Private Thai Cooking Class & Local Market Experience in Koh Samui

3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore authentic Thai cuisine with a Private Thai Cooking Class in Koh Samui, a hands-on experience that proves Thai food is not difficult. Learn in a relaxed, eco-friendly setting while discovering fresh local ingredients, herbs, and their health benefits, including picking herbs directly from the garden. Guests may also request a local market tour for deeper insight into Thai food culture. Cook classic Thai dishes step by step with personal guidance, then enjoy your meal together or take it home. With small group sizes creating a warm and personal atmosphere, this experience is perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, and private groups seeking a meaningful break from the beach—join the class and take authentic Thai flavors home with you.

Example Menu

Starter

Appetizer

Spring Roll (Crispy fried rolls)

Main

Soup

Tom Yum (Spicy and sour Thai soup), Tom Kha (Creamy coconut galangal soup)

Main

Salad

Som Tam (Papaya salad), Glass Noodle Salad

Main

Curry

Green Curry, Massaman Curry, Panang Curry

Main

Stir-Fried Noodles

Pad Thai (Thai stir-fried noodles), Pad Kee Mao (Spicy stir-fried noodles)

Main

Stir-Fried

Fried Rice, Pad Ka Pao (Thai basil stir-fry)

Dessert

Dessert

Banana Coconut Milk

What's Included

Recipe guidance to recreate dishes at home
Hands-on Thai cooking class
Round-trip hotel transfers from Chaweng, Lamai, and Bophut
Tour Guide
All ingredients
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Extra charge for round-trip hotel transfers from Choeng Mon, Mae Nam, Ban Tai, Nathon, Na Muang

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotel pickup is available in Koh Samui for accommodation located near the main road. If you are staying on a hill, please proceed to a nearby hotel or designated meeting point for pickup. Pickup times are between 8:00–8:30 AM and 1:00–1:30 PM. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed by email. Please be ready in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Late arrival or absence may be considered a no-show.

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Meeting point

Pickup times are between 8:00–8:30 AM and 1:00–1:30 PM. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed by email. Please be ready in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Late arrival or absence may be considered a no-show.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Explore authentic Thai cuisine in Koh Samui with a private, hands-on cooking class designed to show that Thai food is not difficult. This relaxed, eco-friendly experience connects you with local culture, fresh ingredients, and traditional techniques. With small group sizes and personal guidance, learning is easy, fun, and enjoyable for everyone.

Experience the journey from ingredients to plate as you are introduced to essential Thai ingredients, herbs, and their health benefits. Pick fresh herbs directly from the garden and learn how natural flavors shape Thai cooking. Guests who want a deeper cultural insight may request a local market tour to see how locals select daily ingredients.

Enjoy step-by-step cooking as you prepare classic Thai dishes using simple methods you can recreate at home. Taste your dishes as you cook or enjoy a full meal at the end, with leftovers to take home.

The experience ends at the cooking venue, allowing you to continue exploring Koh Samui at your own pace. Perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, and private groups looking for a meaningful break from the beach.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private class with a maximum of 6 participants per session.
  • Non-cooking participants joining for dining only are charged 900 Baht per person, payable directly to the driver.
  • Participants are requested to designate three dishes in advance of the market tour
  • Each dish offers the flexibility of preparation with chicken, beef, pork, prawn, squid, fish, or as a vegetarian option.
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Cancellation Policy

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

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