Thai Cooking Class at Phuket Thai Cooking Academy in Kathu

3 hours 30 minutes Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationMin age 10+Guided Operated by Happy Tours Phuket

Why we love it?

This hands-on Thai cooking class in Kathu, Phuket, offers an immersive experience starting with a guided tour of a local market to explore authentic Thai ingredients and flavors. After the market visit, you’ll head to the cooking school near Kathu Waterfall, where you’ll receive instruction from a professional chef in a clean, air-conditioned setting. The class includes tea or coffee, all necessary ingredients and equipment, and the chance to prepare five dishes of your choice, with options for beginners and vegetarians. After cooking, you’ll enjoy tasting your creations before being transferred back to your hotel, with a certificate of achievement and a demonstration of fruit carving or coconut milk preparation included. Admission to Kathu Waterfall is not included but the site is a notable nearby point of interest. This tour suits travelers interested in Thai cuisine, hands-on learning, and cultural insight within a flexible half- or full-day schedule.

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Instructor
  • Market tour
  • Tea or coffee
  • All ingredients and equipment needed
  • Certificate of achievement
  • Fruit carving or coconut milk preparation

Itinerary

Pick-up

Hotel pickup from your accommodation in Phuket (time depends on selected class: morning or afternoon).

Travel comfortably to a local Thai market with your chef guide.

Local Market Tour

Stroll through a vibrant local market.

Learn about authentic Thai ingredients, herbs, spices, and possible substitutes.

Enjoy stories and practical tips for identifying fresh and flavorful items.

Kathu Waterfall

Enjoy a cold welcome drink and relax in a cozy, air-conditioned Thai-style home before class begins.

Cooking Class Begins

Choose 5 Thai dishes you want to learn from a diverse menu (vegetarian options available).

Watch live demonstrations by a professional Thai chef.

Cook each dish at a personal, hygienic cooking station with close supervision.

Tasting Time

Sit down and enjoy the delicious dishes you've prepared.

Share the meal with fellow participants and enjoy the scenic atmosphere.

Wrap-up & Return

Relax after your cooking adventure.

Return transfer to your hotel in Phuket.

Please Note

  • Pickup and drop-off are provided for 3 or more guests. For bookings of 1 or 2 customers, an additional fee of 400 Baht per person will apply.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start