Local Cooking Class
Learn to cook the dish everyone orders on their last night here.
Duration
2 Hours
Starts
4:00 PM, 3x weekly
Where
HostelX Kitchen
Group size
8 Small Group
Guide
Local Chef
Overview
Learn to cook the dishes you've been ordering all week. In this hands-on class with a local chef, you'll see how Thai ingredients come together, pick up useful kitchen techniques, and make a meal you can recreate after your trip.
The class is social and practical, designed for travelers rather than professional cooks. Everyone gets involved, with plenty of chopping, tasting, stirring and comparing your dish with the person next to you. It's perfect for complete beginners and home cooks alike.
Good to Know
Come hungry, because tasting is encouraged throughout. Vegetarian options can usually be accommodated, so speak to the hostel team before booking.
Activities highlights
Learn essential Thai herbs, spices and sauces
Cook a selection of classic local dishes
Simple step-by-step techniques
Taste ingredients as you cook
Sit down and enjoy the meal together
Leave with ideas for your own kitchen
Full Itinerary
Welcome and intro:
meet your chef and get set up
Ingredients tour:
herbs, spices and sauces
Cooking:
prepare classic dishes step by step
Taste as you go:
adjust flavors with your chef
Enjoy your meal:
sit down and eat together
Class ends
What's Covered
Inclusions
Local chef instructor
Hands-on cooking
Ingredients & equipment
Tasting as you cook
Full meal together
Exclusions
Alcoholic drinks
Transport to class
Personal expenses
Meet Us Before the Adventure Begins
Where: HostelX Kitchen
When: 15 minutes before the start
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Tip: Don't worry about perfection. The class is about learning, tasting and having fun.
Chef May
Professional Thai Chef and Cooking Instructor
Chef May has spent more than eight years teaching travelers how to cook real Thai food. She is passionate about everyday flavors and makes every class fun, hands-on and beginner-friendly.
8+ Years of Experience
English, Thai
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