Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option
About Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option
This hands-on class at Phuket Thai Cooking by VJ teaches you to cook traditional Thai dishes yourself, including making curry paste from scratch with a mortar and pestle. With more than 2,900 reviews and a 5.0 rating, it is one of the top rated experiences in Phuket.
The class lasts about 3 hours. Free round-trip transfers are included from Kata, Kata Noi and Karon, and for classes with the market tour also from Patong, Rawai and Nai Harn with a minimum of 2 people. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal classes are available.
What’s included
- Recipes and secret tips
- Lunch
- Vegan / Vegetarian / Gluten Free and Halal classes available. Let us know.
- Dinner
- All ingredients for cooking
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Clean private cooking stations
- *Meeting point for Kamala beach and Surin beach is at Hard Rock Cafe Patong*. (min 2 ppl)
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Fruits tasting (during market tours)
- Meals as per itinerary
- Light refreshments and fruits during class
- Free round-trip transfer Patong, Rawai, Naiharn only for classes with market tour(min 2 ppl)
- All recipes mailed to you after the class
- Bottled water (unlimited)
- Free round-trip transfer from Kata, Kata Noi, Karon.
Meeting point
Class with market tour Free transfer from Kata, Kata Noi, Karon. *Patong, Rawai, Naiharn (min 2 people) **Note Kamala beach, Surin beach, Pick up point at Hard Rock Cafe Patong. (min 2 ppl) Class with NO market tour Free transfers -Kata, Kata Noi, Karon
What to expect on the day
If you book the market tour option, the class begins at a local market where you learn about and taste local fruits and vegetables. At the cooking school each guest has a clean private cooking station, and the teacher introduces all the Thai ingredients.
You do all the chopping and cooking yourself, starting with curry paste pounded by hand. You eat your dishes fresh and can take the rest home, and the recipes are emailed to you after the class.
Prices and extra costs
- Included: All ingredients, private cooking station, the meal you cook, light refreshments and fruit, coffee or tea, unlimited bottled water, recipes and tips by email, fruit tasting on market tours, and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle from the listed areas.
- Not included: No exclusions are listed. Transfers from areas outside those listed are not mentioned.
What to bring
- An appetite, as you eat what you cook.
- A container or bag to take leftovers home.
- Your email address for the recipes.
Tips for a better day
- Market tour: Choose the market tour option to taste local fruits and widen your transfer area.
- Kamala and Surin: Guests staying in Kamala or Surin meet at Hard Rock Cafe Patong, minimum 2 people.
- Special diets: Tell the school about vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or halal needs when you book.
Who it’s best for
Best for: Food lovers, couples and families staying around Kata and Karon who want to learn Thai cooking they can repeat at home.
Consider another option if: You want to see more of the island. The Phuket city tour visits the Big Buddha, Wat Chalong and Old Phuket Town.
Restrictions
Transfers from Patong, Rawai, Nai Harn, Kamala and Surin require a minimum of 2 people and apply to classes with the market tour. No other restrictions are listed by the operator.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
FAQ about Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option
How long is the Thai cooking class?
The class lasts about 3 hours.
Is hotel transfer included?
Free round-trip transfers are included from Kata, Kata Noi and Karon. For classes with the market tour, Patong, Rawai and Nai Harn are also covered with a minimum of 2 people.
I am staying in Kamala or Surin. How do I get there?
The meeting point for Kamala and Surin guests is Hard Rock Cafe Patong, with a minimum of 2 people.
Do I cook myself or watch a demonstration?
You do all the chopping and cooking yourself at your own private cooking station.
Will I make curry paste?
Yes. You make curry paste from scratch the traditional way with a mortar and pestle.
What happens on the market tour?
On classes with the market tour, you visit a local market to learn about and taste local fruits and vegetables.
Are special diets catered for?
Yes. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal classes are available. Let the school know when booking.
Do I get the recipes?
Yes. All recipes are emailed to you after the class.
Are drinks included?
Unlimited bottled water and coffee or tea are included, along with light refreshments and fruit.
What is the cancellation policy?
You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
