Thai Cooking Class in Khao Lak: Market Tour & Hands-On Lunch
Shop a local market, then cook and eat what you make
A half-day Thai cooking class in Khao Lak starts at a local market where you learn about Thai herbs, curry pastes and fresh ingredients, then moves to hands-on instruction in preparing spring rolls and one Thai dish of your choice. The class includes lunch, detailed recipes for everything you cook, and pickup from your accommodation. The instructor teaches the traditional methods learned from an early age and welcomes single travelers, families, vegans and people with food allergies.
What’s included
- Market tour to learn about Thai ingredients.
- hands-on instruction in preparing Thai spring rolls and one dish of your choice.
- lunch.
- detailed recipes for all dishes learned.
- access to future recipes via email.
- pickup from your accommodation.
- bottled water and soft drinks.
- all ingredients and cooking fees.
Times
- Every day 09:00 14:30
Before you book
Operated by Riverside Thai Cooking
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The experience
The class begins with a tour of a local market in Khao Lak, where you learn to identify the herbs, curry pastes and ingredients that define Thai cooking. This is not a sightseeing stop. You're there to understand what goes into the dishes you'll make, and the instructor points out what matters for the recipes ahead. After the market, you move to the cooking space for hands-on tuition.
You'll prepare, cook, present and serve Thai spring rolls and one Thai dish of your choice, learning the techniques the instructor has used since childhood. The class runs about four and a half hours total, which gives you time to work through each step without rushing. Once everything is cooked, you sit down to eat what you've made: lunch is part of the class, not something added on. You also receive detailed recipes for all the dishes you learn, plus access to future recipes from the instructor's Thai Food Mailing List.
Pickup is included from your accommodation in Khao Lak. The instructor accommodates vegans, vegetarians and people with food allergies, and welcomes families with children, couples and solo travelers. You'll leave with the recipes in hand and the muscle memory of how to make at least two Thai dishes.
Is this one for you?The class runs four and a half hours with a market walk and hands-on cooking, so it suits travelers who want to spend a morning or afternoon learning rather than watching a demonstration. If you prefer a shorter activity or need to fit something into a tight schedule, look for a class with a shorter duration.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.
What ingredients will I learn to use at the market?
The market tour focuses on Thai herbs, curry pastes and local ingredients that form the foundation of traditional Thai cooking. The instructor walks you through what each one is and how it's used in the dishes you'll prepare during class.
Can I choose which Thai dish I want to cook?
Yes, you select one Thai dish of your choice to prepare during the hands-on portion of the class, in addition to Thai spring rolls that everyone makes.
Is lunch included in the class?
Lunch is included. You eat the dishes you've cooked as part of the class experience, so the meal is built into the four and a half hours.
Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
The instructor easily accommodates vegans, vegetarians and people with food allergies, and can adjust the class to suit your needs when you book.
Is transportation included?
Yes, pickup from your Khao Lak accommodation is included in the class price.
Thai Cooking Class in Khao Lak: Market Tour & Hands-On Lunch
4h 30m · EN · at your hotel
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