Koh Samui Jungle Kitchen: Old-Style Thai Cooking Class with Panoramic Views
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52 Ratings
Bo Put
Experience the charm of old-style Thai cooking at Koh Samui Jungle Kitchen. Cook with handmade tools and traditional techniques while enjoying panoramic views of Koh Phangan.
Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • G2XG+F83 - Prior to the commencement of the class, attendees are presented with a refreshing beverage crafted from the fruits and herbs cultivated in our own garden or farm. Subsequently, we will take a stroll through the gardens to gather some of the fresh components we’ll use in our sumptuous recipes.

The preparation of the ingredients takes place on our impressive 8-meter long artisanal table. We’ll be finely chopping herbs and manually grinding pastes, all while enticing scents begin to permeate the kitchen space. Following a brief intermission, we’ll commence cooking on charcoal grills as dusk falls.

Dinner is served amidst the lush surroundings of the Jungle Kitchen gardens, after which guests make their way back home. Recipes and photographs will be distributed shortly thereafter.

The cooking process is rooted in traditional methods and equipment; the class operates without the use of electricity. Participants will master the art of cooking three distinct dishes and then savor their handcrafted meals in the gardens, which offer sweeping vistas of Koh Phangan and the Elephant Sanctuary.

What's Included
  • Dinner
Meal Options
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls
  • Traditional Thai Green Curry With Prawns
  • Deep Fried Chicken Stir Fried With Cashew Nuts And Peppers
Additional Information

Jungle Kitchen cooking classes take you back to times where food was prepared and cooked using handmade tools and old-style techniques.
Guests cook at our 8 metre long cooking station with the sounds of nature and panoramic views of Koh Phangan. The ethos of the class is to keep alive knowledge of traditional cooking methods and to use the same tools and techniques which were widely used in a Thai kitchen over 50 years and more ago.

Location
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Pickup or transport is not included in a booking, but can be arranged at reasonable extra charge. Otherwise guests meet at the school just a few minutes drive from Fishermans. We contact you after booking with instructions on how to get to the Jungle Kitchen or to arrange transport for your group.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nicolap786
Apr 12, 2024
Excellent - Amazing experience - one of our favourite in Thailand! Lovely hosts and great food! Menu tailored to group, which was great!
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Steve_k
Apr 7, 2024
Must do Thai cooking - The location view and hospitality were all awesome. Lin’s knowledge of Thai cooking second to none, feel like we could host a Thai dinner at home that everyone would love Tom also is a great character and provided lots of local info
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Stephen_b
Mar 4, 2024
Great Time at the Jungle Kitchen - This was by far the best activity we did in Koh Samui. Tom and Lin were great mentors and the location and house were beautiful. If you do anything in Koh Samui signup for this class quick since they limit it to eight guests. This class is what you tell stories about long after you get home. Enjoy.
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Pat
Feb 27, 2024
Great learning experience with lovely hosts. - Five friends joined the course in the late afternoon. After a very short taxi ride from fisherman's village we were greeted by Tom and shown into his and Lin's beautiful hillside villa. We were joined by a young American couple. I think there are a maximum of eight places. Tom walked us around the garden. Showing us vegetables and herbs which we would use later. We collected chillies, lemongrass, turmeric and other ingredients. Tom handed us over to Lin, who as well as being an expert cook was clear and patient in her instruction. We made three dishes: a Penang duck curry, Tom Yum Goong soup and sweet and sour chicken. Lin's organisation was superb, with us doing all of the preparation in advance and cooking all three dishes at the last. Lin had marinated and smoked the duck over charcoal and coconut and she deep fried the chicken in a large batch. Saving us from the risk of using a wok full of oil. Nonetheless she explained and showed us each step so we could repeat at home. My wife's Penang Curry was the best I have tasted. Mine came a poor second. It was great to taste both and understand what improvements I could make. The sweet and sour was a revelation. Nothing like the sickly sweet versions I've been served in the UK. I would have said I don't like Sweet and Sour until Lin taught me how to cook one. Water was included, and we were able to purchase a very acceptable wine at reasonable prices. Tom serving us whilst cooking. Both joined us to eat and we enjoyed Toms lively conversation and Lin's quieter, intelligent contributions. My only regret is that Lin was preparing a Beef Rendang for their dinner the following day. This looked and smelled incredible. Unfortunately it wasn't ready for us to taste. Lin also sells Lasagne at the regular night markets in fisherman's village. We've just received the recipes and will be trying them at home. I just need to find a good source of ingredients. All in all a fantastic evening and very good value.
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582anjaf
Feb 15, 2024
Best cooking school in Koh Samui - This cooking school was amazing, especially because everybody had his own cooking place and prepared their own dishes. Tom and Lin were so friendly and we felt welcome from the very beginning. It was the best cooking school I have every visited and would 100% recommend it. Best experience in Koh Samui.
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Serina_t
Feb 12, 2024
Wonderful authentic Thai cooking experience! - Fantastic learning about Thai cooking and traditional Thai cooking techniques. A wonderfully informative host, Tim, guided us through the gardens to harvest the freshest ingredients. His partner, Lin, was our Thai cooking teacher and she was fantastic. There was an abundance of food which tasted absolutely wonderful! A fantastic experience that is highly recommended!
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Lester
Feb 11, 2024
Best Cookery class!!! - Great experience. Really good cooking class in a fabulous location. Tom is a really good host and Linn a wonderful chef. Picking the ingredients from Tom's garden was really informative and I learned a lot about the local produce. The Massaman curry we made was one of the best I've tasted and the Tamarind seabass was 'to die for' I highly recommend that you take this class
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Katarzyna
Jan 28, 2024
Amazing! - An amazing experience! If you are looking for an opportunity to learn how to cook authentic Thai food while spending a night in a great atmosphere and in a beautiful place overlooking both jungle & Koh Pha-ngan - you’ve found a right place. Tom & Lin - thank you, it was a pleasure ❤️
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Vendulas8
Jan 24, 2024
Brilliant cooking class - I always wanted to do a thai cooking class and Jungle kitchen did not disappoint. Tom is great host and Linn is great chef. They make you at ease and even if you are not experience at cooking it is so easy to follow Linn’s instruction. My husband does not cook and he really did not want to do it. But both Tom and Linn made him at ease and he really enjoyed the whole experience. The food was amazing. We would highly recommend the class. We would definitely come back again
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Paulines04
Jan 23, 2024
Unique experience, highly recommended!! - Absolutely wonderful eyperience! I can only recommend the course from the bottom of my heart. Tom & Lin have an exceptional outdoor kitchen with spectecular views. The dishes are customized for all course participants and cooked with home-grown, freshest ingredients. Lin runs the course with a lot of patience and useful knowledge and Tom kept us well entertained, provided us with drinks and took a lot of photos as souvenirs. The food especially the curry was soo delicious!! Thank you for the wonderful experience, it was one of the highlights of our vacation.
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