Thai Cooking Class with Local Market Tour in Koh Samui

A 3-hour cooking class in Koh Samui capped at six guests, with a 30-minute market walk before you cook three Thai dishes of your choice plus a banana coconut milk dessert — from $80, with hotel pickup included from Choeng Mon, Chaweng and Chaweng Noi.

The class opens with a guided 30-minute walk through the local market, where the certified Thai chef points out the herbs, spices and vegetables that go into what you’re about to cook. Everything gets bought fresh that morning, then you work at an individual station to prepare three dishes of your choice and a banana coconut milk dessert. The meal you make becomes lunch or dinner, shared at the table once cooking wraps up.

Free hotel pickup covers Choeng Mon, Chaweng and Chaweng Noi; other parts of the island may not be included, so check before booking if you’re staying elsewhere. Classes are capped at six guests, small enough that the chef can correct your technique rather than just demonstrating from the front.

Good for anyone who wants real one-on-one instruction rather than a crowded demo kitchen — the class is capped at six guests. If your hotel sits outside Choeng Mon, Chaweng or Chaweng Noi, confirm pickup arrangements first since it may not be free.

Insider Tip: Free pickup only covers Choeng Mon, Chaweng and Chaweng Noi — check with the operator before booking if your hotel is anywhere else on the island.