Get ready for a flavour-packed evening with MasterChef winner Nat Thaipun! Celebrate the launch of her brand-new cookbook, Thai: Anywhere and Everywhere, as she chats with writer and comedian Jennifer Wong about food, family, and the joy of cooking Thai anywhere you are.

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ABOUT THE BOOK;

Thai: Anywhere and Everywhere from MasterChef winner Nat Thaipun is a celebration of her Thai Australian heritage and global culinary adventures. This vibrant and delicious collection of recipes brings Thai cuisine to home kitchens everywhere with an approachable twist.

Nat’s love for Thai food shines through every dish, offering a diverse array of mouth-watering recipes for every occasion, each reflecting her philosophy of making Thai food accessible and enjoyable for everyone and designed to be made with readily available ingredients and adaptable to seasonal produce. From lively BBQs and comforting one-pot wonders to decadent desserts with an Aussie twist, this cookbook has something for every occasion—whether it’s a lively gathering with family and friends or intimate dinners at home.

Packed with practical tips on pantry essentials, ingredient swaps, and cooking techniques, Thai: Anywhere and Everywhere empowers readers to create authentic Thai flavours and kitchen magic wherever they are with ease. Nat also provides insights and tips into using local Australian ingredients and preserving Thai culinary traditions.

This book is more than a collection of recipes—it’s an invitation to explore, experiment, and fall in love with Thai cuisine, whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just starting out. For anyone looking to bring bold, delicious Thai flavours to their kitchen, this is your ultimate guide to making vibrant and delicious Thai food anywhere and anytime.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

Self-described as chaotically creative and highly driven, Nat Thaipun is a once-in-a-generation talent with a passion for cooking and an innate understanding of food's universal ability to connect people to their heritage, identity and culture.

As a proud Australian-born Thai woman who grew up in a busy family of five on Naarm/Melbourne’s outskirts, the winner of MasterChef Australia was inspired by the bustling streets of Thailand and the culinary traditions of her mother and late grandmother, as well as the late Anthony Bourdain. Her cooking philosophy is rooted in the belief that food is a powerful connector, capable of bridging cultural divides and telling rich, immersive stories.

Nat’s dream has been to tell the stories of food and culture through her writing. She loves to explore the world’s cuisines and find ways to make it accessible for the home cook, particularly the food of her own Thai Australian heritage. From marginalised communities to urban food enthusiasts, Nat is passionate about making high-quality food accessible to all. She is also a staunch advocate for the hospitality and service industries and dreams of creating a hospitality co-working space called “The Good Space”.

Since stepping away from the camera, Nat has trained in some of the world’s best restaurants, including St. John, Core in London and EVETT in Seoul, and is now part of the award-winning Vue de monde team in Melbourne.

Jennifer Wong is a writer, comedian, and co-author of Chopsticks or Fork?: Recipes and Stories from Australia’s Regional Chinese Restaurants. Her humorous writing about food, culture, and mental health has appeared in The Guardian, SBS Food, ABC News, and The Big Issue. Jennifer is the presenter of Chopsticks or Fork? (ABC iview), and creator and host of FEAST: live storytelling events for people who love food, stories, and stories about food.

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