#1 · Best overall★ 5.0 · 505 Google reviews
Lamai Thai Cooking School
Maret
Food guide · Koh Samui
10 Best Cooking Classes in Koh Samui, Thailand
Looking for the best cooking classes in Koh Samui, Thailand? We ranked the island’s top 10 cooking schools by real Google Maps ratings and review counts — led by Lamai’s long-running favorite and Bo Put’s garden kitchens. Seven of the ten hold a perfect 5.0 rating.
Quick comparison
Seven schools hold a perfect 5.0; ranking continues by review volume.
| # | School | Rating | Reviews | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamai Thai Cooking School | ★ 5.0 | 505 | Maret |
| 2 | Jungle Kitchen | ★ 5.0 | 358 | Bo Put |
| 3 | GO SAMUI COOK | ★ 5.0 | 242 | Bo Put |
| 4 | Cook With Kookai | ★ 5.0 | 169 | Mae Nam |
| 5 | Island Organics Thai cooking Class | ★ 5.0 | 163 | Bo Put |
| 6 | Samui Good Herb Thai cooking class | ★ 5.0 | 127 | Maret |
| 7 | Somrom Space | ★ 5.0 | 118 | Taling Ngam |
| 8 | InFusion Cooking Classes | ★ 4.9 | 241 | Bo Put |
| 9 | Cookery Koh Samui | ★ 4.9 | 138 | Bo Put |
| 10 | Smiley Cook Thai | ★ 4.8 | 206 | moo 1, Bo Put |
The full list
In-depth notes on every school, in ranked order.
#2 · Best jungle-garden setting★ 5.0 · 358 Google reviews
Jungle Kitchen
Bo Put
#3 · Best in Bo Put★ 5.0 · 242 Google reviews
GO SAMUI COOK
Bo Put
#4 · Best in Mae Nam★ 5.0 · 169 Google reviews
Cook With Kookai
Mae Nam
#5 · Best organic ingredients★ 5.0 · 163 Google reviews
Island Organics Thai cooking Class
Bo Put
#6 · Best herb-focused class★ 5.0 · 127 Google reviews
Samui Good Herb Thai cooking class
Maret
#7 · Best in Taling Ngam★ 5.0 · 118 Google reviews
Somrom Space
Taling Ngam
#8 · Best restaurant kitchen experience★ 4.9 · 241 Google reviews
InFusion Cooking Classes
Bo Put
#9 · Best private chef format★ 4.9 · 138 Google reviews
Cookery Koh Samui
Bo Put
#10 · Best southern dishes★ 4.8 · 206 Google reviews
Smiley Cook Thai
moo 1, Bo Put
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cooking class in Koh Samui cost?
Half-day classes on Samui typically cost 900 to 1,600 baht per person, including ingredients and often a market or garden tour. Private chef experiences cost more.
Which area of Koh Samui has the best cooking classes?
Lamai and Bo Put (Chaweng side) host the top-rated schools, with options in Mae Nam and the island’s south. Pick the school nearest your beach for an easy morning or afternoon.
Do classes teach southern Thai cuisine?
Yes — Samui schools often include southern specialties with bolder spice and coconut-heavy curries alongside familiar classics like pad thai and spring rolls.
Do Koh Samui classes include a market tour?
Most half-day classes include a market visit or garden tour before cooking. Confirm the format when booking, as some private classes skip it.
How were these cooking schools ranked?
Schools were ranked by their Google Maps rating and total review count, filtered for schools with at least 100 reviews. Data was collected in September 2026 and ratings change over time, so check each school’s listing before booking.
Cooking classes in other Thai cities: Bangkok · Chiang Mai · Krabi · Pattaya · Phuket
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Planning a longer stay? See our DTV visa cooking class guide, the DTV Muay Thai gym guide, and the August 2026 DTV rule changes.
Ratings were collected from Google Maps in September 2026 and change over time. DTV Thai has no affiliation with the schools listed and booking happens directly with each school.