ASHFORD FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Red Heat: Hands‑On Thai Street Food in Ashford
A focused, 3‑hour, adult‑only cookery course at Kent Cookery School teaching street‑food classics such as Chicken Satay and Thai Red Curry.
Red Heat: Hands‑On Thai Street Food in Ashford.
This compact, practical course takes you into the heart of Thai street food: a hands‑on evening spent learning the balance of flavours and preparing classics from scratch—Money Bags, Chicken Satay and a Thai Red Curry—then sitting down to eat what you’ve cooked.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Authentic Thai classics from scratch
Learn to make beloved street‑food dishes by hand—no jar sauces—working through red paste, marinades and curry building blocks used in Chicken Satay, Money Bags and Thai Red Curry.
Hands‑on class with no prep or cleanup
The session is designed as a practical, fun‑filled workshop: there’s no weighing up or washing up for participants, letting you focus on technique and flavour.
Eat what you cook
At the end of the evening you sample the food you helped prepare, making the class as much about tasting as it is about technique.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
Over a three‑hour session you move through concise demonstrations and guided, hands‑on workstations: making red paste and curry bases, preparing Chicken Satay and Money Bags, then assembling and cooking the dishes to share. Instruction focuses on balancing flavours and introducing authentic ingredients so you leave with practical recipes and a meal on your plate.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The course runs for 3 hours.
Nothing beyond yourself. Wear suitable flat shoes and sensible clothing; the operator is not liable for damage to clothing or personal belongings.
The class meets at Kent Cookery School in Ashford.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course?
The class lasts 3 hours.
Where do we meet?
The session meets at Kent Cookery School.
Is this suitable for children?
No. This is an adult‑only lesson and is not suitable for anyone under 18 years.
What do I need to bring?
Nothing—just yourself. You should wear suitable flat shoes and sensible clothing.
Will I need to weigh ingredients or wash up?
No—there’s no weighing up or washing up for participants.
Can friends or family wait in the school while the class runs?
No. Only paid guests actively participating in a lesson are permitted on site; the operator cannot accommodate spectators or a waiting area.