Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Presents The Oriental Thai Cooking School

While you are staying with us, why not learn some culinary skills and tips to take home with you?

If you enjoy Thai dishes, why not learn more about the tastes, methods and ingredients that make up this increasingly popular cuisine during your stay.

The Oriental Thai Cooking School

The joy of Thai cooking starts here. Since opening its doors over fifteen years ago, The Oriental Thai Cooking School has taught thousands of people from all over the world the art of preparing fine Thai cuisine.

All participants graduate with the skills to create Thai feasts of the highest standards. At the same time, they will gain insights into the fascinating culture and traditions of Thailand. Please view our Programmes.

If you are staying at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, you also have the pleasure of experiencing our luxurious facilities, including our luxury Spa, superb dining venues, gardens, pools, and fabled riverside activities.

Programme

Packages

Thai Cooking School presents the art of Thai cuisine on the concept of “hands-on” experience.

Our cooking instructor will skillfully demonstrate methods and steps of Thai cookery from ingredient preparations to the actual cooking. Class participants will be encouraged to undertake the task of grounding pastes, chopping up meat and vegetables, stir-frying, deep-frying and stewing food, and finally proudly taste the most delicious dishes they have ever cooked.

The hands-on classes, followed by lunch, are organised from Monday to Saturday between 9:00AM and 1:00PM.

Menu for July - December 2008

Monday

Pork Balls Wrapped in Egg Noodles ~ Moo Sarong
Pan-fried Mackerel with Tamarind Sauce ~ Plaa Too Thod Gub Naamplaa Waan
Spiced Soup of Grilled Prawns ~ Tom Khlong Goong Phao
Pop Rice & Musk Melon in Coconut Sauce ~ Khao Tawk Gub Taeng Thai Naam Gathi

Tuesday

Fried Prawns Coated in Spice Flakes ~ Goong Samoon Phrai
Mushroom Salad ~ Miang Hed
Phanaeng Curry of Beef ~ Phanaeng Nuea
Caramelized Ark Shell Chips ~ Khrong Khraeng Grob

Wednesday

Pastry Shells with Crab Topping ~ Grathong Thawng Naa Poo
Stir-fried Clams with Chilli Jam ~ Hoi Lai Phad Naam Prik Phao
Spare Rib Soup with Herbs ~ Tom Seekhrong Moo Proong Rod
Pumpkin in Coconut Milk ~ Fug Thong Gaeng Buad

Thursday

Dumplings with Pork and Salted Daikon Filling ~ Khanom Jeeb Thai
Water Spinach Fritter Salad ~ Yam Phak Boong Grob
Spicy and Sour Soup with Mixed Vegetables ~ Gaeng Som Phak Ruam
Black Sticky Rice Porridge with Taro ~ Khao Niew Dam Piak Gub Phuak

Fridays

Crab Cakes in Shells ~ Poo Jaa
Fried Rice with Prawns, Chinese Sausages and Pineapple Khao Ob Supparoat
Green Curry of Chicken and Coconut Palm Top ~ Gaeng Khiew Waan Gai Gub Yawd Mapraaw
Steamed Banana Pudding ~ Khanom Gluay

Saturdays

Minced Prawn Wrapped with Egg Net ~ Laatiang
Beef Salad with Eggplants ~ Phlaa Nuea Makhuea Onn
Banana Peppers Stuffed with Minced Pork & Prawn in Curry Sauce ~ Choochee Prik Yuak Saud Sai
Sweet Potato Poached in Syrup ~ Man Chueam

Prices

THB 4,000 per person and per regular class
THB 20,000 per person and per 6 consecutive classes
THB 5,800 per person and per class (group rate-minimum 10 pax)
Cost includes Service Charge and Government Value Added Tax, all programme materials, instruction and luncheon.

Group

Organizers of a party of 15 full paying guests or more will be entitled to complimentary attendance of full programme.

The Oriental Thai Cooking School Packages

5 Nights/6 Days Programme Weekly

The full Oriental Cooking School Programme Package includes:

Limousine transfer to and from the Airport
Welcome Thai Set Dinner at The Sala Rim Naam Restaurant
60 minutes Jet Lag Massage at The Oriental Spa
4 days Thai cooking class (9:00 am – 13:00 hrs)
5 nights accommodation in Superior River Wing Room
Buffet Breakfast at The Verandah

Price Per Room as of 1 April until 15 October 2008

Single Occupancy : USD 1,900 ++
Double Occupancy : USD 2,600 ++
Prices are subject to 17.7% service charge, VAT
Currency will be applied at the prevailing exchange rate.

Price Per Room, as of 16 October until 22 December 2008 and 5 January until 31 March 2009

Single Occupancy : USD 2,600 ++
Double Occupancy : USD 3,300 ++
Prices are subject to 17.7% service charge, VAT
Currency will be applied at the prevailing exchange rate.

3 Nights/4 Days Programme Weekly

The full Oriental Cooking School Programme Package includes:

Limousine transfer to and from the Airport
Welcome Thai Set Dinner at The Sala Rim Naam Restaurant
60 minutes Jet Lag Massage at The Oriental Spa
2 days Thai cooking class (9:00 am – 13:00 hrs)
3 nights accommodation in Superior River Wing Room
Buffet Breakfast at The Verandah

Price Per Room as of 1 April until 15 October 2008

Single Occupancy : USD 1,100 ++
Double Occupancy : USD 1,500 ++
Prices are subject to 17.7% service charge, VAT
Currency will be applied at the prevailing exchange rate.

Price Per Room, as of 16 October until 22 December 2008 and 5 January until 31 March 2009

Single Occupancy : USD 1,600 ++
Double Occupancy : USD 2,000 ++v
Prices are subject to 17.7% service charge, VAT
Currency will be applied at the prevailing exchange rate.

The Culinary and Wellness Summer Splash (for guests who check in at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok)

Price until 15 October 2008

6,100 Baht per person

Package Includes:

Half day cooking class with lunch
90 minutes Ayurvedic treatment (choice of Keraleeya Abhyangam or Kizhi treatment)

For reservations, please contact:

Tel: +66 (2) 437 6211
Fax: +66 (2) 439 7587

Email: mobkk-thaicooking@mohg.com or tanikap@mohg.com

Terms & Conditions:

A 10% deposit of the total amount is required upon booking.
As this is a highly popular programme, advance reservations are recommended to ensure availability.
Full payment is required one month prior to the arrival date.
The 10% deposit is non-refundable for cancellations made less than one month prior to the first day of the reservation.