Hands-on cooking classes (Tamarind Restaurant, Luang Prabang)

This is an authentic Lao cooking class offered by the most popular Lao restaurant in Luang Prabang. They adapt the menu if you are vegetarian or have any intolerance. You only have to tell us in advance. The cooking class takes place in a really nice location about 20 minutes from town. Pick up and drop off from the hotel at the Tamarind Restaurant where the join-in  tour starts / ends is optional for $10 (per group). This transportation is offered by Manifa Travel’s minivan. If your hotel is off-center, there may be a free shuttle service provided by the hotel to the peninsula where Tamarind restaurant is located. Check availability.

1. Daytime hands-on cooking classes (join-in)

• Tour of local market

• Cook 5 dishes plus sticky rice

• Cook and dine with other travelers

Tuesday – Sunday 9am-3pm.
Minimum 1 pax, Maximum 12 pax
Starting point: Tamarind Restaurant at 8.45am.
Transport from Tamarind to cooking class venue and return is included in price for join-in classes.
To book the class privately, a minimum of 12 pax must be paid for.
The maximum for a private class is 18 pax.
Transport for private classes is not included.
Not appropriate for children under the age of 10 years old.
Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged at 100%

$24 pp (-2022), $35 pp (2023-)

2. Evening hands-on cooking classes (join-in)

• Cook 4 dishes plus sticky rice

• Cook and dine with other travellers

• Shorter class time than daytime cooking

Tuesday – Saturday 4.30 pm – 8pm (by availability)
Minimum 1 pax, maximum 12 pax
Starting point: Tamarind restaurant at 4.15pm.
Transport from Tamarind to cooking class venue and return is included in price for join-in classes.
To book the class privately a minimum of 12 pax must be paid for.
The maximum for a private class is 18 pax.
Transport for private classes is not included.
Not appropriate for children under the age of 10 years old.
Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged at 100%

$20 pp (-2022), $30 pp (2023-)

3. Family Cooking Classes (private or join-in)

• Private class, for your group only

• Aimed at families with children aged 3-10

• Cook 3-4 dishes plus sticky rice

• Maximum 8 people

Suited to families with kids of a range of ages. Dishes to please a variety of palates, with fun teachers to guide.
Tuesday – Saturday 9.30am-approx 2pm.
Minimum 4 pax, Maximum 8 pax
Pick up from central hotel at 9.30am. Transport to and from cooking class venue included.
Children 3 years and under will need direct supervision by a non-cooking adult. Email us to discuss options.
Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged at 100%

$28 pp, minimum total $112 usd (-2022), $50 pp, minimum total $200 usd (-2022)

4. Master Class (exclusive private classes):

• Private class, for your group only

• Fully customisable to your needs and interests

• Aimed at experienced cooks, or those desiring an exclusive experience

• Maximum 4 people

A custom designed private cooking class suited to those with extensive cooking know-how, or wishing for a private
cooking experience a cut above. Exclusively run by Tamarind’ s owner and head chef Mr Joy Ngeuamboupha.
Available Tuesday-Saturday 8.30am to approx 1.30pm.
Minimum 1 pax, Maximum 4 pax.
Pick up from central hotel at 8.30am. Transport to and from cooking school included.
Some flexibility and choice with menu and market tour options (please see main flyer for full details).
One beer, soft drink or glass of wine is included per person.
Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged at 100%.

Set price $167 for 1-4 pax (-2022), Set price $200 for 1-4 pax (2023-)