PHULAY BAY, A RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE COOKS UP NEW PETIT CHEF PROGRAM

Krabi, Thailand – Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve is inviting younger guests to unleash their inner chef with its new Petit Chef program. Offered complimenatary to resort guests, the activity allows children ages 5 to 11 to spend a day walking in a chef's footsteps, from selecting ingredients in the resort's organic garden, to whipping up a delicious meal for mom and dad.

The Petit Chef program calls little guests to experience a true taste of Thailand while sparking their culinary imaginations.  The educational and fun activity includes a field trip to the Chef's organic garden, including a brief tutorial on the benefits of home-grown produce, and an interactive lesson on how to identify several varieties of fruits and veggies, as well as how to pick and harvest them at the peak of flavor and ripeness.

Following their adventure in the garden, kids will be whisked back to the kitchen for a behind-the-scenes tour and an interactive course in making dishes from scratch from freshly harvested organic produce. Then, the young chefs will serve and present their finished dishes to their parents to enjoy.

The tiny chefs will learn how to make several delicious, yet simple, dishes as part of the Petit Chef program, including Long Yard Bean Salad, Local Spinach Ravioli, Lemongrass Macaroon and a Pandan Butter Cake. 

“The Petit Chef program is the perfect way to immerse younger guests in the magic and traditions of Thailand through cuisine,” says General Manager Carlos Tarrero. “The program builds upon Phulay Bay's commitment to sourcing fresh, locally-grown ingredients, and providing rare, exotic and authentic experiences for guests to treasure for a lifetime.  The interactive program encourages kids to get excited about cooking, while learning about the importance of organic, sustainable cusine in a way that is wholly unique to Krabi.”  

The Petit Chef program is offered daily from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations are required.

In addition to this unique taste of Thailand, Phulay Bay guests of all ages can awaken the rest of their senses by exploring the natural beauty around them. The property boasts an infinity pool and plenty of on- and off-property activities to enjoy while finding respite in this remote corner of the world.

For more information, please visit www.phulay-bay.com, or call +66 (0)75-628-111.

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About Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Phulay Bay, the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve property, is located in Krabi, Thailand set along the scenic shores of the Andaman Sea. Phulay Bay represents a departure from the ordinary and is designed for travelers seeking rare, exotic and authentic experiences in the most remote corners of the world and features 54 one-bedroom villas with private plunge pools and beautiful ocean views.

Thai for “where the mountains meet the sea,” Phulay Bay lays nestled between the immaculate white-sand beaches below and limestone cliffs above. The Royal Andaman Sea Villa is the gem of the Royal Villa collection (there are six total), due to its stunning views of the Andaman, not to mention the 2 x 3 meter bed, outdoor/indoor rainforest showers, private infinite plunge pool, and separate veranda area complete with lounge chairs overlooking the villa's beautifully manicured gardens.

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 88 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. For more information, or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com or www.ritzcarlton.cn. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ).

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