Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option
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Phuket, Thailand
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Thai cuisine is delicious but, with the unusual ingredients and balance of strong flavors, trying to cook it yourself can be intimidating. Learn how to cook authentic Thai dishes just like a local during this small-group cooking class in Phuket. The menu is adapted to your preferences and dietary needs. Upgrade to include visit a traditional market and fruit tasting.
- Learn to cook Thai cuisine at a class in Phuket, with market visit option
- Choice of two class times make it easy to fit in your schedule
- Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from hotels in select Phuket areas
- Includes ingredients, light refreshments, and recipes after class
Sample Menu
Main
Tom Yum Soup AND Phad Thai (Classic Course)
The world famous soup and stir fry noodles
Starter
Red or Green Curry AND Mangoes with sticky rice (Classic Course)
Also learn how to make of your own curry paste from scratch with mortar and pestle. Red, Green, Phanaeng or Massaman depending on the day
Dessert
Pineapple Fried Rice (Favorite Course)
Main
Stir Fry Morning Glory (Favorite Course)
Stir Fry Morning Glory
Main
Fish Cake (Favorite Course)
Starter
Fried Prawns with Garlic (Favorite Course)
Main
Crab Curry (Advanced Course)
Starter
Chicken Satay (Advanced Course)
Main
Prawns in Tamarind Sauce (Advanced Course)
Main
Steam Fish with Garlic and Lime (Advanced Course)
What's Included
- All ingredients for cooking
- Fruits tasting (during market tours)
- Meals as per itinerary
- Recipes and secret tips
- Clean private cooking stations
- Light refreshments and fruits during class
- Bottled water (unlimited)
- Vegan / Vegetarian / Gluten Free and Halal classes available. Let us know.
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Dinner
- All recipes mailed to you after the class
- Free round-trip transfer from Kata, Kata Noi, Karon.
- Free round-trip transfer Patong, Rawai, Naiharn only for classes with market tour(min 2 ppl)
- *Meeting point for Kamala beach and Surin beach is at Hard Rock Cafe Patong*. (min 2 ppl)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
What To Expect
1
Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Cooking instructions and introductions to all thai ingredients.
- Chopping and Cooking everything by yourself.
- Recipes will be emailed to you.
- Making of Curry Paste the traditional way, using of mortar and pestle.
- Enjoy your meal fresh and take home the rest.
- Free round-trip transfer from Kata, Kata Noi, Karon.
- Free round-trip transfer Patong, Rawai, Naiharn (minimum 2 people).
- *Meeting point for Kamala beach and Surin beach is at Hard Rock Cafe Patong. (min 2 ppl).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Linda_H
What a wonderful experience! Jane and her crew made it fun and easy. We learned so much about this cuisine. I used to be intimidated about making these dishes but these ladies took the mystery out of the making. Jane was funny and informative. We had a blast and would highly recommend!
Reviews
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based on 2,818 reviews
Johannis_v, May 2026
This is a great cooking class. We enjoyed every moment of it. The staff were excellent and the dishes we prepared were delicious. We highly recommend this class.
FYI, although our ticket stated pick up from the deep sea cruise port, this was not available. It takes approximately 45 minute taxi ride each way. Cost approximately $65 USD in total.
Alison_M, May 2026
Delicious food, great hosts, lots of fun and easy pick up from the hotel. Highly recommend this class.
KATHLEEN_S, Apr 2026
Phenomenal experience! Come hungry as you will be stuffed when you leave! Everything was so fun - the market tour and the cooking. We made curry, chicken with peanuts, tom yuan soup, and pad Thai noodles. So yummy and Jane was a wonderful instructor!!
Rob_S, Apr 2026
This is a great cooking class and loved it, 4 great dishes with all the details emailed to us after the class. Justifys it's high reviews. Ensure you arrive hungry as you will be very full by the time you leave. The ladies leading the sessions were very good and the place was lovely and clean. Highly recommended.
PARASKEVI_S, Apr 2026
Nicely organised. First we visited the local food market and they provided small tips regarding Thai food and fruit! Afterwards we got back at the class and we prepared 4 different traditional dishes and of course we ate them! Good experience!
Heidi_S, Mar 2026
We are a family of 5 with children 9, 14 and 17. All ages could follow the guide, our 9 year old had help exactly when it was needed which meant we, as parents, could relax and enjoy the cooking ourselves. The staff were super friendly and approachable. It was super well organised from start to finish. I had messages from Viator the day before to tell us exactly when to be ready and where to wait for pick up and a message once they had arrived to collect us. The market tour was great, finding and buying some sauces I would never have known what they were if left to my own devices! The food we cooked was absolutely delicious, lots of it so make sure you go with an empty stomach!!!
Deborah_B, Mar 2026
Great food! Nice people! We really enjoyed our experience and met people from around the world! Do it!
Linda_H, Mar 2026
What a wonderful experience! Jane and her crew made it fun and easy. We learned so much about this cuisine. I used to be intimidated about making these dishes but these ladies took the mystery out of the making. Jane was funny and informative. We had a blast and would highly recommend!
Ada_G, Mar 2026
They are very organize, place are clean and neat. Instruction very clear. Friendly and humorous chef, we really enjoy ourselves. Thank you.
Colin_T, Feb 2026
A fun and informative way to learn how to make Thai staple dishes. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to learn how to make them.
smruti_p, Feb 2026
VJ is absolutely amazing! We had different level of cooking skills in our family and her cooking team was accommodating and experienced moving a few steps ahead of our children’s movement to ensure a safe and enjoyable Thai cooking experience! We loved every minute & every bite!
Shannynn_C, Feb 2026
This class was fun and informative. Learned so much at both the market and in the class. Staff was fun and pleasant. Great experience! I would definitely do it again.
Taylor_W, Feb 2026
Absolutely amazing experience, we really enjoyed it! The staff were so lovely and informative. We would definitely recommend! :)
Vicki_G, Jan 2026
Gigi and the girls helping were very good kind and made the class fun. However the room in which you cooked needed a very good clean all the surfaces were covered in a fatty film I understand not easy when you have several station cooking the chairs were covered in black mould again appreciate the humidity but a regular clean down would solve this toilets and cooking implements were all clean ingredients where fresh. We would have given full marks had the place been cleaner as the instructions received were at a good pace and delivered with humour which made it fun for both myself and my none cook husband.
Uzma_F, Jan 2026
Really fun and easy cooking class. The instructor was personable and gave clear instructions, introducing each of the ingredients to us. The assistants were all super helpful too, giving careful guidance throughout. I also did the market tour which was fun, had the chance to taste a few different fruits while there. I did the class solo and would definitely recommend it to others
Coelithia_S, Jan 2026
I don’t know where to even start with this tour…but I guess I can say this is the absolute BEST cooking class I have done. I have travelled many countries around the world, and almost always do at least one cooking class….this class tops them all. You actually get to learn techniques, cook your own dishes with modifications to your desire. The organization and sanitation was incredible. The market tour was a nice beginning touch (if you choose).
Laura_S, Jan 2026
Gigi, VJ and team were fabulous hosts
Explaining clearly all the steps, what we could substitute at home if we couldn’t find authentic fresh ingredients.
Everything was so smooth - hotel pick up/drop off and cooking experience.
Definitely do not have breakfast … so much food! We loved the comment that “you’re on vacation, so are the calories”!
It was fun and delicious.
Donovan_R, Jan 2026
It wasn’t my cup of tea, not serious enough for me, too frivolous at times especially the shouting like we were running a race instead of grinding ingredients into a paste, when using the Mortar & Pestle.
Information like what is presented in this video would be helpful to students of your classes.
https://youtu.be/LgzpNBqI13w?si=tEI0V1ykQFUvxwO4
The shouting and heavy pounding is more for theatrics. It was unnecessary theatrics rather than our learning how to be a more educated chef wishing to expand our Thai food culinary skills. There was no need for theatrics. Plus it increases the chances of someone getting hurt. I wonder how many fingers have been hurt with the way the M&P portion of the class are taking place? Hmm?
Overall, I was disappointed and felt like I was being treated like an idiot who has never cooked before. The two ‘Vanna Whites’ assisting the class were very annoying and in the way at times. Get rid of them and save some overhead.
I would not recommend this class for a serious home chef. You won’t learn much as it’s a more of a frivolous bit of entertainment rather than a cooking class. For people who don’t cook, it’s perfect. Just watch that you don’t get hurt.
I wish I knew this before hand as my time and resources in Phuket could have beenused more wisely if I intended to leave Thailand with some new culinary skills.
lm28476, Dec 2025
Wonderful experience learning about Thai food and how to cook it! It was so much fun and the food we made turned out great! Highly recommended!
Brenda_D, Dec 2025
It was fantastic very interactive and delicious food!. I learned a lot and the staff was amazing! Thank you!
Liam_B, Dec 2025
Quality no rushing at market and great chefs. .......... ...........................................
ErlJoshua_T, Dec 2025
Picked up at the hotel right on the given time. The food market tour was pleasant and very informative on local ingredients, with delicious fruits to try at the end. Cooking was very enjoyable and food was very delicious. Highly recommend!
Denise_C, Nov 2025
Fun activity. A lot of food so pace yourself. Good food tho. Fun times! And you get the recipes at the end so that’s nice.
Vivian_N, Nov 2025
The class was fun and informative. All were amazed that simple ingredients could make such delicious food. All were kind and helpful.
Laurie_L, Oct 2025
Everything you need is provided. Fun. A great experience. Too much food! Very authentic. They staff was great.
Leprechaun_J, Sept 2025
Absolutely Brilliant Value for Money. Small Groups. Excellent Chef with a Great Teaching manner. Wood recommend 20000% What an Amazing experience, the food we made was sublime. Hotel transfer/pickup flawless and well communicated.
Devin_G, Aug 2025
It’s very photo/video friendly. A must-try experience. Don’t worry about it being “too touristy…” it does not feel like that at all. It is really great. Highly recommend.
IAIN_S, Aug 2025
Brilliant class—fun, hands-on, and delicious! The staff are extremely helpful and I Learned so much, also highly recommend the market tour.
Andrea_P, Aug 2025
Best experience in Phuket! I had so much fun learning to cook Thai dishes and the energy level was so great!! Must do it with the market tour, definitely added to the experience!
Tania_R, Jul 2025
Fantastic experience, friendly , helpful & informative staff , everything was explained , simple & easy to follow . Staff were beautiful 😊🙏🏼
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