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 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
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
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
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 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
Reviews
2,770 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An excellent experience
susanmJ4203AI,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing! The food was delicious and I learned so much about fruit types and the Thai way of cooking.
Fun Thai Experience
847kennedyk,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we had a wonderful experience for a daughter and mom date! The shuttle was right on time to our hotel and Jane was an inspirational chef turning the whole class into master chefs! The fruit tasting at the market was worth the time.
Go with an empty stomach, LOTS of delicious fresh food!!
Heidi S,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We are a family of 5 with children 9, 14 and 17. All ages could follow the guide, our 9 year old had help exactly when it was needed which meant we, as parents, could relax and enjoy the cooking ourselves. The staff were super friendly and approachable. It was super well organised from start to finish. I had messages from Viator the day before to tell us exactly when to be ready and where to wait for pick up and a message once they had arrived to collect us. The market tour was great, finding and buying some sauces I would never have known what they were if left to my own devices! The food we cooked was absolutely delicious, lots of it so make sure you go with an empty stomach!!!
Awesome for whole family
Orv007,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun for the whole family my children ranging from 9-17 years. All had own cooking station, clean. Super friendly staff. Warning, don’t eat before you come!! Delicious!
Highly Recommended
victorlB8995LH,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great experience! The market tour included a lot of tasting and sampling of fruits and ingredients, and the cooking class was a ton of fun. The chef even included the recipes for us to take home so we could just focus on cooking!
Amazing food and experience
FrequentFlier323947,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This cooking class was absolutely incredible. I came in hoping to learn a few dishes, but I left with a whole new appreciation for how simple techniques can create such rich, authentic flavors. Chef VJ made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable, her teaching style was clear, engaging, and fun. I’m already looking forward to coming back and bringing my teens so they can experience it too! Food was delish!
Amazing Thai food
kaviteshj,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The food was amazing and the classes were really fun!
Knowledgeable and fun experience
amandabP1252PM,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really well run, professional, knowledgeable and suitable for everyone. We really enjoyed the cooking. Well worth the money and the best tasting dishes we had on our trip. Even the market tour was well done. Excellent. Highly recommend.
Definitely recommend
WAtraveller14,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So informative and fun to make lots of different dishes. Got to eat them all and take home what we couldn’t eat. Best mango sticky rice I’ve ever had! Would definitely recommend.
Enjoyed every minute.
eam1214,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I decided to book a Thai cooking class on our last day in Phuket and we had a wonderful time. We were picked up from our hotel, did a market tour which was extremely informative and then taken to the class. Everything was superb, beautifully organised, taught with clarity and humour and the dishes we cooked were absolutely delicious. Highly recommended.
From THB 2,000.00
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