Thai Charm Cooking School
Thai Charm Cooking School
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9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
We would like to welcome you to our school. You will learn to cook with our master chef, Heng and Yok they have been cooking Thai food for over 8 years now. You can learn to make your own delicious and healthy. You will be able to cook like a Thai! Come and have a good time with us! Timetable Morning Pick up : 8.30-9.00 Am Return : 1.00 Pm. Afternoon Pick up :12.30 Pm -5.00 Pm. Diner. Pick up : 4.30-5.00 Pm. Return 9.00 Pm. The class size is limited to 10 persons. Yon can choose your 6 favorite dishes. All dishes can be either vegetarian ,vegan,non spicy or as spicy as you like. THE COST IS 1200 BAHT/PERSON
Duration: More than 3 hours
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- Ms_ChampDublin, Ireland54 contributionsStill the best cooking class in Thailand!!!We returned for a second class, after first attending one in 2017. We have taken many cooking classes all over Thailand but none matches the one with Penny and her team. Friendly, relaxed and you really get the insight how to cook the tastiest Thai food at home. We had a wonderful evening and can’t wait to return for a third time…Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 November 2023
- joshskipperLondon, United Kingdom38 contributionsBrilliant Experience, caters well for VegansPenny was a fantastic host and brought so much energy and warmth to the session. Neither my partner nor I are experienced cooks, but the class was accessible to all levels, as well as being fun and informative. Caters to vegetarians and vegans very easily (only minor changes are that vegetarians cannot choose one of the three possible soups, and vegans additionally make an egg-free pad thai if this is the stir fry dish they choose). Was also a good way to try new dishes; I'd never opted for a thai soup or salad before, nor the desserts on offer, but was impressed with all three. The meal at the end was one of the best in our 2.5 week trip across Thailand (make sure to arrive hungry!); leftovers can be taken away with you. This isn't the sort of thing I'd usually opt for, but was so glad I did, and will be trying to recreate all of these back home!Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 December 2023
- Nelli8Hertfordshire, United Kingdom840 contributionsThe best cooking class with the best food ever with the best chef PennyThe best cooking class!! We’ve done numerous cooking classes in various parts of the world. I have to say, hands down this was the best class we’ve ever taken part in. You get to choose which dishes you would like to cook individually which was good and each person made all of their chosen dishes. The food was phenomenal….the best food we’ve eaten since we arrived in Krabi. Penny was amazing at instructing and explaining and her energy is captivating. Such an engaging, comical energetic lady. Thank you…..you have given us an u forgettable experience. Great Xmas day experience!Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 25 December 2023
- Moritz K3 contributionsPerfect evening!By a lucky coincidence I was able to take a cooking class with Penny and it was really fun and very entertaining! Penny and her team work together perfectly, so you can concentrate completely on cooking and I actually really enjoyed my food! Thank you for this lovely evening and see you at the next course! :)Visited February 2024Travelled soloWritten 3 February 2024
- thesenseireborn80 contributionsWonderful cooking class !!!We had a wonderful day today @ Thai Charm cooking school. After a warm welcome we were introduced to Jenny, our teacher. Choices had to be made for the dishes and after a detailed explanation of all ingredients and recipes, it was our turn to prepare and cook the delicious meals. Thanks again Jenny for a lovely day.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 5 February 2024
- SameerDhumale15 contributionsNot to be missed!!We were recommended this by some travellers who insisted this was an experience not to miss. We booked in easily by whatsapping penny, and what followed is undoubtedly an evening to remember forever! Penny’s enthusiasm, warmth, passion and humour shone throughout the entire class! We were looked after extremely well (including transfers there and back from the pier (we were staying at Railay)). We cooked 5 dishes each, and learnt so much about Thai cuisine. The whole session was 4 hours from start to finish, and it flew by. It was incredible value for money, and we couldn’t recommend it enough. The certificate and cookbook are a lovely touch, and her offer to contact her anytime we need support making the dishes at home is one of the many endearing parts of Penny’s generous nature. Thank you again Penny for an EPIC evening, love Sameer and Vanessa!Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 February 2024
- Brian ACozumel, Mexico50 contributionsHighly recommended!!Great experience on how to cook Thai food. Penny was very nice and funny also. We each picked 5 dishes of your choice and then Prepared them. She Explained how to do each dish step by step. Very good class and she also gives you a digital cookbook for later.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 February 2024
- Mrs T5 contributionsAmazing food and amazing teacherPenny was an amazing teacher, so full of enthusiasm and happiness. She made the class so much fun and the food we cooked was absolutely delicious. Thank you Penny, we have Thai food regularly at home and now we can make it right!Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 March 2024
- Rachel G40 contributionsFunny Penny Makes the Best ThaiWhat an experience!!! Penny made our Thai cooking class the best experience we have had in Thailand. She is a fabulous cook with amazing tips and a great personality! We made sooo much food and desserts. Her tips and skills will be used for years to come and we cannot wait to experiment in our own kitchen. Must Do Experience in Krabi/Ao NangVisited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 April 2024
- Wander516804929521 contributionGreat cooking classPenny was an amazing teacher and this was a fun way to spend an afternoon. The choices of dishes to cook were brilliant and we made unforgettable meals which we then sat and ate! Really highly recommend this experience!Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 May 2024
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Ben B
Chelmsford, UK71 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We spent a fantastic afternoon today with the wonderful Penny learning all things Thai cuisine, and felt compelled to share as soon as we arrived back at the hotel (laden with boxes of takeaway food we were unable to finish at the cooking school)
As well as being extremely welcoming to everyone, Penny is a font of knowledge and eager to share. The choice of dishes on offer is wide enough to find something to your taste (my wife even managed to cook something “off menu” with no issue at all).
Would heartily recommend to everyone, it’s a great way to spend a few hours and if nothing else, you will go home with an (extremely) full belly!
As well as being extremely welcoming to everyone, Penny is a font of knowledge and eager to share. The choice of dishes on offer is wide enough to find something to your taste (my wife even managed to cook something “off menu” with no issue at all).
Would heartily recommend to everyone, it’s a great way to spend a few hours and if nothing else, you will go home with an (extremely) full belly!
Written 23 March 2023
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Chloe-NL-17
25 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The best activity we did during our three week holiday in Thailand. If you are interested in Thai cooking and cuisine you definitely should pay a visit to this cooking class. The teacher offers a deeper knowledge of ingredients and taste of asian spices. But he stimulates you to make it to your own liking. You will be making a soup, a stir fry, a healty salad, a curry paste and a curry dish along with two desserts. Overall the food and ingredient are amazing, you can’t go wrong. The instructor is really funny and speaks surprisingly well English. 5/5 rating well deserved!
Written 13 February 2020
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Matias
Amsterdam, The Netherlands2 contributions
Mar 2020
This was one of the highlights of our holidays. Meeting Penny and having her as a cooking teacher could be considered a gift. Everything we cooked ourselves was delicious and now we are able to repeat and experiment in the kitchen with her well received tips.
Written 27 March 2020
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kiran t
Birmingham, UK14 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
We booked this class a day before we wanted to attend . It ended up being private class, as it was just myself and my friend who booked the class .
Yog was our teacher ! A lovely friendly lady who is so knowledge. You could choose to cook 5 dishes , which is really could value for money .
We made green curry,pad Thai ,papaya salad, soup and mango and rice !! Everything was sooooo yummy ... such a shame I couldn’t finish it all !!!
They even pick you up and drop you back off at your hotel , which is a nice added touch .
If you are thinking of a class whilst in Krabi. I would defo recommend booking one at Thai Charm ! You even get a certificate and cook book to take away :)
Yog was our teacher ! A lovely friendly lady who is so knowledge. You could choose to cook 5 dishes , which is really could value for money .
We made green curry,pad Thai ,papaya salad, soup and mango and rice !! Everything was sooooo yummy ... such a shame I couldn’t finish it all !!!
They even pick you up and drop you back off at your hotel , which is a nice added touch .
If you are thinking of a class whilst in Krabi. I would defo recommend booking one at Thai Charm ! You even get a certificate and cook book to take away :)
Written 5 February 2020
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Kusum W
12 contributions
Dec 2019
We booked the evening class. Yok picked us up a little early since she was in the area. There were 2 other persons in our class from Europe. Soda and beer was available for purchase. Water was provided.
The drive to the restaurant/class was quick and easy from our hotel. Yok had jokes the entire way and provided us with some Thai knowledge.
The class was long! But I learned a lot. I wish I had taken notes about certain ingredients during the class because it's been about 1 month since the class and I forgot some of the tips and tricks. At the end of the class we were provided a recipe book and since we've been back in the US we have already made the red curry twice! I highly recommend picking this class over the others. Also we were able to pay with card or cash at the end of class!
The drive to the restaurant/class was quick and easy from our hotel. Yok had jokes the entire way and provided us with some Thai knowledge.
The class was long! But I learned a lot. I wish I had taken notes about certain ingredients during the class because it's been about 1 month since the class and I forgot some of the tips and tricks. At the end of the class we were provided a recipe book and since we've been back in the US we have already made the red curry twice! I highly recommend picking this class over the others. Also we were able to pay with card or cash at the end of class!
Written 26 January 2020
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Nikolai Grune
2 contributions
Nov 2022
We were in search of a traditional Thai cooking lesson, and this class with Penny was absolutely outstanding!
On arrival all the ingredients and cooking utensils were already neatly laid out. After a very warm welcome, Penny talked us through our options. You get to make a wonderful selection of different dishes: a fragrant soup, one stir fry, a fresh salad, handmade curry paste, a green or red or Panang curry, sticky rice with mango, and banana and coconut dessert. And, of course, you get to enjoy eating them after. Go there hungry - there will be lots to eat!!
Everything was explained carefully, with practical demonstrations throughout. You don't need to be a culinary master to take part. Penny offers just the right amount of guidance to ensure virtually anybody can create delicious Thai cuisine themselves.
The setting is extremely calm and peaceful, surrounded by tropical jungle and farmland. Penny was an absolute superstar - relaxed, kind, patient, funny, warm, inviting, generous and informative. Everything you could hope for!!
I cannot recommend this enough. An unforgettable experience you will not regret. Thank you Penny!!!
On arrival all the ingredients and cooking utensils were already neatly laid out. After a very warm welcome, Penny talked us through our options. You get to make a wonderful selection of different dishes: a fragrant soup, one stir fry, a fresh salad, handmade curry paste, a green or red or Panang curry, sticky rice with mango, and banana and coconut dessert. And, of course, you get to enjoy eating them after. Go there hungry - there will be lots to eat!!
Everything was explained carefully, with practical demonstrations throughout. You don't need to be a culinary master to take part. Penny offers just the right amount of guidance to ensure virtually anybody can create delicious Thai cuisine themselves.
The setting is extremely calm and peaceful, surrounded by tropical jungle and farmland. Penny was an absolute superstar - relaxed, kind, patient, funny, warm, inviting, generous and informative. Everything you could hope for!!
I cannot recommend this enough. An unforgettable experience you will not regret. Thank you Penny!!!
Written 9 November 2022
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Niall Williams
Dalgety Bay, UK43 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
From the moment we arrived and introduced ourselves to the other four people we knew this going to be great. But then the main star of the day Penny introduced herself and we all were made to feel most welcome.
Penny took us all on a journey of thai cuisine, the smells of the individual ingredients were amazing, she explained why some you chop and some you SMASH...
Soon we were at our stations diving into an awesome experience.
We all made our banquet and sat down to the pleasure of our creations.
Penny your teachings and laughter was pour toxic and we thank you for the best day ever.
Penny took us all on a journey of thai cuisine, the smells of the individual ingredients were amazing, she explained why some you chop and some you SMASH...
Soon we were at our stations diving into an awesome experience.
We all made our banquet and sat down to the pleasure of our creations.
Penny your teachings and laughter was pour toxic and we thank you for the best day ever.
Written 1 December 2022
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Patrik L
Uppsala County, Sweden291 contributions
Nov 2019
On the last day of my visit to Krabi I did a cooking class instead of visiting Raleigh Beach as the weather was so so and I didn't regret it... I booked the night before and was picked up at my hostel. No need to pay beforehand and I was driven back to the hostel afterwards.
Once there I was welcomed by "Lucky" who was a great teacher and a really fun guy. Everything was prepped beforehand and I learned a lot about Thai Cooking.
The place is well worth a visit!
I did Tom Kha Gai, Chicken with Ginger, Papaya Salad, Pranang Curry Paste, Pranang Curry with Chicken and also had Sticky Rice with Mango.
A great place to spend an evening!
Once there I was welcomed by "Lucky" who was a great teacher and a really fun guy. Everything was prepped beforehand and I learned a lot about Thai Cooking.
The place is well worth a visit!
I did Tom Kha Gai, Chicken with Ginger, Papaya Salad, Pranang Curry Paste, Pranang Curry with Chicken and also had Sticky Rice with Mango.
A great place to spend an evening!
Written 2 February 2020
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Matthew Boon
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Couples
We were wanting to take part in a Thai cooking class since being in thailand for 3 weeks and were so glad that we chose this one. We were picked up and the cooking school was only a short drive from our hotel at Aonang beach. Our teacher Penny was very kind, funny and made sure that we had the best experience possible. We learned how to cook a 5 course meal from beginning to end with our tastes and preferences in mind plus 2 traditional Thai desserts. This is by far the best experience we have had in Thailand and would highly recommend to anybody who was interested in learning how to cook the Thai way! We also received a certificate and a cook book from the school which is a great keep sake from our trip.
If we come back to Aonang/Krabi we will make sure to visit Penny and her lovely team again.
If we come back to Aonang/Krabi we will make sure to visit Penny and her lovely team again.
Written 13 August 2022
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SharoneLivne
London, UK7 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
This cooking class was Amazing!
First of all Penny is incredible, she is explaining everything and it’s very interesting and fun. Second of all, the ingredients are fresh and good, the class is preforming professionally.
The last and the most important is that the food in the end is *unbelievably good*. Seriously you won’t believe how good it is, and YOU make it. Now that we’re eating in a restaurant we understand how amazing and not obvious the flavors that Penny teaches you is.
I truly recommend you to go!
Thank me later.
First of all Penny is incredible, she is explaining everything and it’s very interesting and fun. Second of all, the ingredients are fresh and good, the class is preforming professionally.
The last and the most important is that the food in the end is *unbelievably good*. Seriously you won’t believe how good it is, and YOU make it. Now that we’re eating in a restaurant we understand how amazing and not obvious the flavors that Penny teaches you is.
I truly recommend you to go!
Thank me later.
Written 14 September 2023
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Can I book a class for Thursday afternoon online?
Written 11 February 2020
Hi
Send Whatsapp to contact number, they are responding quickly
Enjoy
Written 11 February 2020
Hello :)
I'm going to stay near Ao nang beach .'sea seeker resort'
Can i use free shuttle service?
And i want to know the price (for 1 person) , and how many people take a class together.
And how can I reservate the class?
I want to take a course on this friday .
And how long is it take?
Too many questions ,, sorry 555
Thank you!
Written 9 July 2019
Good evening. The cost is 1200 baht per person. Including everything, free transportation to and from your hotel,all ingredients for you , cook and eat your dishes, recipe book, certificate,drinking water, everyone can choose 7 favorite meal. The course is start 1 person. You can book with our website or WhatsApp
0832048543
Thank you very much
Written 10 July 2019
Do they accommodate dietary restrictions? Such as vegetarian. Also will a 7 yr old be able to participate?
Written 13 February 2019
I think they can but you can better send them an email to ask. Check out their website.
I remember they asked us before we started.
The class is not really hard. He or she might be able to help stirring, add ingredients and things like that.
It is a really nice class!
Written 13 February 2019
Hello, do you shop at the market for ingredients with this class?
Written 1 January 2019
Hi, we are staying at Aonang beach. I'd like to know your time schedule and Pick up and service!
also I can't access your website. how can I book the reservation your class? :)
Written 26 November 2018
Good morning . So sorry about the website. We are still fixing.
The course is still available everyday.
We have a 3 classes in a day. Morning at 8.30-12.00pm
Afternoon at 12.30-4pm. Evening at 4.30-8pm. The cost is 1200baht per person. Included everything, free transport to and from your residence, all ingredients for you, cook and eat your own dishes, recipe book, certificate, drinking water and etc. You can choose 7 dishes per person. Everyone can choose your own dishes, please let us know when you would like to do the course? We will provide our free transport to and from your residence. Thank you very much
You can send us an email. Or whatapp with the number below.
Best regards,
Heng and Yok
0832048543/0870320320
Written 27 November 2018
Hello, would Thai Charm Cooking School be able to do pick-ups from the Ao Nang beach area?
Written 30 October 2018
Yes and I would recommend the school great day out
Written 31 October 2018
Last minute questions;
Are you closed to Ton sai pier?
If so, I would be tbere this april 5th at 08:30 just in time for your 9:00 cooking class. Is this possible? Thank you
Written 4 April 2018
Do we have to pay full price for children aged 11 and 9? Thanks
Written 11 March 2018
My girls were a lot older and we paid full price. He's a really nice guy, we emailed him several times with questions and he was very helpful. I'm sure he has a child rate
Written 12 March 2018
Does anyone know i can bring my husband to watch me cook or is there somewhere he could go to nearby whilst I am cooking?
Written 11 February 2018
No, there isn't nothing nearby. Best option is cooking together or you leave him in the hotel. It is perfectly save for you if you go alone, because teachers are a nice couple.
Written 12 February 2018
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