Siem Reap Cooking Class 

🍳 What You Will Do

Hotel Pickup (9:00 AM)
Start your day with pickup from your hotel in Siem Reap and travel to the countryside.

Village Visit (9:15 AM)
Explore a traditional Khmer home in Chreav Village and experience daily rural life.

Local Market Tour (9:45 AM)
Visit a vibrant local market where your chef introduces essential Khmer ingredients such as lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and palm sugar.

Arrival at Baitang Siem Reap (10:30 AM)
Arrive at a peaceful countryside pavilion surrounded by rice fields—your cooking classroom for the day.

Hands-On Cooking Class (10:45 AM)
Prepare a traditional Khmer menu:

• Fresh Spring Rolls (starter)
• Beef Lok Lak with lime-pepper sauce
• Fish Amok (steamed coconut curry in banana leaves)
• Seasonal tropical fruit dessert

Learn authentic cooking techniques and Khmer flavor balance from your chef.

Lunch (12:00 PM)
Enjoy the dishes you prepared in a beautiful rice field setting.

Return Transfer (1:00 PM)
Relax on your journey back to your hotel in Siem Reap.

🕒 Itinerary

• 9:00 AM – Hotel pickup
• 9:15 AM – Village visit
• 9:45 AM – Local market tour
• 10:30 AM – Arrival at Baitang Siem Reap
• 10:45 AM – Cooking class
• 12:00 PM – Lunch
• 1:00 PM – Return to hotel

Duration: Approximately 4 hours

Round-trip transport is included from any hotel, guesthouse, or homestay in Siem Reap. Your driver arrives at 8:45 AM and takes you straight to Chreav Village. The drive takes about 15 minutes through countryside that gets more rural as you go.

Just provide your accommodation name when booking. If you're staying somewhere unusual or outside the main hotel areas, the team will contact you to confirm the pickup location.

You return to the same location where you were picked up. Drop-off happens around 1:00 PM, giving you the rest of the afternoon for whatever else you have planned. Temples, nap, swimming pool... your schedule is yours.

If you want to be dropped somewhere else in Siem Reap (different hotel, specific restaurant, Old Market), just tell your driver during the ride back. They're flexible.

• Required:

  Camera or phone (you'll want photos of this setting)
  Appetite (you'll be eating well)
  Sunscreen (the pavilion has shade but you're outdoors)
  Comfortable walking shoes (for the market visit)
  Recommended:

  Hat or cap
  Light, breathable clothing
  Mosquito repellent (countryside location means bugs exist)
  Small bag for your recipe cards

Transport:
Round-trip pickup and drop-off from any Siem Reap hotel or guesthouse

Instruction:
English-speaking local chef instructor

Ingredients:
All ingredients for three courses (starter, two mains, dessert)

Market Tour:
Traditional market visit with ingredient shopping

Cooking:
Complete hands-on cooking instruction in all dishes

Meal:
Three-course lunch of everything you prepare

Follow-Up:
Chef's contact information for questions after you leave Cambodia

Water:
Drinking water throughout the class

Equipment:
All cooking equipment and utensils

No hidden fees. The price covers everything. You don't pay extra at the market or for "premium ingredients" or any other surprise charges that some cooking schools sneak in.

• Personal expenses
• Tips for chef or driver (appreciated but not required)
• Drinks beyond water (beer, soft drinks, coffee)
• Transport outside Siem Reap city area
• Hotel accommodation
• Additional drinks 

Key Details
Duration: 4 hours (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
Group Size: Maximum 12 participants
Skill Level: Complete beginners welcome (no cooking experience needed)
Age Range: Suitable for ages 8 and above
Location: Baitang Siem Reap, Chreav Village (15 minutes from Siem Reap city)
Language: English-speaking chef instructor
Dietary Options: Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free available (just inform when booking)

Small groups mean you get actual attention. You're not standing at the back watching someone else do the work. You pound the curry paste. You wrap the banana leaves. You taste and adjust the sauces. Real hands-on instruction where mistakes teach you something useful.

Important notes: 

• Dietary Requirements:
  Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available. Just inform the team when you book. They'll adjust ingredients and recipes so you're not stuck watching while everyone else cooks the meat version.

• Weather:
  Classes run rain or shine. The cooking pavilion has a roof, so light rain doesn't stop anything. Heavy storms might delay the market tour, but you'll still do the full cooking experience.

• Photography:
  Feel free to take as many photos and videos as you want. The rice field setting makes everything look professional. Most people end up with their best food photos from the entire Cambodia trip.

• Kids:
  Children 8 and above are welcome. Younger kids tend to get bored during the longer cooking parts. Teenagers usually love it, especially if they're interested in food.

• Group Bookings:
  Booking for more than 12 people? Contact the team directly. They can arrange private classes or split larger groups across multiple pavilions.

Terms & Conditions:

• Cancel at least 24 hours before the class for a full refund. Cancel within 24 hours and you'll lose your deposit. No-shows forfeit the full amount.