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Learn Authentic Thai Cooking in Krabi – Siam Cuisine Cookery School Experience

If you’re looking for a hands-on experience that goes beyond beaches and boat tours, learning to cook real Thai food in Krabi might just become the highlight of your trip. The Siam Cuisine Thai Cookery School offers a personal, fun, and unforgettable cooking class in the heart of southern Thailand.
👨🍳 What’s the experience like?
Nestled between Ao Nang and Ao Nam Mao, this charming open-air cooking school offers free hotel pickup from Krabi Town, Ao Nang, Klong Muang and Tub Kaek. The classes are limited to small groups, usually 8–12 participants, ensuring personal attention and interaction.
The full experience lasts about 5 hours and includes:
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Guided tour of Thai ingredients
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Your choice of 6 dishes from a rich menu (soups, stir-fries, curries, salads and dessert)
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Hands-on cooking, step by step
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Relaxed group meal at the end
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Take-home recipe book in English
Sample dishes include Tom Yum, Pad Thai, Green Curry, Som Tum (papaya salad), and Mango Sticky Rice – all prepared by you, from scratch.
✅ Why we recommend it
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Authentic & educational – not a tourist trap
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Friendly English-speaking instructors
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Fresh, local ingredients from Krabi markets
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Vegetarian/vegan options available
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Suitable for beginners and food lovers alike
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All equipment, ingredients, and instructions provided
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You eat what you cook – delicious and rewarding!
🕒 Schedule & pricing
Class Type | Duration | Menu | Price* |
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Morning / Afternoon / Evening | ~5 hours | 6 dishes (selected in advance) + recipe book | ~1,200 THB / person |
* Pricing valid for 2025 – subject to change.
Free pickup is included from key areas in Krabi.
📌 Things to know
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Wear comfortable clothing – it gets warm in the open kitchen.
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Choose your preferred dishes during booking.
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Tipping is optional (5–10% is appreciated).
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Not suitable for those with mobility issues or severe food allergies.
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All classes are conducted in English.