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Hands-On Thai Cooking Experience for Families in Ashford, England - Ashford

Hands-On Thai Cooking Experience for Families in Ashford, England

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2–3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels since most activity is stationary in a clean kitchen setting.

Overview

Discover a family-friendly Thai cooking class in Ashford, England, where adults and children team up to create authentic dishes like Pad Thai. This 2.5-hour hands-on session offers expert guidance and fun, making it a perfect culinary adventure for visitors and locals alike.

Ashford, England

Adult & Child Thai Cooking

Ages 8+ • 2.5 hours • Cook up a feast in the kitchen with your little chefs!

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About This Adventure

Join a fun-filled 2.5-hour cooking session with your young chef, creating three delicious dishes to take home! Learn to balance flavors and master the art of Pad Thai under the guidance of an expert tutor. Enjoy a hands-on experience with no cleanup, making it a memorable family activity!

Duration: 2.5 hours

Come and spend the afternoon cooking with your budding chef. Create three delicious dishes to take home and share with the whole family!

Using fresh ingredients you will cook up a storm together, learning about how to balance the flavor of sweet and sour and also how to cook the perfect Pad Thai dish! Learn from our expert tutor and ask any questions along the way. All takeaway tubs and bags provided, no weighing up or washing up just lots of fun together in the kitchen!

No weighing up or washing up involved.

This course is suitable for vegetarians but this must be specified when booking.

Highlights

• Learning from our skills and friendly tutor • Authentic recipes • No weighing up or washing up

Includes

•Tea and coffee • Ingredients and equipment • Takeaway boxes • Recipe pack

Excludes

• Alcohol and soft drinks

Important to Know

Suitable for ages 8-15 years (accompanied by paying adult)

Only paid guests actively participating in a cookery lesson are permitted to be at the cookery school whilst classes are in progress. We cannot accommodate spectators or provide a waiting area for friends or family.

There is free parking on site.

Our course menus are best suited for flexible, adventurous eaters and most strongly focus on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Please ensure to have carefully read the dietary-specific information for the event you have booked tickets for also that any allergies/dietary requirements have been entered at the time of booking.

Due to the nature of our events and to uphold high-quality standards, we are only able to accommodate limited dietary requests on most cookery courses. If you are unsure or have any questions regarding this please contact us in advance.

You don’t need to bring anything with you, everything is provided.

Our courses are designed to be social and interactive. We work in pairs on each course. This allows us to cook more in the session so if joining us alone you will be paired with another foodie on the course.

Drinks are available with a simple tab system just order and pay at the end of the session. If you would like anything from our shop please just let one of us know at any time and we can put the items aside for you.

If for any reason you need to change your booking we have a rebooking fee of £20 per person if alternations are made within 7 days of the course taking place.

Please wear suitable flat shoes, we also recommend that you wear sensible clothing; we are not liable for any damage to clothing or personal belongings.

Adventure Tips

Book in advance

This popular class fills quickly, so reserving your spot early ensures your preferred date and time.

Arrive hungry and ready to cook

Bring your appetite and enthusiasm—this is an active cooking session with delicious results.

Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes

For safety and comfort while standing in the kitchen, suitable footwear is recommended.

No cleanup needed

Enjoy the experience without worrying about tidying up—the instructors handle the mess.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • European robin
  • Common blackbird

History

Ashford grew as a railway hub in the 19th century, shaping its modern connectivity and local culture.

Conservation

The cooking school uses locally sourced ingredients when possible to support sustainable food practices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Apron

Essential

Protects your clothes while cooking, especially with kids involved.

Reusable water bottle

Essential

Stay hydrated throughout the session.

Comfortable clothing

Essential

Wear breathable fabrics as the kitchen can warm up.

Notebook and pen

Optional for jotting down recipes or notes during the class.