Khao Lak Thai Cooking Class: Hands-on Market Tour with Pakinnaka School
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Experience a hands-on Thai cooking class in Khao Lak with a renowned international chef. Learn unique techniques and authentic recipes in a beautiful garden setting. Suitable for vegans, vegetarians, and even children!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Soi Noen Thong - We will pick you up from your hotel between 10:00 - 10:30 AM. Then we go to the local fresh market in order to learn about the ingredients you will use while cooking; Thai herbs, vegetables, spices used in the homemade chili pastes. You will also learn about where everything at the market comes from; seafood, fresh coconut milk, meats, and all the tropical fruit. While at the market you will also have the opportunity to shop for yourself.

  • Back at the cooking class you will cook 3 courses using the ingredients from the market.

  • Learn to make the curry pastes from scratch and cook with your own homemade curry paste.

  • With Wandee’s many years of experience you will learn about traditional cooking methods, as well as learn to cook royal Thai recipes.

  • Q&A session at every cooking class.

  • The recipes of what you cook will be available after the class.

  • Amazing cooking environment in a new bamboo hut in the garden.

What's Included
  • Cooking 3 Thai dishes
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Lunch provided
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Guided market tour
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Drinks
Meal Options
  • Deep fried pork with lemongrass. - Deep fried pork minced mix with herb and wrapped with lemongrass. Serve with sweet chilli sauce
  • Kaeng Chu Chi Pla( Traditional Southern curry from scratch). - A selection of Andaman fish cooked it with homemade curry paste from scratch and fresh coconut milk from our local market.
  • Bualoi (Thai riceball in warm coconut milk) - Traditional Thai dessert made from stickey rice flour and special ingredients. Unique preparation. Boil in hot water and cook in warm coconut milk.
  • Yam Som O (Pomelo Salad) - Super fresh and full of colour dish, Pomelo mix in traditional dressing salad such as fish sauce, lime, chilli oil and sugar. Refreshing and tasteful.
Additional Information

Practical learning experience under the guidance of a globally recognized Thai Chef, having culinary expertise from various countries like New Zealand, Iceland and Russia, and over seven years of experience in training cooks. Enjoy the pleasure of cooking in a charming outdoor kitchen amidst a beautiful garden setting.

Experience unrivaled Thai culinary techniques that can only be imparted by a seasoned Thai chef. Master the authentic method of preparing each dish, such as making curry from scratch and using fresh ingredients like fresh coconut milk, herbs, vegetables, meat and seafood.

Every student is provided their own cooking area inclusive of a gas stove, personal chopping board with complete knife set, spoons, and spatulas, along with a mortar, apron, and hand towels.

My niche includes Vegan and Vegetarian dishes, and I’m comfortable cooking with children as well.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is casual
Cancellation Policy

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

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I1751wvdavids
Jun 21, 2024
Pakinnaka cooking school - Excellent instruction and very engaging. Market experience was good and great to see where your food comes from. Highly recommend!
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686jennil
Jun 19, 2024
Fun morning making and eating yummy Thai dishes - This was a fantastic morning learning to cook Thai meals we chose, and sharing them to eat. Wandee explains everything and demonstrates. Any questions you have are happily answered and recipes are shared. It was lots of fun and the food was delicious. Highly recommend.
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Ronflores
Jun 19, 2024
A Delightful Culinary Adventure in Khao Lak with Amazon Prime Cooking Show Chef Wandee - Experiencing the local market, where tourists rarely venture, and learning to cook your favorite Thai dish with Wandee is a perfect day in Khao Lak. Wandee, our delightful and friendly teacher/chef, brings great energy to her classes. Her expertise and warmth make the cooking experience memorable and enjoyable. After preparing your dish, you get to savor it for lunch, making the experience even more fulfilling. Wandee has not only international experience as a Chef, she also appeared on (Amazon) Prime Video cooking show, “The World Cook” showcasing her skills and passion and teaching the finalists Thai cuisine. Her engaging personality and culinary talent make her an outstanding chef and teacher. I wholeheartedly rate her 5 stars for her exceptional classes and vibrant presence. If you want an authentic and delightful culinary adventure in Khao Lak, Wandee’s class is a must!
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B5261iplindab
Jun 19, 2024
Thai cooking class - Market visit & great cooking experience today And eating the dishes for lunch so tasty so tasty đź‘… so delicious highly recommended
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173shahars
Jun 16, 2024
Great!!!!! - The session was amazing! She is very nice and took us to the market to by some things we love and want to cook with. I am recommends!
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762raphaelah
Jun 15, 2024
Wonderful cooking class experience! - Wandee and her team are amazing! First stop at the market: Wandee explained all typical Thai vegetables and fruits and we could also try some of them. Then we went to her house. The cooking class was very relaxed - no time pressure at all! We chosen our menue a day before and everybody cooked their own dish. It was a lot of fun and Wandee is a very good chef - explaining all steps and also gives tips! I can highly recommend this cooking class - you will have a great experience! :)
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Amitsinhauk
Jun 15, 2024
Must do if you visit Khao Lak.. - This couldn’t have been better. The host speaks English amazingly and is super fun! Even if you’re not a cook, this is worth it. I’ve learnt a lot and really enjoyed myself. Thank you Wandee…
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Vsm29
Jun 9, 2024
Great Cooking Class Experience - It was a private and romantic experience. Wandee welcomed us very friendly. We very enjoyed from the cooking session and for sure recommend with our friends 👍🏻
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Debnste
Jun 8, 2024
Great morning out! - Great morning out! Wandi collected us and 2 friends from the hotel at 10am, all hotels in Khaolak seem to be eligible for a pickup. We went to the market and sat and had a drink and met up with 4 others. Wandi gave us a tour of the market tasting the foods we would be cooking with and giving lots of information. We were then taken to the cookery school which was absolutely lovely. It was a nice size and perfect for eight of us to cook. We were given clear instructions and all the ingredients were laid out. As a group of four we cooked two different starters and then sat down to enjoy them with sticky rice and a beer. Next we cooked two different mains. Steamed Rice was made for us and placed on the table to eat with them. It was all absolutely delicious in a lovely setting with expert tuition and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.
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Z5670cyshaned
Jun 5, 2024
A must do - Such an amazing experience, our whole crew loved this cooking class. The whole team at pakinnaka did such a great job at teaching us. Defiantly worth it
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