Hi, hubby and I did the Holiday Inn cooking course. Each day a different menu, so if you can get a choice of what you learn and select the day that is suitable.
Limits of 8 people but when we did the course, we were the only two there, so it was one on one.
We really enjoyed it and have cooked what we learned when we came home. A recipe book, apron and certificate come with the package.
Here is a photo of what we made, which consisted of Fish Mousse, Tom Yan Goon (spell), Mussaman Curry (delicious) and Seafood Salad.

Where did you do cooking class which took you to markets. Sounds perfect

I was in Phuket in August and during a visit to an unknown and hidden restaurant (word of mouth)the owner/chef mentioned he lectured in culture and food at the local University. I mentioned I'd like a cooking lesson, the next day found me back at the outdoor kitchen whipping up sweet and sour fish and Tom Kha Gai. I could have made more dishes but realised I then had to eat it. mr Siam and I then sat ate and drank while I had a lesson in Thai "food" language. The cost a mere 500bht. The restaurant is down a long flight of very steep stairs in the garden of "mr Siams" home,it looks over Karta Noi and has access to Siam Beach. It is the perfect place for a sunset meal(we had too much cloud).Five courses numerous G&T's,several beers and a fruit platter for four people cost approx$18 NZeach.
KHALUANG RESTAURANT

Now this is something I would really like to do. I will be in Phuket in 3 weeks. Any more details would be great
Cheers

Well I finally made it to Pums cooking school,I did the 4hr class which cost 2500 baht worth every bit of it(you need 4hrs just to eat the food you make)A big thankyou to our teacher Pui,she was so much fun as well as informative it was one of the best days I had in Patong.There are only 4 people in a class one of which was another forum member (Hi Denise)so you get plenty of time with the teacher. Definately recommend it.
Regards RED

I did the cooking school at PUM's with RED which was fantastic. Pui our teacher was excellent, becuase it was such a small class of 4 she got to spend a lot of individual time with us getting to know us and helping us out. We got to watch each other cook and most of us chose to do different dishes and we all got to taste. To give our bellies a break we went to the market to see the fresh produce and sample some traditional Thai foods - like a coconut marshmallow - yummo. Great company (Hi Graeme), great atmosphere, great teacher ALOT of fun!!

I also did the Phuket Cooking School class as well. At this one we had individual cooking stations which was great and then you got to sit down and eat your creations. With this class you didn't get to choose your dishes they were set, but you watch the teacher cook and then you went off to your kitchen and cooked them up yourself. Before arriving at the cooking school we were all given 20baht and an item to purchase at the market for us to use, when we toured through the market. My ingredient was galangal. Great view, lots to eat, lots to do.

I liked both schools each for different reasons, but as a teacher I am the worst learner.

Pums Restaurant is on Rat u thit road next door the the pink Christian Massage place and the Phuket Cooking school is about a 30min drive from Patong. When you book the class you transfers included in the price.

Definately recommend both classes.

Denise and Red that sounds great, we might have to add that to our trip next year. We always head to our local Thai restaurant when need need our fix, but would be handy to learn a few choice dishes ourselves. We have not even been back in Oz a week and we decided tonight we would eat out at our fave Thai restaurant here just to try and re-live and help us over our denial that we are home again and not in Patong where we would rather be.
Thanks for the great feedback will look up the cooking schools website.
Adrian

Hi Adrian
Getting a food fix is easy getting my Thai massage fix is a lot harder (might need to get my Wife to do a massage course next time we're there, dont like my chances though)Got some good recipes if you want to try some cooking.Great JBR's by the way.
Regards RED

I agree with you Red its Massages for me all the way, don't think I would suggest it to your wife though, it might get you in deep do do !! Although you did do the cooking course so you may have some bonus points up your sleave.

But maybe this is a whole me section we could start on this forum "Recipes direct from Phuket". I certainly wouldn't mind doing some cooking. I have to say I love the food in Thailand but never get as excited about the Thai you buy here, its just not the same.
If you guys posted a few recipies I am sure there are some of us that would love to give them a go!!!

Michelle

Hi Michelle
Love your idea, ran it past AWD-Alan who suggested it could headed under Sharing Cultural Information with the hope that we can get Thai people to contribute their favourite recipes as well as other facets of their culture.I'll start it off with my favourite Tom kha gai soup.