Thai Cooking Class in Krabi: Market Tour & Handmade Pastes

Make Thai curry paste and coconut oil from scratch in an open-air kitchen

A homestyle Thai cooking class in Krabi limited to 4–6 people, combining a fresh market tour with hands-on instruction in making curry paste, coconut milk and cold-pressed coconut oil. You buy ingredients together at the local market, learn about Thai herbs and culinary history, then cook in an open-air kitchen with individual guidance from the instructor. Pickup is included. Children welcome from age 6.

The experience

The class starts at the fresh market, where you buy ingredients directly from local vendors and learn about the herbs, vegetables and history behind Southern Thai cuisine. This is not a walk-through. You're selecting what you'll cook with, and the instructor explains what each item is and why it matters. From there, you move to the open-air kitchen where the actual cooking happens in a group of 4–6 people, small enough that the instructor can guide each student individually from prep to plating.

Everything you make is homemade: curry paste ground from scratch, coconut milk extracted by hand, and cold-pressed coconut oil that you can take home. The class typically focuses on one course per day to give you proper time to learn the technique rather than rush through a menu. You'll also taste various Thai dishes from local vendors at the market while you're learning, and water, soft drinks and homemade fruit shakes are available throughout the day.

The class runs about five hours and includes air-conditioned transport to and from your accommodation. The space welcomes children from age 6, and the operator notes there's no age limit on the other end: families and solo travelers both show up. Wheelchair accessibility is available, and if you want to support the local community further, handmade kitchen tools made from bamboo and coconut are available to purchase.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned pickup and return transport.
• market tour with ingredient shopping.
• hands-on instruction in making curry paste, coconut milk and cold-pressed coconut oil.
• water, soft drinks and homemade fruit shakes throughout the day.
• opportunity to taste various Thai dishes at the market.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by B's Thai Cooking Classes

Is this one for you?Book this if you want hands-on cooking in a small group where you'll make everything from scratch (curry paste, coconut milk, coconut oil) rather than follow along with a recipe card.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years). Children under 6 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 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I learn to make in this cooking class?

You make curry paste, coconut milk and cold-pressed coconut oil by hand, learning the techniques and ingredients for each. The class typically focuses on one course per day so you have time to master the process rather than rush through multiple dishes.

Do I need to know how to cook Thai food before I sign up?

No experience is required. The instructor provides individual guidance to each student from chopping and prep through to serving, so beginners and experienced cooks both work at their own pace in the same class.

What happens at the market part of the class?

You go to the fresh market with the instructor, buy the ingredients you'll cook with directly from local vendors, and learn about Thai herbs, vegetables and the history of Southern Thai cooking while you're there. You can also try various Thai dishes from the vendors as part of the experience.

Is transport included, and do I need to arrange my own way there?

Pickup from your accommodation is included in the class. An air-conditioned vehicle brings you to the market and kitchen, then returns you at the end of the five-hour session.

Can I take home what I make?

Yes. The cold-pressed coconut oil you make can be taken with you. The operator can also deliver high-quality oil to your accommodation if you're staying for three days or more.