Classic Pad Thai Cooking Class in Austin

Austin, Texas

For Two

Classic Pad Thai Cooking Class in Austin

Austin, Texas

For Two

Duration: 2 hours

Overview

Escape to the streets of Thailand and learn to create the iconic Pad Thai in Austin. This hands-on class will teach you essential knife skills, noodle preparation, and crafting an authentic Pad Thai sauce.

🔪 Learn essential knife skills for preparing ingredients

🍜 Master traditional noodle preparation and authentic Pad Thai sauce from scratch

🌶️ Discover how to balance sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors

🥗 Enjoy plating, garnishing, and devouring your Pad Thai with fellow foodies

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

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Full description

Escape to the vibrant streets of Thailand in this fun and interactive cooking class in Austin, where you'll master the art of creating the iconic Pad Thai. Known for its diverse flavor profile that balances sweet, salty, sour, and spicy, Pad Thai is a beloved Thai classic. Guided step-by-step, you'll learn essential knife skills, the proper preparation of traditional noodles, and the secrets to building an authentic Pad Thai sauce from scratch. You'll also put your knife skills to use as you prepare ingredients cohesively for optimal cooking and flavor. Once your masterpiece is complete, you'll plate, garnish, and enjoy your dish alongside fellow foodies. Additionally, you'll gain valuable insights on sourcing fresh, seasonal ingredients and specialty spices, empowering you to recreate the perfect Pad Thai at home.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: 21+

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: This experience is not suitable for children.
Pets: This experience is not suitable for pets.
Dietary restrictions: Can adapt to vegetarian friendly, gluten free, dairy free and fish free diet restrictions.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: This class is approximately 2 hours long.
What’s included: All instruction, equipment and ingredients needed.
Who will be present: You will have a teacher with you at all times; also, other guests may be joining (from 8 to 26 people). You will work in groups of 2 to 4.
Spectators: Everyone must have a ticket/reservations.
Photo/ video: Photography is allowed and encouraged.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: This is an indoor experience
Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance
Parking: You can park at the experience location.
What to wear: We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes. Please dress in clothing you won't mind getting dirty.
What to bring: No outside drinks are allowed, venue will have drinks available for purchase.
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: There are restrooms at the experience location.

FAQs

What should I expect on the day of the class?

Arrive a few minutes early to check in with the chef instructor using the ticket holder’s name. No need to bring a printed confirmation. The class will typically start with an introduction and a brief overview of the recipes you'll be preparing. Ingredients and cooking stations will be provided, and the chef will guide you through each step. After cooking, you'll enjoy the delicious meal you've created.

Why do classes work together in groups?

Cooking classes are designed to be a social and interactive experience. Working in groups encourages collaboration, allows for sharing of tips and techniques, and enhances the fun of the learning process. It's also a great way to meet new people who share your interests.

Can you accommodate food allergies?

For details on dietary restrictions for each class, refer to the "Practical Info" section on the class detail page.

Will I eat the food after cooking?

Yes! Enjoying the meal you've prepared is the best reward for all your efforts.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before the class for groups of less than 6 people and 14 days for groups of 6 people or more. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly.