Thai Cooking Class with Market Visit by Maliwan

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Bangkok, Thailand

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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Rather than just eating them at a restaurant, learn how to recreate authentic Thai recipes at home during this small-group, half-day cooking class in Bangkok. You’ll prepare classic dishes using ingredients you’ve gathered from a nearby market, which will give you a glimpse into local life. Work at a personal cook station as you blend ingredients to create Thai classics, and learn to customize each recipe to your taste.

Ideal for foodies—learn to make classic Thai recipes in Bangkok
Take a tuk-tuk to a local market to select the freshest ingredients
Learn how to recreate Thai dishes at home with a recipe to take with you after class ends
Small-group class ensures personalized attention from your instructor

What's Included

Market visit
Rice serving
Welcome drink
All ingredients and equipment
Printed recipes
Tuition fee
E-certificate of Completion

Extra drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Maliwan Thai Cooking Class
9 Thanon Sap Sam Hang, Khwaeng Talat Yot, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
The building is on the Sipsamhang Road, opposite to the Baworn Niwet Temple, but the entrance is at the back. Please use the rear entrance of the building by walking to the small alley next to the Chinese Shrine (San Chao Por Khao Tok) or Domino's Pizza on Kraisi Road. Then, turn right. You will see the entrance at the end of the alley. Location on Google map: 13.760898, 100.499291

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Maliwan Thai Cooking Class

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Please inform us of any dietary restrictions, such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or allergies, within 2 hours of booking. Last-minute changes may not be possible.
Please wear sturdy, closed footwear that you don’t mind getting dirty. The market is a little bit wet and muddy.

Please be advised that menu is decided by the instructor prior to the date of travel.
Minimum age is 13 years.
Arriving an hour late results in a no-show and the participant will not be able to participate for the rest of the class.
Different booking details at arrival may incur extra charges. If capacity is full or limited staff, unannounced extra persons may be asked to leave.
Not recommended for participants with back/legs problems
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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

Mark_B

We really enjoyed this Thai cooking class. The instructor and assistant were amazing and helped make the class even more special. The food was phenomenal and we went from thinking it was something we could never do on our own to something very manageable and doable. The market visit was fun and interesting and another way for us to experience the local Thai Culture. We highly recommend this class, especially with this particular tour provider.

Reviews

5.0

based on 278 reviews

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Great experience!

Agata_E, Mar 2026

Great experience. Very nice host. It was a pleasure for us to visit a market, to hear interesting stories about food, Thai kitchen. Thank you for this time!

Amazing Class! We loved it!

Mark_B, Feb 2026

Wonderful class, absolutely recommend!

Claire_D, Dec 2025

The Thai cooking class with Maliwan was fantastic! We met Maliwan at the school and took a tuk tuk together to a local market. This was a wonderful experience, Maliwan is so knowledgeable and we spent some time going around to different stalls to pick up fresh ingredients. Back at the school, we had a short break and then started cooking. Maliwan demonstrated making each dish, before we started on our own. We made a green curry paste from scratch, then used the paste to make our own green curry with chicken. We then moved onto the next dish. The class was a highlight of our trip to Thailand, and we're looking forward to recreating the dishes at home. A big thank you to Maliwan for such an incredible experience

I Can’t Believe I Made This!

Michelle_G, Dec 2025

This is one of the best cooking classes my husband and I have ever taken, and we’ve taken them all over the world. It began in the market where we were able to gain first-hand experience into how the locals shop. Everything is fresh, fresh, fresh—meat, fruit, produce. Mae is an outstanding guide! She is a wealth of knowledge and an excellent teacher. After collecting the ingredients, we went back to the cooking studio where we prepared 4 delicious courses. One of the couples in our small group tour mentioned that the Pad Thai we prepared was the best that they had eaten in all of Bangkok. I tend to agree. What a great cooking class! Highly recommend it.

Great small class. (Only...

Eric_B, Dec 2025

Great small class. (Only two others.) The market experience was great. The instructor demonstrated how to make the dishes, and then the students all made it successfully!

An amazing cultural and culinary experience

Tamara_B, Nov 2025

What a wonderful, memorable experience! Our instructor, Mei, was a sweetheart and not only taught us some classic Thai recipes, but taught us about the ingredients, regional preferences, and their processing as we explored the market. The cooking instructions were clear, and I liked how we were encouraged to tweak the recipes to our tastes (e.g. salt, spice, oil, sour, sweet). This meal that I got to make was the best meal I had all trip! Would highly recommend!

Fun to learn a life skill!

Cynthia_C, Aug 2025

May, our chef, was easy going. She was so kind to give us directions to meet us at the market since we were late because of the crazy Bangkok traffic. Learning the different recipes was so fun and inspired us to make them at home also! The kitchen area did get rather warm while we were cooking but the room where we ate our food had excellent air conditioning and was so comfortable! It would have been even better if chef had sat down with us while we ate so we can learn more from her but she and her staff were busy cleaning up the mess we had all made in the kitchen! Everything was very clean and well organized!

A must-do for foodies in Bangkok

Adam_G, Mar 2025

I did this cooking class solo and loved it from start to finish. The host "May" along with the rest of the staff were all incredibly friendly and welcoming upon arrival. We started with a fun tuk tuk ride to a local (not tourist) market for ingredients. May clearly has very extensive knowledge about everything food-related and answered every questions in detail. The cooking itself was fun and collaborative, with assistance available for you if needed. I learned so much and had a wonderful time. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone.

Fantastic way to get a taste of Thailand

Shannon_G, Mar 2025

This was an excellent tour. Matinee was excellent. The tour of the market was very interesting and informative. The cooking dishes were very tasty and Matinee moved at a great pace. The completed dishes were fantastic. We selected this tour because it was close to our hotel and highly rated. It did not disappoint and I would recommend it to any travelling to Thailand. (It is tricky to find at the end of the alley but shop owners nearby directed us) Thank you for the great morning.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you very much for your kind review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the market tour, the cooking class, and the dishes you made with Matinee (Mae). We appreciate your recommendation and hope you had a wonderful time in Thailand!

Highly recommend!

Caitlin_W, Feb 2025

This cooking class was so fun! The food we made was delicious and the instructors were so helpful and informative. I highly recommend!

Incredible. Such a...

Tempo_S, Jan 2025

Incredible. Such a valuable experience, do not miss out!!! The explanations and demonstrations of different ingredients in the market was amazing. The cooking portion was so smooth and efficient. The food itself was the best we’ve had - especially the pad Thai and mango sticky rice. The instructor has the loveliest personality which creates a great environment to learn in.

A Fun Adventure in Thai Cooking

Theodore_D, Jan 2025

Our class with Maliwan started with a tuk-tuk ride to a local market for fresh ingredients and a greater understanding Thai culture. We cooked in a clean and well organized kitchen with all recipe items laid out for us which made for an easy transition from Pad Thai, Chicken Curry, to Mango Sticky rice. The aromatics of the corriander root, coconut milk, garlic, Thai peppers, lemongrass, shallots, ginger root, and tumeric filled our senses. We ate our marvelous creations in an air conditioned room with a scenic view of a temple. A cooking adventure we will cherish for a lifetime!

A great cooking class teacher

tommihommi, Jan 2025

An incredible experience, both the visit to the market and the cooking class itself. For me and my friend, this was one of the highlights of visiting Bangkok altogether. The teacher and the team were incredibly efficient and professional, and provided other non culinary tips for our stay in Bangkok. We highly recommend this cooking class.

Great experience!

Monalda_M, Dec 2024

Great experience! I learned a lot. The receipts were also channged for me as a vegetarian so I had a great dinner too. The markt visit was also nice and informative,

Amazing Cooking Class

Holbrook_P, Dec 2024

Amazing morning spent cooking 4 delicious Thai dishes. The market tour was interesting and nice to see where our ingredients we're coming from. The cooking was straight forward and really well executed. They had everything you need and allowed for everyone to make personal adjustments on flavor and spice. I would recommend to anyone visiting Bangkok!

Fantastic, highly...

Elaine_H, Nov 2024

Fantastic, highly recommend. The market visit was insightful and we had a great lunch with the food we prepared. Can’t wait to replicate my curry at home.

Best cooking class

Jordan_J, Sep 2024

This class was amazing! The market tour was a good experience and great to see all the different foods. The instructor was very nice and knowledgeable. The food was delicious

Very well organized

RedRose, Aug 2024

I definetely learned more about Thai foods, especially from the trip to the local Market. Maue was very organized, good atmosphere in the kitchen, and delicious food that we cooked. They even adjusted to my request of vegetarian recipes.

The Best!

Christina_L, Jul 2024

We travelled to and from the market in tuk tuks, bought our supplies fresh and made fantastic dishes. The staff is organized, knowledgeable and simply lovely. This is a must do activity in Bangkok!

Cooking like a local!

michellely24, Jun 2024

Shopping at the market and learning about the diff ingredients along the way. The market is typically busy in the morning time. We did the afternoon class so it was a quieter more intimate shopping experience without the hustle and bustle of market noise. The cooking class itself was a great learning experience. We feel more knowledgeable about Thai cuisine and how to search for and use the ingredients. The sous chef was also great help and the instructor very informative at guiding us!

Fun class and yummy food at the end

Varujan_A, Jun 2024

Very informative class and easy to prepare and delicious meals to be had at the end of class that you have prepared. Highly reccomend the instructor , assistant and the cleanliness of the facility.

More than a cooking class, a must do.

Veronica_G, Jun 2024

This cooking class was the best I have done. The location was close to the ferry route, so easy to get to. It included the market for shopping but also for seeing some unusual items not on our lists and learning about the culture involved. We were driven in a TukTuk to and fro from class to the market. The class has a maximum of 6 and the personal attention is wonderful. May and her 2 assistance made cooking a pleasure!! The top room of the house is an air conditioned room for enjoying our meal. Even this was special as it looks out over a beautiful temple. The food was superb. Thank you May, Veronica

Fun class and delicious Thai food

Patricia_L, Jun 2024

This cooking class was one of the highlights of our trip to Bangkok. Matinee, our instructor, and her assistants were welcoming and very helpful. It was fun visiting the market to pick out our ingredients, and Matinee introduced us to many vendors and products. The instructor was very organized and took time to answer our many questions. Matinee demonstrated how to prepare one dish at a time, and then we prepared that dish before moving on to the next one. At the end of the class we had a delicious meal of our five dishes and left with a certificate and recipes.

Best Experience in Bangkok

Peter_L, May 2024

Great Atmosphere and straightforward instructions. Seamlessly catered for my.peanut allergy too! Market visit was really interesting.

Great experience!

Rosalinda_W, Apr 2024

Small class, tasty recipes and a great instructor! The recipes were super easy and I’ll definitely be making them again!

Memorable day in Bangkok

Sonja_M, Apr 2024

My husband and I really enjoyed the cooking class. It has been one of the highlights of our trip! Our instructor was a great teacher. The trip to the market in the tuk tuk was fun and informative! I’d take this class angain and again!

Fantastic hands-on cooking experience!

Jennifer_S, Mar 2024

We loved this experience! We really enjoyed meeting the two other couples and it was very informative, organised, hygienic, efficient and DELICIOUS! Mai our teacher knows her stuff and it was great hands on learning experience. Kudos to her assistants as well! Highly recommend!!

Great Introduction to Thai Cooking

Linda_V, Mar 2024

What a wonderful experience. The market experience was so enjoyable. Individually cooking our meals was such a great experience and really created an excitement in me to cook more Thai meals. Thank you for a great experience!

An unforgettable Bangkok experience

Madeline_M, Mar 2024

This is one of the best cooking classes I’ve taken, and was certainly the best one in terms of value. Mae was a great teacher and the food turned out ridiculously good. We went to the market where she explained what everything was and we got all the ingredients.