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Cooking Class - Traditional Thai Staples
Cooking Class - Traditional Thai Staples
58 reviews
58 reviews 
$ 125 Per person
all-inclusive: 2-hour class, 4-course meal.
Can be used for any experience or cookware
What You’ll Do
Take a culinary tour through Thailand and learn to create rich, authentic Thai dishes.
Experience the bold flavors of Thai cuisine (without the jet lag) in this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Krong. Learn how to use signature techniques to transform everyday ingredients into boastful dishes that harness the true tastes of Thai food.
Begin the class by preparing traditional Laab Gai lettuce wraps, followed by a spicy fried rice known as Moo Pad Prik Thai Dam. Next, conquer the King of Thai Curries, Massaman Gai. Finish your meal with a helping of sweet sticky mango rice, a dessert that will end your Thai voyage on an irresistibly sweet note.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Dietary restrictions can be accommodated upon request
Laab Gai: Ground Chicken in Spicy Lime Juice
With roasted rice powder and mint
Moo Pad Prik Thai Dam With Black Pepper Sauce
With sweet bell peppers, and pork or chicken
Gaeng Massaman Gai
Massaman chicken curry with potatoes
Thai Sweet Sticky Rice With Mango
Prepared in advance by the chef
With coconut milk
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 25
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Labels Asian, Date Night, Gourmet, Group, Thai
Chef Krong is a master of Thai cuisine. She spent her childhood in Thailand, first learning the art of Thai food in her grandmother's kitchen. She later adopted techniques that transform familiar ingredients into elegant dishes that boast the bold, exotic flavors of Thailand. In her hands-on classes, Chef Krong shares her secrets with aspiring chefs who are eager to bring authentic Thai flavors into their own kitchen.
COVID-19 protocols this chef will implement are:
Chef Wearing a Mask (Upon Request) 
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Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
Chef Krong will travel to guests within San Diego for this experience.
What You’ll Do
Take a culinary tour through Thailand and learn to create rich, authentic Thai dishes.
Experience the bold flavors of Thai cuisine (without the jet lag) in this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Krong. Learn how to use signature techniques to transform everyday ingredients into boastful dishes that harness the true tastes of Thai food.
Begin the class by preparing traditional Laab Gai lettuce wraps, followed by a spicy fried rice known as Moo Pad Prik Thai Dam. Next, conquer the King of Thai Curries, Massaman Gai. Finish your meal with a helping of sweet sticky mango rice, a dessert that will end your Thai voyage on an irresistibly sweet note.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Dietary restrictions can be accommodated upon request
Laab Gai: Ground Chicken in Spicy Lime Juice
With roasted rice powder and mint
Moo Pad Prik Thai Dam With Black Pepper Sauce
With sweet bell peppers, and pork or chicken
Gaeng Massaman Gai
Massaman chicken curry with potatoes
Thai Sweet Sticky Rice With Mango
Prepared in advance by the chef
With coconut milk
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 25
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Labels Asian, Date Night, Gourmet, Group, Thai
COVID-19 protocols this chef will implement are:
Chef Wearing a Mask (Upon Request) Social Distancing Friendly Reviews
Reviews guests left for this experience
Trevor
28 Feb 2025
Chef Krong was amazing! She brought all the ingredients and plans as expected, was on time, and the food turned out great. Made for perfect valentines day because we had a great, intimate experience, delicious food, and no stressful preparation required.
My wife and I both cook and we have experience in a range of cuisines. Chef Krong was great about swapping dishes we had already made allowing us to learn new recipes. The biggest standout for us was her descriptions of how to properly cut and use ingredients and demonstrations of the cues for what it looks like to move on to next steps.
Would book again 100%.
Mahra
16 Feb 2024
I booked this class to surprise my boyfriend and we both loved it! Chef Krong feels like a member of the family in your home. Her infectious personality only adds to the culinary delight that is the sensational 4 course meal. We can't wait to have her back!
Shafagh
30 Oct 2023
Great experience! Would definitely recommend!
Mike
18 Jun 2023
Chef Krong was punctual, organized, fun, and helped us make a beautiful meal. Everyone had a good time and she kept us busy the entire time. It was a great evening and will be a lovely memory for our party
bob
07 Jun 2023
Chef Krong was joy to work with. Her knowledge of the ingredients, preparation, and technique is impressive. Chef Krong passed on some of her cooking secrets that took our session to a higher level. A wonderful experience. And the meal was fantastic.
Already looking forward to working with the Chef Krong again.
Bob and Anne Marie
Jon Espinosa
24 Dec 2022
She is fantastic, and you’ll definitely want another class with her
Kyle
30 Oct 2022
Chef Krong was great and so was her food. We all had a ton of fun and would definitely do this again.
Syvanna Purnima
26 Sep 2022
Chef Krong is such a gem to be around! My friends and I celebrated birthdays by scheduling an at home Thai cooking class with Chef Krong and we had such an incredible evening together. We have several allergies and Chef Krong reassured us that it wouldn't be a problem at all, that delicious substitutions could be made, and ensured that the authenticity of the dishes would remain. We had several hours of enjoyable conversation, plenty of laughter and connection, and a fantastic meal to conclude the night. I would 100% recommend booking with Chef Krong. : )
Conor
24 Jun 2022
Cooking with Chef Krong was a blast! Not only did she have a casual but helpful teaching style while we prepped and cooked, she was so much fun to be around and we were laughing hard the entire time. She is so kind and genuine and just a pleasure to have in your home. On top of all, the food was incredible. We can’t wait to try the recipes again!
Carl
04 Apr 2022
We booked a cooking class for our friend's bachelorette and it was, indeed, a wonderful treat! Everyone enjoyed the experience to the point that we were still talking about it the next day. Food was undoubtedly scrumptious! Chef Krong is an efficient and effective instructor as she walked us through each step patiently and thoroughly. We also appreciate Chef Krong’s flexibility and being so accommodating to our requests. Not to mention that Chef Krong is friendly, funny, and engaging! We highly recommend Chef Krong and her classes. We would love to take another class with her. Overall, it was a worthwhile experience!
Gregory
30 Jan 2022
We had a great time with Chef Krong! She was great at instructing us, explaining what we were doing, giving tips, and ultimately helping us to create a delicious meal! She was great to spend time with - we had a wonderful evening.
Franky
18 Jan 2022
I hired Chef Krong for my fiancé as a Christmas gift and it was so much fun! She is very polite, funny, inclusive and makes you feel good about learning how to cook! Even if you have someone who doesn’t really cook, chef Krong walks you through the entire process with patience and makes you feel like you’re cooking with a friend. She cooked three courses including the Laab Gai, Moo Pad Prik Thai Dam, Gaeng Massaman Gai, and Thai Sticky Rice w/ Mango. EVERYTHING was delicious and fun to make! We appreciated how she answered questions along the way and offered alternatives/suggestions for future cooking. She gave us tips on where to buy future ingredients & introduced us to different sauces and seasonings. We are definitely planning to hire her again and invite friends/family to join. Thanks again Chef !
Terrie
11 Jan 2022
Outstanding time. Very professional.
Jaci
26 Nov 2021
Chef Krong was wonderful! I organized a surprise dinner for my fiancé for his birthday. Krong made it so easy, we learned a lot and the food was so yummy! I would love to take a class with Krong again in the future!
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Krong
Sarah
01 Nov 2024
Krong was a very fun teacher and gave a lot of great info about pad Thai! Would definitely recommend a class with Chef Krong!
Alix
09 Oct 2024
Chef Krong was awesome! Definitely recommend
Trenton
23 Sep 2024
Great Chef, very knowledgeable, very friendly. Enjoyed the class very much.
Jazmin
12 Jun 2024
Chef Krong was such a great teacher! She was very charismatic and really fun to work with. She taught us useful tips and tricks that we will continue using. The food came out absolutely delicious and she even printed out the recipes for us to keep! The entire experience was great!
Roger Bott
26 Jan 2024
Chef Krong was great! Very fun and educational class. She explained all the ingredients and then walked us through the cooking process explaining some new techniques along the way. The Pad Thai we made was delicious. Highly recommend this experience!
Teri Bott
26 Jan 2024
Chef Krong provided a fun, instructive, and exciting class. The details that she provided regarding the ingredients is something that we can use as we choose our meals in the future. She clearly explained every step and patiently waited until everyone was caught up. The result was a delightful, delicious meal. Thank You!
Selena
17 Jan 2024
Great class!
Thomas
07 Jan 2024
Chef Krong is great! We learned so much and the food was delicious!
Amelie
29 Dec 2023
My family and I had a great time making dumplings in Chef Krong’s class. She gave clear instructions, and was patient with students. The pace of the class was just right, not too fast or slow, and the dumplings were delicious. I would recommend this class.
Nicole
26 Dec 2023
Delish! Class was easy to follow and results were great! Enjoyed Chef’s humor!
Rebecca
26 Dec 2023
Chef Krong was a great teacher, making sure all participants were keeping pace with the instructions. The Pad Thai was amazing!
Marvila
20 Oct 2023
Chef Krong is wonderful and the food was fabulous!
Rebecca
24 Apr 2023
Fantastic class! Learned invaluable culinary skills
Laura
15 Feb 2023
Fabulous!
Angela
21 Nov 2022
Chef Krong was amazing to learn from! She came ready to hit the ground running, we were into prep and cooking in the first few minutes! She was incredibly warm and fun, and so easy to connect with. It felt more like cooking with a really talented and patient friend. The recipes were simple and delicious, and we feel confident we could make them again on our own with the techniques we picked up. It was also great to learn more about Thai ingredients we have been curious about!
Jennifer
08 Oct 2022
Chef Krong was delightful. Her enthusiasm for her culture and cuisine shines through her incredibly yummy dishes. She was easy to talk to and made the process of preparing the food exciting and non-intimidating. The spring rolls, curry, and pad Thai were flavorful and fresh. Excellent all around!
Alex
12 Sep 2022
Amazing experience. Chef Krong brought so much positive energy and joy into the process, taught us some important recipe tips, and the dishes were unbelievably tasty. Would highly recommend!
Jessica
30 Apr 2022
We loved our cooking class with Krong! She was so sweet, kind, and professional! She showed us so many new techniques and tricks we didn’t know for cooking Thai meals. Chicken fried rice is something we have always wanted to learn how to do right and she made it happen! Highly recommend her for any fun occasion or event with family and friends !
Mitchell
07 Apr 2022
We loved our cooking class with Chef Krong! The food was amazing and we learned lots of helpful tips and tricks. We’re already looking forward to making the dishes again!
heather
29 Jan 2022
Chef Krong was amazing! She was so great at guiding us through the process and teaching us about each dish. Every dish we prepared was 10/10! And we had a lot of fun and laughs during the entire experience. Definitely recommend her!!
Jazz
24 Jan 2022
I would recommend Krong's cooking class to anyone. She gave the perfect amount of direction that made us feel proud that we made the meal, but still assisted at times to make sure the food came out just right. Her time management was perfect as all of our food was hot sitting on the table at the end, despite making multiple different dishes. Did I mention the food was to die for? Delicious!! Most of all, she was very fun to be around and personable. We will definitely be doing this class again with different recipes and more friends. Thanks Krong!
Edwin
31 Dec 2021
Wonderful experience! Krong was very personable, fun, and provided excellent instructions! Would definitely recommend her to others
Josee
27 Dec 2021
This was our first at home cooking class and Krong made it a great experience.
Danielle
04 Nov 2021
Chef Krong's class has a wide variety of Thai food and are great weekday meals for a small of large family. She is so welcoming and was easy to talk to, which makes cooking in her class so enjoyable! Chef Krong makes Thai food less intimidating and shows you that it is something you can make on your own at home. I would definitely recommend Chef Krong's Thai class if you are looking to have a great time and learn some amazing dishes that are full of flavor!
Reviews Chef Krong received outside of Cozymeal
Blanca J.
06 Dec 2021
I booked a cooking class with Krong for a girls night in. Krong was very professional in every aspect of the endeavor. She quickly responded to my inquiry, she was helpful in guiding us in dish selection, she was accommodating to menu alterations, and she came prepared and on time the day of.
We all had so much fun learning the authentic way of cooking Thai food and the food was delicious. She exceeded my expectations by far and we will book her again in the future.
Lakshmi V.
06 Dec 2021
Thank you for a wonderful class on Saturday night for our Bachelorette party, everyone had such a great time and the food was exceptional! You are incredible!!
The sticky rice with mango was delicious, thank you for the extra treat. I will share all the photos you took with the girls. Thanks again for an amazing experience!
Shankar M.
06 Dec 2021
Thanks a lot for the recipes, detailed instructions, and patiently explaining/showing the steps on how to cook these dishes. We really appreciate the effort you put into making this experience great for the entire team!
I'm pretty sure that everyone enjoyed the cooking event!! I really enjoyed the whole process and felt a sense of accomplishment cooking Thai dishes from start to finish!! I will be cooking Thai food more often!
Al B.
06 Dec 2021
We booked a cooking session with Krong to celebrate our birthdays. We made our favorite dishes: Red Curry and Drunken noodles.
The cooking session was outstanding. Krong reviewed the different sauces used in Thai food. She then systematically walked us through the dish preparation. When we needed to substitute ingredients, she was very patient and worked with what we had at hand.
The food was delicious. We are very happy with our experience!!!
Kanako S.
06 Dec 2021
I was super happy to take a class from Chef Krong. It was so easy to follow the steps. She explained and showed me the main sauces as well for the other recipes.
I was so happy that she gave me the ingredients lists and steps too. I will highly recommend her cooking class ! And most importantly the food tasted EXCELLENT!
Kailyn N.
06 Dec 2021
We were really happy with hiring Chef Krong for our team building. I really appreciate her flexibility! She is very responsive and accessible. Quite honestly,
During the class, she was very thorough and checked on every attendee. She's also very friendly and funny - great personality! My husband said my dishes tasted like authentic Thai!! LOL apparently I've failed in the past. Everything was very professional. I highly recommend it for corporate events!
Kevin C.
06 Dec 2021
Krong was a hit at our house. The whole family got involved and they now will be more inclined to help cook knowing it's Krong's Thai food. Krong was on time , efficient with the setup and very capable of engaging all wanting to get involved. The food was super good, healthy and really easy to make.
Being able to make great food is too important to waste time with bad recipes from the internet or to struggle with bad technique. Often little tweaks to how you cook pay off for the rest of your life and are well worth the class fee.
I learned a few of these techniques and understood more about the sauces needed. Invaluable. A fun evening at home improving our lives at the same time.
Divya B.
02 Dec 2021
I booked a cooking class with Krong as an anniversary gift to my husband. We had such a wonderful time cooking Thai dishes and learning the authentic way of cooking Thai food. She exceeded my expectations by far as I have taken a cooking class with other business before but Krong is exceptional.
She is extremely professional and comes prepared with all the recipes for you to keep. She was able to modify every dish we wanted to learn by choosing a vegetarian/vegan alternative and was so easy to communicate with. I will definitely be booking her again in the future with friends!
Ping Z.
02 Dec 2021
We're here in SD for a bachelorette trip and wanted to do a cooking class together. Found Krong and it turned out to be an amazing experience. There were 7 of us and she managed to assign all of us responsibilities to keep us engaged.
She is super sweet, personable, and easy to learn from. Picked up a couple of cooking tips as well! I highly recommend this for a group activity or date night - worth the money. Food tasted so good and we had leftovers. Can't wait to make these dishes at home!
Leslie G.
02 Dec 2021
We loved our class with Krong. She adapted recipes to make them vegetarian. She was knowledgeable and friendly and provided practical tips along with insight on sauces and seasonings. Everyone had fun and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend Krong and her cooking class.
Leslie G.
15 Nov 2021
We loved our class with Krong. She adapted recipes to make them vegetarian. She was knowledgeable and friendly and provided practical tips along with insight on sauces and seasonings. Everyone had fun and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend Krong and her cooking class.
Ping Z.
15 Nov 2021
We're here in SD for a bachelorette trip and wanted to do a cooking class together. Found Krong and it turned out to be an amazing experience. There were 7 of us and she managed to assign all of us responsibilities to keep us engaged.
She is super sweet, personable, and easy to learn from. Picked up a couple of cooking tips as well! I highly recommend this for a group activity or date night - worth the money. Food tasted so good and we had leftovers. Can't wait to make these dishes at home!
Divya B.
15 Nov 2021
I booked a cooking class with Krong as an anniversary gift to my husband. We had such a wonderful time cooking Thai dishes and learning the authentic way of cooking Thai food. She exceeded my expectations by far as I have taken a cooking class with other business before but Krong is exceptional.
She is extremely professional and comes prepared with all the recipes for you to keep. She was able to modify every dish we wanted to learn by choosing a vegetarian/vegan alternative and was so easy to communicate with. I will definitely be booking her again in the future with friends!
Blanca J.
15 Nov 2021
I booked a cooking class with Krong for a girls night in. Krong was very professional in every aspect of the endeavor. She quickly responded to my inquiry, she was helpful in guiding us in dish selection, she was accommodating to menu alterations, and she came prepared and on time the day of.
We all had so much fun learning the authentic way of cooking Thai food and the food was delicious. She exceeded my expectations by far and we will book her again in the future.
Lakshmi V.
15 Nov 2021
Thank you for a wonderful class on Saturday night for our Bachelorette party, everyone had such a great time and the food was exceptional! You are incredible!!
The sticky rice with mango was delicious, thank you for the extra treat. I will share all the photos you took with the girls. Thanks again for an amazing experience!
Shankar M.
15 Nov 2021
Thanks a lot for the recipes, detailed instructions, and patiently explaining/showing the steps on how to cook these dishes. We really appreciate the effort you put into making this experience great for the entire team!
I'm pretty sure that everyone enjoyed the cooking event!! I really enjoyed the whole process and felt a sense of accomplishment cooking Thai dishes from start to finish!! I will be cooking Thai food more often!
Al B.
15 Nov 2021
We booked a cooking session with Krong to celebrate our birthdays. We made our favorite dishes: Red Curry and Drunken noodles.
The cooking session was outstanding. Krong reviewed the different sauces used in Thai food. She then systematically walked us through the dish preparation. When we needed to substitute ingredients, she was very patient and worked with what we had at hand.
The food was delicious. We are very happy with our experience!!!
Kanako S.
15 Nov 2021
I was super happy to take a class from Chef Krong. It was so easy to follow the steps. She explained and showed me the main sauces as well for the other recipes.
I was so happy that she gave me the ingredients lists and steps too. I will highly recommend her cooking class ! And most importantly the food tasted EXCELLENT!
Kailyn N.
15 Nov 2021
We were really happy with hiring Chef Krong for our team building. I really appreciate her flexibility! She is very responsive and accessible. Quite honestly,
During the class, she was very thorough and checked on every attendee. She's also very friendly and funny - great personality! My husband said my dishes tasted like authentic Thai!! LOL apparently I've failed in the past. Everything was very professional. I highly recommend it for corporate events!
Kevin C.
15 Nov 2021
Krong was a hit at our house. The whole family got involved and they now will be more inclined to help cook knowing it's Krong's Thai food. Krong was on time , efficient with the setup and very capable of engaging all wanting to get involved. The food was super good, healthy and really easy to make.
Being able to make great food is too important to waste time with bad recipes from the internet or to struggle with bad technique. Often little tweaks to how you cook pay off for the rest of your life and are well worth the class fee.
I learned a few of these techniques and understood more about the sauces needed. Invaluable. A fun evening at home improving our lives at the same time.
