Jungle Kitchen: Traditional Thai Cooking Class

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • G2RG+PV - Prior to the commencement of classes, Jungle Kitchen will reach out to inquire about any dietary restrictions and to gather suggestions for favorite dishes. They will then craft a menu that accommodates all participants.
    Typically, the cooking session includes:
  • A soup or Thai salad
  • A Thai curry made from scratch
  • A noodle or stir-fry…
What's Included
  • Dinner
Meal Options
  • Traditional Thai Curry - fresh ingredients are ground to make the paste - Panaeng or green curry are the most popular and use many ingredients from our gardens. We do however have a wider recipe range for the adventurous.
  • Noodle or stir fry dish - Pad Thai, pad see ew or drunken noodles are just a few of the noodle dishes.
    Guests compliment us for…
Additional Information

Jungle Kitchen cooking classes transport participants to an era when meals were crafted using handmade tools and traditional techniques.
Despite being just minutes away from Fisherman’s Village, the school offers a setting that feels worlds apart from the bustling coastal streets.
Participants cook at an 8-meter-long cooking station, surrounded by the…

Location
G2RG+PV
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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Shelly_s
Jan 23, 2026
Fun evening - We had a fun evening touring the garden and learning Thai recipes. The food was one of the best we had in our time in Thailand. We made curry paste from scratch which was very interesting. Come hungry as there was plenty of good! Tom and Lynn were wonderful hosts. We would highly recommend if you are visiting Koh Samui!
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Hei_pft
Jan 9, 2026
Highlight of our trip! - I don't often post reviews, but this was truly an exceptional experience! Lin is an incredible Thai chef and we really enjoyed cooking with her in the beautiful outdoor kitchen with amazing views. The food was absolutely amazing and it made for an unforgettable evening. Her partner Tom arranged transport, showed us around the grounds/garden, took great photos/videos and entertained us throughout the evening. They were very accommodating when we needed to make a change last minute and even let us make menu requests. If you do only one cooking class while in Thailand - this is the one!
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B3383njmelissaw
Dec 25, 2025
Flexible, easy going cooking class with a gorgeous view - We loved our experience at the jungle cooking class! The property is gorgeous and easy to get to—Tom and his partner are so welcoming and helpful throughout the recipes so skill level doesn’t matter and the food ended up delicious. They were also super generous on transportation to and from as it can be difficult on the island. It was sweet to watch the generosity to a couple in our group who brought an infant and a toddler by keeping them occupied and offering up a sleeping pad for him to rest on. Also the pictures they captured of us are 10/10 and probably will be included in our Christmas card! Thanks for hosting us and highly recommending not thinking twice about signing up for this tour, you won’t want to miss it.
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Brittany_k
Sep 11, 2025
Fantastic experience.... - Fantastic experience. Explorer garden. Small group so intimate. Menu tailored to what the group wanted. Authentic Thai cooking style and great view over ocean.
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Jessicanx7563ts
Aug 14, 2025
Fantastic Experience - Fantastic experience. Tom, our gracious host, took us around the beautiful property and gardens to learn about the ingredients we cooked with. The views from the outdoor kitchen were breathtaking. Highly recommend this for families and friends groups.
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Victoria
Jul 18, 2025
A Fabulous Experience - A great experience and fabulous hospitality from Tom, Lin and the team. Food was absolutely delicious and the setting was beautiful. We were a family of four with 2 kids (11 and 13) and the class was a perfect way to spend an evening on our Samui holiday.
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Andersono8
Jun 11, 2025
Immersive experience - f you’re truly looking for an immersive experience in Thai cuisine, this is the place! It goes far beyond just cooking. The show starts the moment you arrive. The setting is beautiful, with a unique atmosphere, an incredible view, and a vibe that makes you feel comfortable right from the start. Tom and Lin are a big part of the experience. They were extremely friendly and welcoming, and truly shared what this fascinating culture has to offer. The relaxed chat over a few glasses of good wine was a wonderful bonus that, on its own, already made the visit worthwhile. The food, for me—after five visits to the island—was some of the most authentic and flavorful I’ve had in Thailand. Real Thai comfort food. I highly recommend. Thank you so much, Tom and Lin! ขอบคุณมากครับ (khàawp-khun mâak khráp) 🙏🇹🇭✨ Can’t wait to be back! 💛
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Pathfinder267761
May 16, 2025
Great evening, good fun - We spent a fabulous evening with 2 other couples (who we didn't know before) learning how to cook in an authentic traditional Thai style. Tom and Lin have a lovely open-plan house and stunning garden. Tom took us around the garden to cultivate the vegetables, fruits and herbs that we would be using that night to cook our 3-course dinner. Lin then took over to show us how to cook the various dishes and we all cooked our one individual helpings (adjusted slightly for food preferences). Everything we ate was tasty and the whole evening flew by. We were meant to be there from 5-9pm but at 10pm Tom suggested it was probably time to call a taxi! I would highly recommend this even for fussy eaters like myself!
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Patrik
Apr 29, 2025
Best cooking class in Koh Samui!! - Best Thai cooking school I have been at. Great place, food and all the learning about cooking Thai food. We really had a fantastic time and we higly recommend it to ours. Thank you Tom and Jin and the rest of the team♥️
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Trail05077002636
Jan 22, 2026
Honest Review – Jungle Kitchen koh Samui - We had mixed feelings about this experience, and I want to be honest while also fair. Unfortunately, Tom’s attitude made the experience very uncomfortable. He was arrogant, dismissive, and at times raised his voice and yelled at guests, which felt completely inappropriate in a service setting. If you’re visiting Samui with family or hoping for a relaxing vacation experience, this is not something you would expect or want, and it can really affect the mood of the day. That said, Lin was absolutely wonderful — she was kind, warm, patient, and a genuinely good cook. She clearly cares about the food and the guests, and it honestly felt bad to write this review because of her. She was the bright spot of the experience. We honestly would have preferred to pay more if it meant the experience without Tom’s involvement.
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From $125
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).