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Blue Elephant Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour in Phuket

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Activity provider: Oh-Hoo
Blue Elephant Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour in Phuket
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Half-day tour in Phuket, including All ingredients and Blue elephant apron. Run by Oh-Hoo, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 4 hours
  • All ingredients
  • Blue elephant apron
  • Blue elephant certificate
  • Blue elephant shopping bag and products Cooking recipes
  • Refreshing towel

Blue Elephant Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour in Phuket: Key Facts

PriceFrom $222 per person
Duration4 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 4-hour experience in Phuket. It is run by Oh-Hoo, 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.

Japanese cooking classes usually build a meal around dashi, the kombu and bonito stock that sits under miso soup, simmered dishes and noodle broths, and then one or two headline dishes: rolled sushi or nigiri, gyoza, tempura, okonomiyaki, or a bento box. Wagashi classes make the seasonal sweets served with tea from sweet bean paste. Most classes run two to three hours in a home kitchen or a small studio, and vegetarian versions replace the bonito with a kombu-shiitake dashi. You eat what you make, and Japanese teachers are precise about technique.

The price covers All ingredients, Blue elephant apron, Blue elephant certificate, Blue elephant shopping bag and products Cooking recipes and Refreshing towel. It does not cover Hotel pickup and drop-off, 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.

Oh-Hoo sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Oh-Hoo before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • All ingredients.
  • Blue elephant apron.
  • Blue elephant certificate.
  • Blue elephant shopping bag and products Cooking recipes.
  • Refreshing towel.
  • Thai herbal drinks on arrival.

Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.

Important information

Meeting point

Oh-Hoo sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

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 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $222
$222
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

5/5
based on 12 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Elizabeth
July 20, 2026

Patty was so good explaining everything to us. She ensured that we were all involved. Patty took us to the market and pointed out some of the ingredients we would use. She also took us to the herb garden to collect the necessary herbs. For each dish she very clearly demonstrated then gave us hints and tips during our own cooking. We all enjoyed a wonderful time.

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Mina
January 4, 2025

This was an excellently organized event and every part of it was of top notch quality: the market tour, each of the guided cooking sessions (there were four for different dishes), the quality of the ingredients and most importantly the input of teacher Molly. The added bonus was the beautiful location of the mansion and its spectacular garden! Worth every penny.

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Patrizia
April 10, 2025

Sehr lustiger und toller Koch, die Marktführung war super interessant. Alles sehr sauber und gut strukturiert. Hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht und würde ich immer wieder empfehlen. Es war wunderschön dort.

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KJ
December 26, 2025

I loved it.. the only problem was the person that cooked the food didn't know what they were doing. Very clever that you have to eat the food that you cook. No complaints to the instructor :-)

5
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Beverly
January 14, 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed the greeting and initial market experience, the lectures and the opportunity to make our own dishes under careful supervision. Eating our own cooking at the Blue Elephant and savouring the new tastes is something we won’t forget.

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Traveller
February 15, 2026

Great experiance and great food

5
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Traveller
January 21, 2025

Chef Molly was great and even explained ingredients which were completely new to the group! Very much recommend

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Neslihan
February 13, 2025

Chef Paul war großartig! Wir hatten auch eine tolle Gruppe und viel Spaß. Herzensensempfehlung! 🥰 liebe Grüße, Neslihan & Ulas

Frequently Asked Questions

Oh-Hoo sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover hotel pickup and drop-off.. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
No riding. This camp lets you feed, walk beside and bathe the elephants without riding, hooks or chains, which is the line we draw before listing a camp. Wear clothes you do not mind getting muddy; a change of clothes and a towel are usually provided, and the mud is part of the day.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
All ingredients., Blue elephant apron., Blue elephant certificate., Blue elephant shopping bag and products Cooking recipes., Refreshing towel., Thai herbal drinks on arrival.
The duration of the Blue Elephant Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour in Phuket is typically 4 hours. 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.
The dry season from November to April offers the best weather for island-hopping tours and beach activities. December to March is peak season with calm seas, perfect for Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay boat trips. May to October (monsoon) is quieter and cheaper but some boat tours may be affected by rough seas. See our Phuket travel guide for detailed month-by-month advice.
Phuket is one of Southeast Asia's safest tourist destinations with excellent infrastructure, friendly locals, and a strong tourist police presence. Standard precautions apply: use reputable transport, stay aware in crowded areas, and book verified tours through trusted platforms. For water activities, all our tours include safety equipment and experienced crew.
The top experiences include: the Phi Phi Islands for snorkeling and Maya Bay, Phang Nga Bay for dramatic limestone cliffs and James Bond Island, the Big Buddha for panoramic views, Wat Chalong temple, and the charming Phuket Old Town for street food and Sino-Portuguese architecture. See our things to do guide for the complete list.
Yes! Direct flights between Phuket and Bangkok take just 1 hour 20 minutes. We recommend 3–4 days in Phuket for island tours, then 2–3 days in Bangkok for temples, markets, and street food. Our local guides operate in both cities for seamless trip planning.
We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering water sports before booking any speedboat tour or island-hopping excursion. While all our boats carry safety equipment and licensed crews, Thai hospital costs can be significant without coverage. Ensure your policy covers emergency medical evacuation and water activity accidents.
Starting from$222