Embark on an unforgettable full-day culinary adventure in Bangkok led by Aoy, winner of Iron Chef Thailand. Your journey begins with a morning pickup from your Bangkok hotel, followed by a guided tour of two of Thailand’s most iconic markets: the Maeklong Railway Market, set dramatically along an active train track, and the vibrant Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Along the way, enjoy tastings of local breakfast delights, fresh fruit, tea, and coffee. Next, you’ll be driven to the scenic banks of the Tha Chin River, where a private boat will take you on a peaceful ride to Aoy’s riverside home.
Sample Itinerary (subject to change):
7:00 am: Aoy picks you up from your Bangkok hotel
8:15 am - 10:30 am: Guided tour of the Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Floating Market, including tea, coffee, breakfast, and fruit tastings
11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Scenic boat ride with Aoy to her riverside home, with time to refresh
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Authentic Thai cooking class with Aoy
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Enjoy the dishes you've prepared for lunch
4:00 pm: Arrive back at your hotel
After a scenic boat ride along the Tha Chin River, you’ll arrive at Aoy’s tranquil, riverside home - a lush garden retreat where you’ll be welcomed with a refreshing drink and the warm hospitality of one of Thailand’s most celebrated chefs. Step into Aoy’s professional kitchen studio (also used by her restaurant team) or her charming open-air garden kitchen, and prepare to dive into a hands-on cooking experience like no other. Under Aoy’s expert guidance, you’ll learn to cook two of her favorite Thai dishes from scratch, using fresh, locally sourced herbs and ingredients.
As you chop, pound, and stir alongside Aoy, she’ll share her deep knowledge of Thai culinary traditions, her love for local flavors, and plenty of laughs. This immersive class is more than just a lesson - it’s a joyful, cultural exchange with a passionate host who’s excited to share her heritage through food. After cooking, enjoy the meal you helped prepare along with other dishes with your host Aoy.
Dine on Aoy’s beautifully presented Thai dishes, crafted from family recipes and local herbs, in her riverside home’s air-conditioned dining room or outdoors if weather permits. Enjoy flavorful dishes like red curry with roasted duck or muu phad grachhay and her signature somtam lood followed by a house-made dessert. Please note her home also hosts a small restaurant, so there may be a few patrons during your meal but your experience will remain private.
1. Private, round-trip transfers from Bangkok are included in the cost of your experience.
2. Aoy can accommodate vegetarian and other dietary restrictions. Please inform her in advance to ensure a tailored experience that meets your dietary needs.
3. The Maeklong Railway Market is an adventurous, dynamic market where vendors quickly move their awnings and shop fronts when a train approaches, creating a unique and thrilling experience.
This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
Kaeng phed kai | chicken red currySom tum | papaya or other Thai saladTropical welcome drink | lemongrass teaSticky rice with mango or bananaPad se-ew | savory stir-fried wide rice noodlesMeet Aoy, a passionate chef and devoted yoga enthusiast, who pours heart and soul into everything she does, especially when preparing exquisite, authentic Thai dishes. After spending a decade abroad, Aoy returned to Thailand to share her love of Thai cuisine with travelers, opening a charming restaurant for locals in her own home and dedicating herself to teaching cooking classes to visitors from around the world.
Her lush property sits along the scenic banks of the Tha Chin River in Nakhon Pathom Province, surrounded by vibrant local herbs and produce that she uses daily in her cooking. This one-of-a-kind experience offers the chance to explore the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Railway Track Market with a warm, fun-loving local celebrity.
