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Phuket
Phuket Thai Cooking Class: Cook Like a Local!
180
Overview
Thai Cooking Class in Phuket: Discover the secrets of authentic Thai cuisine! This hands-on cooking class lets travelers create delicious dishes and impress everyone back home. Instead of just watching, participants get to cook traditional Thai meals in a friendly environment.
Learn to make curry paste from scratch with a mortar and pestle, without MSG or store-bought ingredients! Classes with a market tour include a visit to a local market to see and taste exotic fruits and vegetables. Even without the market tour, all the ingredients will be available during the cooking course. Chefs speak English well and answer all questions. They also teach how to swap ingredients at home.
The class takes place in a clean kitchen, with each person getting their own cooking station. This Phuket Thai Cooking by VJ experience includes recipes, lunch, and free transport from Kata, Karon, Rawai, Patong and Nai Harn (market tour classes only). Phuket Thai Cooking by VJ is known for excellent quality and a low cancellation rate, ensuring a great experience. 
Highlights
Cook Real Thai Dishes: Learn to cook amazing Thai meals from scratch that you can make at home.
Make Curry Paste: Create your own curry paste using a mortar and pestle.
Visit Local Market: Taste exotic fruits and veggies at a real Thai market (on select tours).
Free Transport: Get free rides from Kata, Karon, Rawai, Patong and Nai Harn(market tour classes only).
English Speaking Chefs: Chefs speak English fluently and they teach you about ingredients that you can find back at home.
Individual Cooking Station: Everyone will have their own cooking stations.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers enjoyed learning to cook authentic Thai dishes.
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They liked making curry paste from scratch.
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Visitors appreciated the hands-on experience and friendly environment.
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Many found the market tour and fruit tasting to be a highlight.
Some mentioned that transportation is limited to certain areas.
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Others noted the market tour is only included in some classes.
The Journey
Phuket Thai Cooking by VJ
A cooking school in Phuket offering hands-on Thai cooking classes in a cozy and friendly environment. Participants learn to cook traditional Thai dishes from scratch, including making their own curry paste.
Local Market (Optional)
A vibrant market where participants (in classes with the market tour) can explore and taste local exotic fruits and vegetables, gaining insights into Thai ingredients and culinary culture.
Cooking Station
Each participant has their own individual cooking station in a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring a hands-on and immersive cooking experience.
Know Before You Go
This Phuket Thai cooking class includes recipes, lunch, and all cooking ingredients. Enjoy coffee, tea, unlimited bottled water, and a welcome drink during the class. For classes with a market tour, fruit tasting and free round-trip transportation from Patong, Rawai, and Naiharn is provided (minimum 2 people). Free round-trip transfer is available from Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon for all classes. Meeting point for Kamala beach and Surin beach will be at Hard Rock Cafe Patong. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and Halal classes are available upon request. This experience excludes anything not explicitly listed.
Hot Tip
Visitors recommend arriving hungry and taking notes, as the class is packed with valuable cooking tips. If booking a class with a market tour, be sure to bring a camera to capture the colorful sights and exotic produce. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions about ingredients and cooking techniques – the chefs are happy to share their knowledge!
Review Summary
Customers find this Thai Cooking Class in Phuket highly enjoyable and educational, praising the hands-on approach and the authenticity of preparing traditional Thai dishes, especially making curry paste from scratch. Many highlight the friendly and knowledgeable instructors and the included market tour as valuable parts of the experience. Positive reviews commonly mention the well-organized, clean, and comfortable cooking environment. Some minor negatives noted include limited pickup areas requiring minimum participants and occasional scheduling rigidities. Overall, travelers recommend it for a culturally immersive and fun cooking experience.
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