About this experience
The essentials
Thai Cooking Class Phuket by Tony offers several hands-on Thai cooking experiences designed for beginners, families, couples, and food lovers who want to learn authentic Thai cuisine in Phuket. Most classes are available in morning and afternoon sessions and usually last around 3 to 4 hours, including a local fresh market visit, ingredient introduction, cooking session, and meal tasting. Guests typically learn to cook 3 to 5 authentic Thai dishes per class using traditional herbs, spices, curry pastes, and fresh local ingredients. Popular dishes include Pad Thai, Tom Yum Goong, Green Curry, Massaman Curry, Panang Curry, Som Tam (Papaya Salad), Spring Rolls, Fried Rice, Mango Sticky Rice, and Coconut Soup. The classes focus on step-by-step guidance, allowing every participant to prepare and cook their own meals personally rather than simply watching demonstrations. The school provides both market tour classes and express cooking options. Market tour programs include a guided walk through a local Phuket fresh market where guests learn about Thai vegetables, herbs, spices, coconut milk, curry ingredients, seafood, and seasoning techniques before starting the cooking session. Standard market tour classes generally last around 3.5 to 4 hours, while shorter non-market classes are approximately 2 to 2.5 hours. Many classes also include: * Welcome drinks and snacks * Recipe books to take home * Vegetarian and halal-friendly menu options * Hotel pickup from selected Phuket areas * Small group learning environment * English-speaking instructors * Personal cooking stations for each guest The cooking school rotates menus throughout the week, meaning guests can return for different class options and learn new recipes each day. Overall, the experience combines Thai culinary culture, local market exploration, and practical cooking skills in a relaxed and friendly environment suitable for all skill levels.