Tastes of Thailand Cooking Workshop

Explore the vibrant flavors of Thailand in this hands-on cooking class in LA!



2.5 hours Location Sherman Oaks Class size 1 to 12 (public classes), 4 to 30   $130

Step into the vibrant world of Thai cuisine with this interactive cooking class in Los Angeles! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned home cook, this hands-on experience will guide you through the essential techniques and bold flavors that make Thai food so irresistible.
With a skilled chef by your side, you’ll start by preparing a refreshing Green Papaya Salad, balancing sweet, tangy, and spicy notes in a zesty dressing. Next, warm up with a Thai Coconut Soup, featuring tender chicken, fragrant lemongrass, and just the right touch of chili. Your main course will be a savory noodle dish with beef and Chinese broccoli. Finally, indulge in the ultimate Thai dessert—Mango Sticky Rice, an absolute classic you'll be able to recreate at home for your loved ones.
Perfect for a date night, a fun activity with friends, or a unique way to meet fellow food lovers, this Thai cooking class in LA will expand your culinary skills and leave you with a satisfied appetite!
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Menu
  • Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad): With shredded green papaya & carrots, Thai chili peppers, palm sugar, fish sauce, peanuts (optional), dried shrimp (optional), and lime juice
  • Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup): With coconut milk, chicken (or tofu or shrimp), cilantro, palm sugar, galangal, Thai chili peppers, and chili oil
  • Pad See Ew (Thai Stir Fry Noodles): With beef (or tofu), noodles, Chinese broccoli, and Thai chili peppers
  • Mango Sticky Rice: With fresh mango, sticky rice, coconut milk
Please Note
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.

Upcoming dates for Tastes of Thailand Cooking Workshop

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 7:58pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

7 upcoming dates between 15 Nov 2026 and 3 Jan 2027.

  • Sun, Nov 15 2026, 11am-1:30pm
  • Thu, Nov 19 2026, 7pm-9:30pm
  • Tue, Nov 24 2026, 3pm-5:30pm
  • Sun, Nov 29 2026, 11am-1:30pm
  • Thu, Dec 3 2026, 11am-1:30pm
  • Sun, Dec 6 2026, 11am-1:30pm
  • Sun, Jan 3 2027, 11am-1:30pm
What you'll get
Four courses of authentic Thai dishes you'll love!
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly to advanced, all are welcome!
What to bring
Nothing is needed; you're welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 15 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Sherman Oaks Galleria Campus - 15301 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA

Our campus is in the Sherman Oaks Galleria, on the main floor in the rotunda. We’re located right beside the Paul Mitchell School, which is next to The Cheesecake Factory. The 24 Hour Fitness is above us.

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Recent reviews of Tastes of Thailand Cooking Workshop

  • 5/5 from Sonny Heyes, attended Aug 2026: Perfect birthday present!
  • 5/5 from Jared Goldwasser, attended Aug 2026: The teacher and student teacher were great! They created a very welcoming, fun space while educating on the culture and cuisine.
  • 5/5 from Karen Kajihara, attended Aug 2026: Tastes of Thailand cooking class was excellent. The best cooking class I’ve ever attended. Reasons: excellent instructors who taught cooking techniques, seasoning, how to elevate flavors/spices/heat. We each had our own cooking vessels. We cooked 3 Thai dishes, and were provided with a nice dessert made by the instructor. Completely hands on class with time for questions. Class size of 6 which allowed instructors to see how each of us were doing. Bonus- we each sat at a dining table to eat each dish as they were completed. A nice learning and social time experience with instructors who were knowledgeable and enjoyed teaching. Rating: 10+ out of 10.
  • 5/5 from Ashley Rusch, attended Aug 2026: We had an amazing time at this class. I brought my dad for his 60th birthday and we were both blown away by the thoughtfulness and tastiness of the entire experience. We especially enjoyed that we were able to eat the meals as we made them. Do NOT come full -- you will be wishing you had more room in your stomach to eat everything! The teacher was incredible! Would definitely recommend for any occasion.
  • 5/5 from Krista Chen, attended May 2026: Loved this Tastes of Thailand Cooking class with Chef James! Was perfect for my birthday celebration with my friends. We got to learn new skills, make fun memories, and eat good food - what more could you ask for! Was super nice to eat each course after we made it, instead of making everything and letting it get cold/eating it at the end. Bonus that we could bring our own wine and drinks as well! Highly recommend, and definitely want to come back for another class!
  • 5/5 from Deedee Clark, attended Feb 2026: We had a great time! Mark was fantastic and we loved how the classes were a more intimate setting being a smaller group. We were educated on the history of the ingredients, origins of the recipes and everything was taught at a good pace. Would highly recommend and we can't wait to book in our next class!
  • 5/5 from Michael Speier, attended Feb 2026: Our teacher was excellent; she really cared and was patient with some "adults" in the class who just didn't listen or had no touch/skill. But for us, the overall experience was wonderful. They should probably have more ingredients easily available for big classes. The idea of passing things around doesn't work when the instructions are to "add something now."
  • 5/5 from Stacey Zill, attended Feb 2026: Very enjoyable class and experience. Food was delish and the pace of the class was wonderful. Definitely worth it.
  • 5/5 from Yonit Harounian, attended Jan 2026: Chef Marc and staff were AMAZING!!! They were so patient, knowledgeable and made cooking so fun. I loved that each individual created their own portion. The soup, papaya salad and Pad Sew were delicious. The chefs gave us so many tips and techniques on cooking the food. I would definitely return to try another cuisine.
  • 5/5 from Stephen Goldstein, attended Jan 2026: Great class! We had such a fun date night and the food was awesome! We just did a trip to Thailand and some of the dishes we cooked were better than when we there! Thanks Marc and team for the great experience!
  • 5/5 from Stuart Mathews, attended Nov 2025: We did ClassBento’s Taste of Thailand cooking class with Chef Mark last night and had an absolute blast. He’s the perfect mix of entertaining and clear, step-by-step instruction. We loved grinding our own ingredients in a mortar and pestle, learning the ‘why’ behind each flavor, and then putting it all together into an amazing soup and a rice-noodle main. The pacing and structure were spot-on — enough guidance to feel confident, and enough freedom to have fun. Great spice, lots of laughter, and genuinely uplifting to leave with food we never thought we could make ourselves. Highly recommend for families or anyone who wants a hands-on, memorable night out.
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Life Plus is a cooking school in Sherman Oaks, inside the Sherman Oaks Galleria (15301 Ventura Blvd). Since 2023 we've taught more than a thousand guests to cook, one hands-on class at a time.
Every class works the same way: you do the cooking yourself, with a Life Plus instructor guiding you through real techniques. Then you sit down and eat what you made. No demos to watch from the back, no watered-down recipes.
What we teach
Six-course sushi, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Filipino and Korean BBQ, fresh handmade pasta and Italian, pastry and baking, and weekend brunch. New seasonal classes join the calendar through the year.
Side by Side: parent-and-kid classes
One grown-up and one kid cook together as a team, each team at its own station, from breakfast diner to dumplings, pasta and donuts. Best for kids 9 and up.
Private classes and team events
Any class can be booked privately for 4 to 30 guests: birthdays, team building, showers and celebrations. We provide everything.
Dietary needs
Tell us when you book. Our chefs adapt recipes for allergies, vegetarian and plant-based diets, and health needs such as diabetes or blood pressure.
Beginners are always welcome. Bring your appetite; we provide the rest.

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