Thai Cooking Class Koh Samui: Learn from Chef Lat

Cook four Thai dishes yourself in an organic garden kitchen

You prep and cook four traditional Thai dishes yourself, make curry paste and coconut cream, tour the organic farm where the ingredients grow, and eat lunch with what you've made. All equipment, ingredients, and water are included. The class runs daily with rotating menus. Book ahead and note any dietary needs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Thai cooking class with organic garden tour

• Meet Chef Lat at cooking school
• Learn to make curry pastes
• Prepare coconut cream
• Make herbal drinks
• Tour the organic micro-farm
• Cook four traditional Thai dishes

The experience

Chef Lat's kitchen sits in Bophut, on the grounds of Island Organics Samui, and the class starts the moment you walk in. You're prepping and cooking yourself, not watching from a stool. The day runs through four recipes that rotate by the day of the week: Pad Thai with prawns, Tom Yum, a curry (green, yellow, or Penang depending on when you book), and papaya salad. You'll also make coconut cream and curry paste from scratch, which is the part that changes how you cook at home.

The organic micro-farm is part of it. Chef Lat grows most of what you cook with on-site, so the recipes stay rooted in what's actually in season and what tastes right. You walk through the garden, see what's ready, and understand why the dish works the way it does. It's not a long tour, maybe twenty minutes, but it reframes the whole cooking thing. You're not following a recipe card. You're working with ingredients that came out of the ground that morning. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free versions are available if you mention it at booking.

Lunch is what you cooked, eaten in the kitchen or outside depending on the day. Chef Lat has over ten years teaching this class and hundreds of five-star reviews, which matters because he's patient with the pace and doesn't rush you through the knife work. The class is hands-on enough that you leave knowing how to do this, not just having watched it happen. Children under ten aren't permitted for safety reasons (the kitchen is real, with real heat and sharp tools), and cruise ship passengers can't book due to timing and logistics.

What’s included

• All ingredients and professional cooking equipment are provided.
• You'll learn to make four traditional Thai dishes, prepare curry paste and coconut cream, tour the organic micro-farm where produce is grown on-site, and enjoy lunch with what you've cooked.
• Drinking water is included throughout the day.
• Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available with advance notice.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 31 Jan 2027

AgesAdult (12 to 75 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

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: “10AM @ 'LOTUS go FRESH' opposite TEMBO Beach Resort & follow our staff 3km to our property. If being dropped off, tell us in advance so we can send our car to take you to our place.”

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.

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Good to know

Not for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Island Organics Thai Cooking Class

Is this one for you?Right for travelers staying on Koh Samui who want to actually cook Thai food, not just watch it happen, and take the skill home. The class is hands-on and runs at a real pace, so expect to be on your feet and focused for the full session. That's what makes you leave knowing how to do this.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

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.

Can I do the class if I have dietary restrictions?

Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available. Tell the organizers at the time of booking which applies to you.

What four dishes will I cook?

The menu rotates by day. All include Pad Thai and papaya salad, plus two other dishes that vary: Tom Yum, green curry, yellow curry, Penang curry, Khao Soi, massaman, coconut soup, or chicken cashew nut depending on the day you book.

Is this suitable for children?

Children under 10 years old are not permitted for safety reasons. Older children and teenagers can attend.

Can cruise ship passengers book this class?

No. Due to timing and logistical constraints, Island Organics Samui does not accept bookings from cruise ship passengers.

Is the farm tour included?

Yes. A tour of the organic micro-farm is part of the class experience.

What is included in the price?

All ingredients, professional cooking equipment, drinking water, the farm tour, and lunch with the dishes you've prepared.

Is this class recommended for people with health conditions?

The class is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health due to the physical demands of standing and cooking for the duration.