RESTAURANT/F&B CONSULTING, Pawkhrua LTd., Co.

  • RESTAURANT DESIGN, WORKSPACE OPTIMIZATION
    We have designed and built more than 20 restaurants of our own. Andy, our founder, also worked for 10 years in the construction industry prior to opening Pok Pok including work on a dozen or more restaurants. We can help you on the practical side of restaurant design, especially kitchen design for Southeast Asian restaurants.

  • RESTAURANT BUILD OUT  PROJECT MANAGEMENT
    We are well versed in construction timelines and procedures, can manage all trades with a keen attention to detail.

  • CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND LICENSING
    We can develop a custom concept for whatever market necessary. Licensing the Pok Pok brand or licensing any existing Pok Pok concept, are also options for a qualified operator.

  • MENU CONSULTING, RECIPE DEVELOPMENT
    We are highly experienced and versatile in menu development and recipe formulation for a variety of concepts and cuisines.

  • OPERATIONS SYSTEMS SET UP AND DEVELOPMENT
    For over 15 years, Pok Pok created and deployed operating procedures and policies for all concepts under our umbrella. From HR to prep lists, we can provide the IP that works in the real world.

  • SPECIALTY RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT AND SMALLWARES SOURCING & SUPPLY
    Through contacts in Thailand, we can source and supply the equipment needed to run a Southeast Asian restaurant in most markets globally, including custom made pieces.

  • CULINARY TOUR CONSULTING
    Andy has led many food tours in Thailand, both on his own and through various other partners, such as the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Lucky Rice/American Express Experiences. He can consult on your tour vision to create an unforgettable, custom experience. 

  • FACILITY RENTAL
    Andy owns a large cafe/bakery/restaurant/event space in a small village 20 km from Chiang Mai city center with a beautiful garden, seating in an old teak house, and modern facilities. This multi-use space can be used for events, private dinners, pop-ups, cooking classes and as a film location. Please inquire about availability via the Contact form.

  • MEDIA NETWORKING, FILM LOCATION CONSULTING
    Over 35+ years traveling and living in Thailand, Andy has built a network of friends and acquaintances: chefs, makers, farmers, photographers, film makers, musicians, writers, brewers, social enterprise pioneers, coffee roasters, tea industry folks, hospitality professionals, travel company owners, journalists, event producers, etc; in short, a broad spectrum of interesting people, locations, facilitators and characters. He can make those connections for you.

  • ON GROUND SUPPORT FOR FOOD AND PRODUCT MANUFACTURING
    With expertise in the cuisine and natural products of Thailand, a lifetime in the food industry and an understanding of Thai culture, Andy is a strong in-country liaison between manufacturers and overseas clients to help with quality control and sourcing.

PERSONAL APPEARANCES AND SERVICES

  • COOKING CLASSES, ONLINE AND IN PERSON
    Personal and group lessons both online and in person at a professional facility in Chiang Mai. 

  • POP-UPS, EVENTS, FESTIVALS, PRIVATE DINNERS
    Having traveled the world doing hundreds food events of all sizes and styles for the past 12 years, Andy is able to deliver world class dining experiences in any market. 

  • PERSONALLY GUIDED FOOD TOURS
    Want to see Thai cuisine through Andy’s eyes? Private individual and group tours can be arranged to suit your desires.

  • FILM AND TV APPEARANCES
    Andy has appeared in many TV shows over the years like Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown and No Reservations (see videos under the media tab for some examples) and is available for on camera appearances as well as background consulting.

  • SOCIAL MEDIA PARTNERSHIPS
    With a following of over 100,000 on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter via personal and business feeds, Andy can help promote your product or service.

  • RECIPE TESTING FOR COOKBOOKS
    A best selling author of three books on the food of Thailand, Andy is able to test recipes from any cuisine in a professional and detailed manner.