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Sompong Thai Cooking School

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Bangkok, Thailand
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About this activity

Learn to cook authentic Thai dishes at Sompong Thai Cooking School in Bangkok, a hands-on 3-hour class where you'll visit a local market, master three mains plus a dessert, and eat what you prepare. Qualified instructors tailor the experience to your skill level and dietary needs, with recipes you can recreate at home.

Begin a truly authentic Thai food cooking experience from a top cooking class in Bangkok, guided by qualified, professional instructors. Sompong Thai Cooking School offers one of the best cooking classes in Bangkok.

Kick off the day by learning how to find and select the right ingredients for the day's dishes through a trip to the local market, where you'll also learn the culinary history of the Thai dishes about to be made. Each student of this Bangkok cooking school will be provided with an individual cooking station and equipment, where you'lll learn how to make three different Thai main dishes, a dessert, as well as how to make curry paste from scratch! The instructors will tailor your experience to your culinary skill level, so everyone can follow along. Vegetarian dishes are also available, and special attention to allergies are made. Once you're done cooking, you get to feast on your creations, and you can even take food home for your loved ones to try!

Daily Menu:

Monday

  • Chicken green curry
  • Homemade green curry paste
  • Stir fried chicken with cashew nut
  • Thai spicy mixed fruit salad
  • Egg custard in pumpkin

Tuesday

  • Choo chee curry with prawns
  • Homemade red curry paste
  • Chicken galangal in coconut milk soup
  • Pomelo salad
  • Mango sticky rice

Wednesday

  • Panaeng chicken curry
  • Homemade panaeng curry paste
  • Thai papaya salad
  • Fried noodle Thai style
  • Golden banana in syrup

Thursday

  • Chicken yellow curry
  • Homemade yellow curry paste
  • Spicy prawns with lemongrass salad
  • Fried noodle with soya sauce with chicken
  • Mango sticky rice

Friday

  • Chicken mussaman curry
  • Homemade mussaman curry
  • Chicken fried rice
  • Spicy prawns soup
  • Golden pumpkin in coconut milk

Saturday

  • Prawns curry with pineapples
  • Homemade red curry paste
  • Stir fried spicy chicken
  • Spicy Thai omelette with herb salad
  • Mango sticky rice

Sunday

  • Chicken red curry
  • Homemade red curry paste
  • Stir fried prawns with tamarind
  • Northern chicken spicy salad
  • Mango sticky rice

Menu may be substituted on the day

Sompong Cooking School runs twice daily and the market is only included in the morning session. 

Highlights

  • ✓Local market visit to source and select fresh ingredients
  • ✓Individual cooking station with professional equipment
  • ✓Master three Thai main dishes and homemade curry pastes from scratch
  • ✓Learn traditional Thai culinary techniques and dish history
  • ✓Enjoy your cooked meal on-site; take leftovers home

Insider tips

  • ★Arrive early if you're not a morning person—market visits are best in cooler hours and ingredient variety peaks early.
  • ★Wear comfortable, washable clothing; cooking oil and spices can splash.
  • ★Ask instructors about the specific ingredients and regional variations—each curry paste technique differs by region.
  • ★Request vegetarian or allergy-friendly adaptations when booking to ensure ingredient prep.

Good to know

  • •All individual cooking stations and equipment provided; no experience necessary.
  • •Vegetarian and allergy-friendly dishes available with advance notice.
  • •Class is 3 hours total, including market visit and cooking time.
  • •Meal included; containers provided to take leftover dishes home.
  • •Meeting point and pickup details provided upon booking confirmation.

Who it's for

Food enthusiasts and home cooks wanting to master authentic Thai techniquesVegetarians and those with dietary restrictionsTravellers seeking immersive cultural experiences beyond typical toursCouples and small groups looking for a hands-on activity

Best time to visit

Early morning classes (typically 9–10 AM start) offer the liveliest local market atmosphere and cooler cooking conditions. Classes run daily with rotating menus, so book according to which Thai dishes interest you most.

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