4-Hour Cooking Experience in Phnom Penh

Embark on a unique culinary adventure in the Hinterlands of Phnom Penh. Immerse yourself in local life, taste fresh produce, and learn to cook authentic dishes guided by a local expert. Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly options available.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Meet The Province - Tour Start Time: 4:30 PM (late afternoon)\n\nFerry Pick-up: \nTake the ferry to Arey Ksat around 4:00 PM. If you need assistance finding the ferry point, text us, and we’ll send you the location. The ferry takes about 15 minutes.\n\nTukTuk to Meet The Province: \nAfter arriving, we’ll give you a warm welcome! Then, we’ll hop…
What's Included
  • Travel to local food market and return trip included.
  • Dinner at a traditional venue.
  • Drop-off at Arey Ksat ferry at the end of the tour.
What's Not Included
  • Beers, soft drinks are excluded (we can arrange separately)
  • Phnom Penh - Arey ksat Ferry > 500 riel (0.15 USD) per person
  • Areyksat - Phnom Penh Ferry > 500 riel (0.15 USD) per person
  • TukTuk from Arey Ksat ferry - Meet The Province (our place) > 8000 riel (2 USD) per ride
Meal Options
  • Chicken Amok - Freshly made chicken amok with ingredients bought in fresh during our market tour and prepared together.
Additional Information

‘Cooking with us’ offers a distinctive experience. Firstly, you’ll journey to the outbacks of Phnom Penh, immersing yourself in local life. Secondly, you’ll familiarize yourself with our regional produce and cuisine. Thirdly, you’ll be guided by me (Sophors), having been raised in the area you’ll be exploring, I can share its many charms. Finally, the…

Location
Meet The Province
Take the ferry to Arey Ksat. Please ask the ferry operator and confirm they go to Arey Ksat. At the other side of the water take a Tuktuk to Meet The Province. Please show google maps to the driver.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Thomasvy9486fh
Sep 15, 2024
Delicious food and fun experience! - We had such a fun and interactive cooking experience, along with a delicious meal to finish off! All of the family are so friendly, helpful and funny with lots of great stories and a wealth of cooking ability. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Phnom Penh to truly understand some Cambodian and Khmer culture, and to try some tasty food. Tom and Sophie
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Passenger41184342091
Jul 27, 2024
Fantastic class! - Absolutely recommend this cooking class! As well as cooking delicious dishes, you get to experience a more rural part of Phnom Penh, meet the guides lovely family, and pick your own produce from her garden.
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Go24351560066
Jul 18, 2024
Just do it! - My partner and I went and had the best time ever! Soppa met us on the other side of the ferry jetty with cousin brother driving we headed to the garden and then to their house. It felt like cooking with family, because we were cooking with a Soppa and her family in their beautiful bungalow. She spoke amazing English and told all we needed to know as well as taking us to her garden and local market for fresh ingredients that haven’t been genetically modified or have any pesticides in them. We made a chicken and tofu amok which was full of flavour. We made it in the most traditional way possible, chopping the ingredients together, smashing everything together with a big mortar and pestle and then blended it all together before steaming it with the protein. There’s a little more to the process but you’ll have to book it to learn the intricacies. This cooking class suits smaller groups of people, we went as a couple and cooked with three other people in the kitchen. Soppa was an amazing teacher but honestly felt like a close friend by the end of the session. We sat and ate with everyone at the end before we were sent back to the ferry jetty. Very chill and wholesome vibes the whole time, one of my most favourite things I did in Cambodia. Also we made dessert, choose the potato option, trust me and Soppa.
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Jemimah_nm27
Jun 28, 2024
Incredible cooking class! - The whole experience was incredible. Going to the local market to hand pick our ingredients for dinner (while also trying some tasty local snacks). The house was beautiful and it was so nice to meet her wonderful and kind family. Getting to make the dinner, from the place mats, grinding the spices and putting everything together made the already delicious meal even better. Overall and awesome experience that both my friend and I loved. One our best meals in Cambodia!
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Passenger08025605060
May 29, 2024
BOOK IT!!! - If you're looking for a great Phnom Penh experience, just book this. You can read the review if you want, but save yourself some time. Book the cooking class, eat the meal. Having done those, we wish we'd also stayed the night. 10/10. 5 Stars. Whatever your grading scale, this experience is a MUST. The hostess is gracious, fun and friendly. Her family are a pleasure to meet and help with the food preparation and cooking. Her home is gorgeous, with a beautiful entertaining area and a lawn my dad would be proud of. The cooking of the dishes is light-hearted, informative and entertaining. We were made to feel super welcome, and the food was sublime. Oh my God, it was good. 100% the best thing we have done in Phnom Penh.
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Camry_s
May 28, 2024
Amazing time and food - We loved cooking with this adorable family! they were so sweet to even buy extra food items that we were curious about and made them for us! The dessert was delicious and it was fun learning how to make chicken amok. Would highly recommend! They speak great english!
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977maikr
May 22, 2024
Best local Khmer cooking class - The cooking with Sophors was my best local experience so far. It was really fun and also very interesting to see the whole market and meet her whole family. I had an unforgettable evening with very nice people and was able to learn many things and try new things. Fully recommended. :)
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Marge_b
May 18, 2024
A relaxed, enjoyable learning experience - This was a great opportunity to learn something about Cambodian daily life as well as cuisine, as the location is outside the city in a more typical large village. We visited the market to buy ingredients, so were able to ask questions about the foods, quite a few of which were new to us. We were welcomed in the hostess' home and set to "work" assisted by various family members, who were all friendly and helpful. The cooking itself brought in some techniques that were new and the end results were delicious. The entire experience was unhurried and very much like being with good friends you haven't seen in a while, even though we'd just met. One of the most pleasant evenings I've had in a long while, and I didn't feel like a tourist.
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Lenakf5034pr
May 15, 2024
Must do- highlight! - It was a great experience and a highlight of my trip. The family was super hospitable and kind! You felt like part of the family for the evening.
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Paradise315273
May 13, 2024
Must Do!!!! Amazing.. - Amazing, authentic experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our cooking experience in a village home. The family was so welcoming. We were shown around the markets to select the ingredients for our chicken amok. Each of the steps were explained and we participated in making the meal. We are truely great full for being able to be involved in such an unforgettable family experience. Thankyou so much for your hospitality and welcoming us into your home,
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