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Morning Class : 8.30 am. - 12.00 pm. Discover authentic Thai cuisine through a hands-on cooking class in Phuket that begins with a visit to a vibrant local market. Explore fresh ingredients, herbs, and spices before learning to cook traditional Thai dishes, including making curry paste from scratch and preparing coconut milk using traditional techniques. We provide free pick-up and drop-off from hotels in Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon. • Transfers from Patong, Kamala, Surin, Rawai, Nai Harn, and other areas are also available – please contact us. • Transportation is provided by air-conditioned vehicles for a comfortable journey. • This activity ends back at the meeting point. • For guests traveling independently, please meet at Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market. Meeting times: • Morning Class: 08:30 – 08:40 • Afternoon Class: 13:00 – 13:10 • Evening Class: 17:30 – 17:40
Highlights
- • Bring an empty stomach because there will be plenty of your favorite Thai food
- • No MSG is used in our cooking
- • Dietary requirements such as vegetarian, halal, kosher, and food allergies can
- • Free pick up and drop off from your hotels in Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon
- • Transfer from Patong, Kamala, Surin, Rawai, Naiharn, others –Please contact us
Choose from 3 available options
Hands-on Thai Cooking Class & Market Tour in Phuket Jungle | Morning Class
Hands-on Thai Cooking Class & Market Tour in Phuket Jungle | Afternoon Class
Hands-on Thai Cooking Class & Market Tour in Phuket Jungle | Evening Class
Full description
Experience our authentic Thai Cooking Class in Phuket that begins with a visit to a vibrant local market. Start your culinary journey at Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market, where you will explore a lively traditional market filled with fresh vegetables, tropical fruits, aromatic herbs, spices, and other ingredients essential to Thai cuisine. Walking through the market with your instructor is a truly eye-opening experience and a great introduction to Thai food culture.
After the market visit, the experience continues with a hands-on cooking class where you will learn to prepare authentic Thai dishes step by step. One of the highlights is making curry paste from scratch using fresh herbs and spices with a traditional mortar and pestle. You will also learn about the preparation of coconut milk and how it is used in many Thai recipes.
During the class, you will spend about 3.5 hours cooking four delicious Thai dishes. Each dish is cooked individually so you can enjoy it while it’s still hot and fresh. This interactive cooking experience is suitable for beginners and food lovers who want to learn real Thai cooking techniques in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Meet new friends from around the world, share great moments together, and enjoy the flavors of Thailand in a fun and memorable atmosphere.
We provide free pick-up and drop-off from hotels in Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon.
• Transfers from Patong, Kamala, Surin, Rawai, Nai Harn, and other areas are also available – please contact us.
• Transportation is provided by air-conditioned vehicles for a comfortable journey.
• This activity ends back at the meeting point.
• For guests traveling independently, please meet at Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market.
Meeting times:
• Morning Class: 08:30 – 08:40
• Afternoon Class: 13:00 – 13:10
• Evening Class: 17:30 – 17:40
Customers are kindly asked to contact us via WhatsApp at +66 (0)93 392 3615 or provide their WhatsApp number or Thai phone number for quick communication.
We will confirm the exact pickup details, including the vehicle type, color, and license plate number, through this channel prior to pickup.
Please wait at the main entrance or lobby of your hotel at the scheduled pickup time so our driver can easily locate you.
Monday
• Spicy Lemongrass Salad (Yum Ta-Krai)
• Stir-Fried Noodles with Shrimp (Pad-Thai)
• Green Curry with Chicken
• Mango Sticky Rice
Tuesday
• Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp (Tom Yum Goong)
• Stir-Fried Noodles with Shrimp (Pad-Thai)
• Red Curry with Chicken
• Mango Sticky Rice
Wednesday
• Spicy Coconut Soup with Chicken (Tom Kha Gai)
• Stir-Fried Noodles with Shrimp (Pad-Thai)
• Panang Curry with Chicken
• Mango Sticky Rice
Thursday
• Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp (Tom Yum Goong)
• Stir-Fried Noodles with Shrimp (Pad-Thai)
• Green Curry with Chicken
• Mango Sticky Rice
Friday
• Thai Papaya Salad (Som Tum)
• Stir-Fried Noodles with Shrimp (Pad-Thai)
• Red Curry with Chicken
• Mango Sticky Rice
Saturday
• Spicy Coconut Soup with Chicken (Tom Kha Gai)
• Stir-Fried Noodles with Shrimp (Pad-Thai)
• Massaman Curry with Chicken
• Mango Sticky Rice
Sunday
• Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp (Tom Yum Goong)
• Stir-Fried Noodles with Shrimp (Pad-Thai)
• Panang Curry with Chicken
• Mango Sticky Rice
Remark : We can provide substitute ingredients for vegetarian, halal, kosher and for allergy people.
Detailed Itinerary
• Free pick up and drop off from your hotels in Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon
• Transfer from Patong, Kamala, Surin, Rawai, Naiharn, others – Please contact us
• This activity ends back at the meeting point
• For those commuting independently, please meet at the “Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market”.
- Morning Class: meet at 8.30 – 8.40
- Afternoon Class: meet at 13.30 – 13.40
- Evening Class: meet at 17.30 – 17.40
Customers are kindly asked to contact us via WhatsApp at +66 (0)93 392 3615 or provide their WhatsApp number or Thai phone number for quick communication. We will confirm the exact pickup details, including the vehicle type, color, and license plate number, through this channel prior to pickup.
Please wait at the main entrance or lobby of your hotel at the scheduled pickup time so our driver can easily locate you.
Morning Class (Market Tour) (8.30am-12.00pm):
8:00 am : We provide free pick-up and drop-off from hotels in Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon. Transfers from Patong, Kamala, Surin, Rawai, Nai Harn, and other areas are also available – please contact us.
8:30 am: Start your culinary journey at Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market, Explore the local market, shop for fresh ingredients
9:00 am: Back to the school, the experience continues with a hands-on cooking class where you will learn to prepare authentic Thai dishes step by step.
9:15 am: Introduction to vegetables, rice, and herbs. Make coconut milk and sticky rice.
10:00 am: Session 1 (soup/stir-fried) and enjoy your dish
10:30 am: Session 2 (salad) and enjoy your dish
11:00 am: Session 3 (curry) and enjoy your dish (Make the curry paste from scratch)
11:30 am: Session 4 (dessert) and enjoy your dish
12:00 pm: The class ends at the cooking class.
Afternoon Class (Market Tour) (1.00pm-4.30pm):
12:30 pm : We provide free pick-up and drop-off from hotels in Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon. Transfers from Patong, Kamala, Surin, Rawai, Nai Harn, and other areas are also available – please contact us.
1:00 pm: Start your culinary journey at Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market, Explore the local market, shop for fresh ingredients
1:30 pm: Back to the school, the experience continues with a hands-on cooking class where you will learn to prepare authentic Thai dishes step by step.
1:45 pm: Introduction to vegetables, rice, and herbs. Make coconut milk and sticky rice.
2:30 pm: Session 1 (soup/stir-fried) and enjoy your dish
3:00 pm: Session 2 (salad) and enjoy your dish
3:30 pm: Session 3 (curry) and enjoy your dish (Make the curry paste from scratch)
4:00 pm: Session 4 (dessert) mango carving and enjoy your dish
4:30 pm: The class ends at the cooking class.
Evening Class (Market Tour) (5.30pm-9.00pm):
5:00 pm: We provide free pick-up and drop-off from hotels in Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon. Transfers from Patong, Kamala, Surin, Rawai, Nai Harn, and other areas are also available – please contact us.
5:30 pm: Start your culinary journey at Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market, Explore the local market, shop for fresh ingredients
6:00 pm: Back to the school, the experience continues with a hands-on cooking class where you will learn to prepare authentic Thai dishes step by step.6:15 pm: Introduction to vegetables, rice, and herbs. Make coconut milk and sticky rice.
6:15 pm: Introduction to vegetables, rice, and herbs. Make coconut milk and sticky rice.
7:00 pm: Session 1 (soup/stir-fried) and enjoy your dish
7:30 pm: Session 2 (salad) and enjoy your dish
8:00 pm: Session 3 (curry) and enjoy your dish (Make the curry paste from scratch)
8:30 pm: Session 4 (dessert) mango carving and enjoy your dish
9:00 pm: The class ends at the cooking class
Includes
- Bring an empty stomach because there will be plenty of your favorite Thai foods
- No MSG is used in our cooking
- Dietary requirements such as vegetarian, halal, kosher, and food allergies can be accommodated with advance notice
- Free pick up and drop off from your hotels in Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon
- Transfer from Patong, Kamala, Surin, Rawai, Naiharn, others – Please contact us
- This activity ends back at the meeting point
- For those commuting independently, please meet at the “Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market”.
- Morning Class: meet at 8.30 – 8.40
- Afternoon Class: meet at 13.30 – 13.40
- Evening Class: meet at 17.30 – 17.40
Excludes
- Personal expenses
Important information
Meeting point
For those commuting independently, please meet at the “Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market”
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts