Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
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Learn to cook Thai like a local, so you can impress friends and family back home. A real hands on experience...you will be amazed what you can cook!!!
There is no better way to learn Thai cooking once you are in Thailand and taking a thai cooking class.
The cooking class at Phuket Thai Cooking by VJ has a cozy and friendly style environment.
You are not only watching, but participating in the cooking of traditional Thai dishes.
We teach and let you make your own Curry Paste from scratch using Motar and Pestle (No MSG and no buying ready made ones from the market)
Also as a part of our cooking, we visit the local market (for classes with market tour) to learn and taste local exotic fruits and vegetables. There is always an abundance of new things to see and taste.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
All our chefs are very fluent in English so you will have no problem understanding step by step instructions. They would be able to give much more information and answer all your doubts you might have regarding ingredients or other questions you have about thai cooking. Most importantly, you will also learn about the replacement of the important ingredients that you could use at home if that ingredient is not available. Cooking is done in a clean kitchen. Everyone has their own cooking stations You will make your own Curry Paste from scratch using Motar and Pestle (No MSG and no buying ready made ones from the market) Free transportation (Kata, Kata Noi, Karon, Rawai, Patong and Nai Harn). Free unlimited bottled water throughout the course. Free unlimited Tea and ground coffee Market tour and fruit tasting (For classes with the tour) Cooking instructions and introductions to all thai ingredients For Classes (no market tour), we bring market to you. We will explain you about the ingredients in the class itself. Chopping and Cooking everything by yourself Enjoy your meal fresh and take home the rest (if you can't finish)
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
Recipes and secret tips
Lunch
Vegan / Vegetarian / Gluten Free and Halal classes available. Let us know.
Dinner
All ingredients for cooking
Air-conditioned vehicle
Clean private cooking stations
*Meeting point for Kamala beach and Surin beach is at Hard Rock Cafe Patong*. (min 2 ppl)
Coffee and/or Tea
Fruits tasting (during market tours)
Meals as per itinerary
Light refreshments and fruits during class
Free round-trip transfer Patong, Rawai, Naiharn only for classes with market tour(min 2 ppl)
All recipes mailed to you after the class
Bottled water (unlimited)
Free round-trip transfer from Kata, Kata Noi, Karon.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Regular Class No Market
Duration: 2 hours
Regular Course: Tomyum Soup, Phad Thai. Red/Green, Phanang, Masaman (Depend on the day), (Making Curry Paste from Scratch), Mango Sticky Rice
**Pick Up Note**: Free round-trip transfer from Kata, Kata Noi, Karon.
Pickup included
Regular Class with Market
Duration: 3 hours
Regular Course: Tomyum Soup, Phad Thai. Red/Green, Phanang, Masaman (Depend on the day), (Making Curry Paste from Scratch), Mango Sticky Rice
***Pick Up Note***: Free round-trip transfer from Kata, Kata Noi, Karon.
Free round-trip transfer Patong, Rawai, Naiharn (minimum 2 people).
Pickup included
Course Favorite With Market
Duration: 3 hours
Course Favorite With Market: Pineapple Fried Rice, Stir fry Morning Glory, Fish Cakes, Fried Prawn with Garlic
Pickup included
Regular Class with NO Market
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Regular Course: Tomyum Soup, Phad Thai. Red/Green, Phanang, Masaman (Depend on the day), (Making Curry Paste from Scratch), Mango Sticky Rice
**Pick up Note**: Free round-trip transfer from Kata, Kata Noi, Karon.
Pickup included
Advanced Class with Market
Duration: 3 hours
ADVANCED COURSE: Crab Curry, Chicken Satay, Prawns in Tamarind sauce, Steamed fish with Garlic and Lime
Pickup included
Reviews
2,767 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cooking Class 10/10
D5647UKjoshd,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010/10 service and experience. hospitality was amazing, such a great time and lots of laughs. highly recommend 🙏
Amazing experience! Must add to your "to do" list in Phuket.
Coastal404047,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a super fun and informative experience. We also had "Walking with Jane in market tour" it was refreshing. Khun Chi chi, Khun wa wa and Khun Jane are helpful, witty, quick and they make sure you learn to cook good food.
Best cooking class in Thailand!!
lynnhoyer,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Food was fabulous that we made! Loved the market and tasting the different fruits! All the people were knowledgeable, helpful and friendly! Would do it again!!!
Must do while in a Phuket
Mobile590866,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The most amazing cooking experience I’ve ever been, explanation was great, ingredients were fresh and food turned delicious
Nice cooking experience, classic Thai food, also clear and smooth teaching class
524kyanc,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From market to show you traditional ingredients to cook later, tell the difference between similar ones. Cooking lesson is operated by your own, step by step instructions of course. Recommend approved!
Amazing cooking class
Storyteller811125,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything is great! A must-try experience in Phuket.
Great
erichZ4214ND,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and very good English
Perfect!
N9325WZdariod,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This Thai cooking class was such a great experience. Everything was well explained, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the staff were super friendly. I really enjoyed learning how to cook authentic Thai dishes, and the food was delicious. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip!
Fun in the kitchen!
srseals,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Market fun and informative. Four course meal. Learning and cooking was fun. The whole staff was great! Everyone enjoyed it!
Delicious and fun experince
M5099OSdylanf,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cooked some amazing food with great friendly people!!! A fun engaging experience even for a solo traveler, the experience is social engaging. Definitely recommend if you want to get a better insight on how thai food is made (and get a good feed too)
From THB 2,000.00
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