Blue Elephant Cooking School

Thai cooking is the most adored delicacies in the world. You will not be able to find a single person who hasn't tasted the Thai delicious cuisine. Blue Elephant cooking school will let you learn important basic of Thai cooking as well as an introduction to local ingredients.


The most important part of Thai cooking is its ingredients. The delicious taste of Thai dishes heavily depends on fresh ingredients. Here you will learn about different but important Thai ingredients. So your course will start with an introduction with them at the local market.


In the local market, you will get a brief knowledge of Thai foods and its rich culture. All items here are freshly collected for Phuket Cooking Class. No matter how old or how skilled you are, the only thing needed here is the love & affection for Thai foods. After arriving from the local market to the school you will be welcome with herbal drinks and a towel.


Then the top chef will discuss 4 dishes. You will get a theory class here at this point. The chef will teach you to step by step about the process of cooking. Each student will receive a booklet with the recipes. Its high time to practice what have you learned.


You will get a chance to prepare 4 dishes. All ingredients are fresh and waiting to be cooked by you. After practice, it's time to get the certification in Blue Elephant cooking school. You will also taste your own prepared food at this point and a souvenir from the course.

Our Daily Classes run from Monday to Sunday and are scheduled at convenient times in the Morning and Afternoon.
Morning Classes: between 9:30 and 13:15 hours
Afternoon Classes: between 13:30 and 17:30 hours

MORNING CLASS SCHEDULE
09.30 hrs – Arrival and refreshing health drinks or tea and coffee at the Blue Elephant Bar of the Governor’s Mansion Phuket Town.
Departure for the local morning market. Our chef will guide you while you discover the diverse Thai fruits and vegetables and he or she will explain the use of the multicolored spices!
10:20 hrs – Time to return to the Cooking School.
10:30 hrs – Arrival at the Cooking School where a fresh Thai herbal drink and a cool towel are waiting for you. The chef will discuss the 4-course meal you will prepare. Let’s move to the theory class!
10:30 hrs – Now the chef will demonstrate and explain step by step the very Thai dishes you will prepare! Each student will receive a booklet with the recipes of the day and a Blue Elephant apron.
11:30 hrs – Time to put your hands on the cooking utensils in the Practice Room. Each student has his space and wok. Assisted by our instructors, you will learn and experience the culinary techniques of Thai cuisine. Four dishes are waiting to be prepared by you, often comprising a starter, a soup, a main dish and an accompanying dish.
12:30 hrs – The course comes to an end. It is time for the remittance of the Certificate and the Souvenir.
12:30-13:30 hrs– Lunch. Now you can taste and enjoy your preparation in a convivial Thai setting at the Blue Elephant Restaurant.

AFTERNOON CLASS SCHEDULE
13:30-14:00 hrs – Refreshing health drinks at the Blue Elephant Bar of the Governor’s Mansion Phuket Town. The chef will discuss the 5-course meal you will prepare. Let’s move to the theory class.
14:00 hrs – Introduction to Thai fruits, vegetables, herbs and typical products. Now the chef will prepare and explain the dishes you will have to cook for yourselves! Each student will receive a booklet with the recipes of the day and a Blue Elephant apron.
15:00 hrs – Time to put your hands on the cooking utensils in the Practice Room. Each student has his space and wok. Assisted by our instructors, you will learn and experience the culinary techniques of Thai cuisine. Five dishes are waiting to be prepared by you, often comprising a starter, a soup, a main dish, an accompanying dish and a dessert.
16:30 hrs – The course comes to an end. It is time for the remittance of the Certificate and the Souvenir.
16:30-17.30 hrs – Now you can taste and enjoy your culinary creation in a convivial Thai setting at the Blue Elephant Restaurant.

DAILY COOKING MENU
Our menus are prefixed for each day of the week, and are the same on any given day, for the morning and afternoon class. Students applying for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 half-day classes should take note of this.

Cooking Menu

MONDAY

MORNING SESSION
Tom Yam Koong
Spicy and Sour Soup with Prawns
Som Tum
Papaya Salad
Kaeng Keaw Wan Kai
Green Curry with Chicken
Phad Thai
Stir-fried Rice Noodle with prawns

AFTERNOON SESSION
Tom Yam Koong
Spicy and Sour Soup with Prawns
Som Tum
Papaya Salad
Kaeng Keaw Wan Kai
Green Curry with Chicken
Phad Thai
Stir-fried Rice Noodle with prawns
Mango with Sticky Rice

TUESDAY

MORNING SESSION
Kaeng Karee Gai
Yellow Curry with Chicken
Tom Jew Nua
Beef Soup
Tod Man Koong
Crispy Prawn Cake
Yam Pla Muek
Squid Salad

AFTERNOON SESSION
Kaeng Karee Gai
Yellow Curry with Chicken
Tom Jew Nua
Beef Soup
Tod Man Koong
Crispy Prawn Cake
Yam Pla Muek
Squid Salad
Kha-Nom Mor Kaeng
Jasmine Cake

WEDNESDAY

MORNING SESSION
Kaeng Phed Ped Yang
Roast Duck in Red Curry
Thong Thong Keaw Waan
Golden Bags stuffed with Green Curry
Pla Kra Pong Phad Nam Markham
Stir Fried Seabass with Tamarind Sauce
Yam Ma-Muang
Spicy Green Mango Salad

AFTERNOON SESSION
Kaeng Phed Ped Yang
Roast Duck in Red Curry
Thong Thong Keaw Waan
Golden Bags stuffed with Green Curry
Pla Kra Pong Phad Nam Markham
Stir Fried Seabass with Tamarind Sauce
Yam Ma-Muang
Spicy Green Mango Salad
Tub Tim Krob
Crispy Water Chestnut in Sweet Coconut Milk

THURSDAY

MORNING SESSION
Chu Chi Pla Kra Pong
Seabass Topped with Red Curry Sauce
Koong Kra-Tiem Prik Thai
Stir Fried Prawns with Garlic
Tom Kha Gai Sai Hed
Coconut Soup with Chicken & Mushroom
Yam Phed Lychee
Duck Salad with Tangerine Sauce

AFTERNOON SESSION

Chu Chi Pla Kra Pong
Seabass Topped with Red Curry Sauce
Koong Kra-Tiem Prik Thai
Stir Fried Prawns with Garlic
Tom Kha Gai Sai Hed
Coconut Soup with Chicken & Mushroom
Yam Phed Lychee
Duck Salad with Tangerine Sauce
Kao Niew Sang Ka Ya
Sticky Rice with Coconut Custard

FRIDAY

MORNING SESSION
Kaeng Gai Sapparod
Red Curry Chicken with Fresh Pineapple
Plaa Thod Rad Prik Saam Rod
Deep-fried Fish topped with 3-flavored sauce
Satay Nua
Grilled Beef Satay
Yam Tuaplu Koong
Winged Bean Salad with Prawns

AFTERNOON SESSION
Kaeng Gai Sapparod
Red Curry Chicken with Fresh Pineapple
Plaa Thod Rad Prik Saam Rod
Deep-fried Fish topped with 3-flavored sauce
Satay Nua
Grilled Beef Satay
Yam Tuaplu Koong
Winged Bean Salad with Prawns
Kluay Buad Shee
Banana in Sweet Coconut Milk

SATURDAY

MORNING SESSION
Kaeng Massaman Kai
Massaman Curry with Chicken
Tom Kamin Pla Kra Pong
Seabass Soup with Fresh Turmeric
Phad Phed Nua Makeua Puong
Stir Fried Beef with Pea Eggplant
Samosa
Crispy Golden Triangle

AFTERNOON SESSION
Kaeng Massaman Kai
Massaman Curry with Chicken
Tom Kamin Pla Kra Pong
Seabass Soup with Fresh Turmeric
Phad Phed Nua Makeua Puong
Stir Fried Beef with Pea Eggplant
Samosa
Crispy Golden Triangle
Kha-Nom Kluay
Steamed Banana Pudding

SUNDAY

MORNING SESSION
Kao Soy Nua
Chiang Mai Curry Noodles with beef
Hor Mok Poo Tod
Crab Souffle
Gai Phad Khing Sod
Stir Fried Chicken with Fresh Ginger
Pla Neung Ma-Nao
Steamed Sea Bass with Chilli & Lime Dressing

AFTERNOON SESSION CLOSED
Morning Class: 0930 – 1315 hrs – a trip to the market
Afternoon Class: 1330 – 1730 hrs – additional dessert

Note: Please note that this schedule can be changed according to the availability of ingredients or due to unforeseen circumstances. Preferably please make your reservation at least 1 day in advance. All classes are conducted in English. French class is also available upon request. We provide all ingredients.

Cancellation must be made 72 hours before arrival date, last minute cancellations will incur a full rate charge of the price.