Authentic Thai Cooking Class in Phuket
About this activity
Highlights
- Learn to cook traditional Thai dishes
- Visit local markets for authentic ingredients
- Enjoy a meal of your own creations
- Receive a recipe booklet to recreate dishes at home
- Experience Thai culinary culture firsthand
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from your hotel
- Guided market tour to select fresh ingredients
- Hands-on cooking session with expert chefs
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Please inform the instructor of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance.
- This class is conducted in English; basic understanding is recommended.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable for cooking activities.
- Bring a camera to capture the vibrant market scenes and your culinary creations.
- Ensure you have a valid hotel address for pickup arrangements.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Awesome experience
Really good class. Loved the intimacy of not too many people. Host was enthusiastic and friendly. Food was delicious!
Great experience! Yummy food!
Jim was awesome! Great instructor and great recipes! He did a great job explaining the ingredients and where to get them.
100/10 experience!
Absolutely 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!
Jim 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
The 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.