Food & Drink

Koh Samui Thai Cooking Small-Group Class with Daily Rotating Menu

Koh Samui, Thailandby Oh-Hoo

4 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Up to 8 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: Thai, English

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Overview

Unleash your inner chef with a hands-on cooking class in Koh Samui. Guided by a local family, including the beloved "Super Grandma," you'll learn to prepare traditional Thai dishes using fresh, local ingredients, especially coconut. Begin with an educational tour of the Big Buddha Samui market, where you'll discover a variety of Thai herbs, vegetables, and curry pastes. Perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, and groups, the class offers a 7-day rotating menu (depending on your activity day) and expert guidance to cook four delicious dishes. Afterward, enjoy your homemade meal and share the experience with fellow participants or take your creations back to your accommodation. Immerse yourself in Thai culture and cuisine for a memorable and educational experience.

What's included

Seasonal Fruit and Soft Drink
Free round-trip transfer is available from hotels located in Lamai, Bang Rak, Plai Laem, Choeng Mon
Free round-trip transfer is available from hotels located in Chaweng Beach, Bophut, and Maenam
Recipe 4 menus including 1 Local Menu, Dessert

Extra charge of THB 700 per person for Bang Po, Taling Ngam, and Na Mueang
Extra charge of THB 700 per person for Nathon, Hua Thanon, and Bang Kao

Itinerary

Start your culinary adventure with a convenient hotel pickup and transfer to a renowned cooking school in Koh Samui. Enjoy a hands-on cooking class with "Super Grandma," a local family chef. Learn to prepare traditional Thai dishes using fresh, local ingredients, especially coconut. Begin with a vibrant tour of the Big Buddha Samui market, exploring Thai herbs, vegetables, and curry pastes. After the market tour, dive into the cooking class where you'll select four dishes from a 7-day rotating menu. Under the expert guidance of "Super Grandma" and her family, you'll master Thai cooking techniques in a fun, interactive setting. The "learning-by-doing" approach ensures you gain practical skills while enjoying the process. During the 2-hour class, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants as you prepare your dishes. Once finished, sit down to a meal of your own making, or pack your food to take back to your accommodation. The experience concludes with a comfortable transfer back to your hotel, ensuring a hassle-free return. Immerse yourself in Thai culture and cuisine for a memorable and educational experience.

Meeting and pickup

Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Koh Samui.

Get picked up from your hotel near the main road. If you are staying on the hill, you must visit a nearby hotel or meeting point. The pickup time starts between 08:30 a.m. and 10:00 am. The tour operator will confirm the exact pick-up time via email. Please don't forget to recheck your email. Please plan to meet the driver in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled. You may be considered a no-show if you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after the car has moved on from your hotel.

End point

Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Koh Samui.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Recommended for individuals aged 10 and above.
Cooking Classes are restricted to 8 guests maximum.

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Grandma Recipe will be sent offer Learning by Doing had been completed.
7 Day menu: Wonderful Sunday: Southern Yellow Thai Curry with Fish, Deep Fried Shrimp Cakes, Thai Chicken Coconut Soup and Sugar Dumplings with Coconut. Exotic Monday: Roasted Local Fish Curry, Deep Fried Spring Roll, Creamy Tom Yum Goong, and Banana in Coconut Milk, Fantastic Tuesday: Octopus Roasted with Coconut Milk, Deep Fried Spring Roll, Stir-Fried Chicken with Holy Basil and Sweet Corn with Coconut Milk. Delightful Wednesday: Deep-Fried Mackerel with Fish Sauce, Deep Fried Spring Roll, Green Curry with Chicken and Sweet Pumpkin with Coconut Milk. Marvelous Thursday: Octopus, Seafood Soup with Tamarind Leaves, Deep Fried Shrimp Cakes, Panang Chicken Curry and Banana in Coconut Milk. Fabulous Friday: Octopus, Seafood Soup with Tamarind Leaves, Thai Fried Wonton, Green Papaya Salad and Dumplings in Coconut Cream. Plesant Saturday: Chicken Curry with Zingiber, Crispy Fried Chicken with Fish Sauce, Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables and Banana in Coconut Milk.
1300 THB per person for non-cooking guests.
Non-cooking participants and children are welcome to join the market tour or lunch.
Guests should have a light breakfast as a large meal is provided for cooking and tasting.
On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.
This activity is not suitable for guests arriving by cruise ship or large boat.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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