Hands on Cooking Class at Riverside Thai Cooking in Khao Lak

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Taste the adventure as your culinary journey begins with a hotel pick-up to Khao Lak’s vibrant morning market (morning class), alive with fresh herbs, spices, and colorful produce. Guided by your chef, uncover the secrets of curry pastes and Thai flavors before heading to the kitchen. In a lively, hands-on class, master the art of crispy golden spring rolls and choose one main dish to cook from over 20 authentic Thai recipes. Afternoon sessions also include creating a sweet traditional mango sticky rice. Learn authentic cooking, garnishing, and presentation techniques before enjoying your creations over lunch or dinner. Take home free recipes and expert tips, with round-trip hotel transfers included. Perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, or groups seeking flavor, culture, and fun.

Example Menu

Main

Curry

Red Curry with Duck, Massaman Curry with Chicken, Green Curry with Chicken, Red Curry with Pork and Pineapple, Penang Curry with Pork

Main

Rice and noodles

Fried Rice with Chicken, served in a Pineapple, Fried Thai Noodles with Shrimp, Fried Rice with Chicken Tom Yam Flavour, Fried Wide Noodles with Pork

Main

Salad

Fried Fish with Green Mango Salad, Sour and Spicy Papaya Salad, Banana Blossom Salad with Pork and Shrimp, Spicy Glass Noodle Salad with Pork

Main

Grilled, Fried and Steamed

Chicken Satay, Fried Fish with Red Curry Paste, Fried Shrimp Cakes, Fried Fish Cakes, Fried Fish with Thai Herbs, Grilled Pork Neck with Thai Herbs

Main

Stir Fried

Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Stir Fried Aubergine with Pork and Sweet Basil, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Stir Fried Spicy Pork with Thai Herbs

Main

Soup

Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp, Hot and Sour Soup with Mixed Mushrooms, Chicken in Coconut Milk Soup, Mushrooms and Vegetables in Coconut Milk Soup

Main

Dessert

Mango with Sticky Rice and Coconut Milk

What's Included

Recipes
Hotel transfer from Khao Lak
Refreshment
Lunch/Dinner
Professional instructor – English/Thai
All ingredients
Tip & personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup is available for all hotels within the Khao Lak area. Pick-up time is between 8.30-9.00 a.m. for the morning session and 2.30 p.m.-3.00 p.m. for the evening session. 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
Meeting point
Riverside Thai Cooking Class

Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Khao Lak. When you arrive, you will see our easily identifiable meeting point with our welcoming staff. Please proceed to check in, kindly provide your name and booking number.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

From the market, head to the cooking school, where a warm kitchen and friendly atmosphere await. Begin your hands-on lesson by crafting crispy golden spring rolls, learning the secret to their perfect crunch and balanced filling. Your chef will guide you step-by-step with expert techniques.

Next, select one main dish from more than 20 authentic Thai recipes—whether it’s aromatic green curry, tangy pad Thai, or another favorite. For afternoon participants, you’ll also create a sweet Thai dessert—mango sticky rice—an irresistible combination of creamy coconut, fragrant rice, and ripe mango.

Once your spring rolls, chosen dish, and dessert (afternoon class) are complete, sit down to enjoy your creations—lunch for the morning class or dinner for the afternoon. Savor the authentic flavors you’ve made and share the moment with fellow cooks in a relaxed setting.

The day ends with a comfortable transfer back to your hotel. You’ll take home recipes, chef tips, and unforgettable memories of markets, flavors, and Thai cooking—perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, or groups seeking a cultural adventure.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Recommended for individuals aged 7 and above.
  • The market tour activity is only available in the morning class.
  • Only the evening class features the dessert-making activity.
  • Menu: Curry: Red Curry with Duck, Massaman Curry with Chicken, Green Curry with Chicken, Red Curry with Pork and Pineapple, Penang Curry with Pork, Pork Fried with Curry Paste, Northern Thai Curry Noodle Soup with Chicken Rice and noodles: Fried Rice with Chicken, served in a Pineapple, Fried Thai Noodles with Shrimp, Fried Rice with Chicken Tom Yam Flavour, Fried Wide Noodles with Pork, Baked Shrimp with Glass Noodles Salad: Fried Fish with Green Mango Salad, Sour and Spicy Papaya Salad, Banana Blossom Salad with Pork and Shrimp, Spicy Glass Noodle Salad with Pork, Lemon Grass Salad with Shrimp, Pomelo Salad Grilled, Fried and Steamed: Chicken Satay, Fried Fish with Red Curry Paste, Fried Shrimp Cakes, Fried Fish Cakes, Fried Fish with Thai Herbs, Grilled Pork Neck with Thai Herbs, Steamed Fish with Spicy Sauce, Crispy Pork Belly with Dipping Sauce Stir Fried: Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Stir Fried Aubergine with Pork and Sweet Basil, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Stir Fried Spicy Pork with Thai Herbs, Stir Fried Shrimp with Curry Powder, Fried Chicken with Thai Basil, Crispy Pork Belly with Chilli and Garlic, Fried Pork with Thai Basil Soup: Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp, Hot and Sour Soup with Mixed Mushrooms, Chicken in Coconut Milk Soup, Mushrooms and Vegetables in Coconut Milk Soup, Stuffed Squid Soup Dessert: Mango with Sticky Rice and Coconut Milk
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Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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