Thai Cooking Class: Learn to Cook Like a Local

Immerse yourself in Thailand’s culinary tradition with a hands-on Thai cooking class in Phuket. Learn to cook authentic Thai dishes and make your own curry paste from scratch. Explore the local market for exotic fruits and vegetables. Book now!

Duration:
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Chef VJ is very fluent in English so you will have no problem understanding step by step instructions. Not only that, she would be able to give much more information and answer all your doubts you might have regarding ingredients or any other questions you have about thai cooking.

Most importantly, we will also tell you the replacement of the important ingredients that you could use at home if that ingredient is not available.

Cooking is done in a clean kitchen.

Everyone has his or her own cooking station.

We teach and let you make your own Curry Paste from scratch using Motar and Pestle (No MSG and no buying ready made ones from the market)

If you can not finish your food, we have a take-away bag for you.

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and Halal dishes can be arranged upon request.

Private group can be arranged.

Dishes can be spicy or non spicy.

No MSG (we do not use MSG in our cooking)

Can request changes to the menu while booking.

Child friendly class. 9 Years and above can have their own cooking stations. Below 9 can join parents without any charges.

Points of Interest

  • Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market
What's Included
  • Recipes and secret tips
  • Lunch
  • Vegan / Vegetarian / Gluten Free and Halal classes available. Let us know.
  • All ingredients for cooking
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Clean private cooking stations
  • Kamala beach and Surin Beach we will confirm free pick up point in Patong (minimum 2 people).
  • Fruits tasting (during market tours)
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Free round-trip transfer Patong, Rawai, Naiharn only for classes with market tour(minimum 2 people)
  • Tea and ground coffee available
  • Light refreshments and fruits during class
  • Welcome Herbal Drink
  • All recipes mailed to you after the class
  • Bottled water (unlimited)
  • Free round-trip transfer from Kata, Kata Noi, Karon.
Additional Information

Learn to cook Thai cuisine like a local and impress your friends and family back home. This hands-on experience will leave you amazed at what you can create!

There’s no better way to master Thai cooking than by taking a class while you’re in Thailand.

The cooking class at Phuket Thai Cooking by VJ offers a cozy and friendly environment.

You’ll not only watch but also participate in preparing traditional Thai dishes.

We teach you how to make your own Curry Paste from scratch using a mortar and pestle (no MSG and no pre-made mixes).

As part of our class, we also visit the local market (for classes with a market tour) to explore and taste exotic local fruits and vegetables. There’s always something new to see and taste.

  • Free welcome herbal drinks.
  • Free unlimited bottled water throughout the course.
  • Market tour and fruit tasting.
  • Cooking instructions and introductions to all thai ingredients.
  • Chopping and Cooking everything by yourself.
  • Recipes will be emailed to you.
  • Making of Curry Paste the traditional way, using of mortar and pestle.
  • Enjoy your meal fresh and take home the rest.
  • Free round-trip transfer from Kata, Kata Noi, Karon.
  • Free round-trip transfer Patong, Rawai, Naiharn (minimum 2 people).
  • Kamala beach and Surin Beach we will confirm free pick up point in Patong (minimum 2 people).
Location
Phuket Thai Cooking Class by VJ
Patak Road
Classes with market tour Free round-trip transfer from Kata, Kata Noi, Karon. Free round-trip transfer Patong, Rawai, Naiharn (minimum 2 people). *Kamala beach and Surin Beach can confirm pick up point in Patong. Classes with NO market tour Free pick up from Kata, Kata Noi, Karon.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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K3981vdjohns
Sep 27, 2024
Great Experience - What a great afternoon. Picked up from the hotel and met by Gigi and taken around the market. Very informative and given a fruit tasting session of fruits I didn't know existed. As for the cooking school a great set up. Gigi and the rest of the staff only too eager to help out when required. A great easy going fun atmosphere to learn in. Menu: Tom yum, Phad Thai, Red Curry & Mango Sticky Rice. If your in Phuket don't miss out on this.
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Christopherh3337
Sep 26, 2024
AMAZING! Must do experience - We had an amazing experience with VJ’s thai cooking class and market tour! It was the perfect blend of culture and cuisine. We started with a fun and informative market tour, learning about local ingredients and spices. Then, we headed to the kitchen to cook some classic Thai dishes: Pad Thai, Red Curry, Mango Sticky Rice, and Tom Yum Soup. VJ, Jane and the team were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the cooking process so enjoyable. What really surprised us was the amount of food! After cooking each dish, we got to sit down, taste, and enjoy everything we made – and it was a lot more than we expected! Everything was absolutely delicious, and I now feel confident enough to recreate the dishes at home. Highly recommend this class for anyone who loves cooking or wants to dive deeper into Thai culture!
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Chrisog2665qb
Sep 24, 2024
Fantastic experience and delicious food!! - Such a fantastic experience, this cooking class is a must do activity when you visit Phuket. Gigi was a great host, the food was delicious and we really enjoyed the market tour. Highly recommended!!
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442eilidhw
Sep 23, 2024
10/10 cooking experience - Delicious food. And so easy to follow along. I feel like a pro now. Really enjoyed the experience. Gigi and Nid were wonderful hosts
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Jacquesdev
Sep 23, 2024
Delicious and authentic - Was the most amazing cooking experience, would highly recommend Gigi and her team for anyone visiting Phuket as a bucket list item.
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465evyr
Sep 20, 2024
Everything we amazing highly recommend - 10 out of 10 would 100% recommend beautiful food beautiful people learned so much. Cute souvenirs at the end of the class overall very happy
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Hussaink170
Sep 17, 2024
Great class - Amazing experience. Gigi was so good with the teaching of this class. Best thai food I’ve ever had. Class is highly recommended for people who love Thai food. I’ll definitely take another class with them next time I visit.
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Niall
Sep 16, 2024
Simply tasty Thai cooking lesson - Simply delicious way of learning Thai cooking and some popular dishes from scratch. Pick up from hotel in Karon and short drive to the venue. Clean venue and well laid out for cooking classes. We were lucky enough to be the only two in the class (low season)…but surprised as was tipping it down outside. Definitely a good choice on a wet day. Gigi and Dao were really helpful, chatty and keen to talk about all the ingredients as well as showing cooking techniques. Well worth the 3hrs which included a tour of the market to get an opportunity see and taste local fruit as well as common herbs
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Gilliane879
Sep 16, 2024
Excellent class - Excellent market tour and 4 dishes. Personalised service from Dao and Gigi and recipes to take away. Highly recommended.
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G3164xpmathewm
Sep 21, 2024
Cooking on the honeymoon- - The class was quite simple and enjoyable, you don't need much experience to follow the instructions. The tasting part was amazing!
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