Born and brought up in Bangkok Thailand. Chai has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Chai brings with him to Mango Tree his indept knowledge of running a restaurant smoothly and efficiently.

His aim is to push the boundary of customer service at Mango Tree and to successfully promote the Mango Tree brand.

Born in central Thailand, Chef Ood is well travelled and has gained experience from North, West, South and East Thailand. Drawing on his experiences and taste from every aspect in Thailand he brings to Mango Tree the skills, knowledge and his love for creating innovative dishes to reflect the flavours of authentic Thai cuisine.

Previous experiences include working in a 5* Dusit Thani Hotel.
Heading the kitchen team at Mango Tree Ood ensures that the food is always presented to the highest standard and the taste is authentic catering for all.
His aim is to ensure that the dishes are as authentic as possible catering for the british taste buds.

Ian Pengelley spent most of his childhood living in Hong Kong where he realised his passion for Asian food and culture. With a strong understanding of Cantonese Ian went on to train in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and China before returning home to share his passion for the Orient. Enjoying a successful career working in Cicada, The Birdcage, The Hempel and as personal chef to Lady Weinberg (Anouska Hempel), his talents are probably most noted as the launch Head Chef of E&O, Notting Hill in 2001 where he stayed for 2 years. Currently head chef at Gilgamesh dishing up an array of Pan-Asian culinary delights for which he is renowned for.

As well as being the consultant chef for Mango Tree supporting our Head Chef Ood to share the Taste of Thailand at Mango Tree