A colonial mansion turned Thai culinary academy
Set inside a restored early-1900s mansion on Sathorn, Blue Elephant pairs the discipline of a professional restaurant kitchen with a warm, hands-on classroom built for travelers.
Every class begins at the local morning market, where chefs walk you through the herbs, curry pastes, and produce that define Thai cooking before you step behind the stove.
Why Choose This Cooking School
Colonial mansion
Class held inside a restored 1904 heritage building, not a rented function room.
Award-winning chefs
Trained by the same team behind Blue Elephant's Michelin-recognized restaurants.
Morning market tour
Shop for curry paste ingredients with a chef before you start cooking.
Authentic recipes
Classic regional dishes, not tourist-simplified versions.
Premium ingredients
Sourced fresh each morning — no pre-cut, pre-mixed shortcuts.
Certificate included
Leave with a signed certificate and a recipe book to cook it again at home.
Everything is covered
Dishes you'll cook
You'll get to cook 4-5 dishes in half a day, and the menu will change daily — here are some examples of the dishes you'll be cooking each day.
Monday
- Vegetarian spring roll
- Coconut milk soup with chicken
- Steamed sea bass with lime dressing
- Stir-fried prawn in yellow curry paste
Tuesday
- Spicy chicken salad
- Tom Yum Koong — hot & sour soup with prawn
- Sweet and sour tofu
- Panaeng red curry with beef
Wednesday
- Grilled purple eggplant salad
- Ancient spicy sea bass soup
- Stir-fried chicken with hot basil
- Red curry with roasted duck & lychee
Thursday
- Som Tum — papaya salad
- Grilled fish with herbs
- Stir-fried prawn with tamarind sauce
- Southern chicken curry with pineapple
Friday
- Toong Thong Kiew Wann — golden bag
- Phad Thai Koong — stir-fried rice noodle with prawn
- Stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts
- Green curry with beef
Saturday
- Vermicelli salad with seafood
- Spicy sea bass soup
- Stir-fried prawns with black pepper
- Yellow curry with chicken and sweet potato
Sunday
- Prawn salad with lemongrass
- Fish soup with turmeric
- Stir-fried noodle with dark soy sauce
- Red curry with beef and pumpkin
Special dietary needs are welcome
Choose a class time that suits you
Morning session
You'll begin by visiting a local morning market to buy fresh ingredients, after which you'll prepare four authentic Thai dishes. This class is perfect for those who want to learn about authentic ingredients and discover the flavors of Thai cuisine.
Afternoon session
You will learn to prepare four exquisite Thai dishes, along with a special Thai dessert recipe exclusive to this afternoon class. This class offers a relaxing and immersive experience, perfect for those eager to explore the diverse and rich flavors of authentic Thai cuisine.
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Good to know before you book
Yes — no prior cooking experience is needed. Chefs guide every step in English.
Classes are taught in English, with Thai, French, Dutch, and Chinese languages available upon request.
Yes — Halal, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available. Just let the cooking school know when booking.
Pick-up is not included.
Children aged 8 and up are welcome when accompanied by an adult; portions and stations are adjusted for them.
Yes, private sessions and larger group bookings are available on request at a separate rate.