise, toasted brioche, smoked ham or salmon
Thai Rice Porridge
GFSlow-cooked jasmine rice with minced pork, soft egg, ginger, and crispy shallots
Tropical Fruit Platter
VVGGFSeasonal mango, papaya, dragon fruit, pineapple, and passion fruit
Avocado Toast
VSourdough with smashed avocado, poached egg, chili flakes, and microgreens
Smoothie Bowls
VVGGFAcai or mango base topped with granola, coconut flakes, and fresh berries
Thai Lunch
A taste of authentic Thailand
Tom Yum Goong
GFClassic hot and sour soup with tiger prawns, lemongrass, and kaffir lime
Pad Thai
GFWok-fried rice noodles with prawns, tofu, crushed peanuts, and tamarind
Green Curry
GFFragrant coconut curry with chicken, Thai basil, and baby aubergine
Larb Moo
VVGGFMinced pork salad with toasted rice powder, fresh herbs, and bird's-eye chili
Mango Sticky Rice
VVGGFSweet coconut-infused sticky rice with ripe mango and sesame
Western Lunch
Familiar favourites, elevated
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, aged parmesan, house-made croutons, and anchovy dressing
Tuna Niçoise
Seared yellowfin tuna, soft-boiled egg, green beans, olives, and caper dressing
Grilled Fish
GFCatch of the day with herb butter, roasted vegetables, and lemon
Pasta
VHand-selected Italian pasta with your choice of carbonara, pesto, or marinara
Fresh Juices
VVGGFCold-pressed tropical juices — watermelon, pineapple, coconut, or green detox
Thai Dinner
An evening of royal Thai cuisine
Massaman Curry
GFRich peanut curry with slow-braised beef, potato, and roasted shallots
Whole Grilled Snapper
GFRed snapper grilled in banana leaf with chili, garlic, and lime sauce
Gaeng Hung Lay
GFNorthern-style pork belly curry with ginger, tamarind, and pickled garlic
Tom Kha Gai
GFCreamy coconut soup with chicken, galangal, mushrooms, and coriander
Coconut Ice Cream
VVGGFHouse-made coconut ice cream with palm sugar and crushed peanuts
BBQ Night on the Cottage Deck
Charcoal grilling for up to sixteen on the outdoor terrace
Whole Grilled Prawns
GFTiger prawns from Rawai pier, split and basted with garlic-chili butter
Lamb Chops
GFNew Zealand lamb cutlets with rosemary, garlic, and mint yoghurt
Wagyu Burgers
Premium Wagyu beef patties with cheddar, caramelised onion, and brioche bun
Grilled Pineapple & Vegetables
VVGGFCharred market vegetables and caramelised pineapple with herb oil
Homemade Sauces
VVGGFChimichurri, nam jim seafood, peanut satay, and sweet chili
Desserts
Sweet endings
Mango Sticky Rice
VVGGFThe quintessential Thai dessert with coconut cream and toasted sesame
Coconut Panna Cotta
VGFSilky coconut panna cotta with passion fruit coulis and mint
Pandan Crème Brûlée
VSilky pandan-infused custard with a caramelised palm-sugar crust
Special Dietary Requirements Accommodated
Whether you follow a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, halal, kosher-style, or low-sodium diet, Chef Somchai will adapt every meal to your needs. Children's menus and baby food preparation are also available. Simply share your requirements before arrival and we will take care of the rest.