James Hastings

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Location
Chiang Mai, Thailand
School
Collingwood College
Expertise
Craft Beer, Southeast Asian Cuisine, Sustainability In Hospitality
  • Before becoming a food writer, James spent over 16 years in the hospitality industry working across eight countries around the globe, picking up skills in almost every type of venue imaginable.
  • While Beverage Manager at Charley Noble, a Chef's Hat-awarded restaurant in New Zealand, James' team won Cuisine's Best Drinks List in 2017 and made the national GoodFood list of Top 100 Restaurants in 2018. In 2023, he was also awarded "Best Newcomer" by BrewDog, Europe's largest independent craft brewery.
  • When he's not writing about food and drink or experimenting with avant-garde cocktail recipes, James works as project manager for Wild Response, an international wildlife conservation nonprofit.

Experience

James is a Feature Writer at Daily Meal and has amassed a wealth of experience in both the writing and culinary worlds. His background features a blend of hospitality experience, freelance writing, and digital strategy, with notable contributions to food publications and specialized work in the nonprofit sector for reforestation and wildlife conservation.

Education

James studied English and history at college. He is currently pursuing additional studies in the field of wildlife conservation.
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