Top Cambodia Classes & Workshops

Learn to cook some Khmer classic dishes like chicken curry and beef loc lac in this small group cooking class in Siem Reap. Your professional teacher will guide your group through the instructions on how to make each dish, explaining the ingredients and technique for each one. You’ll all sit down to eat your dinner or lunch, and then decide which dishes you’ll make at home with your provided digital recipe book.

There’s no better route into any culture than cuisine. Discover Khmer food with a local in their home on this intimate, small-group cooking class. After pickup by tuk-tuk, shop for ingredients at the local market, then prepare and enjoy a 4-course meal including delights such as hot and sour “tom yam” soup and fish in banana leaf. Choose between three different class times, all capped at just six travelers.

Exceptionally Rare Craft: Lotus silk is one of Earth's rarest textiles. We're among the last guardians of this 1,000-year-old Khmer technique nearly lost to history. UNESCO Award-Winning: Excellence recipient (2012) for preserving textile heritage on the verge of extinction and reviving traditional methods. Luxury Fashion Source: Exclusive supplier to international luxury houses. The same lotus fibers you'll touch are exported to create textiles valued at $400-$7,500. Complete Circular Economy: 100% lotus utilization. One plant becomes textiles, jewelry, paper, tea, and cosmetics—absolute zero waste innovation. Hands-On Creation: Actually CREATE three heirloom pieces (paper, yarn, bracelet) using ancient techniques. Take home what you make. Sacred Symbolism: The lotus is Buddhism's most revered flower representing purity and transformation. Authentic Social Enterprise: Supporting 150 women artisans through genuine cultural preservation, not performative tourism.

Discover the delicious culinary delights of Cambodia with this Khmer Gourmet cooking class. Firstly, head to a local market to select your fresh ingredients, with a variety of fruit and vegetables on offer. Make your selection from the choice of menu, before cooking a starter, main course and desert with the guidance of your experienced teacher. Once your meal is prepared, sit back and enjoy tasting the fruits of your labor.

Instead of purchasing souvenirs, this hands-on workshop connects you with a local artist and lets you create a unique hand-crafted souvenir under their guidance. Join this pottery workshop in Siem Reap and learn how to make your own ceramics using traditional Khmer tools and techniques. Get hands-on and shape your clay on the pottery wheel, add your choice of “kbach” (ornamentation).

This workshop offers a fully hands-on and immersive experience centered on Cambodian chocolate. Participants don’t just watch or taste — they create their own personalized chocolate bar from start to finish, guided by professional chocolatiers. The chocolate is made from locally grown Cambodian cacao and customized with authentic local ingredients such as Kampot pepper, Kep sea salt, and Mondulkiri cashews. Each guest leaves with a one-of-a-kind chocolate bar, along with a deeper understanding of artisanal chocolate-making and Cambodian craftsmanship — a creative, authentic, and memorable experience.

This is Cambodia's only experience combining all six lotus craft workshops in one journey. Unlike typical temple tours, you'll master the complete lotus-to-textile process while creating six authentic souvenirs. You're supporting one of the world's rarest textile traditions—lotus silk production—with only a few hundred artisans practicing this ancient craft globally. This social enterprise has empowered rural Cambodian women since 2003. The experience culminates in a peaceful boat ride through pristine lotus fields where you photograph the natural beauty that inspired your handicrafts. Most Siem Reap activities offer either nature OR culture—this delivers both in perfect harmony. Small groups ensure personalized instruction from master artisans. You'll gain deep cultural knowledge beyond the temples. Every handmade creation represents authentic skills passed through generations. This is hands-on cultural preservation you can touch, learn, and take home.

Phnom Penh Spice Cooking Class offers a culinary experience focused on traditional Cambodian cuisine. The class provides a hands-on for participant to learn how to prepare authentic Khmer dishes using fresh, local ingredients. During the class, the instructor guides participants step by step in making a variety of classic Cambodian dishes. Participants are welcomed to join a presentation on the rich history and culture of Cambodian food after food preparation. The presentation covers the importance of rice, fish, and various herbs and spices that define Khmer cooking, alongside the influences from neighber, allowing guests to understand the origins of the dishes they will prepare. By the end of the session, participants enjoy the meal they’ve created, appreciating the complex yet delicate flavors of their handmade dishes. The class perfect for food lovers who want to delve deeper into Cambodia’s food heritage.

Spend an evening at Siem Reap’s Amazon Angkor theater and prepare to be dazzled by the elegant Apsara dance, which dates back to the 7th century. Start your evening by tucking in to a buffet-style dinner comprising traditional Khmer cuisine at the theater’s restaurant before sitting back and enjoying the show. Soak up the sounds as well as the sights as the dances are soundtracked by a classic Khmer ensemble.

Cambodia is known for its fascinating cuisines and colorful dishes, a trip to Siem Reap wouldn’t be complete without at least having the chance to try their delicious food. On this special activity, you won’t only get to try authentic Khmer food but you’ll also learn how to cook their dishes! Experience walking around the local market to find fresh ingredients for the dishes before making your way to a local’s house for the private cooking class.

Immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of Cambodia with a Khmer cooking class in a local house in Siem Reap. Over the span of four hours, you’ll learn to prepare authentic recipes under the guidance of Thanut Kean, an experienced English-speaking tour guide. This hands-on experience is perfect for food lovers eager to explore local flavors and cooking techniques. Whether you opt for the morning or afternoon session, get ready to chop, stir, and savor delicious Khmer dishes such as Fresh Spring Rolls, Fish/Chicken Amok and Mango Sticky Rice. that will impress your friends and family back home.

This workshop offers a fully hands-on and immersive experience centered on Cambodian chocolate. Participants don’t just watch or taste — they create their own personalized chocolate bar from start to finish, guided by professional chocolatiers. The chocolate is made from locally grown Cambodian cacao and customized with authentic local ingredients such as Kampot pepper, Kep sea salt, and Mondulkiri cashews. Each guest leaves with a one-of-a-kind chocolate bar, along with a deeper understanding of artisanal chocolate-making and Cambodian craftsmanship — a creative, authentic, and memorable experience.

- Learn to cook Khmer cuisine like a local, from a local - Master the spice secrets behind dishes like fish amok curry and tom yum soup - Prepare and eat four separate dishes in an authentic home kitchen - Enjoy no-hassle round-trip transfers by local-style tuk-tuk

Be mesmerized by the captivating choreography and hypnotic color of a Phare performance in Siem Reap. Feast your senses on a 90-minute spectacle that blends riveting theater with folk music and distinctly Cambodian stories. Commend the determination of the young circus artists, many of who are from challenging social and economic backgrounds, as they hypnotize the audience with their energy and emotion. Gain insight into the charity Phare Ponleu Selpak and discover the work the organization does to help vulnerable children and adults in Cambodian society.

Cook up a storm with this evening cooking class. Learn to cook three delicious Cambodian dishes and then enjoy them under the stars for dinner. The class begins with a Cambodian inspired cocktail or mocktail featuring the beautiful fragrant lemongrass. Your chef then guides you through creating 3 delicious dishes. The class is hands on and goes through each dish step by step, meaning once you are back home you can whip these up for family or friends.

Learn about the magic of Khmer cooking with this Phnom Penh cooking class. Start your day in the market, where your guide will help you learn about local fruits, vegetables and herbs. After purchasing the necessary ingredients, head to the kitchen where you learn to cook a range of fresh and delicious Khmer recipes, including items like spring rolls, mango salad, fish a mok and more.

Discover Cambodia’s flavors in a 2-hour Amok Cooking Class on Pub Street. Begin with a guided local market tour to pick fresh herbs and spices, then learn step by step with your renowned chef to prepare Cambodia’s signature dish, Amok. Enjoy your own cooking paired with a traditional Khmer dessert, and take home your handmade Amok paste to recreate the taste back home. A perfect mix of culture, flavor, and fun, cook like a local in Siem Reap!

Welcome to a culinary journey into the heart of Khmer cuisine. Our classes are designed to be interactive, educational and, most importanly, a whole lot of fun. Led by our friendly chef and experienced staff , our Cooking Class offers a unique opportunity to learn how to prepare your favourite Khmer dishes.Step by step easy to understand instructions, discuss and enjoy each dish as completed.

Join us in Kampot, a charming riverside destination in southern Cambodia, for a hands-on cooking class that immerses you in authentic Khmer traditions while exploring the charm of this riverside destination. Guests will learn to prepare some of Cambodia’s most beloved dishes, guided step by step from garden-fresh ingredients to delicious completion. This experience offers insider knowledge of local culinary practices, memorable encounters with Khmer culture, and the joy of cooking alongside a professional chef. Perfect for adventure seekers, families with children, and curious travelers alike, it’s a unique opportunity to connect with Cambodia’s heritage in a fun and engaging way

Gain hands on experience in the art of Cambodian cuisine during a 3-hour cooking lesson with a local chef. In the morning or afternoon, travel round-trip by tuk-tuk from your hotel to a rural village outside Siem Reap. You’ll take part in an interactive workshop with a small group of food lovers and enjoy your 3-course meal afterward.

Enjoy a cultural evening out in Siem Reap with a visit to Amazon Angkor Theater to see a traditional Apsara dance show and feast on a buffet-style dinner. Watch several dances in varied styles and be mesmerized by the performers’ intricate silk costumes, which they have to be sewn into. This elegant dance is soundtracked by classic Khmer music produced with traditional wind and percussion instruments.

Forge a deeper connection to Cambodian culture during a cooking class at La Plantation in Kampot, a town renowned for its production of Kampot peppercorns. As well as learning to cook traditional Khmer dishes, you’ll explore a local market with a guide in order to get a more intimate glimpse into local life in Cambodia.

Day tours to the Angkor Archeological Complex often rush through the two circuits on offer, which means that you don’t have the time to truly appreciate the history around you. Make the most of the sights on this private tour to the complex, spread out over two days. On the first day, enjoy the temples and ruins on the Small Circuit, including Ta Prohm and Ta Nei. Start the second day with sunrise views of Angkor Wat before exploring the temples on the Big Circuit.