LONDON FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Thai Street Food @ Oxford Street — A Feast for the Senses
A hands-on, two-hour class at The Jamie Oliver Cookery School where you cook three Thai-style dishes — including tom yum soup and a sizzling stir-fry — then eat together at the chef’s table.
Thai Street Food @ Oxford Street — A Feast for the Senses.
Bursting with bold flavour, vibrant colour and fresh ingredients, this hands-on class transports you to the bustling streets of Bangkok as you learn to balance salty, sour, sweet and hot. Over the session you’ll create three showstopping Thai-style dishes, learn essential techniques (including how to cook perfect fluffy rice), and sit down at the chef’s table to enjoy what you’ve made.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Tom yum, stir-fry and a crunchy Thai salad
You’ll make a fragrant tom yum soup with lemongrass, galangal and prawns, a hot stir-fry of bavette steak or aubergine in an umami-packed sauce, and a sweet-and-sour crunchy salad — three authentic street-food dishes that show the range of Thai flavours.
Balancing the four essential tastes
The class focuses on learning to balance salty, sour, sweet and hot — plus foundational skills like pounding dressings, stir-frying at high heat and producing perfect fluffy rice so you can recreate the recipes at home.
Hands-on cooking and a seat at the chef’s table
This is a participatory class: you’ll cook alongside instructors, enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles or a soft drink on arrival, and conclude by sharing the dishes at the chef’s table; a digital recipe pack is provided to take home.
What the day feels like
What the class feels like
The two-hour session blends teaching demos with hands-on cooking and time to eat; instructors demo techniques, participants prepare components at stations, then everyone gathers to taste the finished tom yum, stir-fry, salad and rice together.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The class runs for approximately 2 hours and includes teaching demos, hands-on cooking and time to eat at the chef’s table.
No special gear is required; water is provided throughout. Comfortable clothes suitable for a kitchen environment are recommended.
A complimentary glass of bubbles (or a soft drink) is served on arrival; the menu covers tom yum, a stir-fry, a Thai-style salad and perfect rice. Additional alcoholic and soft drinks are available to purchase from the drinks menu.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The class duration is approximately 2 hours, covering demos, hands-on cooking and time to eat at the chef’s table.
Can I book solo?
Yes — you don’t have to be part of a pair to book; solo guests may be paired with another person.
Are spectators allowed?
No — only those actively taking part in a class are permitted at the Cookery School and there is no waiting area for friends or family.
Is a drink included?
A complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival (or a soft drink) is included; water is provided throughout and additional drinks are available to purchase from the drinks menu.
Will I get recipes to take home?
Yes — a digital recipe pack is provided so you can recreate the dishes at home.
Where will we eat the food we cook?
Participants take a seat at the chef’s table to tuck into the Thai street-food spread prepared during the class.
Who operates this experience?
The class is operated by The Jamie Oliver Cookery School.