Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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‘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.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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 (Regular Course)
The world famous soup and stir fry noodles
starter
Red or Green Curry AND Mangoes with sticky rice (Regular 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 (Course Favorite)
main
Stir Fry Morning Glory (Course Favorite)
Stir Fry Morning Glory (Course Favorite)
main
Fish Cake (Course Favorite)
starter
Fried Prawns with Garlic (Course Favorite)
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)
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
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
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
Reviews
2,462 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thai cooking is hot and fast.
Laurie L,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Everything you need is provided. Fun. A great experience. Too much food! Very authentic. They staff was great.
Amazing Foodie Day
Leprechaun J,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely 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.
They did a fabulous job. They were very kind and fun. We cooked great popular dishes. The curry we made was awesome!
Devin G,
Aug 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00It’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.
Brilliant class—fun,...
IAIN S,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Brilliant class—fun, hands-on, and delicious! The staff are extremely helpful and I Learned so much, also highly recommend the market tour.
Favorite thing in Phuket!
Andrea P,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Best 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!
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