Discover the flavors of Thailand with a fun, hands-on cooking class in Amsterdam. Perfect for groups, learn traditional recipes, and enjoy your culinary creations together.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness level required, just a willingness to get involved.
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Amsterdam Cooking Workshops
Discover the flavors of Thailand with a fun, hands-on cooking class in Amsterdam. Perfect for groups, learn traditional recipes, and enjoy your culinary creations together.
Amsterdam Cooking Workshops runs hands-on cooking classes in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, focused on Southeast Asian cuisines. The company offers open group and private/company workshops that teach Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese and Korean cooking techniques. Classes accommodate dietary preferences and include recipe sharing and a communal dinner in a cozy setting.
Open group options include a 3.5-hour Thai class where participants select a personalized menu and receive guidance from a professional chef. Indonesian open classes cover rice table preparation, sambal tasting and regional ingredients. Vietnamese open classes guide participants through a three-course menu with dishes such as spring rolls and pho. Korean open classes introduce staples like kimchi and bulgogi.
Private and corporate workshops adapt the same cuisines for team building, small groups or celebrations. Private Indonesian workshops emphasize authentic bumbu preparation and homemade sambals served with prawn crackers. Private Thai and Vietnamese workshops tailor menus to group preferences and dietary needs, and are held in a relaxed Amsterdam restaurant setting.
A waitlist is available for popular open group classes; interested participants can join to be notified if a spot opens. Instruction is delivered by experienced in-kitchen teachers described in class listings as professional or skilled chefs. Amsterdam Cooking Workshops focuses on practical technique, ingredient knowledge and shared meals to create memorable culinary experiences in the city.
Sessions include hands-on preparation, step-by-step instruction and opportunities to share recipes with others. The workshops highlight ingredient sourcing, regional techniques and communal dining as part of each class. Booking and class details appear on the listings.
Location
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Centrally located in Amsterdam
Class Types
Open & Private Workshops
Open groups and private company workshops
Duration
3.5-hour (Thai class)
Sample class length listed
Cuisines Offered
Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Korean
Regional Southeast Asian menus
Book an open class, join the waitlist, or arrange a private/company session tailored to your group.
Bring a notebook and apron
You'll want to take notes and keep your clothes clean as you learn authentic Thai techniques.
Arrive early
Getting there a few minutes early ensures a relaxed start and time to settle in.
Ask about dietary needs
Let the instructors know if you have specific dietary restrictions beforehand.
Participate actively
Engage with the instructors and fellow participants to get the most out of the experience.
Apron
Protects your clothes while cooking and learning in the kitchen.
Notebook and pen
Useful for jotting down recipes and tips from the class.
Comfortable shoes
Wear shoes suitable for standing and moving around the kitchen.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during the session with a refillable bottle.