HONG KONG, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CreAsia Studio, founded by Deepak Dhar and Banijay Entertainment, today announced the launch of My Chef in Crime, an innovative mystery series that blends forensics with Indonesian cuisine. The 8-part series was commissioned by VISION+ and marks a milestone for CreAsia. CreAsia brings together a talented team of creatives to create new script formats that are inspired by the local Southeast Asian context.
“My Chef in Crime” is a series planned and produced by CreAsia Studio, and is the brainchild of Thai producer Pornmanus Rattanavich and screenwriter Nitikarn Pinmuangngarm. The series is directed by Indonesian director Sondang Pratama, set against the backdrop of diverse Asian food culture, and combines crime solving with culinary science.
CreAsia Studio, which was established last year, not only focuses on local collaboration and original content creation, but also produces Banijay IP and third-party adaptations for the Southeast Asian market. Early next year, VISION+ will officially launch My Chef in Crime. Clarissa Tanoesoedibjo, Managing Director of VISION+ said: “At VISION+, we are committed to bringing our audiences fresh and interesting stories, and My Chef in Crime is exactly the kind of high-quality, engaging production that we are excited about. We believe this series will set a new benchmark in the mystery genre, and we are delighted to be working with CreAsia Studio to bring this concept to life.”
“My Chef in Crime sets the tone for our vision to bring content to the market that resonates locally and has global appeal. This series reflects our commitment to supporting innovative storytelling in Southeast Asia, and we are thrilled to be working with talented Thai and Indonesian creators and VISION+ to bring this innovative concept to life,” said Jessica Kam, Executive Vice President and Business Head of CreAsia Studio.
Deepak Dhar, Founder and Group CEO, Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India, added, “We at Banijay Entertainment have always been committed to pushing creative boundaries and redefining storytelling. My Chef in Crime is a bold and original concept that reflects our commitment to delivering quality entertainment to the entire region. We are confident that this unique blend of mystery, food and romance will resonate with audiences and strengthen CreAsia Studio’s position as a storyteller of entertaining stories.”
My Chef in Crime tells the story of a former forensic investigator who now works as a chef. When he was accused of murdering a rival, he used food science to clear his name. He teams up with his high school crush and current detective to solve the case. Production on the series will begin in Indonesia this summer.
