When an international production company approached us to support their reality cooking series in Northern Thailand, we faced a unique creative and logistical challenge:
Each episode required 3 distinct locations.
1. A remote jungle or rural setting where contestants would literally dig ingredients from the ground.
2. A lively local market for shopping traditional Thai ingredients.
3. A modern restaurant with traditional Thai design elements, spacious enough to fit 4 cooking stations side by side for the final cook-off.
Together with Film Service Asia we:
- Applied for and received shooting permits in Thailand from the Thai Film Board
- Scouted and secured the locations across Chiang Mai while balancing cinematic visual appeal with logistical feasibility
- Navigated local protocols and cultural considerations
- Ensured seamless transitions between three very different environments — from muddy farms to sleek restaurant kitchens.
No shortcuts on aesthetics, practicality, or authenticity!
