Jungle Kitchen cooking classes take you back to times where food was prepared and cooked using handmade tools and old-style techniques.
Guests cook at our 8 metre long cooking station with the sounds of nature and panoramic views of Koh Phangan. The ethos of the class is to keep alive knowledge of traditional cooking methods and to use the same tools and techniques which were widely used in a Thai kitchen over 50 years and more ago.
Posted By : EmilyT1983
Such a brilliant experience from start to finish. A gorgeous property with incredible views and a very cute cat 😀. We checked out the local incredients in the garden, prepped and cooked 3 dishes and all sat down to eat together. Excellent hosts - was a really fun evening. Great to learn more about the local dishes but also super sociable and fun. Would highly reccomend.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 04:25:42 
Posted By : Jane R
Loved this cooking school experience. Set in a very beautiful villa, with a great view and curated cooking utensils as the backdrop to our experience. Tom is an amiable host and Lin is a calm and experienced cook and great teacher. We enjoyed the food we made- Penang curry, turmeric fish and tom yum soup. Way too much food - come hungry!
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 20:22:30
Posted By : Elyse_G
We had a wonderful time at Tom and Lin’s jungle kitchen; a highlight of our time in beautiful Koh Samui. Authentic cooking and getting to learn all the tricks and tips was a truly enjoyable experience. Tom and Lin were incredibly generous with their time and went to a lot of effort to make us feel welcome. Also, the food we cooked was excellent - the best fish I’ve ever had! Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 05:28:14 
Posted By : anaspasha19
We had an EXCELLENT TIME!
From start to finish, everything was on point!
Tom is a phenomenal host, and Chef Lin knows how
1) to provide clear cut instructions
2) and have you make authentic Thai dishes, like it was a piece of cake!
HIGHLY recommended, if you are staying in Koh Samui!
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Posted On : 2024-04-21 19:01:59
Posted By : NicolaP786
Amazing experience - one of our favourite in Thailand! Lovely hosts and great food! Menu tailored to group, which was great!
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Posted On : 2024-04-12 13:31:37
Posted By : steve_k
The location view and hospitality were all awesome.
Lin’s knowledge of Thai cooking second to none, feel like we could host a Thai dinner at home that everyone would love
Tom also is a great character and provided lots of local info
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Posted On : 2024-04-07 23:13:41
Posted By : Stephen_B
This was by far the best activity we did in Koh Samui. Tom and Lin were great mentors and the location and house were beautiful. If you do anything in Koh Samui signup for this class quick since they limit it to eight guests. This class is what you tell stories about long after you get home. Enjoy.
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Posted On : 2024-03-04 08:48:26
Posted By : Pat L
Five friends joined the course in the late afternoon. After a very short taxi ride from fisherman's village we were greeted by Tom and shown into his and Lin's beautiful hillside villa.
We were joined by a young American couple. I think there are a maximum of eight places.
Tom walked us around the garden. Showing us vegetables and herbs which we would use later. We collected chillies, lemongrass, turmeric and other ingredients.
Tom handed us over to Lin, who as well as being an expert cook was clear and patient in her instruction. We made three dishes: a Penang duck curry, Tom Yum Goong soup and sweet and sour chicken.
Lin's organisation was superb, with us doing all of the preparation in advance and cooking all three dishes at the last.
Lin had marinated and smoked the duck over charcoal and coconut and she deep fried the chicken in a large batch. Saving us from the risk of using a wok full of oil. Nonetheless she explained and showed us each step so we could repeat at home.
My wife's Penang Curry was the best I have tasted. Mine came a poor second. It was great to taste both and understand what improvements I could make.
The sweet and sour was a revelation. Nothing like the sickly sweet versions I've been served in the UK. I would have said I don't like Sweet and Sour until Lin taught me how to cook one.
Water was included, and we were able to purchase a very acceptable wine at reasonable prices. Tom serving us whilst cooking.
Both joined us to eat and we enjoyed Toms lively conversation and Lin's quieter, intelligent contributions.
My only regret is that Lin was preparing a Beef Rendang for their dinner the following day. This looked and smelled incredible. Unfortunately it wasn't ready for us to taste.
Lin also sells Lasagne at the regular night markets in fisherman's village.
We've just received the recipes and will be trying them at home. I just need to find a good source of ingredients.
All in all a fantastic evening and very good value.
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Posted On : 2024-02-27 00:35:07
Posted By : 582anjaf
This cooking school was amazing, especially because everybody had his own cooking place and prepared their own dishes. Tom and Lin were so friendly and we felt welcome from the very beginning. It was the best cooking school I have every visited and would 100% recommend it. Best experience in Koh Samui.
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Posted On : 2024-02-15 03:02:01
Posted By : Serina_T
Fantastic learning about Thai cooking and traditional Thai cooking techniques. A wonderfully informative host, Tim, guided us through the gardens to harvest the freshest ingredients. His partner, Lin, was our Thai cooking teacher and she was fantastic. There was an abundance of food which tasted absolutely wonderful! A fantastic experience that is highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-02-12 02:42:17
