What is the minimum age to participate?

Children 7 and up may attend but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; no children under 7 are allowed for safety reasons.

Doors open 30 minutes early and wine or beer is available for purchase prior to class; alcohol is not included in the $110 fee.

Wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting food on; aprons are provided.

Can you accommodate allergies?

Notify the team about allergies when booking; ingredients are purchased three days ahead so last-minute substitutions may be limited.

What happens if I need to cancel?

All sales are final and non-refundable; re-booking requests made less than 72 hours before class may incur a fee.

How big are the classes?

Classes are capped at 12 participants to keep instruction hands-on and personalized.

Master Pad Thai and Papaya Salad: Hands-On Thai Cooking Class in Tigard, OR | Cooking Class | Food Tour

At a bright teaching kitchen at 9265 SW Greenburg Rd, Tigard, Everyday Eats: Pad Thai & Papaya Salad turns a weekday night into a focused lesson in balance and heat. In this 2.5-hour advanced class, guests learn to build the classic strands of pad Thai, pound a fiery som tam (papaya salad) in a mortar, and finish with mango sticky rice — all guided by a chef who’s refined each recipe for depth and speed. The room seats small groups (max 12), so instruction is hands-on, your station is yours, and the pace pushes you toward plating confidence.

Key features of the experience include a real wok station for high-heat stir-frying, mortar-and-pestle work for authentic papaya salad texture, and a communal dining room where you taste and compare finished plates. Ingredients highlight Thai staples — tamarind, fish sauce, palm sugar, unripe papaya, and sticky glutinous rice — alongside locally sourced produce drawn from the fertile Willamette Valley soils that surround Portland.

Expect a practical flow: doors open 30 minutes early for a pre-class drink, a short orientation and food-safety briefing, step-by-step cooking at your bench, and a relaxed meal where leftovers are boxed to go. The class enforces safety—close-toed shoes are required and kids seven and older must be accompanied—so the kitchen stays efficient and convivial.

Why book this? It’s the rare urban cooking class that trades spectacle for skill. You’ll leave with knife timing, wok technique, and a tested pad Thai recipe that translates to home kitchens. For visitors staying in Portland or Tigard, this is an accessible way to learn how Southeast Asian flavors assemble and how to adapt them using local Oregon ingredients.

Practicalities: the class is $110 per person; sales are final and changes inside 72 hours may incur fees. Alert staff to allergies before booking—supplies are purchased in advance and substitutions aren’t always possible. Bring close-toed shoes and to-go containers for leftovers.

Small class size of 12 means the chef can circulate to correct technique and offer one-on-one pointers on heat control, timing, and sauce balance. Check-in requires the name on your reservation and doors open 30 minutes before class. Ingredients are bought days in advance, so notify staff of dietary restrictions when booking. The session is hands-on and sensory: expect the sizzle of oil in a hot wok, the bright lift of lime and tamarind, and sticky-sweet mango sticky rice as class ends. Bring your appetite.

About Cookin Class

Cookin Class in Tigard, Oregon offers hands-on cooking classes and date‑night experiences led by professional chefs. Located in the Portland metro area, the studio focuses on communal, instructor‑led meals that combine cooking instruction with seated dining. Class formats include multi‑course Date Night series, Winemaker’s Dinners, Mini Classes, brunch workshops, and weekday meal nights.

Chefs featured in the program include Chef Tashi, known for traditional street tacos, and Chef Andres Lynch, who teaches authentic Mexican techniques. Specific experiences include Traditional Street Tacos & Micheladas, a Winemaker’s Dinner with Sokol Blosser that pairs scallop risotto with curated wines, Thai Curry & Wings, Brunch Chilaquiles & Mexican Champurrado, and a Weeknight Meal Series featuring Spaghetti Carbonara. Additional offerings include Traditional Mexican Pozole, Korean Night bibimbap classes, Hand Cut Pasta Date Night, Mini Mexican Night small plates, and a Mother’s Day Blue Crab Bao family brunch with a complimentary mimosa and included cleanup.

Classes emphasize hands‑on instruction, recipe technique, and social dining. Many experiences include beverage options such as wine, beer, or crafted cocktails, and some events feature storytelling or wine pairing education from visiting winemakers. Cookin Class is suited for couples, friends, and families seeking a culinary outing in Tigard. Booking details, schedules, and ticket availability are provided through event listings; participants should consult the specific class description for menu, age recommendations, and included beverages. Many classes also welcome beginners and provide step‑by‑step guidance, making them accessible for cooks of all skill levels. Online booking and gift certificates are available through event listings.