Meet
Aoy
Learn to cook with the winner of Iron Chef Thailand! Aoy is a passionate food and yoga lover who fully commits herself to every task at hand especially when it comes to preparing authentic and beautifully presented Thai dishes. Aoy lived abroad for 10 years and since returning to Thailand has dedicated herself to teaching Thai cooking to foreigners and opening a restaurant in her home. Aoy lives on a lush, beautiful property on the banks of the Tha Chin River and uses fresh herbs and produce grown in the local community in her cooking. Aoy's home is in the Nakhon Sathom Province and is a wonderful stop en route back from the Damnoen Saduak floating market into the city.
On days that Aoy is traveling, her master chef will host you. Her chef has worked for years behind the scenes of some of the best food establishments in town and will pass on some of her culinary expertise as guests learn what goes into the making mouthwatering dishes, from how to slice lemongrass to figuring out the perfect number of chilies to throw into the spiciest of dishes.
What to expect
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
In-home meal:
(1-9 guests)
Dine on Aoy's creative Thai dishes based on her family recipes in an air-conditioned dining room overlooking the river (or outdoors if the weather is nice). You will enjoy a meal of two to three dishes that may include muu phad grachhay (fried pork marinated in herbs and topped with fried finger root), gang phed ped yang (red curry with roasted duck, pineapple, pumpkin and sweet basil), pad Thai with shrimp or pad see ew, somtam lood (one of Aoy’s signature dishes with shredded green papaya, shrimp, tomato, long green bean, and roasted peanut all beautifully wrapped in a noodle sheet and served with a sweet and sour dressing) or tom yam gluuay (banana in spicy soup with fragrant Thai herbs) followed by dessert. Aoy is not only passionate about cooking but also presenting dishes artfully with flowers and herbs from her garden.
Please note that Aoy runs a restaurant out of her home so there may be a few patrons of the restaurant in the dining room during your meal.
Cooking experience:
(1-9 guests)
After a scenic boat ride in Bangkok, you’ll be greeted with a refreshing drink in the tranquil setting of Aoy’s lush garden oasis. Then step into her professional kitchen studio or her charming outdoor garden kitchen for a hands-on Thai cooking class. During your private Bangkok cooking class, you’ll learn to prepare two of your host's favorite traditional Thai dishes from scratch, mastering techniques like chopping, pounding, and seasoning with fresh local herbs and spices. Your host will share her deep culinary knowledge, insider tips, and passion for authentic Thai cuisine. This authentic Thai cooking class in Bangkok is ideal for couples, families, and groups of friends looking to connect over food and discover the art of traditional Thai cooking together.
Market visit:
(1-9 guests)
Aoy or a member of her team will meet you at Bang Wa BTS Station and drive you to two vibrant local markets. Your first stop is a bustling wholesale market filled with a vast selection of fresh produce, live seafood, meats, dry goods, and handmade noodles. Enjoy a traditional Thai breakfast of local snacks and coffee before heading to Don Wai Market, a charming riverside market located next to a Buddhist temple along the Tha Chin River. This hidden gem is known for its authentic atmosphere, fresh vegetables, and regional snacks - you’ll rarely spot other tourists here. As you explore, Aoy will guide you to her favorite vendors, sharing insights into seasonal ingredients and the surrounding farming community. You'll then board a small boat that Aoy steers herself for a peaceful 15-30 minute cruise to her tropical riverside home, passing stilted houses and lush riverbanks along the way.
Notes:
1. Please note that on the days that Aoy is traveling, her chef, an expert in Thai cuisine will host you for your experience.
2. Beer is available for purchase on location.
3. If you choose the paid transport option, you will be picked up and dropped off by car from your hotel in Bangkok.
Languages spoken:
English, Thai,
Sample menu
Traveler reviews
Amazing experience. Highly recommend this to anyone with an interest on Thai cooking .
Aoy was a great host and her knowledge of Thai ingredients and their health benefits
made this a great experience from start to finish.
-
heather
January 13, 2026
Aoy’s cooking class was certainly one of the highlights of my Bangkok trip.
I enjoyed walking around the local market where Aoy explained the Thai ingredients and we did some food tasting.
I enjoyed jumping on a boat and Aoy drove to her riverside restaurant where the cooking class took place. I had a great cooking experience!
Aoy is a very friendly and knowledgeable host. She shared her cooking knowledge and was willing to answer questions I had. She shared some tips as what to get for substitutes if I could not get the same ingredients in my home country.
I look forward to attend Aoy's class again and learn to cook other Thai dishes!
-
caroline
December 29, 2025
It was the BEST! From start to finish Aoy made us feel so welcome. The market was an incredible place and was so beautiful with the wide variety of fruit, vegetables, fish, meats and even food vendors. We shard an unexpected light meal of local specialties and then on to another more local riverside market, with unusual local products. Off we went to her down river restaurant in a small boat, where we were greeted by her amazing staff, to cook an elevated lunch! Delish and beautifully set! A perfect day all around
-
Terry
December 09, 2025
Just WOW.
Aoy's beaming smile greeted us as we came down the stairs from the agreed Skytrain station and her wonderful welcome set the tone for the day.
And what a day it was. We visited three different markets: one wholesale, one retail and wholesale combined, and one in the grounds of Aoy's local temple Wat Hom Kret. Each stop was totally immersive and briliant for it - unlike anything you would see on the mainstream tourist track in Bangkok; we didn't just see beautiful fresh produce from all over Thailand, we tried different foods...and even found one of our chlidren behind the counter cooking!
A glorious boatride down the Tha Chin river from the temple took us to the restaurant and cookery school's pontoon, where our arrival was clearly anticipated, as evidenced by the handful of so-happy staff waiting to greet us. We were also greeted with yet more delicious tidbits to try and delicious and cooling fresh drinks.
Then to the cooking, that saw us all bashing ingredients together to create a mix of sumtuous dishes for lunch: green papaya salad, pad thai, tom kha kai (chicken with glangal and coconut milk, yellow fish curry and sticky rice with mango. Everything was cooked from raw ingredients and we were in heaven - I cannot think of any scenario that any foodie visitors could be anything else.
This was simply one of the best days ever, all made as superb as it was by our amazing host Aoy, who was so positive and encouraging. Thank you Aoy, we cannot begin to recommend you highly enough!!
-
Andrew
December 07, 2025
This exceeded our expectations. Aoy took us to three different markets where we shopped for ingredients as well as just checking out traditional foods and vendors. People were so kind and loved giving us samples of various fruits we had never seen. Aoy owns her own restaurant and it is staffed by her family. They were so very welcoming and fun that the cooking class was more like a party. This was a highlight of the trip.
-
Pam
December 01, 2025
Read More
