Traditional Thai Cooking Class in Phuket

Chef Jimmy was hilarious but very engaging, he and his team taught us how to make spectacular Thai food which tasted unbelievable. We also loved meeting the elephants and feeding them bananas, honestly the whole cooking class + elephants experience was one of the highlights of our trip. Can't recommend this more.

One of the best experiences I had in Phuket! Timmy was an absolute delight to cook with. He was a knowledgeable chef, engaging, and so fun! We cooked three meals from scratch, learned lots about Thai cuisine, techniques, and pallets. We also tried some seasonal fruit and got to feed rescue elephants. Will recommend this to everyone visiting Phuket!

We spent 2 weeks in Thailand and this sanctuary is the most beautiful and peaceful thing i did here. It’s an absolute must to do place. They look after the elephants so well! And Siri, our guide was a sensitive and cheerful person, she was so perfect both for the explanations about elephants and for the Thai food!! We recommend her so muchh ❤️

We had an absolutely incredible experience at Bukit Thai Cooking Class! Chef Jimmy and his wonderful team, Jenny and Meow-Meow, were amazing from start to finish. They made dishes like Thai Green Curry, Tom Yum, and Pad Thai feel simple, approachable, and easy to understand, even for beginners. We loved how they explained the ingredients, the cooking techniques, and even the history behind the dishes, which made the experience feel so authentic and meaningful. The final results were honestly to die for — some of the best Thai food we had on our trip, and even better because we got to make it ourselves! We would highly recommend this cooking class to anyone visiting Phuket. It was easily one of the highlights of our entire trip.

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We had an incredible experience with Chef Jimmy! He is not only a fantastic chef but also a wonderful teacher, sharing his extensive knowledge and passion for traditional Thai cuisine. Thanks to Jimmy, we now feel confident preparing authentic Thai dishes at home. He truly made our day unforgettable. If you find yourself in the area, this is an absolute must-do! Don’t miss the chance to learn from Jimmy—you won’t regret it!

From feeding the elephants to feeding ourselves, via the amazing cooking class we attended with Jimmy, absolutely everything was perfect. The love and care shown to the elephants was beautiful and the attention to detail during the cooking class was wonderful. My travel buddy does not enjoy cooking and even she loved the experience! Would recommend to all! Thanks Jimmy & Team!!

We had such an incredible day at Bukit Elephant Park, truly one of the highlights of our trip. Feeding the elephants was an unforgettable experience. Being able to get so close, hand them food, and see their personalities up close was both fun and surprisingly peaceful. The staff clearly care deeply about the elephants, and the whole experience felt respectful and well-run. But the real standout of the day was the Thai cooking class. Chef Jimmy was absolutely fantastic, friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. He explained everything in a way that made it easy to follow, even for beginners, and you could tell he was genuinely passionate about sharing authentic Thai food. What made it even more special was that the recipes he taught had elements from his hometown, which gave the class a really personal and authentic touch. We cooked Thai green curry, Tom yum goong, and Pad thai, and every dish turned out amazing. Chef Jimmy walked us through each step, explained the ingredients, and shared little tips you’d never get from a cookbook. The green curry had incredible depth of flavour, the tom yum goong was fresh and perfectly balanced, and the Pad thai tasted better than many restaurants we’ve tried. It didn’t feel rushed at all, it was relaxed, interactive, and a lot of fun. By the end, we not only had a delicious meal but also felt confident we could recreate everything at home. If you’re visiting Bukit Elephant Park, the cooking class is an absolute must-do. A perfect mix of culture, fun, and seriously good food. Highly recommended!

Initially, my son invited me to go with him on this tour and I declined. I really had better things to do than go hang out with elephants. Well, he kept after me to go, so I agreed and I am so glad we did this tour. Jammy was our guide for the tour and she was very knowledgeable about the elephants in her care, as well as having a great sense of humor. She also taught the cooking class at the end, as well as showing us how rubber is harvested and made. All in all, a really good tour that I'm glad I got to experience. Much thanks to Jammy and the rest of her employees, all of whom were warm and friendly.

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We had the best time at the elephant park in Phuket, all the staff were lovely. We fed the elephants and walked with them around the park where they stay. The lady who did the tour clearly cared about the elephants a lot and told us everything about them. We also got free coffee. After seeing the elephants we did the Thai cooking class, jimmy showed us what to do, he really went above and beyond to make our experience great. Also the lady and young boy who was new were really proactive and friendly. We would definitely recommend coming here to anyone visiting Phuket. Thankyou for a great day :)

A lovely half day tour including feeding bananas to elephants, walking around the park, watching elephants bathe, a Thai cooking demonstration and lunch. The elephants appear to be well cared for and the guides are knowledgeable. The food was very good and overall it was a great way to spend 1/2 a day. The only drawback was the transport to and from the park. Pickup was 1 1/2 hours and return journey was 2 hours as the van goes to many different hotels and the detour takes double the time it would take to get there directly. However, I would still recommend this outing.