Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

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

Red/Green Curry or depending on the day

starter

Tom Yum Soup

The most popular hot and sour soup of Thailand

dessert

Mangoes with sticky rice

The world famous Thai dessert

main

Pad-Thai

The world famous stir-fried Thai noodles

Options

Classes with NO Market Tour

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
**Pick up Note**: Free round-trip transfer from Kata, Kata Noi, Karon.
Pickup included

Classes With No Market Tour

Duration: 2 hours
**Pick Up Note**: Free round-trip transfer from Kata, Kata Noi, Karon.
Pickup included

MarketTour+Fruit Tasting+Class

Duration: 3 hours
***Pick Up Note***: Free round-trip transfer from Kata, Kata Noi, Karon. Free round-trip transfer Patong, Rawai, Naiharn (minimum 2 people).
Pickup included

Reviews

4.97

2,301 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2259

Best cooking experience
Jenna D,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We loved our cooking experience! Everything was explained, food was delicious and such a fun time! Thank you 😊
Fun, friendly, flavourful and filling!!
Jacqui K,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was so fabulous! What a great experience to see the ingredients from market to plate and to cook it yourself! Authentic flavours, fun and filling :) I would recommend this experience for anyone interested in cooking authentic Thai cuisine in such a fun and friendly atmosphere!
Unforgettable Thai Cooking Experience with Gigi & Team
Robert B,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
! I just completed an incredible cooking class led by the amazing Chef Gigi and her fantastic assistant Nid, and I can honestly say it was one of the best cultural experiences I’ve had in Thailand. From start to finish, Gigi and her team were energetic, engaging, and incredibly organized. You could feel their passion—not just for food, but for making sure every guest had a memorable and hands-on experience. We learned how to cook four authentic Thai dishes: Yum Yum soup, Petite Petite (a spicy stir fry with bold flavors), rich and flavorful Panang Curry, and the absolute showstopper—pineapple sticky rice. Each dish was thoughtfully explained, and we were guided through every step with patience and enthusiasm. What really stood out was how hard Gigi and Nid worked behind the scenes—constantly prepping, assisting, and keeping the energy high in the room. They made everyone feel welcome and confident in the kitchen, regardless of skill level. If you’re in Thailand and looking to dive into Thai cuisine in a fun, personal, and truly delicious way—this is the class to take. I can’t recommend it highly enough. Five stars all the way. Thank you, Gigi and Nid!
Nice cooking
hartwig f,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Don't miss it, it's an experience of how easy and tasty Thai food can be. It is an experience for everyone
Educational and Delicious
Grace R,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The market tour was very informative and the fruit we tried was all so good. Even got to sample some durian which I had been wanting to do. All the food we cooked tasted amazing and it really wasn’t complicated. The staff are all helpful and helped make the experience amazing.