Chiang Mai is Growing Fast. Standards Need To Keep Up
Chiang Mai has changed significantly over the past few years. The café scene has exploded. Boutique hotels are opening regularly. Wellness retreats and healthy dining concepts are drawing an increasingly international crowd. And with that growth comes more competition and higher expectations from guests.
Running a food operation well in Chiang Mai is not just about having good food. It is about consistency, cost control, a team that delivers day in and day out, and a menu that works for your specific guest profile.
I'm Charlie, a professional chef based in Chiang Mai with over 16 years of experience across fine dining restaurants, superyachts and hospitality venues. I work with businesses here to build food operations that are solid, sustainable and ready to grow.
Who This is For
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Café and restaurant owners in Chiang Mai looking to tighten their operation
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Boutique hotels and guesthouses wanting to improve their food offering
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Wellness retreats and health-focused dining concepts needing menu expertise
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New openings that want to get things right from the start
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Existing businesses where food costs, consistency or quality have become a problem
Services in Chiang Mai
Menu Development Menus built for your concept and your customer. Whether you are running a specialty coffee shop with a small food menu or a full restaurant, the approach is the same. Practical, well-priced and executable by your team.
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Menu structure and flow
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Dish development and testing
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Pricing strategy and cost control
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Supplier recommendations
Kitchen Training and Standards The difference between a kitchen that runs smoothly and one that constantly firefights is usually systems and clarity. I work directly with your team to build both.
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Kitchen workflow and efficiency
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Food safety and hygiene standards
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Team structure and role clarity
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Service consistency
Restaurant and Café Setup Chiang Mai's café and restaurant market is busy. Getting the concept, menu and operation right before you open gives you a meaningful head start.
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Kitchen layout and equipment guidance
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Workflow planning
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Pre-opening support
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Supplier sourcing
Kitchen and Menu Audit For existing businesses where something is not working. I come in, assess the situation and give you a clear and honest view of what needs to change.
Areas I Cover in Chiang Mai
I am based in Chiang Mai and work across the city including Nimman, the Old City, Santitham, Chang Klan and surrounding areas.
Frequently asked questions
Chef Charlie Dorney is a Chiang Mai based culinary consultant offering menu development, kitchen training and restaurant setup support across the city.