Chef Thomas Numprasong
Chef Instructor, Pastry Arts
"I love meeting passionate students who really want to learn and push themselves. I really enjoy helping them get a grasp on the science and techniques in Baking & Pastry. Many of my former students stay in touch with me and keep me updated on how they're doing in this field, and it's just an awesome feeling to see them succeed."
About
Chef Thomas runs his own private chef service and online chocolate shop called Temo Foods in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. He worked at a James Beard Award-nominated restaurant Canoe and had a write-up for his sweet creations in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Each year, Thomas judges for the Skills USA Competition in Atlanta.
He has worked in hotels and restaurants up and down the east coast, including as an Executive Pastry Chef and Corporate Pastry Sous Chef. His favorite medium is chocolate.
Chef Thomas also has multiple certificates in Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine.
Honors, Awards & Affiliations
- ServSafe® Certified
Professional EXPERIENCE
- Pastry Chef Instructor - Le Cordon Bleu, Tucker, GA
- Executive Pastry Chef - Canoe, Atlanta, GA
- Corporate Pastry Sous Chef - Concentrics Restaurant Group, Atlanta, GA
- Pastry Cook & Baker - Four Seasons Hotels, Atlanta, GA
- Pastry Cook & Baker - The Spiced Pear at the Chanler House, Newport, RI
- Pastry Cook - Foxwoods Casinos, Mashantucket, CT
- Pastry Cook - Renaissance Waverly Hotel, Atlanta, GA
- Pastry Cook & Baker - Circa 1886 at the Wentworth Mansion, Charleston, SC
Education
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Baking & Pastry Arts, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI
- Associate of Science Degree in Baking & Pastry Arts, Johnson & Wales University, Charleston, SC
- Certificate in Thai Cuisine, Suan Dusit International, Bangkok, Thailand
- Certificate in Southeast Asian Cuisine, At Sunrice Global Chef Academy, Singapore
Special Interests
Aside from being a Pastry Chef I am also an audio engineer, DJ/producer, and run my own record label. I also play guitar, bass, drums, and piano, so it’s safe to say that music is definitely a passion of mine.
