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4 hours
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Hands-on training with a well-known international Thai Chef, Wandee Rathanapan who recently has been choosen as a Teacher for 2 finalists Amazon Prime Series; "The World Cook Season 2" . Wandee worked as a Thai Chef in different countries such as New Zealand and Iceland and more . More than 10 years as Chef and cooking teacher and 7 years as Food Tour Leader .
Cooking in a lovely open air kitchen and beautiful garden environment of Khao Lak Center.
Unique cooking techniques in the tradition Thai ways that only an experienced Thai chef can teach you. Authentic way of making each dish such as curry from scratch and fresh ingredients such as fresh coconut milk, herbs, veggies, meat and seafood.
Own cooking station for all students including a gas stove, own cutting board with all knives, spoons and spatulas, a mortar, an apron, and hand towels.
Gluten free,Vegan and Vegetarian dishes are one of my specialties, and let's not forget that I am used to cook with children as well.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is casual
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
We will pick you up from your hotel between 9:30 - 10:00 AM (Morning class) , 3:00-3:30 PM (Afternoon class). Then we go to the local fresh market in order to learn about the ingredients you will use while cooking; Thai herbs, vegetables, spices used in the homemade chili pastes. You will also learn about where everything at the market comes from; seafood, fresh coconut milk, meats, and all the tropical fruit. While at the market you will also have the opportunity to shop for yourself. - Back at the cooking class you will cook by using the ingredients from the market. - Learn to make the curry pastes from scratch and cook with your own homemade curry paste. - With Wandee's many years of experience you will learn about traditional cooking methods, as well as learn to cook royal Thai recipes. - Q&A session at every cooking class. - The recipes of what you cook will be available after the class. - Amazing cooking environment in a new bamboo hut in the garden.
starter
Deep fried pork with lemongrass.
Deep fried pork minced mix with herb and wrapped with lemongrass. Serve with sweet chilli sauce
main
Kaeng Chu Chi Pla( Traditional Southern curry from scratch).
A selection of Andaman fish cooked it with homemade curry paste from scratch and fresh coconut milk from our local market.
dessert
Bualoi (Thai riceball in warm coconut milk)
Traditional Thai dessert made from stickey rice flour and special ingredients. Unique preparation. Boil in hot water and cook in warm coconut milk.
starter
Yam Som O (Pomelo Salad)
Super fresh and full of colour dish, Pomelo mix in traditional dressing salad such as fish sauce, lime, chilli oil and sugar. Refreshing and tasteful.
Hotel drop-off (Khaolak Area)
Bottled water
Hotel Pick-up
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guided Market Tour
Cooking Authentic Thai Dishes
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Select a pickup point
Pickup included
702 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
K205VCjennyk,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great fun. Market visit very informative and interesting. Very enjoyable cookery lesson led with great enthusiasm. Lots to cook and eat!
Emeliten,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Amazing experience to do this cooking class. The team had a lot of knowledge and were so willing to teach. Could see that they had a passion for teaching. A five star experience from the beginning to the end!

Emeliten,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Five star experience from the beginning to the end. Since I could not book on the website did they help me through what app. The team of chefs were incredible and the food amazing. Highly recommend the class!



Emeliten,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great experience with a great team of both chefs and fellow participants. Traveled solo and even if the website was only bookable for pairs did the team help. I just sent them a message on whats app!



Tracey B,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
Fantastic morning Definitely worth doing Great friendly team of ladies an amazing chefs We learnt so much while there Thank you
traceybS7894ED,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
An absolute fantastic morning Highly recommend doing this
MaleneH81,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
You can safely book this experience ☀️ Here you get to feel the warm-hearted Thai atmosphere with everything that it means of community, unity, great cooking, culture and spicyness all according to tolerance We took the course with the whole family (two adults, one 6 year old and a baby), and although it had its challenges, they helped us all through it well and moderated it according to our needs. All in all, it was just a wonderful day! Thanks 🙏





Thorsten H,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was really great. we were 9 participants cooking together in small groups. I formed a team with my wife. Each of us was allowed to prepare 2 Thai delicacies each. Finally, we had a little dessert. It was so delicious and we will certainly cook Thai at home now and then. Had we had a slightly longer stay in Khao Lak, we would certainly have come back as Wandee assured us that something different is cooked every day. Visiting the market was great too. Again a special thank you to Wandee for the course and our guide on the market. What was also extraordinary is that Wandee personally drove us after our question about how far a 7 11 is from our hotel, with a short stopover at the supermarket. THANK YOU
Jason C,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
We had such a wonderful time at this Thai cooking class. The instructors were incredibly kind and patient, especially with our kids, and they made the whole experience feel relaxed and fun. Every step was easy to follow, and we learned so much about the ingredients and techniques. The dishes we made were absolutely delicious—truly some of the best food we had on our entire trip. It was a memorable experience for our whole family and one we’d happily recommend.
M1832MYramonas,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We really enjoyed the cooking class. In our group were 7 people, with whom we first explored the market. Here we were shown the different foods. After that we went to the cooking school and started cooking there with the boss. Everyone had their own cooking station, which we particularly liked. Wandee and her team are very friendly and helpful. We had a lot of fun and can only recommend this course.
Operated by Khao Lak Cooking Class by Pakinnaka Thai Cooking School Khao Lak