Thailand · THAI COOKING CLASSES IN BANGKOK
The 15 best thai cooking classes in Bangkok you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Meet near BTS Asoke for a morning market visit, or at House of Taste in Sukhumvit 4 for afternoon and evening classes. With instructors such as Jay, Pitch, April, and Jane, you prepare four Thai dishes, eat them hot, and receive recipes by email.
“Excellent, friendly (and funny) guide. Cooking school environment petfect.”
Meet an English-speaking instructor at Tingly Thai Cooking School opposite the Marriott Hotel Surawong. Morning classes add a guided market visit before you make Tom Yum Kung, Pad Thai Kung, mango sticky rice, and a curry that changes by day. Expect hands-on cooking, generous portions, and recipes to take home.
“So much fun! Our teacher, Cho, was super positive and fun. I learned so much about the different Thai ingredients and recipes. Having the cookbook to take home was appreciated to be able to recreate at home all the recipes we learned.”
Join Maliwan Thai Cooking Class near Khaosan Road for a four-hour English-language lesson. You’ll ride a tuk tuk to a local market, choose fresh ingredients, prepare four Thai dishes, and eat what you cook. Classes are limited to six people, with vegetarian and allergy adjustments available if requested ahead.
“The food we made was amazing and everything was prepared very well. Thai cooking made easy for everyone! We got the recipes with us so will definitely make this food again. Thanks for the great class!”
At House of Taste Thai Cooking School, you’ll shop for ingredients at Asok market on the morning class, or carve mango in the afternoon and evening. Chefs such as Jay, April, and May guide you through curry paste, Pad Thai, curry, and dessert before you eat what you make.
“This was such a fun way to experience the culture and learn what you are eating! We had a nice tour of the market and has SO much good food. The facility was really clean and nice. Definitely recommend!”
Start at 8:30 am with Cho, Nam, Song, or another Tingly instructor at Wat Kheak fresh market. Learn about Thai herbs, fruit, vegetables, and spices, then prepare four dishes, including curry paste, before eating your own lunch. Groups are capped at 12.
“The whole experience was wonderful we really enjoyed ourselves from the moment we arrived Our guide was so knowledgeable nothing was too much trouble She explained all about different foods in the market and was so informative and interesting The cooking school is really well run and everything is so well organised Please do this tour if you are able you won’t regret it”
Meet a professional chef at House of Taste Thai Cooking School in Sukhumvit. Morning sessions include a local market visit, while afternoon classes feature fruit carving. You prepare four dishes, eat each one fresh, and take home the recipes.
“Fun afternoon in a nice facility. Set up was good and comfortable. Cooked four dishes…all delicious. Learned how to make a mango flower. Enjoyed meeting the other students. . Would have given it 5 stars but the chef seemed like she was annoyed and was somewhat curt. Maybe she was just having a bad day.”
Join Pimmy and her assistant for a four-hour Thai cooking class near On Nut. Start at a local fresh market, choose ingredients, then prepare dishes such as curry, soup, spring rolls, or pad thai. The group is capped at 10, and recipes, a meal, drinks, Wi-Fi, and fresh ingredients are included.
“We had a great time with Pimmy. Walking through the markets and learning about the local ingredients was a great experience. The class itself was great. We learned heaps. got to make then eat amazing food. Highly recommended.”
Spend about 3.5 hours exploring Khlong Toei Market, riding a tuk-tuk, and preparing a multi-course Thai meal. Instructors such as Chef Pim and Chef Alex explain ingredients, knife work, curry paste, and flavor balance in a small class of up to 12 people. Recipes are provided for cooking at home.
“Incredible hands-on class in Bangkok! Chef Pim guided us through pad thai, red curry, and mango sticky rice using fresh market ingredients. Clear steps, pro tips on flavor balance, and a delicious feast of our creations. Small group and cultural stories. We left with recipes and new skills. Book it!”
Join Tingly Thai Cooking School from 6 to 9 pm for a hands-on Thai dinner class in Bangkok. With an English and Thai instructor such as Nam, Song, Cho, or Sho, you prepare several dishes, adjust spice levels where possible, learn about local ingredients, and take home recipes.
“Very well organized! Our teacher Song was so nice, cheerful and helpful that we felt directly very comfortable! ☺️”
Meet at Tingly Thai Cooking School in Silom at 1 p.m. for a hands-on class of roughly three and a half to four hours. You will prepare Thai dishes from scratch, including curry or chili paste, learn storage tips, and eat what you make. Instructors named include Soung, Chan, Chun, Chon, Song, and Nam.
“Soung was an amazing instructor and have such an incredible personality. I’m so confident from walking away from this class to replicating all that taught. Very good experience and highly recommend Tingly Thai:)”
Meet your English-speaking instructor at White Lotus Thai Cooking School near Sanam Chai MRT. Tour local produce and flower markets, then make Tom Yam Goong, Pad Thai, Som Tam, and Mango Sticky Rice, including fresh coconut milk from scratch. Vegetarian and spice-adjusted options are available.
“Market flower, cooking, eating ! And choosing how spicy or not spicy we want”
Meet near BTS On Nut for a market walk and hands-on Thai cooking class. Choose five dishes from more than 20 options, including green curry, pad Thai, tom yum, and mango sticky rice. Chefs guide you through each recipe, then you eat what you make.
“It was my third time, and it was a fantastic experience! This time, I brought my 8-year-old daughter, and she absolutely loved it. The chefs are incredibly talented and make the whole process enjoyable, guiding us with patience and enthusiasm. The choice of dishes to make is always exciting, and I can't wait to bring my son along for the next class.”
Meet your instructor at Maliwan Thai Cooking Class, ride a tuk-tuk to a local market, and help choose fresh ingredients before cooking at your own station. Instructors such as Maliwan, May, Mae, and Matinee guide small groups of up to seven through several Thai dishes.
“The Thai cooking class with Maliwan was fantastic! We met Maliwan at the school and took a tuk tuk together to a local market. This was a wonderful experience, Maliwan is so knowledgeable and we spent some time going around to differeRead more”
Meet near BTS Asoke for the morning market tour, then cook four Thai dishes at House of Taste Thai Cooking School in Sukhumvit 4. Afternoon and evening classes replace the market with mango carving. English-speaking teachers such as April, Jay, Pitch, and May lead clear, friendly lessons.
“We were the only ones there so we got a very nice personalised training with lots of fun conversations”
Spend 150 minutes in a two-story Thai teak home learning three classic dishes with an English-speaking instructor. Smart Cook Bangkok keeps classes small, with a maximum of eight people. Snow White, Poppy, or Mac may lead your session, depending on the day.
“I really enjoyed my time there, I learned to make pad Thai, chicken with coconut milk and mango & sticky rice. I will definitely make them when I go back to my country. The lady was so lovely, you should definitively experience this cooking class :)”
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