Riverside Thai Cooking Half Day Class
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Riverside Thai Cooking Half Day Class
By Riverside Thai Cooking
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Ages 0-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 4h 30m
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Live guide: English
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- Pick-up and drop-off are included in the class price.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
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- Service animals allowed
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- I5137KAtinar0 contributionsSuper authenticGreat experience! Apple is doing such a great job. She is so kind and fun. The market was very interesting. She explained us a lot. The cooking was so fun and deliciouse. I was alone, but together with a great group 😊Written 24 November 2024
- Sharon C0 contributionsScrumptious & fun coking classFabulous cooking class. The morning session includes a trip to a market to look at local produce. 7 attendees in our class = 7 scrumptious dishes plus banana & chocolate spring rolls and pork & herb spring rolls. Apple is a fun teacher. Learnt so much. So lovely sitting as a group eating all the food. Highly recommend.Written 3 November 2024
- alinadX5470FJ0 contributionsAuthentic Thai cooking classThe cooking class was a really great experience. Apple is such an enthusiastic and cool person. The market tour was really interesting. Cooking with her and her girls was so much fun and the food was delicious. They all made us feel so welcomed and we had such a great time with them.Written 28 October 2024
- Relax212554369110 contributionsFANTASTIC COOKING CLASS!!This cooking class was absolutely fantastic! Apple was so knowledgeable on every Thai dish that you could even imagine. We learnt so much, and made absolutely everything from scratch. This included a trip to the market to see the local produce that we would then cook with later. Apple and her team were amazing, so helpful and made it such a fun afternoon! Would HIGHLY recommend this class. We made so many dishes and they all tasted fantastic. We were so full at the end! Thanks so much Apple!Written 26 October 2024
- Richard J0 contributionsFantastic friendly cooking experienceThis experience was so good, I couldn't recommend it more! We were picked up from our hotel with a couple of other guests while were also doing the class. We went straight to the market to pick up our ingredients which was a great local experience on its own. We tnen went back to Apple's kitchen and garden to cook our food. There was a total of 5 of us and we all had our own meal to prepare, this meant we all got to try 5 different dishes as well as the spring rolls. I chose fish cakes and my wife baked shrimp with glass noodles. The other guests had red curry, shrimp cakes and pad Thai so we had a great variety. Apple is amazing running the course, so friendly and helpful. She really makes this the fun day it is. Her team working with her are also brilliant and keep on top of everything, ingredients are where you need them and everything is clean and tidy. After the course, you get emailed all the recipes from the day, including the choices of the other guests.Written 14 October 2024
- Edgey270 contributionsAMAZING!Apple is Lovely and the food she helped us prepare was amazing! She gave us so much knowledge to help cook amazing Thai meals at home. We got to taste local and fresh fruits and other ingredients. Her facilities are great. Personal experience! Thank you so much!!!! If you get chance, book a class!Written 8 October 2024
- Pathfinder5638750 contributionsBest Thai cooking class and experienceWe had a wonderful time at Chef Apple's Thai cooking class. Her expertise and enthusiasm made learning both fun and easy. We explored a local market, cooked classic dishes like Pad Thai, and enjoyed a delicious meal together. Apple's personal stories and tips added depth to our cooking experience. Highly recommend this immersive and enjoyable class! We are family of 6. All the family live it. Suggest to Come hungry 😀Written 30 August 2024
- Curious012527915350 contributionsCooking class not o be missed.A great afternoon. It was very enjoyable, Apple was entertaining, cooking class was amazing. All in all, it was a wonderful experience.Written 8 August 2024
- David S0 contributionsBest cooking ClassApple has knowledge and great enthusiasm for Thai cuisine & her budding cooks very help in all aspects in class and produceWritten 25 July 2024
- FarAway089355952110 contributionsAbsolute must do!This was a fantastic cooking experience!! Apple was so lovely and the food we cooked was phenomenal. I will absolutely cook this again when I get home… especially the banana blossom salad 🤤🤤Written 18 June 2024
- 670kj0 contributionsTasty Family funA wonderful culinary experience for families. New skills to take home and also recipes given to us to replicate back home. Unlike other cooking schools with set menus, The Riverside cooking school gave you a choice of many dishes to cook. I was really happy as I’ve always wanted to learn how to make a TomYum Goong soup and that I did. Because everyone had an individual dish you could customise how hot to make the dish. Once cooked we all shared our dishes. A lovely activity for families and individuals. Apple and her team were delightful and effervescent. Highly recommend (but take your big spray, the mozzie were also having a feast)Written 7 April 2024
- chrisfen740 contributionsOne of the best Cooking Classes ever!What a lovely experience! Chef Apple picked us up from our hotel and it was just us 4 (inc 2 kids aged 10 & 7) - we headed to the market which was a great experience in itself, seeing various produce which we would not usually have seen. From there we headed to the kitchens at their place where we each had the opportunity to create our own dish (including the kids). The whole morning was a fantastic learning experience and the kids also enjoyed it. 10/10 well done!Written 31 March 2024
- jonbD7437OY0 contributionsAuthentic Thai cookingWe had a great morning with Apple and her team. First we went to the market which was fascinating to see and smell all of the different local produce. Apple took us to the different stalls and explained which ingredients we would be using. We were then driven to her cooking school where we cooked Thai green curry, massam curry, pad Thai, spring rolls(also sweet ones fir the children which were lush) and sweet and sour as well as a pork & shrimp salad. We were involved in the preparing , crushing of the herbs to a paste using the pestle & mortar, and then the cooking. The food was fantastic and we got to eat it all. If you like cooking, and you want to spend a morning doing some authentic cooking, I’d highly recommend this trip.Written 20 February 2024
- Beanerd0 contributionsDown by the riversideWe wanted to learn a bit about Thai cooking and have a fun experience while on holiday. Apple is really good, she took us to the market first explaining many of the things on sale there. Then the cooking class itself was well run by her and her helpers. For 1500 baht per person including transport from/to the hotel it was great value for money.Written 3 January 2024
- Yolo310 contributionsSimply the BestApple was so thoughtful and accommodating towards our family of 2 adults and 2 kids. She really went above and beyond to ensure we had an enjoyable experience. Her cooking studio was comfortable, clean and homely. Thank you so much, Apple!Written 16 December 2023
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Coddiwomple_Travellers
Uralla, Australia89 contributions
From the moment we made our first connection via WhatsApp from Australia until the end of the experience once in Thailand the host Apple was absolutely amazing.
We were picked up from our hotel and taken to the local farmers market where we were able to look at a range of produce. The items were shown to us and we got to hear what dishes each of the items were used. Very informative and interesting.
We then went back to the most cutest little kitchen right by the river where we were welcomed with a refreshing drink before sitting down to our table with the produce we would use in our selected dishes. Apple the proceeded to explain and instruct what we needed to do as we prepared and cooked our dishes.
We were in a group of seven and we all took turns to prepare and cook a dish where we could all listen and watch each other’s chosen meals.
The cooking class last around 3 hrs where we then sat down to lunch to dine on all the beautiful food.
Apple was fantastic at explaining all the steps required and will send through all recipes so we can continue to cook this beautiful Thai food from home. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to do a Thai Cooking Class & Market Tour. We will be back.
Cherrie & Trev
Australia
We were picked up from our hotel and taken to the local farmers market where we were able to look at a range of produce. The items were shown to us and we got to hear what dishes each of the items were used. Very informative and interesting.
We then went back to the most cutest little kitchen right by the river where we were welcomed with a refreshing drink before sitting down to our table with the produce we would use in our selected dishes. Apple the proceeded to explain and instruct what we needed to do as we prepared and cooked our dishes.
We were in a group of seven and we all took turns to prepare and cook a dish where we could all listen and watch each other’s chosen meals.
The cooking class last around 3 hrs where we then sat down to lunch to dine on all the beautiful food.
Apple was fantastic at explaining all the steps required and will send through all recipes so we can continue to cook this beautiful Thai food from home. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to do a Thai Cooking Class & Market Tour. We will be back.
Cherrie & Trev
Australia
Written 15 March 2023
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Wow thank you so much Jonesy0205 for not only the fantastic rating but everything you wrote about myself and my class. I really, really appreciate you taking the time to write so much detail about the whole process of my class, from initial contact right through to when you receive your recipes and then further recipes in the future. Of course the time we spent together here in Khao Lak is the most important part and am thrilled you enjoyed everything, from the market through to sitting down together and enjoying our Thai food. Thank you for the amazing recommendation too, when I read this it keeps me motivated to make every class as great as it can be. Thanks again.
Written 20 July 2023
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Mee j
6 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
I really enjoyed the whole experience! We did go to the market where Apple showed and explained a lot of ingredients to us. After that we drove to her kitchen where she not only explained the dish we chose for ourselves, but also the dish of everyone else. With 6 people it was not to much and you could learn a lot. The whole time she was very friendly and the girls working there helped a lot. At the end we could try all the dishes together and she did send us all the recipes. I would definitely do it again!
Written 6 March 2024
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Stephen W
129 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
An experience of a lifetime! Combining a love for Thai food and having a professional and dedicated Thai teach us made our experience memorable.
Fresh ingredients, clear directions for preparation, safe cooking environment and set in a pleasant outdoor kitchen certainly heightened our culinary senses. Apple is very confident and speaks english clearly. Not only does she use the selected ingredients, she explains what alternatives could be used.
Follow up recipes are a regular occurrence. We are already planning a return visit to do other recipes. Thank you for a great experience.
Fresh ingredients, clear directions for preparation, safe cooking environment and set in a pleasant outdoor kitchen certainly heightened our culinary senses. Apple is very confident and speaks english clearly. Not only does she use the selected ingredients, she explains what alternatives could be used.
Follow up recipes are a regular occurrence. We are already planning a return visit to do other recipes. Thank you for a great experience.
Written 23 October 2023
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Carol O
Brisbane15 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
What a fabulous experience. This cooking class was a highlight of our holiday in Khao Lak. Apple and her lovely staff were delightful.......friendly, encouraging and supportive throughout the cook. The visit to the morning market was fantastic. Apple explained many ingredients and produce that we just don't get in Australia. The cooking school is in a peaceful location just out of town. It is a professional set up, spotlessly clean, polished wooden benches, cold water always available...a superb facility. As a group we were encouraged to watch and help one another, and then we shared the joy of eating our creations together. There was so much delicious food!
A must-do experience!
A must-do experience!
Written 3 May 2024
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blokeinthekitchen
Liverpool, UK200 contributions
Apple is wonderful and this was such a brilliant experience. One of our friends booked this day as a Christmas surprise for us and we had a wonderful day.
Apple and he partner picked my wife, daughter, friends and I up and took us to an authentic market where she goes to buy the produce for her cook school and restaurant. Then we went back to her kitchen and cooked up a feast of amongst other things, spring rolls, pad Thai and a curry with coconut rice and noodles.
Each of us had the opportunity to cook one dish and we all made spring rolls under the guidance of Apple who was informative and fun throughout the day.
Since then, we regularly receive email newsletters from Apple, each with a new Thai recipe to try out at home.
If you’re a fan of Thai cooking or even if you’re looking for a fun day away from the beach, then this is the trip for you.
Apple and he partner picked my wife, daughter, friends and I up and took us to an authentic market where she goes to buy the produce for her cook school and restaurant. Then we went back to her kitchen and cooked up a feast of amongst other things, spring rolls, pad Thai and a curry with coconut rice and noodles.
Each of us had the opportunity to cook one dish and we all made spring rolls under the guidance of Apple who was informative and fun throughout the day.
Since then, we regularly receive email newsletters from Apple, each with a new Thai recipe to try out at home.
If you’re a fan of Thai cooking or even if you’re looking for a fun day away from the beach, then this is the trip for you.
Written 7 October 2023
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Paul M
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Jul 2023 • Friends
The cooking class and market tour were definitely a highlight of our recent trip to Thailand. We enjoy eating Thai food at home in Australia but we have never tasted a meal as good as this one .. and we cooked it. Not only was the food amazing, but so too was the setting; a small kitchen open to the river and tropical jungle outside. We were the in July so the tropical monsoons added to the experience - all under cover and well ventilated, we were a group of 6 and there was plenty of room (more than 8 or 9 might get a bit squeezy).
Prior to the day we all selected a dish so Apple could prepare beforehand. In the morning Apple collected us from our motel and took us for the 15 minute drive into town and the market. She is an experienced cook and very knowledgeable and good at teaching and explaining what we were doing, even my teen son who does not enjoy cooking loved the experience.
To get us started Apple helped us make thai spring rolls as well as banana and chocolate spring rolls - amazing. We prepared and cooked our meals in the little kitchen and all meats were ready at the same time for our banquet lunch. Lots of laughs and a great day, Apple's English is excellent and she really looked after us.
If ever you want an experiential and memorable thai cooking experience - this is it. I am very much looking forward to cooking again from the recipes she provided us with and the better understanding of ingredients and techniques.Make sure you book in advance, best to do so directly via email.
Prior to the day we all selected a dish so Apple could prepare beforehand. In the morning Apple collected us from our motel and took us for the 15 minute drive into town and the market. She is an experienced cook and very knowledgeable and good at teaching and explaining what we were doing, even my teen son who does not enjoy cooking loved the experience.
To get us started Apple helped us make thai spring rolls as well as banana and chocolate spring rolls - amazing. We prepared and cooked our meals in the little kitchen and all meats were ready at the same time for our banquet lunch. Lots of laughs and a great day, Apple's English is excellent and she really looked after us.
If ever you want an experiential and memorable thai cooking experience - this is it. I am very much looking forward to cooking again from the recipes she provided us with and the better understanding of ingredients and techniques.Make sure you book in advance, best to do so directly via email.
Written 26 July 2023
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Connector377301
Munich, Germany15 contributions
We first went to the market with Apple and bought some ingredients for the cooking class. The visit to the market was very interesting. Apple told us a lot about the vegetables and other ingredients that we didn't know.
She explained everything to us expertly while she was cooking. I was alone in the class with my daughter and her best friend and Apple took a lot of time to show us everything in detail.
She explained everything to us expertly while she was cooking. I was alone in the class with my daughter and her best friend and Apple took a lot of time to show us everything in detail.
Written 7 October 2023
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Jasmine S
Copenhagen, Denmark1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Solo
I had a great time at the Riverside Thai half day cooking class with Apple. My only regret is leaving this for my last day.
Apple had asked me what I was interested in cooking beforehand, so when she came to pick me up from my hotel, we went straight to the local food market to buy the ingredients for my chosen dish. She showed me the different vegetables and spices that are used in Thai cooking.
After the market, we went to the restaurant where we made the spring rolls, Tom Yam Gung soup with shrimp and stir-fried morning glory and carved vegetables for decorating the plate. The food was delicious. If you get the chance to join a bigger group, you get to sample more dishes but since it was just me and I was leaving the following day, I had her all to myself, which was fun too. She has already sent me the recipes and I can’t wait to recreate the dishes.
I think it was a great way to experience Thailand and I will definitely go back next time I’m in Khao Lak. I highly recommend the Riverside Thai Cooking class.
Apple had asked me what I was interested in cooking beforehand, so when she came to pick me up from my hotel, we went straight to the local food market to buy the ingredients for my chosen dish. She showed me the different vegetables and spices that are used in Thai cooking.
After the market, we went to the restaurant where we made the spring rolls, Tom Yam Gung soup with shrimp and stir-fried morning glory and carved vegetables for decorating the plate. The food was delicious. If you get the chance to join a bigger group, you get to sample more dishes but since it was just me and I was leaving the following day, I had her all to myself, which was fun too. She has already sent me the recipes and I can’t wait to recreate the dishes.
I think it was a great way to experience Thailand and I will definitely go back next time I’m in Khao Lak. I highly recommend the Riverside Thai Cooking class.
Written 23 October 2023
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Wolfgang W
2 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
Apple and her team were intoducing me to Thai cooking. It started already with Apple picking me up at the hotel and we went together for buying the ingreients at the market. Apple showed me a lot of typical ingredients and gave me hints how to find good quality.
At her site we then started the cooking and she and her team helped me in every respect in order to make the experience as well comfortable but also instructional.
Since on that day I was alone she showed me apart from the recipe I have chosen (Masaman Curry with Chicken), two further Thai recipes (spring rolls, spicy and sweet and Stir Fried Morning Glory). All of them were tasty and summarized it was great fun to learn cooking with Apple.
I can recommend the course without any hesitation and would do it any time again if back at Khao Lak.
At her site we then started the cooking and she and her team helped me in every respect in order to make the experience as well comfortable but also instructional.
Since on that day I was alone she showed me apart from the recipe I have chosen (Masaman Curry with Chicken), two further Thai recipes (spring rolls, spicy and sweet and Stir Fried Morning Glory). All of them were tasty and summarized it was great fun to learn cooking with Apple.
I can recommend the course without any hesitation and would do it any time again if back at Khao Lak.
Written 2 October 2024
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Matt H
Sydney, Australia31 contributions
This is our second cooking class, in Khoa Lak, with Apple. We were holidaying with 3 couples, and Apple had no issues conducting a class for 8 of us, all with individual choices from her huge menu. We were picked up from our hotel and taken to a local market and shown various vegetables, fruits & meats that would be used as ingredients. After arriving at Apple's new cooking school, she showed us how to chop, grate, and smash the various ingredients before providing fantastic and comical cooking instructions. The quantity of meals was more than enough for all of us, and we were also shown how to cook spring rolls & dessert spring rolls. Apple catered for any allergies and was happy to substitute seafood for other proteins. We were then dropped back at our hotel. The entire experience was amazing and Apple is a great hostess, we highly recommend Riverside Thai cooking class.
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Written 26 June 2024
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