Thai cooking classes on Koh Samui

While a visit to Ko Samui may seem like paradise, SITCA's curriculum is down-to-earth, comprehensive and above all enjoyable. Our chefs are Thai experts with years of experience cooking Thai, and a love of their art. Whether avid home cook or aspiring professional, you will learn all the skills you need to cook one of Asia's most varied and fascinating cuisines.

Please be sure to watch the short video introduction to SITCA at the bottom of our home page HERE.

If your interest is simply in learning more about what goes into Thai food dishes in order to enhance your knowledge and enjoyment when dining out, don't hesitate to join us. Whatever your aspirations, whatever your level, because our classes are kept small, your individual needs will be addressed with as much attention as you require.

Private classes for groups

Colleagues, friends or families may wish to organize a private experience for their group. The minimum number required is 10. For more information click HERE.

Children at SITCA

We love exposing children to the joys of cooking Thai food. Before booking a place for your child to join you however, please bear in mind that class is two hours long, and that in addition to the marvelous hands-on chopping, mixing and cooking involved, there is also quite a bit of listening to your instructor's explanations. Some children under 12 years old may not have the patience for this.

Our preparation table is countertop height, and although we welcome the participation of kids who are practiced in the safe use of kitchen knives, consider that some of the tools used in Thai cooking (cleavers for example) are fairly large and heavy. Use of them by small children is not recommended.

We think kids 8-11 are better off watching their parents take part, and we're okay with this! We prefer that children under 8 do not enter the teaching areas, so if both parents will be taking part in one of our classes, we suggest you contact your hotel about their child and baby sitting service.

SITCA isn't just for cooks

Thai food lovers enjoy a special bonus. We purchase all our produce, fish, and meat daily from the local market, so you will not be not only preparing, but also enjoying some of the best cuisine that Southern Thailand has to offer.

Featured on BBC World TV's Holiday program and recommended in the Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Frommer's guides to Thailand, our Thai cooking classes are taught in our 90 sq. meter modern air-conditioned facility. Everyone is equipped with their own burner at the stove, and everything needed for a complete hands-on experience. You also receive a cook booklet which is yours to make notes in and keep. For those ingredients which may not be available where you live, suitable substitutes are suggested. When the meal is ready we eat together Thai style in the elegant setting of our dining room, and every student can invite a friend to join them at no charge.

Booking a Thai cooking class at SITCA

SITCA's menus change for every day of the week, and most recipes can be adapted for vegetarians. Our twice daily 3 hour class starts with the preparation of one of our famous home made Thai curry pastes, and is followed by instruction in how to prepare 3 more dishes. There is a different paste and Thai curry dish for each day (Monday-Saturday.) The meal follows immediately after class and the fruits of your labors will be some of the most sumptuous Thai food you will have in Thailand.

Lunchtime Thai Cooking Class / Time: 11:00 am / Cost: 1,950 baht per person.

Dinnertime Thai Cooking Class / Time: 4:00 pm / Cost: 1,950 baht per person

Students who participate in 3 or more classes receive a certificate of achievement.

Click here to see our daily menus and make your booking now.

We also offer longer intensive training programs

For information about our six-day and twelve-day Thai cooking courses, click here.

Find us

Click here for a MAP of where to find us on Koh Samui.