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Cook Authentic Thai Food in Si Sunthon, Phuket - Hands-On Cooking Class
Learn to cook Thai like a local with a hands-on Thai cooking class at Phuket Thai Cooking by VJ in Si Sunthon, Phuket, where you’ll be amazed at what you can cook - you won’t just watch but participate in preparing traditional Thai dishes in a cozy, friendly environment; you’ll even make your own curry paste from scratch using a motar and pestle (no MSG and no ready-made pastes), and for classes that include a market tour you’ll visit the local market to learn about and taste exotic fruits and vegetables, making this the perfect culinary workshop in Phuket, Thailand to impress friends and family back home.
About this activity in Si Sunthon
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Learn authentic Thai home cooking with hands-on instruction in Si Sunthon, Phuket - you’ll prepare full dishes yourself rather than just watching.
- Make your own curry paste the traditional way using a mortar and pestle, with no MSG or pre-made pastes.
- Join an optional local market tour to taste exotic fruits and buy fresh ingredients used in class (available for market-tour classes).
- Enjoy your meal on-site, take home leftovers, and receive all recipes and chef tips by email after the class.
Important Information
- Classes accommodate dietary needs - vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal options are available if you let the team know in advance.
- All cooking ingredients, light refreshments, lunch or dinner as per itinerary, unlimited bottled water, and tea/coffee are provided.
- You’ll work at clean private cooking stations in a friendly, air-conditioned setting and chop, cook and plate every dish yourself.
- Complimentary transfers are provided from nearby areas (see meeting points); market-tour classes include fruit tasting and guided introductions to Thai ingredients.
Meeting Point
Free round-trip transfer is available from Kata, Kata Noi and Karon. For market-tour classes, free pick-up is offered from Patong, Rawai and Nai Harn for groups of two or more. If you’re coming from Kamala Beach or Surin Beach, meet at Hard Rock Cafe Patong (minimum 2 people required). If you prefer to make your own way, confirm the exact studio address and arrival time when you book.
Includes
- Join a hands-on Thai cooking class in Si Sunthon, Phuket where you receive all recipes by email after the class.
- Choose classes for lunch or dinner with all cooking ingredients provided so you can focus on technique and flavor.
- Select vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or halal class options - just let us know your dietary needs before the session.
- Use clean, private cooking stations and work with air-conditioned vehicles for comfortable transfers.
- Enjoy coffee, tea and unlimited bottled water throughout your experience in Phuket.
- Taste fresh fruits during market tours and enjoy light refreshments and fruit during the class.
- Meals are served as per the itinerary; you’ll enjoy your freshly prepared food and can take leftovers home.
- Receive free round-trip transfers from Patong, Rawai and Nai Harn for classes that include a market tour (minimum 2 people).
- Get free round-trip transfers from Kata, Kata Noi and Karon to the class location.
- For Kamala Beach and Surin Beach guests, pick-up is at Hard Rock Cafe Patong (minimum 2 people).
Other
- Access public transportation options nearby the Si Sunthon, Phuket meeting point for flexible arrival choices.
- Take part in a market tour with fruit tasting that introduces you to local produce used in Thai cooking.
- Learn cooking instructions and introductions to all Thai ingredients while you chop and cook everything yourself.
- Make traditional curry pastes the authentic way using a mortar and pestle during the lesson.
- Enjoy tea and ground coffee on site and receive recipes by email after the class so you can recreate dishes at home.
- Receive free unlimited bottled water throughout the course to stay hydrated while you cook.
- Take advantage of free round-trip transfers from Kata, Kata Noi and Karon, plus from Patong, Rawai and Nai Harn for eligible classes (minimum 2 people).
- Note the Kamala Beach and Surin Beach meeting point is at Hard Rock Cafe Patong for those pick-up options (minimum 2 people).
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
Great cooking and learning experience. We cooked papaya salad, pad Thai, red and green curry and mango sticky rice.
All dishes were delicious with easy to follow instructions.
A very fun class too!
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Summary:
It was such a fun activity learning how to make Thai dishes. Our instructor Gigi was great and explained the processes very clearly and we made some delicious dishes. I would highly recommend this activity when in Phuket!
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Summary:
This was our favourite activity in Phuket so far. The team were lovely and made the cooking really fun. The meals were delicious and they sent the recipes after! Can’t wait to go home and cook the dishes again. Thank you!
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Know more about Si Sunthon
You’ll get a real hands-on Thai cooking class where you don’t just watch but participate in making traditional dishes. The cozy, friendly environment at Phuket Thai Cooking by VJ lets you chop, cook and create your own meals, including making curry paste from scratch with a mortar and pestle - no MSG or pre-made pastes - so you learn authentic techniques you can recreate at home.
You can choose vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or halal classes - just let the instructor know. The class includes all ingredients, recipes and cooking instructions, and the team will accommodate dietary preferences so you can enjoy Thai cooking tailored to your needs.
The class includes practical amenities like bottled water, tea and coffee, light refreshments and clean private cooking stations. Free round-trip transfers are available from nearby areas for classes with market tours (minimum group requirements apply), and pickup details are provided for specific beach meeting points when relevant.
Yes - for classes with a market tour you visit a local market to learn about Thai ingredients and taste exotic fruits and vegetables. The market visit is designed to introduce you to the produce you’ll use in class and deepen your understanding of local flavors.
Yes - after the class all recipes and secret tips are emailed to you. You’ll also practice chopping and cooking everything yourself during the session, so you leave confident about recreating the dishes back home.
You’ll prepare traditional Thai dishes from scratch, including handmade curry paste using a mortar and pestle, then enjoy your freshly cooked meal during class and take home the rest. The experience emphasizes hands-on learning and authentic techniques so you can impress friends and family with real Thai flavors.
