What is your full name and age?
Glen Damian Roberts, aged a young 48.
What is your current Job Position?
Culinary Director at Hua Hin Intercontinental Resort.
How long have you lived in Hua Hin or been coming to Hua Hin?
I Arrived in May 2015 and have only been here for 3 months.
What did you know about Hua Hin before you moved here?
When I lived and worked in Phuket from 2003-2005, I had always heard fantastic things about Hua Hin with its Royal Heritage and history along with the people and of course its miles of white sandy coastline. It has always been on my ‘places to visit’ list.
What do you like most about your profession?
It has given me the fantastic opportunity to live and work in 8 countries over the past 25 years. I have been very fortunate to be able to experience many different cultures and have many fond memories. During this time I have forged life-long friendships around the world and enjoyed a unique and different life style.
What do you like least about your profession?
It can take a toll on family life due to the nature of the business, during festive seasons and celebrations which are the peak times in our industry means missing out on those special moments with family and friends.
What do you like most about Hua Hin?
Hua Hin has a feeling that is unlike other hot spot destinations in Thailand. The charm and historical nature of Hua Hin, the peaceful environment and artistic culture is what makes it unique and special to me.
What is your favorite restaurant and why?
I am biased, but Azure Restaurant here at the Hua Hin Intercontinental Resort, with its new menu due out in early August featuring local and international seafood plus its position at the beach front and coming soon our new Roof Top Bar venue in late September for me is my favored destination and recommendation.
What do you like to do in your free time and why?
I am a Golf Junkie and enjoy playing the guitar. Both of these activities allow me to relax, unwind and enjoy my time away from the restaurants and kitchens.
What would you recommend to new-comers to do in Hua Hin and why?
Visit the Huay Mongkol Temple for a place of serenity and peace as well to go to Hua Hin Artisit Village where you will find some amazing sculptures and paintings in a unique setting.
Tell us a surprising fact that the public might not know about you?
I used to play in a band. We were called the Kitchen Band and we produced 3 music CDs for charity and played weekly in the resorts lounge bar. The band also performed in public venues and for some major cooperate group events.