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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.
Example Menu
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Wonderful Sunday
Southern Yellow Thai Curry with Fish, Deep Fried Shrimp Cakes, Thai Chicken Coconut Soup and Sugar Dumplings with Coconut.
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Exotic Monday
Roasted Local Fish Curry, Deep Fried Spring Roll, Creamy Tom Yum Goong, and Banana in Coconut Milk
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Fantastic Tuesday
Octopus Roasted with Coconut Milk, Deep Fried Spring Roll, Stir-Fried Chicken with Holy Basil and Sweet Corn with Coconut Milk.
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Delightful Wednesday
Deep-Fried Mackerel with Fish Sauce, Deep Fried Spring Roll, Green Curry with Chicken and Sweet Pumpkin with Coconut Milk.
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Marvelous Thursday
Octopus, Seafood Soup with Tamarind Leaves, Deep Fried Shrimp Cakes, Panang Chicken Curry and Banana in Coconut Milk.
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Fabulous Friday
Octopus, Seafood Soup with Tamarind Leaves, Thai Fried Wonton, Green Papaya Salad and Dumplings in Coconut Cream.
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Plesant Saturday
Chicken Curry with Zingiber, Crispy Fried Chicken with Fish Sauce, Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables and Banana in Coconut Milk.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Koh Samui.
What to expect
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.
Additional info
- 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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Additional info
- 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.
- 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.
- 1000 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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