A masterclass in Thai culinary techniques for a variety of skill levels. You'll learn the intricacies of Thai cooking and the enormous variations in dishes and techniques from across the kingdom. Where to source seemingly obscure ingredients in the UK and how to adapt recipes to British meat and fish not traditionally found in South East Asia. Professional cooking techniques and secrets they don't tell you in the cook books. How to make a curry paste from scratch and apply it to a variety of recipes and much much more.
Example menu (can be customised to individual tastes, skill levels and dietary requirements. Some ingredients and dishes may change due to seasonal availability)
'Hoi nahm jim'
Oysters pickled in a chilli, lime, garlic & fish sauce 'nahm jim' sauce with dill & crispy shallots
'Pla tod'
Crispy fish cakes made with red curry paste and served with sweet chilli and lime
'Laap gai'
Northern Thai style dish of minced smoked chicken with a masala spice mix, crispy garlic, shallots & a variety of fresh herbs
'Gaeng ped kung'
Red curry of tiger prawns with green peppercorns, wild ginger 'kra chi' & Thai basil
Turmeric & roasted garlic butter roti bread with curry leaf salt
‘khao hom mali’ Steamed jasmine rice
'Som chum'
Green mango, rambutans & pandan syrup with crushed ice topped with sweet crispy shallots
Photo credit: Emmanuel Hammond (@emmanuelthephotographer)
A masterclass in Thai culinary techniques for a variety of skill levels. You'll learn the intricacies of Thai cooking and the enormous variations in dishes and techniques from across the kingdom. Where to source seemingly obscure ingredients in the UK and how to adapt recipes to British meat and fish not traditionally found in South East Asia. Professional cooking techniques and secrets they don't tell you in the cook books. How to make a curry paste from scratch and apply it to a variety of recipes and much much more.
Example menu (can be customised to individual tastes, skill levels and dietary requirements. Some ingredients and dishes may change due to seasonal availability)
'Hoi nahm jim'
Oysters pickled in a chilli, lime, garlic & fish sauce 'nahm jim' sauce with dill & crispy shallots
'Pla tod'
Crispy fish cakes made with red curry paste and served with sweet chilli and lime
'Laap gai'
Northern Thai style dish of minced smoked chicken with a masala spice mix, crispy garlic, shallots & a variety of fresh herbs
'Gaeng ped kung'
Red curry of tiger prawns with green peppercorns, wild ginger 'kra chi' & Thai basil
Turmeric & roasted garlic butter roti bread with curry leaf salt
‘khao hom mali’ Steamed jasmine rice
'Som chum'
Green mango, rambutans & pandan syrup with crushed ice topped with sweet crispy shallots
Photo credit: Emmanuel Hammond (@emmanuelthephotographer)
Private Chef | Authentic Thai Cuisine & Michelin Bib Expertise
Chef Dan, with nearly a decade of experience in London’s top Thai restaurants, brings Michelin Bib Gourmand-level Thai cuisine to private dining. Now based in Kent, he offers bespoke culinary experiences across London and the Home Counties. With a background spanning multiple cuisines, Dan’s expertise ensures flavorful, authentic dishes tailored to your event.
Chef Dan, with nearly a decade of experience in London’s top Thai restaurants, brings Michelin Bib Gourmand-level Thai cuisine to private dining. Now based in Kent, he offers bespoke culinary experiences across London and the Home Counties. With a background spanning multiple cuisines, Dan’s expertise ensures flavorful, authentic dishes tailored to your event.
Able to adapt menu to most dietary requirements and common food allergies
Do you need more details about this experience? Just send a message to Chef Dan
Additional info
Included from the HOMETAINER
Chef Dan will demonstrate how to prepare, cook and serve each dish explaining it's ingredients, provenance & cultural significance. The smaller dishes will be eaten as you make them with the day culminating in a meal of the large plates eaten as a sharing menu amongst the group. Dan will leave the kitchen clean and tidy with dishwasher loaded.
I will need the host to provide
Crockery & cutlery (although some crockery can be provided by chef for smaller groups) A clean kitchen with available workspace, working hobs, oven, hot water washing up area and dish washer
Thai Cooking Masterclass's Reviews
Tarun Kuruvilla
Our Chef Dan cooked a fantastic Thai meal for our family get together. Top notch food for 18 people