L et’s Meet Glen Roberts
What is your full name and age?
Glen Damian Roberts, aged a young 48.
What is your current Job Position?
Culinary Director at Hua Hin
Intercontinental Resort.
How long have you lived in Hua Hin
or been coming to Hua Hin?
I Arrived in May 2015 and have only
been here for 3 months.
What did you know about Hua Hin
before you moved here?
When I lived and worked in Phuket
from 2003-2005, I had always heard
fantastic things about Hua Hin with
its Royal Heritage and history along
with the people and of course its miles
of white sandy coastline. It has always
been on my ‘places to visit’ list.
What do you like most about your
profession?
It has given me the fantastic opportunity
to live and work in 8 countries over the
past 25 years. I have been very fortunate
to be able to experience many different
cultures and have many fond memories.
During this time I have forged life-long
friendships around the world and
enjoyed a unique and different life style.
What do you like least about your
profession?
It can take a toll on family life due to the
nature of the business, during festive
seasons and celebrations which are
the peak times in our industry means
missing out on those special moments
with family and friends.
What do you like most about Hua
Hin?
Hua Hin has a feeling that is unlike other
hot spot destinations in Thailand. The
charm and historical nature of Hua Hin,
the peaceful environment and artistic
culture is what makes it unique and
special to me.
What is your favorite restaurant and
why?
I am biased, but Azure Restaurant here
at the Hua Hin Intercontinental Resort,
with its new menu due out in early
August featuring local and international
seafood plus its position at the beach
front and coming soon our new Roof
Top Bar venue in late September for
me is my favored destination and
recommendation.
What do you like to do in your free
time and why?
I am a Golf Junkie and enjoy playing
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the guitar. Both of these activities allow
me to relax, unwind and enjoy my time
away from the restaurants and kitchens.
What would you recommend to newcomers to do in Hua Hin and why?
Visit the Huay Mongkol Temple for a
place of serenity and peace as well to go
to Hua Hin Artisit Village where you
will find some amazing sculptures and
paintings in a unique setting.
Tell us a surprising fact that the
public might not know about you?
I used to play in a band. We were called
the Kitchen Band and we produced 3
music CDs for charity and played weekly
in the resorts lounge bar. The band also
performed in public venues and for some
major cooperate group events.