ASHFORD FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Hands‑On Thai Street Food in Ashford: Pad Thai, Satay and Curries to Take Away
A 2.5‑hour, hands‑on class at Kent Cookery School where you learn to prepare Thai street‑food classics and package them to take home.
Hands‑On Thai Street Food in Ashford: Pad Thai, Satay and Curries to Take Away.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Thai cuisine with a 2.5‑hour cooking class that walks you through beloved street‑food favourites. Under tutor guidance you’ll cook in pairs, learn about authentic flavours and ingredients, and package your dishes to take home for dinner.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Skills and friendly tutor
Learn practical techniques and flavour balance from an experienced, hands‑on tutor who guides the class through each recipe.
Authentic recipes — Pad Thai to Penang
Cook a selection of Thai street‑food classics — sample dishes include Penang Curry, Chicken Satay, Pad Thai, Spring Rolls and Thai Green Curry — using authentic ingredients and recipes you can recreate at home.
No weighing, no washing up
Everything you need is provided and prepared: ingredients, equipment, takeaway boxes and a recipe pack — the session is designed for hands‑on learning without the fuss of prep or cleanup.
What the day feels like
What the class feels like
The session moves briskly: a brief introduction to ingredients and flavour profiles, demonstration by the tutor, then hands‑on cooking in pairs to produce several street‑food dishes. At the end you package your food into takeaway boxes and leave with recipes to reproduce the dishes at home.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
You don’t need to bring anything—everything is provided. Wear sensible clothing and suitable flat shoes.
Ingredients, equipment, takeaway boxes, a recipe pack, and tea and coffee are included; alcohol and soft drinks are excluded.
There is free parking on site; drinks beyond tea and coffee are available via a tab system and paid for at the end of the session.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the minimum age to attend?
This is an adult lesson and is not suitable for children under 15. Guests aged 15–17 must be supervised by a paying adult for the entire lesson.
Can I bring friends or spectators to watch?
Only paid guests actively participating in a cookery lesson are permitted on site while classes are in progress; spectators and waiting areas are not available.
Do I need to bring any equipment or ingredients?
No — everything is provided, including ingredients, equipment and takeaway boxes.
Is parking available and are drinks included?
There is free parking on site. Tea and coffee are included; alcohol and soft drinks are excluded, though additional drinks can be ordered and paid for at the end of the session.
Can you accommodate allergies or special diets?
The course menus focus on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients; the school can only accommodate limited dietary requests on most courses — please enter any allergies or dietary requirements at booking and contact the operator in advance with questions.
What if I need to change my booking?
If you change your booking within 7 days of the course there is a rebooking fee of £20 per person.