Thai Cookery Class with Courageous Kitchen
Bangkok, Thailand
From USD 70.95
Office phone number: +66 (0) 92 906 7575
Thai Cookery Class with Courageous Kitchen
Bangkok, Thailand





Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.

Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Do you love Thai food? Do you want to learn how to make some of your favourite dishes? Do you want to give back to the local community during your stay in Bangkok? If so, this tour is for you! We'll shop for the ingredients at our favourite local neighbourhood market before heading to a typical Thai home to cook three tasty treats with the help of Courageous Kitchen, an inspiring non-profit organisation that encourages community leadership through the power of food!
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Highlights
- Experience the sights and smells of a bustling local Thai market
- Discover some of Bangkok’s legendary street food
- Choose from a menu of our favourite Thai dishes to cook with a local leading the way
- Learn Thai cooking techniques using fresh local ingredients
- Help the community — proceeds from these tours will help fund food aid and educational activities for vulnerable refugees in Bangkok
- This tour is 100% plastic free
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Schedule details
- Duration: 4 hours
- Meeting point:
Tinpresso Coffee Shop, 341/1 Wachiratham Sathit 21 Alley, Khwaeng Bang Chak, Khet Phra Khanong, Bangkok.
View on Google Maps
Tinpresso address in Thai for taxis: ธินเพรสโซ 341/1 ซอย วชิรธรรมสาธิต 21 แขวง บางจาก เขต พระโขนง กรุงเทพมหานคร 10260
- Starting time: 10.00 AM
- Ending point:
Courageous Kitchen's house
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, all food, use of cooking equipment.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, transportation to/from the meeting and end points, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Want to experience an authentic local neighbourhood in Bangkok? Want to learn how to make some delicious Thai dishes? This tour is more than just a cooking class! Tucked in behind the skyscrapers and shopping malls, we'll introduce you to an old-school local market, pick up some ingredients, and taste some street-side snacks before heading to a typical Thai home to learn how to cook some tasty Thai food. You can choose your own dishes from a menu of our favourites, and we'll even send you a couple of recipes to practice with when you get home.
Once you meet your guide, you'll have the chance to take a look at our menu from which you can choose a soup, a main course and a dessert to learn to cook later. If you like it spicy you might pick Tom Yum soup – a Thai classic full of fragrance and flavour. Maybe you'd like to try Pad Krapow for your main course, a spicy basil stir fry that some might say is the unofficial Thai national dish. And to finish, perhaps you'd like to make some delicious and delicate Crispy Lotus Cookies which will be served with ice cream for dessert.
Once we know what we're going to cook we'll head to the local neighbourhood market where you'll be introduced to the most important ingredients in Thai cuisine. We'll choose some seasonal, local fruit to enjoy together later, and pick up what we need for our cookery class. There will be plenty of chances to chat with local vendors along the way, and if you want to learn a few words of Thai we can definitely help you with that, too.
On our way out, we'll try some street-side snacks to keep us going until lunch is ready, then head to Courageous Kitchen's house to begin the demonstration. Courageous Kitchen is a remarkable not-for-profit organisation that works with local children to teach them about the importance of nutrition and arm them with the tools they need to feed themselves and their families in the future.
We'll have a refreshing local drink before embarking on our culinary journey and then the cooking can begin!
After all your dishes are made we can relax, eat and get to know each other better. We will also enjoy the local seasonal fruit we picked up at the market earlier. Find out more about the charity and the inspiring work it does with the local community, or grill your hosts on everyday life in suburban Bangkok.
The tour will finish here at Courageous Kitchen's house. Before you go, if you pass your email address to your guide, we'll send you our mini-cookbook with a couple of recipes and a few of those tricky Thai words that you won't want to forget.
Don't forget to ask your guide for advice on what else there is to see, do, and eat during your stay in Bangkok. Your guide will be happy to help you get back to the BTS Skytrain or to find a taxi back to your accommodation.
We hope that you enjoy using your newfound cooking skills for your friends and family back home, and we'd like to thank you for supporting such a great, local cause.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, all food, use of cooking equipment.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, transportation to/from the meeting and end points, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Light-weight clothing and closed-toe shoes are recommended.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: Children ages under 10 are not permitted on this tour.
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any special dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘additional information’ box at checkout or by emailing us at info@infocus.bangkokurbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +66 (0) 92 906 7575
Email address: info@infocus.bangkokurbanadventures.com
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