Cooking classes

[abcb 0]

I'm going to be visiting Bangkok and Pattaya for the first time this January.  I'm interested in taking some Thai cooking classes during the day.  Does anyone have any recommendations of where to take them or where I can find more information about them?  Thanks!

[Crackpot 2]

Thai Cooking Schools

The Thai Cooking School at The Oriental Hotel

Tel: 437-6211, 437-2918

This legendary hotel on the bank of the Chao Phraya opened its own Thai cooking school on the other side of the river a few years back. The four-day cooking course, conducted in English, is mainly a “watch and learn” experience, with emphasis on demonstration by the chef-lecturers followed by some hands-on participation by students. Classes start off with some background on Thai cooking, followed by different cooking techniques and fruit and vegetable carving. Recipes are a blend of the traditional and the imaginative. Menu preparation and selection is included in the course, as well as how to order at Thai restaurants. Classes take place from 9 in the morning to noon, followed by lunch. Tuition is charged per class. The school is closed on April 12-15, 1999 for traditional New Year holiday.

 

Baipai Thai Cooking School

Bangkok Tel: 02-2949029

Baipai is an ideal home-style learning environment that is different from most of the hotels and restaurant in Thailand. For visitors who are seeking something to do in Bangkok, Baipai Thai Cooking School can eventually make your journey to Thailand wonderfully! A real hands-on Thai Cooking experience. Half day course conducted in English running from 9.30-13.30, covering introduction to Thai herbs and spices and 4 different dishes, follow by your own cooked lunch.

Free transfers from & to hotels in centre Bangkok.

 

Benjarong Cooking Class at the Dusit Thani

At the corner of Silom and Rama IV Tel: (662) 236-6400, 236-7238

The Dusit Thani’s Benjarong Royal Thai Cuisine is one of the most sophisticated Thai restaurants in Bangkok. Its head chef runs the Benjarong Cooking Class every Saturday morning, from 9.30-12.30. Recipes are drawn from the restaurant’s menu and include snacks and appetizers, soup and salad, main dishes and desserts. Benjarong Cooking Class offers a very hands-on experience, and the instruction emphasizes practicality and inventiveness. The complete course comprises 12 classes, and graduates will receive a certificate as well as recipe book in English.

 

Nipa Restaurant at the Landmark Hotel

Sukhumvit Road, between Sois 4&6 Tel: 254-0404

The restaurant offers a 7-day course designed to teach beginners all the basics of Thai cooking and enable them to prepare curries, soups, salads and other dishes that make up a Thai meal. The restaurant’s chefs lecture on ingredients and recipes, and then let students participate in the cooking and tasting. Nipa is famous for its authentic food, which has not been toned down to suit milder palates, and the course offers plenty of hands-on experience. Students will receive a recipe book in English or Japanese. Fruit and vegetable carving sessions can be arranged separately.

 

UFM Baking & Cooking School

Sukhumvit 33, Bangkok Tel: (662) 259-0620-3

UFM offers 10-day Thai cooking courses every other month. Classes take place from 8.30-noon daily, and recipes are a mix of the simple and the sophisticated, regional specialties and national favorites. Students will receive a companion book in English. Next course will start on May 10. Five-day vegetable carving courses are available on alternate months, the next one scheduled for April 19-23.  

[jimmybcool 0]

Amazing the data Crackpot has access to  ;D  I'd ask him where Hoffa is buried but I'm afraid he would KNOW.  

 

warning, they all try to give you a mortor and pestle as souvineer.  After 4 classes you got 4 of them.  Try hauling THAT home.

 

Actually, I know nothing of the BKK schools.  Maybe they don't do that.  I do know Chiang Mai is  a great place for this too.  If you travel that way I will get some names of schools for you.

 

Have fun.

[Crackpot 2]

Amazing the data Crackpot has access to  ;D  I'd ask him where Hoffa is buried but I'm afraid he would KNOW.  

 

warning, they all try to give you a mortor and pestle as souvineer.  After 4 classes you got 4 of them.  Try hauling THAT home.

 

Actually, I know nothing of the BKK schools.  Maybe they don't do that.  I do know Chiang Mai is  a great place for this too.  If you travel that way I will get some names of schools for you.

 

Have fun.

I obtained that data after a 20 second Google search.

 

I did already know several of them but the website I found gave all the info better than I could.

 

However, I neither know where Hoffa is buried or even who she is ( nor do I care)

[jimmybcool 0]

Hoffa is not a she.  Jimmy Hoffa was the president of the Teamsters in the 1960s.  He disappeared under mysterious circumstances and has never been found.  Mafia ties and or the Kennedys are suspected of having him removed.

 

It is a running joke here as to where is Hoffa.

[Emil 0]

Hoffa is not a she.  Jimmy Hoffa was the president of the Teamsters in the 1960s.  He disappeared under mysterious circumstances and has never been found.  Mafia ties and or the Kennedys are suspected of having him removed.

 

It is a running joke here as to where is Hoffa.

 

Hoffa disappeared in the mid 70's, so if it was the Kennedy's it was Ted or one of the sister.

 

abcd,

 

I've never looked into it, but I saw an ad for a Thai cooking class in Pattaya.  School is located on 3rd Rd next to the Pattaya driving range.  phone: 038-370-877.

 

Emil

[Crackpot 2]

Hoffa is not a she.  Jimmy Hoffa was the president of the Teamsters in the 1960s.  He disappeared under mysterious circumstances and has never been found.  Mafia ties and or the Kennedys are suspected of having him removed.

 

It is a running joke here as to where is Hoffa.

 

 

O I C

We have a similar thing here in the UK with a bloke called Lord Lucan

[jimmybcool 0]

Emil,

 

OK.  70s.   ALl the same through my dim memories. ;D

 

BTW, the cooking school on 3rd Road is called, errr, damn it.  I can't remember.  I only eat there 3 times a week when I'm in town.

 

The place next door t o the golf driving range near Pattaya Nua.  Excellent food and per a friend who took classes there good at  that too.

 

What I like about the place is they do Chiang Mai cooking which is my favorite.  Nothing like a properly done Khao Soi.  MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.

 

OH OH, I go it.  The name of the place is Aung Kam.  Hey, I guess those warnings about drug use and  brain damage are all lies eh?   [smiley=Eyecrazy.gif]

[Emil 0]

Jimmy,

 

Thanks for the heads up on Aung Kam.  I thought this place was strictly a school and not a restaurant.  On my next trip I'm going to check out 2 new places to stay that are not to far from there and will give it a try.

 

Emil

[abcb 0]

Well, I'm in Thailand now, and Pattaya to be exact.  I never made it to one of the cooking schools in Bangkok since I met up with a Thai girl who I hung out with all the time.  I'm going to try and check out the Aung Kan place this week while in Pattaya.  I'll let you know how it goes if I make it there!

[Crackpot 2]

Catering Crackpot style

Open Tin of beans

Butter two slices of bread

Put beans on bread and liberally spread on HP sauce

Eat

 

The above can also be used with tinned Spaghetti

 

For the REAL Gourmands amongst you, after buttering the bread above, spread Marmite or Vegemite on before beans then continue as above.

Tomato sauce is NOT permissable.

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Tomorrows recipe will be Microwaved Mars bars and Ice cream and microwaved maltesers and Ice cream

 

 

Today I are mosly wearing.........Versace

[w3bmast3r 0]

LOL Crackpot - Your catering reminds me of my student days - ahhhh what a life

 

Now a days, I tend to have mainly Ping! meals - 3-2-1-Ping

 

It is not that I can't cook - Just I can't be arsed to cook - lol

 

Ah well the idea of some thai cooking lessons does sound promising, especially as I dont think I will be that busy while in Pattaya - lol

 

D

[Crackpot 2]

LOL Crackpot - Your catering reminds me of my student days - ahhhh what a life

 

Now a days, I tend to have mainly Ping! meals - 3-2-1-Ping

 

It is not that I can't cook - Just I can't be arsed to cook - lol

 

Ah well the idea of some thai cooking lessons does sound promising, especially as I dont think I will be that busy while in Pattaya - lol

 

D

Why do you think I married a Thai who wanted to be, and now is, a Chef ??

I aint silly ya know, despite how I look

[w3bmast3r 0]

Why do you think I married a Thai who wanted to be, and now is, a Chef ??

I aint silly ya know, despite how I look

 

ha ha ha Crackpot - Very smart move

 

Only wish I could be so lucky

 

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D [smiley=wink.gif]