Private Thai Cooking Class & Local Market Experience in Koh Samui

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesThai, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore authentic Thai cuisine with a Private Thai Cooking Class in Koh Samui, a hands-on experience that proves Thai food is not difficult. Learn in a relaxed, eco-friendly setting while discovering fresh local ingredients, herbs, and their health benefits, including picking herbs directly from the garden. Guests may also request a local market tour for deeper insight into Thai food culture. Cook classic Thai dishes step by step with personal guidance, then enjoy your meal together or take it home. With small group sizes creating a warm and personal atmosphere, this experience is perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, and private groups seeking a meaningful break from the beach—join the class and take authentic Thai flavors home with you.

What's included

Hands-on Thai cooking class
All ingredients
Tour Guide
Recipe guidance to recreate dishes at home
Round-trip hotel transfers from Chaweng, Chaweng Noi and Lamai

Personal expenses
Gratuities
Extra charge for round-trip hotel transfers from Choeng Mon, Mae Nam, Ban Tai, Nathon, Na Muang

What to expect

Explore authentic Thai cuisine in Koh Samui with a private, hands-on cooking class designed to show that Thai food is not difficult. This relaxed, eco-friendly experience connects you with local culture, fresh ingredients, and traditional techniques. With small group sizes and personal guidance, learning is easy, fun, and enjoyable for everyone.

Experience the journey from ingredients to plate as you are introduced to essential Thai ingredients, herbs, and their health benefits. Pick fresh herbs directly from the garden and learn how natural flavors shape Thai cooking. Guests who want a deeper cultural insight may request a local market tour to see how locals select daily ingredients.

Enjoy step-by-step cooking as you prepare classic Thai dishes using simple methods you can recreate at home. Taste your dishes as you cook or enjoy a full meal at the end, with leftovers to take home.

The experience ends at the cooking venue, allowing you to continue exploring Koh Samui at your own pace. Perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, and private groups looking for a meaningful break from the beach.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pickup times are between 8:00–8:30 AM and 1:00–1:30 PM. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed by email. Please be ready in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Late arrival or absence may be considered a no-show.

End point

Pickup times are between 8:00–8:30 AM and 1:00–1:30 PM. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed by email. Please be ready in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Late arrival or absence may be considered a no-show.

Pickup details

Hotel pickup is available in Koh Samui for accommodation located near the main road. If you are staying on a hill, please proceed to a nearby hotel or designated meeting point for pickup. Pickup times are between 8:00–8:30 AM and 1:00–1:30 PM. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed by email. Please be ready in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Late arrival or absence may be considered a no-show.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Private class with a maximum of 6 participants per session.
Non-cooking participants joining for dining only are charged 900 Baht per person, payable directly to the driver.
Participants are requested to designate three dishes in advance of the market tour
Each dish offers the flexibility of preparation with chicken, beef, pork, prawn, squid, fish, or as a vegetarian option.
In the unlikely event of a tour cancellation, you will be notified in advance, and we will offer the choice of an alternative date, a different tour, or a full reimbursement.

Cancellation policy

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