Blue Elephant Thai Cooking Class With Market Tour In Phuket

Fantastic experience, the teacher/guide spoke fantastic English and made the experience very personalised would absolutely do again

Thank you to the Blue Elephant Phuket Cooking School & Restaurant for their most generous hospitality and for their patience. I learned a lot and can’t wait to cook these dishes at home. I will have to expand on my citrus and herb garden. But this was an amazing experience and I highly recommend this opportunity.

The experience was great. From the moment we arrived . The market was interesting and the cooking was simple and delicious. Easy to recreate at home . Our chef and assistant were delightful and our waiting staff in the restaurant were friendly and attentive. Thank you. I would highly recommend this cooking class

As per all other reviews , this was a highly enjoyable morning activity from 9.30 to about 2pm by the time you had eaten the food and visited the shop etc. Visited a local market to buy some ingredients and for explanation on some of the food items we would be using. The chef cooked each dish and then we went to our own station to cook ourselves with their help if required. Before watching the next demonstration, it was a very friendly and easy to follow. We cooked a main dish. Soup, salad and a stir fry that were all put in numbered bowls for us to eat at the end. Given written instructions, cert, apron, a packet mix to make one of the dishes in a bag. This restaurant is very near to the old town.

This was an absolutely amazing experience from beginning to end. We arrived early and were able to take photos and view the restaurant and grounds while they were empty. Our instructor met us and explained what we would be doing once the other attendees arrived. She took us to the local market and helped us to identify many of the ingredients we would be using in the meals we made. She also answered all of the questions we had about different items and customs for the area. Once back at the restaurant we watched her make each dish before going to the kitchen to recreate it ourselves. She was very helpful with anyone who needed assistance. In all we made four dishes each and after the class they were served to us in the restaurant. For those who don't like alot of spice I recommend that you go easy on the type and amount of peppers you use. Remember it's Thai hot. After we finished lunch we stopped in the shop at the restaurant and bought products to take home. They have their own line of ingredients and sauces. This was not what I would consider a beginner cooking class but I highly recommend trying it. It was by far one of the best experiences for me personally. If you enjoy cooking this tour shouldn't be missed!

Beautiful restaurant, amazing staff. Patty is an incredible instructor. Can’t believe I made that food, possibly the best Thai I have ever had(thanks Patty)

This cooking school is so professional and a must do!! The food was easy to prepare and we all ate our own dishes. It was fantastic!

Highly recommend this morning cooking class with the market tour. Our chef, Nickky, was so knowledgeable and showed us which ingredients we would be using for our dishes. We each cooked our own meals that we ate for lunch. It was fun, informative and delicious! We received all the recipes, and tote bag and apron to take home. It was a great experience!

This is a very special experience from the moment you arrive until you eat that last bite of Thai goodness you prepared. Yes you may see it as a pricey experience but I can assure you, you will get your moneys worth through the experience with many extras that add value. The staff are all very professional, the cooking area is clean and hygienic and air conditioned ( a bonus). We discovered so many fruits and vegetables we not seen or tasted before. And we cooked dishes we would never normally have cooked for ourselves. It was a fun time and an opportunity for family bonding with the reward of eating what we made in the beautiful restaurant within the Blue Elephant mansion. I wouldn't visit Phuket without doing this class.

My wife, daughter, brother and I recently completed the cooking class with Blue Elephant. I can't recommend it enough. Nikki was our instructor and she was great. From taking us to the market to providing detailed instructions, she did everything exceptionally well. Everything was well organized and ready for us to move from one dish to the next. I have no complaints. I think this cooking class is more expensive than others but the setting is worth it. You get to enjoy all your creations in their dining room at the conclusion of the class.

This was the Best class ever! Shout out to Krishna. Everyone was friendly, helpful & knowledgeable. Shopping to cooking was so fun! Highly recommend! Class was a 10/10.

What an amazing experience. From the moment we went to the market to actually understanding how and when to use each ingredient. The instructor was extremely patient and explained every detail. The tastes were amazing. Truly an elevated experience.

The most beautiful setting for a cooking school with attention to detail at every step. Pick up from the deep sea cruise terminal with plenty of time to make departure. Recipes, aprons, and a deep appreciative of all that goes into preparing a flavorful and fulfilling meal!

We enjoyed the day seeing the island sites. The glass bottom cable car ride was great, but thunderstorms kept us from enjoying the sites at the top. So we had a coffee and made some new friends waiting for the rain to stop. Had time for a local snack. Would do it again in better weather.

It was a very full experience, starting with a visit to the market, then instruction, followed by our own cooking experience, and wrapping up with a delicious meal that each of us prepared. Chef/teacher was affable and thorough. I have a gluten intolerance, and he was most vigilant in making sure that I didn't accidentally ingest something problematic. Apron, tote, and samples were great to remember the experience. If you enjoy food and time in the kitchen, I highly recommend this experience.

We so enjoyed our time with Chef Paul. We were two couples out of five traveling for 35 days on a segment of a round the world trip. We went with no expectations and were so delighted with the outcome. First we went the market and learned about the ingredients we were going to use . Chef Paul bought a few things he felt we should try as well. We were given water and fresh coconut juice to keep us hydrated. We were welcomed with cherry juice when we arrived. There is a real studio setting where the chef prepares the food and you watch then you go to another room where each person is given the ingredients and guided through making each dish. The food is then taken to the restaurant where you are served your meal for lunch. I made a few mistakes but it was still delicious! We loved getting to know the chef and meeting his lovely wife.Thank you for our recipes and apron as well as a few curries to take home. Thank you for helping me to cook gluten free which has been difficult on our ship. I appreciate your consideration. Chef Paul put so much effort into giving us an experience we will not forget.

Our class with Molly was fantastic! We learned so much about the basics of Thai cooking and have already used them at home!

My original cooking class canceled so I rolled the dice on this one. Jackpot! Can’t express of much I enjoyed Molly, her knowledge and quick whit! Prepared 4 dishes, the instructions were easy after she demonstrated her skills. The only problem was I couldn’t eat all the food I cooked! How fun it was!!!!

My partner and I had a great time learning all the secrets to Thai cooking.(remember, if you don't cough while you cook, then you don't have enough spice 😆)The in depth market tour was a great touch. The course was easy to follow. And nice and relaxed.

Amazing experience. Tik was a great host who really knew her stuff. We made spring rolls, soup, panang curry & mango sticky rice & savored along the way. Really fun & interactive.

Best Thai cooking class experience plus Market tour, so many sights and smells, from freshest ingredients to fresh shrimp paste and fresh coconut. All dishes presented in Blue Elephant restaurant with many instagram opportunities. My Partner said best Thai Green chicken curry and stir fry beef he has ever had. Highly recommended!!!

Worth every penny. Must do when in Puket. We worked with Pat and had THE MOST FUN cooking and all of the meals we made were so delicious. She was prompt, funny, knowledgeable and made the class more fun then we could've imagined. 12/10 would recommend and would do again.

This was the best cooking experience that I’ve ever had. I will certainly tell my friends and do it again when I am back in Phuket. Great instructor.

This was an amazing experience! I took the cooking class as a recommendation from a friend. We made 4 dishes that we were served at the end of the class. We made curry paste from scratch and made panang curry chicken, sea bass soup, money bags, and pepper prawn stir fry. It even had a trip to the market and we received an apron, bag, some curry pastes, and a beautiful certificate. The cooking stations were set up for each student and we were very comfortable. If you like to cook, this experience is worth it!

Fantastic experience! This was one of the best activities we’ve done as a family! Beautiful setting in at the famous Blue Elephant restaurant which is housed in the old governor’s house and is a restored Sino-Portuguese building. The trip to the market were well learnt about the exotic ingredients then we went back and learnt four recipes before our creations were served to us for lunch ! Amazing flavours and we think we may just be able to recreate it all back home! Paul our talented chef teacher was fabulous! He kept the teenage boys entertained! They gave it 10/10! Highly recommend!

Fantastic cooking school which started with a tour of the local food market, which was good as we learnt a lot about the different types of local ingredients available for cooking, the staff were super friendly and professional, we cooked three different dishes and sat in the restaurant and ate all three dishes at the end of our class. Highly recommended.

We were met at the Blue Elephant cooking school and walked through the local market to collect some ingredients for our recipes. Molly, our very experienced chef for the day was very patient with our questions and explained along the way all the different herbs, fruits and vegetables we came across. Offering for us to smell and feel them and taste where we could. When we returned back to the school we were shown how to prepare each meal and then left to do it ourselves with Molly on hand to offer advice. We cooked some of the most amazing Thai food I have ever eaten, the flavours were incredible. Hoping to replicate at home soon. We highly recommend the Blue Elephant Cooking School, the staff were wonderful and eating our prepared meals in the restaurant at the end was amazing.

great day, thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, learnt lots and left us with great memories, Joy was a delight

This cooking class was amazing! We had the best time! The market tour was very informative, and the guide taught us a lot about Thai ingredients and vegetables (and showed us ones we'd never heard of). The cooking class was very fun too. The lead chef (Molly) gave clear instructions and demonstrated each step of the way for each meal that we cooked. She was laid back and made some fun jokes the whole time. At times, the chef invited us to help her cook (e.g., grinding ingredients with the mortar and pestle, frying prawns, etc.). They provided us with recipes to follow and keep, which we look forward to trying again at home. The one downside is that, occasionally, the steps in the recipes were out of order to how it was demonstrated by the chef, but following either method would be fine. The meals were very easy to make, even with our low culinary ability, and were absolutely delicious too. You could control how spicy the meals were by adding more or less chilli. For the price that we paid, this cooking class was 100% worth it! Everyone should do it, it was amazing! A must for travellers to Phuket!

We have done a couple of cooking classes in Phuket but the school at Blue Elephant was the best! We started with a local market tour and learned more about the local produce we were about to cook with. We then headed back to the colonial style house for class. Chef Molly took us through 4 tasty courses. Chef Molly was an amazing host with a great sense of humour and exceptional culinary skills. We then enjoyed our dishes in the beautiful restaurant. Great experience!

We had an incredible time at this cooking class. I really liked the format of the class and appreciated the technical setup of the instructor’s area - mirror on ceiling above her cooking station so we could better see her cooking from our desks - as well as live video feed to tv monitor from another angle. We would watch her prepare and cook, then be sent to our cooking stations to do same. We made 3 delicious dishes and a dessert. Accommodations were made to each student with specific needs - I.e. vegetarian and food allergies. The instructor was knowledgeable and with her humor and skill, kept everyone captivated. We ate our dishes in the beautiful surround s of the restaurant and were given some wonderful souvenirs to take home. A must take class for anyone interested in Thai food!!!