Koh Lanta Cooking Class: 3 Thai Dishes with Market Tour

You cook three complete dishes (appetizer, main and dessert), then eat them before you leave.

A hands-on Thai cooking class in Koh Lanta where you learn to make three traditional dishes from scratch with a Thai master chef, starting with a guided tour of the local market to source ingredients. The class runs 4.5 hours on Monday, Wednesday or Saturday mornings, includes free hotel pickup and transfer back, a recipe book, certificate and the food you prepare. Groups stay under twelve, and all dishes can be made vegetarian, vegan, spicy or mild to suit your taste.

The experience

The class starts at the local market, where you walk through with your chef to see how locals shop and learn what goes into the dishes you'll cook. You pick out fresh ingredients yourself (part of understanding how Lanta's food works), then head to the kitchen. The three dishes change by day: Monday brings deep-fried prawn spring rolls, fried rice chicken in pineapple, and beans in syrup; Wednesday swaps in golden pouches and stir-fried noodles; Saturday offers shrimp shaped like birds and Chiang Mai noodle soup. Each one teaches you a different technique, from frying to stir-frying to the sweet finishes Thai desserts need.

You cook alongside the master chef and a small group, no more than twelve people, so there's room to ask questions and get hands-on help. The kitchen has gas and knives, which is why children need to be at least nine years old. Everything is customizable: tell the chef if you want vegetarian, vegan, spicy or mild versions, and they'll adjust. After you finish, you eat what you made, get a welcome snack and fruit, and walk away with a recipe book and a certificate. The whole thing takes 4.5 hours, and the school covers your ride to and from your hotel.

What’s included

• Market tour to source ingredients.
• instruction from a Thai master chef.
• three complete dishes you cook from scratch.
• welcome snack and fruit.
• recipe book and cooking certificate.
• the food you prepare to take home.
• free hotel pickup and return transfer.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (9 to 11 years) · Under 9: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Or, you can also get picked up from your hotel in Koh Lanta”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?If you're staying in Koh Lanta without a car, the included pickup means you don't need to arrange transport to the school or the market. The class handles both. The small group size keeps the pace manageable and gives you real time with the chef, so you leave knowing how to make these dishes again, not just having watched someone else make them.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (9 to 11 years). Under 9: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What are the three dishes I'll learn to cook on the day I book?

The menu rotates by day. Monday teaches deep-fried prawn spring rolls, fried rice chicken in pineapple, and beans in syrup and coconut milk. Wednesday covers deep-fried golden pouches, stir-fried Thai noodles, and rice balls in coconut milk. Saturday is bird-shaped shrimp, Chiang Mai noodle soup, and beans in syrup. Each menu includes an appetizer, main dish and dessert.

Can I make the dishes vegetarian or adjust the spice level?

Yes. All three dishes can be prepared vegetarian, vegan, spicy or non-spicy to suit your taste. Tell the chef your preference when you arrive and they'll adjust the recipes.

What time does the class start and how long does it run?

Classes run from 10:00am to 2:30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The full session is 4.5 hours, including the market tour at the start.

Is hotel pickup included, and what happens if someone in my group doesn't want to cook?

Free transfer to and from your hotel is included for everyone in the class. If someone comes along but doesn't cook, they pay an extra 650 Baht per person and get a share of the food and the ride back.

What do I take home after the class?

You take home the food you cooked, a recipe book for all three dishes, and a certificate of completion. You also get a welcome snack and fruit during the class.