Smart Cook Thai Cookery School in Aonang, Krabi

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Krabi, Thailand

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10+ bookings last month.

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Helen_G ·

Feb 2026

An authentic cooking class delivered by friendly, talented & hardworking Thai people, who made the recipes fun & easy to follow. We made 6 typical delicious dishes. It was a sociable evening & a highlight of our holiday! Definitely worth the price including pick up & drop off from our hotel.

· Adrian_F ·

Jan 2026

Great evening we were shown all the ingredients and cooked all the food ourselves and got to eat it all 😅 food taste amazing and wiĺl now try and do this when we get home. We were shown and explained eveything .a very enjoyable evening even though my wife is the main cook at home.I now gp8ng to cook more

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Overview

End your vacation with brand new skills after you learn to cook five authentic Thai dishes, including rice and mango sticky rice, in this small-group class with individual stations in Ao Nang. Eat the fruits of your labor and receive a certificate and recipe book to bring home with you as a souvenir. The class size is limited to 10, which ensures personalized attention from your teacher.

Free hotel pickup and drop-offs in Ao Nang, Krabi and Klong Muang
The perfect choice for keen home cooks visiting Aonang
Vegans are more than welcome—tailor the dishes to your tastes
It’s a great way to make friends with like-minded travelers

Sample Menu

Starter

Learn how to

Cook rice and sticky rice

Main

Daily Set

Spring rolls, Hot and sour prawn soup, Chicken in coconut milk, Papaya, Fried noodles, and more.

Main

Special Set A

Fried noodles with prawn, Steamed fish with lemon, Chicken in pandanus leaves, Savory beef salad, Massaman curry paste, and more.

Main

Special Set B

Fried noodles with vegetable, Seafood gravy, Steamed fish with soya sauce, Stir-fried prawn in tamarind sauce, Seafood salad, and more.

Main

Dinner Set

Fried Thai-style noodles, Fried chicken with cashew nuts, Hot and sour prawn soup, Chicken in coconut milk soup, Red curry paste, and more.

Dessert

Sticky rice with mango

What's Included

Hotel transfer from Ao Nang, Ao Nam Mao, Krabi Town, Khlong Muang, Tub Kaek (min. 2 people)
Every courses get free RECIPE BOOK and Certificate.
Food tasting and drinking water
Friendly Thai cooking instructor
Fruits and preparation of spicy Thai salads

For a single traveler, the transfer fee is 500 THB per person from Krabi Town or Khlong Muang.
For a single traveler, the transfer fee is 600 THB per person from Tub Kaek

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

• Free hotel pick up is available for Ao Nang, Ao Nam Mao, Krabi Town, Khlong Muang, Tub Kaek (min. 2 people). Guests at Railay Beach should meet at the boat ticket office at Ao Nam Mao Pier (15 minutes from Railay East), guests at Ton Sai should meet at the Phra Nang Inn reception in Ao Nang, and guests at Centara Grand Beach Resort are requested to use the hotel’s shuttle boat to Nopparat Thara Pier in Ao Nang. The tour operator will confirm the exact pick-up time via email. Please don't forget to recheck your email. Please plan to meet the driver in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled. • You may be considered a no-show if you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after the car has moved on from your hotel.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
All dishes can be either vegetarian, vegan, spicy or non spicy to suite to your own taste.
There are at least 2 people required to start the cooking class. The class size is limited to maximal 25 persons.
The person who comes with but doesn't want to cook pay an extra 300 Baht per person.

Daily Set: Spring rolls, Hot and sour prawn soup, Chicken in coconut milk, Papaya, Fried noodles, and more.
Special Set A: Fried noodles with prawn, Steamed fish with lemon, Chicken in pandanus leaves, Savory beef salad, Massaman curry paste, and more.
Special Set B: Fried noodles with vegetable, Seafood gravy, Steamed fish with soya sauce, Stir-fried prawn in tamarind sauce, Seafood salad, and more.
Dinner Set: Fried Thai-style noodles, Fried chicken with cashew nuts, Hot and sour prawn soup, Chicken in coconut milk soup, Red curry paste, and more.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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

Helen_G

Reviews

5.0

based on 52 reviews

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Authentic cuisine

vixen, Apr 2026

I absolutely LOVED this class. I had direct transportation provided and communication prior to arrival. Once there the chef had plenty of cold water available. Each step was explained and we made 5 dishes from scratch. Not only that but she took many photos of each person for their own memories and sent the cookbook once the class was finished and provided her # just in case we had any questions in the future. The food was made with optional spice level taking into consideration of any allergies a person may have. Her persona was bright, energetic and her humor kept the group motivated. I am absolutely grateful for this experience.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review. We are truly delighted to hear that you loved the class and had such a positive experience from start to finish. We are especially happy that you appreciated the chef’s care, attention to detail. Creating a warm, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere is very important to us, and your kind words about the chef’s energy and humor mean a great deal. Thank you again for sharing your experience. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another memorable class in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team

Cookery Class

Mark_W, Mar 2026

This was a great experience and we loved this cookery class. The lady who took this class was really good fun. Would definitely recommend doing it to anyone thinking about it

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cookery class and had fun with our instructor. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again for another enjoyable and memorable culinary experience. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team

Delicious!

Sonali_G, Feb 2026

Our cooking class in Krabi was truly one of the highlights of our trip — and ended up being one of the best meals we had in all of Thailand. From start to finish, the experience was fun, hands-on, and incredibly informative. We loved learning the foundations of Thai cooking, especially how the different curry pastes are made from scratch and how the balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy creates such vibrant flavors. During the class, we prepared several dishes ourselves, and it was amazing to see how approachable authentic Thai cooking can be with the right guidance. Everything we made was absolutely delicious — fresh, fragrant, and far better than we ever expected to cook on our own. The instructor was patient, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. She also took many pictures of us so we could show our friends how much we enjoyed the activity. We left not only full but also confident that we could recreate these dishes at home. We’re already excited to try cooking authentic Thai meals for our friends using everything we learned. If you’re visiting Krabi, this cooking school is a must-do experience — delicious, educational, and unforgettable.

Energetic, hands on, and...

Kayla_T, Feb 2026

Energetic, hands on, and everything is individually made so very accommodating dietary needs and allergies.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you found the experience energetic and hands on. It’s especially great to know that you appreciated the individually prepared items and the attention given to dietary needs and allergies. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team

Fun & tasty thai cooking class experience!

Helen_G, Feb 2026

Highly Recommend!

Becky_D, Jan 2026

It was Awesome! We made so much food and it all tasted so good. Teacher was great and class was super fun.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for sharing your kind review. We’re truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the class, the food, and the overall experience. We sincerely hope to welcome you again in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team

Great enjoyable evening being shown how to cool some lovely meals

Adrian_F, Jan 2026

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for sharing your kind review. We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the evening and the food tasted amazing and that you feel inspired to try cooking again at home. Thank you once again for joining us. We sincerely hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team

Wonderful experience at...

Abbi_B, Oct 2025

Wonderful experience at Smart Cook! We made a number of tasty dishes with friendly guidance and support. Definitely worth a go if you’d like to learn to cook authentic Thai food - very good value for money!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed making tasty dishes with friendly guidance. We hope to welcome you back for more culinary adventures in the future. Best regards, Tawan Oh-hoo Team

Best Thai cooking class

Jannekr_P, Aug 2025

I had a great cooking workshop with the excellent chef Ann. With all fresh ingredients you can make five dishes you choose yourself. Everything was very well organized. The staff was super friendly.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cooking workshop with Chef Ann and had the chance to make five dishes of your choice using fresh ingredients. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again for another culinary experience. Best Regards, Tawan Oh-Hoo Team

Cook your own dinner

Paul_W, Jul 2025

We were picked up promptly by a lovely lady who was in charge of the cooking school. Great English, a fantastic person made you feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble even if you’re not keen on spicy food. 5 course menu and she even popped out and took a drinks order for us. A lovely experience which we thoroughly enjoyed.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cooking class and that our host made you feel so welcome and well cared for. Your kind words mean a lot, and we hope to welcome you again for another memorable culinary experience. Best Regards, Tawan Oh-Hoo Team

Great cooking school!

Henna_H, Feb 2025

The pick up from hotel was right on time. The cooking school is located on the outskirts of Ao Nang, very nice place. Out guide was Poppy and he was very good and spoke great English. Everything was well organized and most importantly, delicious. We were taught about the basic ingredients of Thai kitchen and cooking techniques. We also received a pdf cook book.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for sharing your wonderful and detailed review. We’re delighted to hear that the hotel pickup was punctual and that you enjoyed the beautiful location of the cooking school. Thank you again for your kind feedback, and we hope to welcome you back in the future for another memorable experience. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team

We had wonderful...

Franc_B, Nov 2024

We had wonderful experience and the staff were very inviting. We will recommend for anyone who wants a good base in Thai cooking that is very hands on.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience and felt welcomed by our team. It’s great to know you enjoyed the hands-on approach to learning Thai cooking. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another delicious experience in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team

Wow best food and WE made it.

Vicki_W, Oct 2023

Pop is an amazing cooking teacher. He explained everything so well and guided us through our cooking experience. We made the best dishes spring rolls, tasty tom yum soup, masamam and green curries, papya salad and sticky rice with mango. We enjoyed our cooking experience so very much thanks to Pop.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your delightful experience with us. We're elated to hear that Pop made your cooking journey exceptional. Your kind words about the dishes you crafted and enjoyed are the testament to our dedication. We hope you carry these culinary memories with you, and we look forward to serving you again soon. Warm regards, Oh-Hoo Team

Fun and enjoyable

cinyee_n, Dec 2022

Clear instructions by Snow White (the instructor) and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly learning new dishes. We also get to eat all of our dishes after. They also kindly provided us their recipe afterwards

Perfect.

Denis_S, Sep 2025

Perfect from start to finish, he picked us up and then brought us back. Culinary experience at the top!

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Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for your kind review. We are thrilled to hear that your experience from start to finish was perfect. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future. Best Regards, Tawan Oh-Hoo Team

Exceptionnel

Celine_B, Jan 2025

Ne pas prendre de petit déjeuner avant d’aller faire le cours car la dégustation des mets est ultra généreuse

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for sharing your helpful feedback with us. We appreciate your tip to future guests regarding breakfast We are delighted that you enjoyed the experience, and your comment will certainly be useful for others planning their visit. Thank you again for your review, and we hope to welcome you again in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team