Thai Cooking Class by Kata Thai Cooking School in Phuket
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Discovering foreign cuisine is always a delightful experience, and you can take it to the next level by actually learning how to prepare the delicious local dishes. Through the famous Kata Thai Cooking School, everyone from beginners to veterans will learn something new about crafting authentic Thai cuisine. All participants will be provided with equipment and a recipe book to follow along in this class as well as ingredients. Why you should book with us? Because at Kata Thai Cooking Class you get the personal touch than a large kitchen might miss. We just love healthy and good cooking and want to share it with you!
• Learn to cook Thai cuisine 4 dishes at a famous cooking school in Phuket with excellent reviews.
• Experience the art of preparing traditional Thai dishes in a fun yet educational setting.
• Discover the secrets of what makes your favorite Thai food so tasty.
• Choose a cooking class with a market tour to maximize the local cookery experience.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Child ticket age between 4-8 years
There is a minimum of 2 people required to run this tour!
There is a minimum of 2 people required to run this tour and a maximum of 12 people.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Our Thai Cooking Class is located at Kata next to Karon and Patong on the beautiful west coast of Phuket. The class takes only about 3-4 hours and what you learn from us lasts forever. The Lunch Courses start from basic ingredient choosing, cooking demonstration, actual cooking, and taste your own food. The Afternoon Courses start from walking through the Fresh Local Market. Taste some Fresh Fruits or Food. You will feel more confident when you see them again. You will know how to eat them and how delicious. The class has a friendly atmosphere to help to create good relationships with each other. We are not only cook but also entertainers. • 10:30am/03:30pm Arriving in the cooking class at Kata beach we get to know each other with a relaxing and refreshing glass of lemongrass tea. • 10:45am/04:30pm After you get relaxed and getting to know each other, you will start to learn how to cook with Sally and Jim. They will demonstrate and explain step by step the very Thai dishes you will prepare. Each student will receive a booklet with the recipes of the day and an apron. • 01:00pm/07:00pm Lunchtime. Enjoy your Thai Lunch cooked by yourself. • 01:30pm/07:30pm Return to Hotel
Sample Menu
main
Menu Monday
Tom Yum, Pad Thai, Green Curry, Mango with Sticky Rice,Tom Kha Gai, Pad Thai, Red Curry
main
Menu Tuesday
Spring Roll, Mango with Sticky Rice, Green Curry, Pad Thai, Panang Curry, Tom Yum, Pad Thai
main
Menu Wednesday
Pad Kra Praw, Pad Thai, Green Curry, Mango with Sticky Rice, Cashew Nut Chicken, Red Curry, Spring Roll
main
Menu Thursday
Tom Kha Gai, Panang Curry, Pad Thai, Mango with Sticky Rice, Tom Yum, Red Curry, Spring Roll
main
Menu Friday
Tom Yum, Green Curry, Mango with Sticky Rice, Pad Thai, Pad Thai, Panang Curry, Spring Roll
What‘s Included
Lunch / Dinner
Recipes book
Free pick up from your hotel
Welcome drink
Individual cooking area
Local market tour (Lunch Cooking Class)
English instructions are available
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Lunch Cooking Class
The lunch class: includes a market tour and easy hands-on cooking so you can master four Thai dishes.
You: will enjoy clear guidance, fresh ingredients, and a friendly pace ideal for beginners.
Duration: 3 hours
Departure Time: 10:30am
Pick up Time: 09:30am – 10:00am
Pickup included
Dinner Cooking Class
The dinner class: offers a relaxed evening session with hands-on cooking to create four Thai dishes.
You: will learn step by step with personal stations, warm guidance, and flexibility for all diets.
Duration: 4 hours
Departure Time: 03:30pm
Pick up Time: 02:30am – 03:00am
Pickup included
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome experience
Tanisha T,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really good class. Loved the intimacy of not too many people. Host was enthusiastic and friendly. Food was delicious!
Great experience! Yummy food!
E8380TMtylers,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jim was awesome! Great instructor and great recipes! He did a great job explaining the ingredients and where to get them.
100/10 experience!
Keenan B,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely loved my experience at Kata Cooking School! From the moment you walk in, Sally and Jim make you feel genuinely welcome—warm, friendly, and so generous with their knowledge. The school is immaculately clean, and the way everything is explained is clear, thoughtful, and confidence-building. The techniques are taught properly, not rushed, and you really feel supported every step of the way. What truly sets Kata apart is that you’re never treated like just another booking. You’re seen, encouraged, and valued, which makes the whole experience even more enjoyable and inspiring. If you’re thinking about booking a class, take this as your sign do it. You’ll leave with new skills, new confidence, and a big smile. ⭐️🍳
Wonderful experience. Fun and educational class. Jim was funny and a great teacher. Highly recommend!
Jo R,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jim and Sally are great hosts. The cooking space was clean and welcoming. As first timers we learnt heaps. I have a lot more confidence now and looking forward to trying the recipes at home.
If you love Thai food, do this cooking class
CptGirl68,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The only place to do a cooking class when you're in Phuket. Jim is amazing. He has so much energy, is funny and makes the class so interesting and interactive. He picks you up from your hotel, along with other guests who may have booked the same time slot class. You generally get to cook 4 dishes and the menu changes based on the day of the week. Certain classes start off with a market visit to choose ingredients. Jim takes great care in explaining all the different Thai ingredients and cooking methods as well as helping with substitutions if certain ingredients may not be available in your country. Once you have cooked your 4 dishes, you sit around a communal table to enjoy the feast. You leave with a recipe booklet full of tips and notes on the dishes you cooked. After class, Jim drops you back at your hotel. Can highly recommend them for a fun activity, we thoroughly enjoyed it as a family. Our hotel offered cooking classes of similar dishes but were way more expensive, charging more than what we paid to learn how to cook 4 dishes for just 1 dish.
Great time!!
Happiness745138,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time at Kata Cooking school. Jim picked us up and took us to a market to teach us about different Thai cuisine. Then we cooked! Jim was an awesome instructor. We had the very best time. The food was exceptional. I would recommend this cooking school again and again! Jim was very funny and engaging and we laughed the whole time.
A must do cooking class
Graeme V,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The whole day was excellent from pickup to drop off. Jim was very good at explaining all the ingredients and the techniques needed to put together the 4 dishes we made, the flavors were amazing.
Great fun - great food
Mick W,Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a wonderful morning from the time Jim picked us up - he is a very friendly and knowledgeable character who can relate well to all age groups and nationalities. Jim walked us through the local markets where he purchased his fresh produce for the dishes we are cooking and shows us with detailed instructions how to cook 4 delicious local Thai dishes. Overall a great experience and a lot of fun
Amazing Experience
Rebecca R,Jan 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I would highly recommend this cooking school. We made 4 dishes from scratch. It first started with a market tour and then we go into the preparation and then cooking, of course eating after that! We are foodies but have never cooked Thai food before. I would highly recommend you book in.
A must do cooking class.
evelynmT2186GX,Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best cooking class we have ever been to and we have been to many. I would definitely recommend these classes, Jimmy was fantastic with all ages, the teenagers loved it also.
From THB 2,578.20
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