Thai Cooking Class in Phuket

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Location

Phuket

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 20 guests

Language

English

Location

Phuket

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 20 guests

Language

English

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•450 reviews

US$63.10 per guest

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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.

Public transportation options are available nearby
Free unlimited bottled water throughout the course.
Market tour and fruit tasting.
Cooking instructions and introductions to all thai ingredients
Chopping and Cooking everything by yourself.
Recipes mailed to you after the class.
Making of Curry Paste the traditional way, using of mortar and pestle.
Enjoy your meal fresh and take home the rest.
Tea and ground coffee available
Free round-trip transfer from Kata, Kata Noi, Karon.
Free round-trip transfer Patong, Rawai, Naiharn. (minimum 2 people)
For Kamala beach and Surin beach meeint point is at Hard Rock Cafe Patong. (min 2 ppl).

Recipes and secret tips

Lunch

Vegan / Vegetarian / Gluten Free and Halal classes available. Let us know.

Dinner

All ingredients for cooking

In-vehicle air conditioning

Air-conditioned vehicle

Clean private cooking stations

Tea and coffee

Coffee and/or Tea

Fruits tasting (during market tours)

Meals as per itinerary

Light refreshments and fruits during class

For Kamala beach and Surin beach we will pick up is at Hard Rock Cafe Patong*. (min 2 ppl)

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.

All or 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)

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

MAIN

Pineapple Fried Rice (Favorite Course)

DESSERT

Stir Fry Morning Glory (Favorite Course)

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)

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Meeting Point

Phuket Thai Cooking Class by Chef VJ, Patak Road, Amphoe Mueang Phuket Chang Wat Phuket, Thailand, TH, 83100

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Class with market tour Free transfer from Kata, Kata Noi, Karon. *Patong, Rawai, Naiharn (min 2 people) **Note Kamala beach, Surin beach, Pick up point at Hard Rock Cafe Patong. (min 2 ppl) Class with NO market tour Free transfers -Kata, Kata Noi, Karon

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

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549nivethabAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

Great Thai cooking experience we enjoyed along with friends & family!

We’re coming from India. We had a very nice experience, we had assistance & the order of event was organised. They were sweet & helped us make yummy Thai food. Would surely recommend to all :)

O2645YLginacJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor

Most authentic meal I had on the entire trip.

I went to Thailand with a group of women on an empowerment retreat, and this cooking class ended up being a highlight of the trip. It was a perfectly chill activity for a monsoon-storm day. I'd expected something more like a show — sit back and watch — but it turned out to be wonderfully hands-on. We prepped everything ourselves, then cooked our own meal in their well-equipped kitchen in just minutes. Our teacher spoke excellent English, and her assistants made it easy to follow along without an...read more

Wander36408566091July 2026 • TripAdvisor

10/10 Cooking

This was the best cooking class i had in my life, the food was so good i totally recommend it, go with friends or family it’s a amazing activity to do

Pierre DJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor

Best cooking class in Phuket.

What a wonderful and delicious experience. Highly recommended. Thanks to Gigi and all the team. See you soon.

432tainedJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor

Exactly what you need to do in Phuket

Loved the experience with VJ , extremely informative but also straight to the point and such a great time