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Hands-On Khmer Cooking Class(Half-Day Afternoon) in Phnom Penh

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Activity provider: Meet The Province
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Tour in Phnom Penh, including Market tour, shopping at the local market for ingredients and Preparation – apron and gloves for the course. Run by Meet The Province, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Market tour, shopping at the local market for ingredients
  • Preparation – apron and gloves for the course
  • Introduction and preparation of ingredients (sauce, herbs, spices, and other ingredients…etc.)
  • Other pre-cooking preparation
  • Presentation and answer (during the class)
  • Steamed rice during the meal

Hands-On Khmer Cooking Class(Half-Day Afternoon): Key Facts

PriceFrom $46 per person
DurationFlexible
Group sizeUp to 8 people
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Hands-On Khmer Cooking Class(Half-Day Afternoon)

Tour in Phnom Penh, including Market tour, shopping at the local market for ingredients and Preparation – apron and glov...
3 hours
English
$46
Free cancellation

Full description

This is an experience in Phnom Penh. It is run by Meet The Province, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Khmer food is milder than Thai and sourer than Vietnamese, built on prahok fermented fish paste and on kroeung, a lemongrass, galangal, turmeric and kaffir-lime paste pounded fresh. The dish everyone is taught is fish amok, a coconut curry steamed in a banana-leaf cup until it sets like a custard; lok lak, pepper-seared beef with a lime-and-pepper dipping sauce, is the other. Kampot pepper, which has a protected origin, turns up in both. Classes usually start in a market, where the guide walks you through the fermented fish, the palm sugar and the river fish before anything is cooked.

The price covers Market tour, Preparation, Introduction and preparation of ingredients, Other pre-cooking preparation and Presentation and answer. It does not cover Entrance fees, Transfers from and to your hotel/guesthouse and Others that are not mentioned in the inclusions, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Includes

  • Market tour, shopping at the local market for ingredients
  • Preparation – apron and gloves for the course
  • Introduction and preparation of ingredients (sauce, herbs, spices, and other ingredients…e
  • Other pre-cooking preparation
  • Presentation and answer (during the class)
  • Steamed rice during the meal
  • Savor the delicious results of your culinary efforts as you enjoy the dishes you’ve create
  • A discount voucher (30% off) for all spa treatments at La Rose Spa

Excludes

  • Entrance fees
  • Transfers from and to your hotel/guesthouse
  • Others that are not mentioned in the inclusions

Important information

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration Flexible
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $46
$46
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

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Value for money
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Traveller
September 19, 2026

Really recommend this experience for anyone with an interest to local cuisine and with an afternoon spare. Day started at 3pm and they took us through the local market which was so fun. When we got back the instructions were clear and easy making it very fun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Market tour, shopping at the local market for ingredients, Preparation – apron and gloves for the course, Introduction and preparation of ingredients (sauce, herbs, spices, and other ingredients…e, Other pre-cooking preparation, Presentation and answer (during the class), Steamed rice during the meal, Savor the delicious results of your culinary efforts as you enjoy the dishes you’ve create, A discount voucher (30% off) for all spa treatments at La Rose Spa
The duration of the Hands-On Khmer Cooking Class(Half-Day Afternoon) is typically Flexible. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$46