LONDON FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Take a deep dive into Thai food at Islington’s Jamie Oliver Cookery School
A five-hour, hands-on class that teaches the balance of salty, sour, sweet and hot across tom yum, green curry and more — useful for anyone who wants to cook authentic Thai dishes at home.
Take a deep dive into Thai food at Islington’s Jamie Oliver Cookery School.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Thai cuisine with a hands-on class that focuses on balancing the four essential taste sensations. Over five hours at the Jamie Oliver Cookery School in Islington you’ll make tom yum, pound a Thai green curry paste to take home, master fluffy rice and sit down at the chef’s table to eat what you’ve cooked.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Balance the four pillars of Thai taste
The class concentrates on learning how to orchestrate salty, sour, sweet and hot in practical ways across several dishes, from a tangy tom yum to an umami-rich stir-fry and green curry.
Hands-on cooking at your own station
You’ll work at a personal station with all ingredients, equipment and an apron provided, following easy-to-follow demos led by an expert teaching chef and recreating each dish yourself.
Feast together and take home a paste and recipes
After cooking, participants tuck into their Thai feast at the chef’s table, receive a digital recipe pack and leave with the green curry paste they’ve pounded during class.
What the day feels like
What the class feels like
The session unfolds as a blend of demonstration and hands-on work: arrivals with a welcome drink, step-by-step demos from the teaching chef, time at your own workstation to recreate dishes, then communal eating at the chef’s table. Expect a relaxed, kitchen-floor classroom where the lesson culminates in the meal you’ve prepared.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The class runs for five hours; that duration includes demonstrations, hands-on cooking and time to sit down and eat at the chef’s table.
All ingredients, equipment and aprons are provided; participants need only turn up ready to cook.
A complimentary glass of bubbles (or a soft drink) is included on arrival; water is provided throughout and additional wine, beer, spirits and cocktails may be purchased from the drinks menu.
The session combines easy-to-follow demos led by an expert teaching chef with practical time at your own station, and you’ll receive a digital recipe pack.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The duration of the class is five hours, which includes demonstrations, hands-on cooking and time to eat at the chef’s table.
Will I get to take anything home?
Yes — you’ll pound a Thai green curry paste during the class and take that paste home; a digital recipe pack is also provided.
Are ingredients and equipment provided?
All ingredients, equipment and aprons are provided, and you’ll work at your own station recreating the dishes demonstrated by the teaching chef.
Can friends or family wait at the Cookery School?
No — only those actively taking part in a class are permitted at the Cookery School; spectators and waiting areas for friends and family are not accommodated.
Is a drink included?
A complimentary glass of bubbles (or a soft drink if you prefer) is provided on arrival; water is available throughout and other drinks can be purchased from the drinks menu.