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The 10 Best Cooking Classes in Thailand, Thailand
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1. The Best Thai Cookery School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,859 reviews
Reviewed By tiffanysunjung
Came with a Contiki tour group, and we absolutely loved our cooking class experience at this beautiful, serene spot! The chef was hilarious and made things fun & easy for us — literally beginners will he able to come out with delicious food on their plates! We made Tom yum soup, pad Thai (one of the best I’ve ever had!!), chicken panang curry, cashew chicken stir fry, & coconut + mango sticky rice. SO MUCH GOOD FOOD ; highly recommend if you have time during your Thailand visit! :)
2. Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,104 reviews
What makes Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School superior to other cooking schools: our flair for the artistry of Thai cooking paired with exquisite attention to Thai culture’s captivating details.
Reviewed By W9947BOkristenm - Portland, United States
My husband and I are on our honeymoon and we’ve been looking forward to this cooking school experience! We did a lot of research amongst the various cooking schools and what we liked about this one was an option of going to the farm to learn about the different ingredients used for the dishes. Indy, our cooking instructor for the day, was very helpful, informative, and funny! She has been teaching for eight years with the company and knows what classical Thai cooking is all about. She answered all of our questions and also added information of common things she gets asked from previous classes. We were picked up from our hotel and checked into the city location for payment. (1200 Baht per person full day at the farm) We then went on a little tour in the market explaining the different products then a 30-35 minute drive to the farm. The farm location was much bigger than the city location! Much roomier and very beautiful!!!! (Plus free WiFi!) We chose the seven dishes we were going to make for the day, took a tour in the garden and learned about the different items for our dishes. You will definitely be stuffed at the end of the day! Due to the coronavirus, we were the only students for the day. It was nice to have a private class for the day that we ended a bit earlier (which we didn’t mind since we were so tired after eating all of the yummy food we made!) Indy, did a little recap of the day and gave us a wonderful cool book of everything she talked about for the day. It is a wonderful memento! Thank you, Indy for such a wonderful experience and it was definitely one of our favorite things to do in Chiang Mai! Thank you Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School for being open during the coronavirus so we can still experience Chiang Mai and Thai cooking! If you’re wondering what kind of cooking school to sign up with, we highly recommend Asia Scenic Thai Cooking school! An unforgettable experience leaving your stomach happy!
3. Thai Orchid Cookery School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 906 reviews
Courses at the Thai Orchid Cooking School are based on the philosophy that a meal should be a beautiful thing, made with love and shared with love. The school was started by "A" and her family who have the same dream of sharing their love of Thai cooking with those who desire to learn how to cook delicious Thai food but also to experience the culture and poetry of Thai cuisine.
4. Cooking at Home Thai Culinary School
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5.0 based on 319 reviews
Each day, our students are picked up from Chiang Mai and driven to the cookery school. On a typical day our lessons begin with a trip to a local country market, guided by our experienced cooking instructors so that students learn how to select and buy the fresh Thai ingredients that they will need for that day's cooking lesson. For many, this tour of the morning market is an unforgettable experience in itself, leaving them with lasting memories of new sights, sounds and wonderful spicy aromas, as well as a broader knowledge of Thai fruits, vegetables and spices. This experience and new knowledge is especially useful to those who want to impress their friends back home with delicious Thai cuisine. Returning to the delightful semi-rural setting of the cookery school itself, our instructors take students through every stage of the cooking process, until at the end of the session students have the opportunity to taste and eat their creations. Our students learn by doing, not merely watching, so each course is full of activity and fun.
Reviewed By jourprof - Oakland, United States
My husband and I just spent a fun, educational and inspiring afternoon and evening at this wonderful cooking school. We learned so much! The whole operation is professional from start to finish but the husband-wife team that leads the class is also personable. The class starts with an informative tour through a local market. Then we were taken to the covered outdoor classroom where the instructors demonstrated each dish and then let us each make it. It was some of the best Thai food we have eaten and they send you home with a great cookbook with lots of recipes. I can’t wait to host a Thai dinner party when I get home!
5. Suwannee Thai Cooking Class
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 935 reviews
Thai cooking individual class with the market tour, organic ingredients, support local farmers and sellers. Food Tasting & Cultural walking tour. All ages are welcome.
Reviewed By Trail10198271605 - Hong Kong, China
Nan was very nice girl, she brought us to market and introduce all the ingredients, we learnt excellent cooking skills from her. Environment was good, focus on decoration, let us take many good pictures
6. Chef LeeZ Thai Cooking Class
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,598 reviews
The class begins with a street market tour. Then you learn 12 traditional Thai dishes in a single hands-on from scratch just like grandma made it class. That takes 3 classes elsewhere. Thailand's lowest cost per dish learned (under 200 baht per dish)! Every student receives FREE access to our online recipe book and how-to video tutorials for after class recipe technique refresher. Chef LeeZ Thai Cooking Class Bangkok is Earth's Trip Advisor school review record holder for the most reviews in under 4 years! Chef LeeZ is T.A.Thailand's #1 cooking school every year since 2011! Chef LeeZ averages 1 review almost every day. Vegetarians, vegans, meat lovers, families with children and chefs learn together in every group class. "Where It's About You, The Student" Amenities: air-conditioned stainless steel classroom, toilet, class recipes handout, online recipe book included with class fee.
Reviewed By dneyens
I took my wife to Chef Leez's cooking class as part of her birthday and we really enjoyed learning about Thai cooking. Chef Leez and her team made it extremely streamlined so that we could learn and experience a lot in a relatively short amount of time. I am still wow'd by how much flavor we could create in such simple and quick dishes. My favorite parts were making fresh coconut cream and milk in the traditional way, scraping the old coconuts, soaking in water, and squeezing out the cream and milk. We also learned how to make a crazy delicious shrimp head paste that makes every soup taste insanely good. I also appreciated how Chef Leez taught us that all the inedible spices and flavor makers, like camphor lime leaves and lemon grass, should be removed by the cook before serving. This is never done in restaurants. Chef Leez is very knowledgeable and personable. The space is great and everyone gets a digital copy of her recipes to try at home.
7. Thai Farm Cooking School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4,273 reviews
Thai Farm Cooking School is the first and original Thai cooking school at an organic farm in Chiang Mai since 2001. We offer full day and half day cooking classes at our organic farm. It is a great way to get out of the city for a day and learn all about the organic ingredients that we proudly grow ourselves at the farm. You will cook delicious healthy meals from scratch at individual cooking stations. Our cooking instructors are all passionate about food and love to share their knowledge with you.
Reviewed By izabeladacko - Chiang Mai, Thailand
Had such an amazing day in the most beautiful place. Friendly cat, delicious food made with super fresh ingredients and with help on how to recreate it at home and a superb teacher, Kim, who went through everything in loads of detail and made complex dishes seem simple. Overall a fantastic day which I would recommend to everyone!
8. Kata Thai Cooking Class @ Phuket, Thailand
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,246 reviews
Kata Thai Cooking Class. We offer Thai Cooking Class with homemade style recipe. Each student will have their own station to cook. We have 2 sessions a day. 11 am-1.30 pm, and 3.30 pm-7.30 pm. only 3-4 hours you can cook Thai Food. Beside 3 menus on schedule, we also have more variety which you can look up on our website.
Reviewed By jbutt449
We had the pleasure of taking Jim’s class. We were picked up, taken to the food market before class. Everything was explained very well and the learning experience was fun! Jim was a great teacher and hilarious, my husband and I recommend this class! The recipes were delicious and now we know how to make yummy curry ????
9. Thai Cooking Course Hua Hin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 701 reviews
We offer our customers the opportunity to learn how to cook real Thai food in an authentic home style setting. A typical day begins with a trip to the local market to buy our ingredients. Then back to our traditonal teak home to learn and then cook a variety of dishes. Our business has been running 12 years and our skilled, friendly instructor can teach you the tricks of Thai cooking in a relaxed atmosphere.
Reviewed By gerardmV686FV - Cha-am, Thailand
There was a Kid´s introduction to Thai Cooking. Kids were accompanied by their parents who stood aside but ready to assist. The Executive Chef explained to both Thai and Foreign kids what they were going to cook. The menu consisted of Pad That with Chicken and Sticky Rice with Mango. Neatly and well protected cooking spaces were in the middle of a vintage Thai environment with ancient wood carvings and statues, contributing to a cozy Thai atmosphere. The kids had a lot of fun and were very proud of their cooking. For the accompanying parents, there was a serving of Chicken with Cashew nuts and another choice of Massaman Curry with steamed rice. All done before our very eyes, repeatable at home. Kids paid THb 500. Money well spend as it was a lot of fun! Cooking classes and event lunches and dinners can also be planned there. I will definitely bring my tennis buddies and spouses for an original Thai cooking class and celebration afterwards to this great venue on Soi 19. easy to find . there is an Arch on Petschkasem which is the Soi 19 entrance. The Venue is on the right side, Fourth road on the left. It is a must !
10. Pantawan Cooking
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 805 reviews
Pantawan Cooking is a fine authentic Thai cooking school. The school is a teak wood house with the lovely setting for the best cooking and dinning experience. Our menu each day are specially selected, famous thai dishes and some hidden gem dishes that you cannot miss out! Here, we provide the best service quality and 'care' in every detail as our goal is to have you leave us only with joy and satisfaction. We guarantee you the best food and best experience! Come join us at Pantawan Cooking.
Reviewed By KateW397 - Heswall, United Kingdom
There are tons of cooking schools so we chose this one based on a recommend from our hotel and we weren’t disappointed. Prompt pick-up at the hotel and started with a tour of a local market (veg, meat and fish). The school is set in a lovely location, old teak house in excellent gardens with superb facilities for up to 12 ‘students’. Our teacher, Yam, was very friendly and knowledgable with very good English. She demonstrated the dishes and then we cooked them while she supervised and taught us lots of really useful tricks of the trade. There’s a different menu each day so you can choose which you prefer as you get to eat it for your lunch. A great experience for foodies!
