Embark on a culinary journey with the upcoming HBO Asia Originals series, MarkKim + Chef, premiering on August 18 on HBO and HBO GO.
Starring the soon-to-be-married Thai television icons, Mark Prin Suparat and Kimberley Anne Woltemas, the show promises to take viewers on a mouthwatering adventure.
This series showcases the couple’s culinary escapades over ten fun-filled episodes featuring guest appearances by their family and friends including, Margie (Rasri Balenciaga Chirathivat) and Pat (Napapa Tantrakul).
Viewers get to witness the transformation of Mark and Kim’s culinary skills as they learn to prepare and cook a variety of recipes, which include Royal Thai cuisine with Chef Pom (M.L. Kwantip Devakula), fine dining with Chef Ian (Pongtawat Chalermkittichai), and sweet treats with Chef Penny (Pennee Jirayuwatana).
Mark and Kim’s introduction to gourmet cooking will also feature other prominent chefs, including, Chef Black (Phanuphon Bulsuwan), who will guide them through Thai and German fusion cuisine, Chef Randy (Chaichat Noprapa), who will assist them in preparing a Japanese “Homakase” meal, Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, owner of the renowned restaurant Blue Elephant, Chef Tam (Chudaree Debhakam), who helps Kim with her struggle with making pasta from scratch, Chef Pam (Pichaya Soontornyanakij) who guides Mark in filleting a whole salmon, Chef Pom (Thanarak Chuto), who inspires the couple with his 40 years of experience in Chinese cuisine, and in the finale, Chef Willment, the Executive Director of the World Association of Chefs’ Societies in Asia.
MarkKim + Chef is not just about food, it is a celebration of love, culture, and the joy of shared experiences when preparing a homecooked meal. Each episode offers a unique glimpse into the couple’s evolving relationship as they navigate the kitchen together, overcoming challenges, and creating lasting memories.
Directed by Chawalit Apithamniti, executive produced by Dean Johnson and Joe Evans and produced by John Thanadul Lam, Ratchakit Hatanee, Nannapat Pitaktrairong, and Kannika Paiboon from IFA Media, MarkKim + Chef is based on the format Selena + Chef, licensed by Warner Bros. International Television Production.