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Learn how to make Amazing Thai food in one of my Thai Cooking Classes on Koh Tao

Parawan Thai Cooking Class Koh Tao

I'm Parawan, I'm a friendly fun person with an appreciation of not just Thai food culture but am interested in learning different cooking techniques and passing on my culinary skills to my cooking apprentices. I teach my group and private classes at my home in Koh Tao as well as offer virtual cooking classes where you can learn to cook your favourite Thai dishes in private lessons in your own one on one online class.

I'm originally from the northeast of Thailand in Kalasin, I studied and worked in Bangkok before moving down to Koh Tao over 10 years ago where I live with my family.

I love Thai food and I love cooking, I discovered my love for teaching people to make Thai food here whilst helping a friend with their cooking classes on Koh Tao. I realised that I really enjoyed teaching people how to cook authentic Thai food in a friendly atmosphere. I also will tell you how you can recreate these dishes at home and let you know which are essential ingredients and which ones can be omitted or substituted if you can't source all of the fresh ingredients. So I decided to open my own Thai cooking school and do something that I loved doing and now I don't feel like I'm going to work anymore.

I teach my Thai cooking classes on Koh Tao, which is the next island along from Koh Phangan in the Koh Samui archipelago. If you're on Ko Tao, I'd love it if you came to take a Thai cooking experience with me. I'll share my lifetime of experience and cooking methods with you at my home Thai Cooking School. If you aren't coming to Koh Tao but still would like to enhance your cooking skills and make your favourite spicy dishes, then I do also offer online Thai cooking classes so you can take those from your own home.

Roof top Thai Cooking School Koh Tao

When I first opened my Thai cooking school and started teaching people how to make their favourite Thai foods, I started off just using the kitchen in my house. This meant that I could only really teach small groups of people, usually just one or two people at a time with a maximum of four people in a class.

So I then decided to convert the roof space of my house into a purpose-built area for my Thai cooking classes on Ko Tao. Here I can comfortably teach up to 6 people in a class, with each person having their own prep area and cooking station as you can see in the picture (click it to enlarge).

So if you would like to take a cooking lesson and learn how to make Pad Thai, Spring Rolls, Tom Yum Soup, Thai Green Curry, Massaman Curry, Panang Curry, Red Curry and of course how to make your own Thai curry paste from scratch, book a lesson either online or in person.

When you come to take a Thai cooking class on Koh Tao with me you will learn to make three different dishes. All of the dishes can be made as vegetarian or vegan options in my cooking classes, and most can be made as pescatarian options. Just let me know in advance and I can ensure that you have the required ingredients. If you also have any allergies then just let me know and I can adjust recipes accordingly.

You can see the different Thai food dish options that are available to cook on the Cooking Course Menu page.

For my group/standard Thai cooking class on Koh Tao, whoever books first for a particular class gets to pick the menu. If the menu for a particular class is already set and it's not what you wanted to make, I’ll help you find an open class where you can choose.

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Frequently Asked Questions about my Thai Cooking Classes on Koh Tao

FAQs About Parawan's Thai Home Cooking Classes on Koh Tao

Frequently Asked Questions about Parawan's Thai Home Cooking Classes

Here are some of the most FAQ's about my Cooking Classes

Here are three commonly asked questions for each specified subject related to Parawan's Thai Home Cooking Classes on Koh Tao, along with suggested answers:

Booking Questions

Q1: How do I book a cooking class?
A1: You can easily book a cooking class through our website by navigating to the 'Classes' section, and booking there or using one of the booking forms on the website or visit my booking site and selecting your preferred date and time, and filling out the booking form, but first if you are planning on joining a Group Class I suggest you check if a menu has been already selected for the time and date you are looking to take the class here on my Google Calendar.

Q2: What is the cancellation policy for bookings?
A2: I offer a full refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to the class. Cancellations made within 24 hours are not refundable, but you can reschedule for another date using the link on your email up to 2 hours before the start of the class.

Q3: Can I book a private class?
A3: Yes, I offer private classes for individuals or groups. Please contact us directly to discuss availability and pricing for online sessions via WhatsApp on +66 87511 4654.

Class Details

Q1: What types of dishes will I learn to cook?
A1: In our classes, you can learn to prepare various traditional Thai dishes, such as Pad Thai, Green Curry, and Tom Yum Soup. You can see the complete list of dishes you can pick from for private and online classes and if you are the first person to book in for a Group class here and then you can select the dishes at the time of booking.

Q2: How long does each cooking class last?
A2: Each cooking class typically lasts around 3 to 4 hours, depending on the dishes being prepared as some dishes like Thai curries take longer as we will also make the curry paste and the number of participants. With most Thai dishes, the preparation time is longer than the cooking time.

Q3: Are the classes suitable for all skill levels?
A3: Yes! Our cooking classes cater to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced cooks. I provide detailed instructions and support throughout the cooking process.

Payment Information

Q1: What payment methods do you accept?
A1: I accept several payment methods, including credit cards via Stripe (usually just for the deposit due to the fees), and cash payments in Thai Baht.

Q2: Is a deposit required to secure my booking?
A2: A deposit isn't essential; however, I do recommend confirming your booking as soon as possible to ensure your preferred menu, date, and time are available. I take a deposit as I shop for the class ingredients before the classes.

Q3: Are there any additional fees or charges?
A3: The price listed on our website includes all materials and ingredients needed for the cooking class if you are taking a cooking class in person with me on Koh Tao. If you are taking an online class then you will need to buy the ingredients and any additional equipment you need.

Menu Choices

Q1: Can I choose the menu items for a group class?
A1: Yes, if you book a group class, the first person to confirm their booking can select three dishes from our menu options. Check if a menu has been selected for a Group class on our Selected menus calendar.

Q2: Are vegetarian or vegan options available?
A2: Yes, I offer vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian options. Please let us know your dietary preferences when booking so I can accommodate you.

Q3: How far in advance can I select my menu items?
A3: You can select your menu items at the time of booking. If you have specific requests or questions about the menu, please feel free to reach out to us.

Learn to Cook the Best Thai Dishes: Join My Group Classes on Koh Tao

It's best if you can book in for the course at least a day before you would like to take a class with me as this will give me time to organise the ingredients that we shall need for the course obviously you are welcome to book in earlier than that if you know when you are coming.

I offer two standard Thai cooking classes each day at my home in Koh Tao from Monday to Saturday, one in the morning starting at 9:30 am and one in the afternoon starting at 2 pm.

The maximum group size for my cooking classes is 6 people at my own cooking school that I have on the roof of my house, where everyone has their own cooking and preparation station.

During the class you will make 3 different dishes and the first people to book in for each lesson will get to choose what the dishes for that class will be, those dishes can be vegetarian or non-vegetarian as people wish.

You can contact me to check if a menu has already been set for a class or you can check the calendar below.

 

The 3 dishes can be any of those that you can see on the Thai cooking class menu page.

Once the menu for the class has been decided on I will get the ingredients in advance for the class so that when everyone has arrived for the course we can get started with preparing the ingredients straight away and start making the first dish.

We can either make all three dishes and then you can eat all three together or we can make one at a time and you can eat each one when it is ready.  Many people do find eating three dishes quite a lot and so you can also decide to take some of the food away with you for later on in the day.

 

Book your place on a group Thai Cooking Class below

 

 

How much does it cost to book the standard Thai cooking class?

Book in to take the standard cooking class where the first person/people to book in for that class get to pick the dishes that everyone will cook and the price for that is 1,500 baht per person and that includes all ingredients for 3 dishes.  The standard classes start at 9:30 am and 2 pm.

Other Cooking Class options that I offer

 

 If you have any other questions at all then please contact me and I'll be happy to help. 

 

Authentic Thai cooking class

 

Need some help deciding which 3 Thai dishes you'd like to learn to cook?

If you can't decide which dishes you'd like to make, here's a menu idea from our menu randomiser below.
 

Appetizers, Salads & Deserts

Curry Based Dishes

 

Stir Fries & Noodles

 
 

Of course, you can pick whichever dishes you like if the menu for the class you wish to join hasn't already been selected, see the full cooking class menu by clicking the button below.

Get in Touch for Parawan's Authentic Home Thai Cooking Classes

If you have private, group, or online cooking class questions

 Then you can either send me an email using the contact form below or you can message me on messenger using the link on the bottom right of the screen or you can WhatsApp me using the link at the top left of the screen.

 We can make all the menu items as Vegetarian or Vegan just let us know when you book in or select the dishes that you wish to cook.

We hope to see you soon to cook some fantastic Thai food here on Koh Tao or online if you can't make it here.

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