That was the idea behind the night. No fuss, no pretence—just good food, good company, and doing something meaningful together.

What started as Base's first charity dinner turned into an evening we'll remember for a long time. Thanks to friends, clients, and everyone who showed up hungry and generous, we raised RM2,800. That means groceries for 10 families for 4 months, mostly single mothers with young children living in the PPR (Program Perumahan Rakyat) flats in Kota Damansara.
The menu came together over conversations between my good friend and fellow food lover, Tan Kel Vin, and me. We wanted to serve the kind of Thai food we both genuinely enjoy—not the usual restaurant staples, but dishes you find in close-knit Thai communities. Kel Vin's experience running a supper club in Bangkok helped shape the menu, while we added a few touches of our own without losing the soul of the dishes.

The drunken noodles and deep-fried Som Tum certainly made an impression. But the biggest surprise of the night? We sold out of many dishes within the first hour and a half. It wasn't part of the plan, but everyone took it in good spirits. While we scrambled to prep more food, our guests simply enjoyed the evening, chatted, and patiently waited for the next round.
One clear winner emerged—the drunken pasta. So many people asked for it to become a permanent menu item that we're seriously considering it. We heard you.

More than anything, this dinner reminded us why we love cooking. It challenged us to be creative, brought people together around the table, and most importantly, turned a meal into something that could make life a little easier for families who need a helping hand.

This is only the beginning. — Chef Jay speaks