Stir, Smash, Sample: Thai Flavours Demystified in a Multyfarnham Cookery Class

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Stir, Smash, Sample: Thai Flavours Demystified in a Multyfarnham Cookery Class

A two-hour, relaxed demonstration that teaches how to balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavours, make fresh Thai curry paste and taste a selection of starters, mains and rice dishes—useful preparation for anyone wanting to cook Thai food at home.

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Stir, Smash, Sample: Thai Flavours Demystified in a Multyfarnham Cookery Class.

Duration
2 Hours
Location
Multyfarnham
Operator
Multyfarnham Cookery School
Category
Cooking Class
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Thai food is about balance—simple, beautiful ingredients combined with bold flavours and aromatic herbs. In Multyfarnham’s relaxed demonstration class you learn how to create authentic Thai dishes using ingredients readily available at home, while tasting starters, mains and rice dishes prepared from the freshest seasonal produce.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

FLAVOUR & TECHNIQUE

Building Thai Balance from Scratch

The class breaks Thai cuisine down to its core principle—balancing sweet, sour, salty and spicy—then shows you how to craft a fresh curry paste and layer flavours from subtle to rich.

TASTING MENU

A Spectrum of Dishes to Sample

Throughout the session you will taste and sample a selection of starters, mains and a rice side, experiencing dishes such as green curry with seabass, prawn-and-papaya salad and vegetable fried rice.

SEASONAL & LOCAL

Fresh, Seasonal Ingredients Determine the Menu

Menus are prepared using the freshest seasonal ingredients available at the time of the class, so specific dishes may vary with availability.

What the day feels like

What the Two-Hour Session Feels Like

In a relaxed, demonstration-style setting the instructor guides you through key elements of Thai cooking—how to balance tastes, how to prepare a fresh curry paste and how to build flavour gradually—while you observe, ask questions and taste everything prepared during the class.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this class suits—and who might want to look elsewhere.

1
Food EnthusiastsWell suited: adults who want practical understanding of Thai flavour balance and curry paste techniques.
2
Couples & Small GroupsA compact two-hour experience designed for adults, making it a good shared culinary outing.
3
Families with Young ChildrenLess suitable: the class is described as ideal for adults, so it is not targeted at young children.
4
Home Cooks Seeking Practical SkillsA practical match for adults who want to recreate authentic Thai dishes at home using supermarket-friendly ingredients.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Come hungry—you will be tasting and sampling the dishes throughout the class.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the class?

The class runs for two hours.

Will I get to taste the dishes?

Yes—you will observe, taste and sample everything prepared during the class.

Is the session hands-on?

The experience is a relaxed demonstration class where you learn techniques, see preparations and sample the results.

What dishes will be taught?

Sample menu items include green Thai curry with seabass, Thai king prawn salad with green papaya, Thai vegetable fried rice with prik nam pla and Thai-style baked fish wrapped in a banana leaf; menus may vary seasonally.

Who operates the class?

The class is offered by Multyfarnham Cookery School in Multyfarnham, County Westmeath.

What will I learn about curry paste?

You will learn how to prepare a fresh Thai curry paste from scratch and how to build flavour gradually.