Cameron Stauch

Cameron Stauch is a chef and author currently based in Bangkok, Thailand.

Over the last 18 years he's had the fortunate opportunity of eating and working in kitchens throughout Asia and North America. Prior to living in Thailand he lived in Hanoi, Vietnam and spent several years living and cooking throughout the country. This research led him to write his first book, Vegetarian Việt Nam, which highlights the tradition of vegetarian Vietnamese cuisine.

His time living (in Vietnam, India, Thailand, and Hong Kong) and travelling throughout other parts of Asia reinforces to him that in many parts of the world some of the best cooks are not found in professional kitchens. With deep curiosity he searches and works with traditional home cooks to develop a mutual understanding and tutorship in their respective cuisines. His travels allow him to research a variety of regional cuisines and to acquire knowledge about local ingredients, dishes, and cooking techniques. Cameron’s culinary experiences have strongly influenced his cooking style, of bringing world flavors to the table. He prefers to cook globally but source locally.

In between his stints living in Asia Cameron was part of the kitchen team that cooked for the last three Governor Generals of Canada (The Right Honorable David Johnston; R.H. Michaelle Jean; and R.H. Adrienne Clarkson). He collaborated with his fellow chefs to highlight Canadian heritage ingredients and to create dishes and menus that represent Canada’s varied cultural communities. He has shared Canada’s delicious culinary landscape with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth & the Duke of Edinburgh; the Prince of Wales & the Duchess of Cornwall; the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge; the Emperor & Empress of Japan and many other foreign dignitaries, international business leaders and fellow Canadians.

Cameron is thrilled to team up with Bestway Tours to lead culinary tours in Vietnam. He'll guide you through the fragrant and vibrant local markets and to introduce you to Vietnam’s best cooking teachers, home cooks, food artisans, and chefs.

You can learn more about what Cameron is currently working on and exploring by visiting his blog www.aglobalkitchen.com, on Twitter @camcooks or Instagram @aglobalkitchen