About This Class

Thailand is a land of contrasts, colour—and above all, unforgettable flavour. In this class, you’ll discover the secret to perfect Thai cooking: balancing the five essential flavours of sour, sweet, salty, bitter and spicy. We’ll begin with Pad Gaprao, a classic stir-fry of pork and holy basil served with jasmine rice and topped with a crispy fried egg. Next, you’ll prepare juicy chicken satay skewers, marinated and grilled to perfection. Finally, you’ll make satay sauce, a rich, nutty dip of peanuts, coconut milk, soy and spices—the perfect partner for satay and a versatile sauce for many other dishes. By the end of the session, you’ll be confident in the techniques that make Thai cooking both simple and full of flavour. Skills: • Understanding and balancing Thai flavours • Knife skills for prepping aromatics and herbs • Stir-frying with authentic technique • Marinating and grilling skewers • Making a classic peanut sauce from scratch What You Will Be Making: • Pad Gaprao (Thai Basil Stir-Fry with Pork) • Chicken Satay Skewers • Satay (Peanut) Sauce What You Will Take Home: Any additional portions you make can be taken home. Please bring your own containers to help reduce single-use packaging. What You’ll Get for Lunch: Enjoy your Pad Gaprao, chicken satay skewers and peanut sauce fresh in class—or take them home to share. Details: • Half-day course – 3.5 hrs • Suitable for beginners and anyone keen to explore Thai cuisine Dietary Info: This class can be adapted for vegetarians (V) vegans (VV) and gluten free (GF) with advance notice. Upcoming classes : • Friday 16th January 2026 • Saturday 14th February 2026 • Saturday 7th March 2026 • Friday 10th April 2026 • Friday 1st May 2026 • Sunday 17th May 2026