Chef Jacobo Astay Tudela

Private Chef In Koh Samui

Born in Galicia, a vibrant region in northwestern Spain known internationally as a foodie paradise, since an early age, I developed a passion for artisanal yet modern cuisine. My culinary explorations and outstanding skills brought me all the way to elBulli, the famed Michelin three-star restaurant, helmed by Spanish chef Ferran Adrià.

This is where I learned about food as a form of artistic expression. After elBulli served its final meal, I decided to travel the world to discover new flavours, recipes and techniques to enhance my repertoire.

Gula Bangkok is my latest top-notch culinary venture, from where I continue to push the boundaries of avant-garde cuisine with cutting-edge techniques and modernist artistry through ever-evolving signature seasonal menus.

Based on my knowledge, intuition and experimentation, Gula Bangkok offers the ultimate culinary art experience in town, a journey designed to shock and surprise as well as delight.

A delectable taste sensation with a true lasting impact.

For me, cooking is...

For me cooking is creativity at its best meaning.

I learned to cook at...

I was fortunate to spend the last three unforgettable years at elBulli with Ferran Adriá.

A cooking secret...

Seasonal, local, fresh, premium produce.

My menus

Breakfast western

STARTER

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Fresh coconut juice

FIRST COURSE

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Avocado toast with tomato salsa

MAIN COURSE

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Egg your style with bacon and veggies

DESSERT

All inclusive

Seasonal fruit

Thai Breakfast

STARTER

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Healthy smoothy

FIRST COURSE

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Egg spicy salad

Stir fried vegetables with oyster sauce

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Fried chichen with sticky ric

DESSERT

All inclusive

Thai Churros

Seasonal fruit

Mediterranean delights

STARTER

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Variaty of bruschettas

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Roasted vegetables with eggplant hummus and ricotta

Garlic shrimps with chilli and parsley

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Black ink squid rice with grilled baby squid and ali oli

Australian beef tenderloin, roasted vegetables and parmesan sauce

DESSERT

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Pan-fried torrija with choclate sauce and crumble

Thai, from the sea to the table

STARTER

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Shrimp's pancake

FIRST COURSE

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Prawns lemon grass and chilli paste salad

Tom yang seafood soup

Soft shell crab with black pepper sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Fried whole seabass with mango salad

DESSERT

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Mango sticky rice

Gula menu

STARTER

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FIRST COURSE

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Red tuna tataki with guacamole, mango and ponzu sauce

Burrata cheese with strawberries, pistachio and basil oil

Mushroom and truffle foam with sous vide egg and crispy ham

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

White snapper tempura, potato pure, spinach and paprika

Australian beef tenderloin, roasted vegetables and parmesan sauce

DESSERT

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White chocolate cheese cake with crumble and passion fruit

Thai specials

STARTER

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Fresh spring rolls with shrimps

Thai eggplant salad

FIRST COURSE

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Green curry with chicken

Soft shell crab with black pepper sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken with cashw nuts

DESSERT

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Mango sticky rice

SUGAR Tasting Menu

STARTER

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Olive Spheres (elBulli Legacy)

Melt eggplant with honey and miso

Red tuna tataki with guacamole, mango and ponzu sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Clams ceviche

Transparent mix salad roll with foie gras and raspberries

Mushrooms foam with 63oC sous vide egg and truffle oil

White snapper on a potato pure and paneang sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Iberico pork “presa” with parmesan creamy polenta green beans and mushrooms

DESSERT

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Yogurt sponge with white chocolate sauce and berries

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Chef Jacobo's reviews

4.57

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12 services

Very high quality dining experience by Jacobo. He gave us the Spanish menu with 4-course and dessert. Seafood paella is stunning. Dessert chocolate mousse with passion fruit and appetizer burrata cheese with anchovy is extraordinary as well. Highly recommended dining experience.

Jacobo went above and beyond to make our evening so magical. From extras for birthday celebrations, to going out his way to come a day earlier due to my incorrect booking date. He took time out his day which he had planned with his family to come with 4 hrs notice a day sooner. Due to last minute changes, he needed to change the menu depending on what materials were available to buy on the day. I must say, it was tasted so good, we have never eaten so much! Lovely chef, lovely personality, and goes out his way to make your day special. I’m pleased to have chosen Jacobo to have made our day special. Reviews are important to give peace of mind when booking a chef, so I hope I’ve given him enough credit.

Absolutely breathtaking experience! Every single dish was amazing and Jacobo and his wife were an absolute pleasure. The best food our kitchen has ever known. 100% recommended.

Jacobo cooked us a Christmas dinner with a Spanish twist which was truly amazing! We were blown away by the quality and taste of all of the courses Jacobo prepared. He created a menu based on our initial request and it was perfect. Jacobo is also very friendly and accommodating and we couldn’t recommend him enough!