Step into Penny’s home for an unforgettable in-home dining experience in Bangkok. Nestled in the charming local neighborhood of Rama 2, just a short walk from Central Rama 2, one of the city's largest malls. You'll be welcomed not only by the aromas of home-cooked Thai dishes but also by the beauty of her garden, where over 10,000 trees, flowers, and shrubs planted by Penny’s mother create a peaceful oasis. Inside, Penny prepares a vibrant menu of mouthwatering dishes using cherished family recipes. A few dishes that you might try are kaeng khiaao waan (green curry), khaao phat (Thai fried rice), and gai pad med ma muang (stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts). To end the meal on a sweet note, enjoy one of Penny’s signature desserts, bua loy (rice balls in sweetened coconut milk) or sticky rice with ripe mango or some fresh seasonal fruits. Dining at Penny’s home is truly an authentic Thai experience, that everyone visiting Bangkok must try.
Join Penny in her home kitchen for a fun and authentic hands-on Thai cooking experience. In your in Bangkok cooking class, learn to prepare traditional Thai dishes from scratch, using recipes passed down through Penny’s family and perfected over the years. A few classics that you might cook together are pad thai or khaao phat (Thai fried rice), pad kra pao gai (basil chicken) or gai pad med ma muang (stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts) or kaeng khiaao waan (green curry). Over the course of about two hours, you'll cook 2–3 dishes with Penny’s guidance, gaining practical skills and a deeper understanding of Thai ingredients and techniques. If there is a particular dish you’d love to cook, feel free to request it during the booking process, Penny is happy to customize when possible. After the cooking, gather around the table to enjoy the delicious meal you helped prepare.
This hands-on Bangkok cooking class is perfect for food lovers, curious travelers, and anyone eager to experience authentic Thai cuisine and culture.
Occasionally, 1-2 family members may join them for dinner, when they are home.
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.
Bua loy (rice balls in sweetened coconut milk) or seasonal fruits, or sticky rice with sweet mangoesGai pad med ma muang (stir-fry chicken with cashew nuts) Khaao phat (Thai fried rice)Kaeng khiaao waan (green curry)Every meal is a family affair in Penny's home, where Penny hosts together with her long time helper who's like a family member, Som. Both are excellent cooks with lovely personalities. In addition to Penny and Som, Penny's husband, Jonathan, and their two children will also participate, when they are home, and help cook Penny's signature Thai dishes. Penny’s culinary journey began in her grandmother’s kitchen and continued through her years at a girls' prep school. Later, while living in the U.S., she found herself missing the vibrant flavors of Thailand. It was there she began refining her signature dishes, often preparing Thai meals for friends at potlucks and football game gatherings. At Penny's in-home dinning experience in Bangkok you can expect to learn about Thai ingredients, culinary traditions, and a deeper appreciation for Thai food.
"Penny is an amazing host! Her apartment is in one of the most luxurious buildings and areas in Bangkok, with huge windows providing guests with great views of the city. Penny is sweet and kind, and it was great to cook with her as she interacted with her family. Penny's and John's two-year-old son, AJ, played and ran around the apartment during our class and even helped (sort of) make one of the dishes! It was a lot of fun, and they really make you feel like you are at home. "
"We've known traveling spoon for a while and have been recommending it to friends and family. When we visited Bangkok for the first time, we signed up with our host Penny.
Penny & her sister Tam are a great duo! Penny lives in a nice apartment in the heart of Bangkok and taught us how to cook simple but very tasty Thai dishes! She and her warm family welcomed us into their home. My husband does not eat meat so Penny adjusted the menu accordingly. We did not do a market visit but went straight to cooking. We did shrimp curry, chicken laab, stir fried vegetables, and Penny's signature dessert. What I liked about traveling spoon is that we get to see how real locals cook and eat. Hosts are always very welcoming to our dietary needs.
Highly recommended!"
"Penny & Tam were a great duo! We visited Bangkok for the first time and eager to do a cooking class. Penny lives in a nice apartment in the heart of Bangkok and taught us how to cook simple but very tasty Thai dishes! She and her warm family welcomed us into their home. My husband does not eat meat so Penny adjusted the menu accordingly. Thanks, Traveling Spoon and thanks, Penny & Tam!"
