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Host: Aoy

Bangkok, Thailand

USD
$199-$336 per person

Floating Market Tour and Cooking Class with Iron Chef Thailand Winner Aoy

Host offerings
  • House
  • Professional cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Aoy

Meet Aoy, a passionate chef and devoted yoga enthusiast, who pours heart and soul into everything she does, especially when preparing exquisite, authentic Thai dishes. After spending a decade abroad, Aoy returned to Thailand to share her love of Thai cuisine with travelers, opening a charming restaurant for locals in her own home and dedicating herself to teaching cooking classes to visitors from around the world. Her lush property sits along the scenic banks of the Tha Chin River in Nakhon Pathom Province, surrounded by vibrant local herbs and produce that she uses daily in her cooking. This one-of-a-kind experience offers the chance to explore the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Railway Track Market with a warm, fun-loving local celebrity.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (2-6 guests) Dine on Aoy’s beautifully presented Thai dishes, crafted from family recipes and local herbs, in her riverside home’s air-conditioned dining room or outdoors if weather permits. Enjoy flavorful dishes like red curry with roasted duck or muu phad grachhay and her signature somtam lood followed by a house-made dessert. Please note her home also hosts a small restaurant, so there may be a few patrons during your meal but your experience will remain private.

Cooking experience: (2-6 guests) After a scenic boat ride along the Tha Chin River, you’ll arrive at Aoy’s tranquil, riverside home - a lush garden retreat where you’ll be welcomed with a refreshing drink and the warm hospitality of one of Thailand’s most celebrated chefs. Step into Aoy’s professional kitchen studio (also used by her restaurant team) or her charming open-air garden kitchen, and prepare to dive into a hands-on cooking experience like no other. Under Aoy’s expert guidance, you’ll learn to cook two of her favorite Thai dishes from scratch, using fresh, locally sourced herbs and ingredients. As you chop, pound, and stir alongside Aoy, she’ll share her deep knowledge of Thai culinary traditions, her love for local flavors, and plenty of laughs. This immersive class is more than just a lesson - it’s a joyful, cultural exchange with a passionate host who’s excited to share her heritage through food. After cooking, enjoy the meal you helped prepare along with other dishes with your host Aoy.

Market visit: (2-6 guests) Embark on an unforgettable full-day culinary adventure led by Aoy, winner of Iron Chef Thailand. Your journey begins with a morning pickup from your Bangkok hotel, followed by a guided tour of two of Thailand’s most iconic markets: the Maeklong Railway Market, set dramatically along an active train track, and the vibrant Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Along the way, enjoy tastings of local breakfast delights, fresh fruit, tea, and coffee. Next, you’ll be driven to the scenic banks of the Tha Chin River, where a private boat will take you on a peaceful ride to Aoy’s riverside home.

Sample Itinerary (subject to change):
7:00 am: Aoy picks you up from your Bangkok hotel
8:15 am - 10:30 am: Guided tour of the Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Floating Market, including tea, coffee, breakfast, and fruit tastings
11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Scenic boat ride with Aoy to her riverside home, with time to refresh
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Authentic Thai cooking class with Aoy
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Enjoy the dishes you've prepared for lunch
4:00 pm: Arrive back at your hotel

Notes:
1. Private, round-trip transfers from Bangkok are included in the cost of your experience.
2. Aoy can accommodate vegetarian and other dietary restrictions. Please inform her in advance to ensure a tailored experience that meets your dietary needs.
3. The Maeklong Railway Market is an adventurous, dynamic market where vendors quickly move their awnings and shop fronts when a train approaches, creating a unique and thrilling experience.

Languages spoken: English, Thai, German

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Tropical welcome drink | lemongrass tea
  • Som tum | papaya or other Thai salad
  • Kaeng phed kai | chicken red curry
  • Pad se-ew | savory stir-fried wide rice noodles
  • Sticky rice with mango or banana

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Bangkok Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
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Aoy

$199-$336 USD

per person
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  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
Not offered $336 $199
Transportation
$0 per car
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
Not offered $336 $199
Transportation
$0 per car
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
7:00am-4:00pm

Meet Aoy

Meet Aoy, a passionate chef and devoted yoga enthusiast, who pours heart and soul into everything she does, especially when preparing exquisite, authentic Thai dishes. After spending a decade abroad, Aoy returned to Thailand to share her love of Thai cuisine with travelers, opening a charming restaurant for locals in her own home and dedicating herself to teaching cooking classes to visitors from around the world. Her lush property sits along the scenic banks of the Tha Chin River in Nakhon Pathom Province, surrounded by vibrant local herbs and produce that she uses daily in her cooking. This one-of-a-kind experience offers the chance to explore the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Railway Track Market with a warm, fun-loving local celebrity.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (2-6 guests) Dine on Aoy’s beautifully presented Thai dishes, crafted from family recipes and local herbs, in her riverside home’s air-conditioned dining room or outdoors if weather permits. Enjoy flavorful dishes like red curry with roasted duck or muu phad grachhay and her signature somtam lood followed by a house-made dessert. Please note her home also hosts a small restaurant, so there may be a few patrons during your meal but your experience will remain private.

Cooking experience: (2-6 guests) After a scenic boat ride along the Tha Chin River, you’ll arrive at Aoy’s tranquil, riverside home - a lush garden retreat where you’ll be welcomed with a refreshing drink and the warm hospitality of one of Thailand’s most celebrated chefs. Step into Aoy’s professional kitchen studio (also used by her restaurant team) or her charming open-air garden kitchen, and prepare to dive into a hands-on cooking experience like no other. Under Aoy’s expert guidance, you’ll learn to cook two of her favorite Thai dishes from scratch, using fresh, locally sourced herbs and ingredients. As you chop, pound, and stir alongside Aoy, she’ll share her deep knowledge of Thai culinary traditions, her love for local flavors, and plenty of laughs. This immersive class is more than just a lesson - it’s a joyful, cultural exchange with a passionate host who’s excited to share her heritage through food. After cooking, enjoy the meal you helped prepare along with other dishes with your host Aoy.

Market visit: (2-6 guests) Embark on an unforgettable full-day culinary adventure led by Aoy, winner of Iron Chef Thailand. Your journey begins with a morning pickup from your Bangkok hotel, followed by a guided tour of two of Thailand’s most iconic markets: the Maeklong Railway Market, set dramatically along an active train track, and the vibrant Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Along the way, enjoy tastings of local breakfast delights, fresh fruit, tea, and coffee. Next, you’ll be driven to the scenic banks of the Tha Chin River, where a private boat will take you on a peaceful ride to Aoy’s riverside home.

Sample Itinerary (subject to change):
7:00 am: Aoy picks you up from your Bangkok hotel
8:15 am - 10:30 am: Guided tour of the Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Floating Market, including tea, coffee, breakfast, and fruit tastings
11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Scenic boat ride with Aoy to her riverside home, with time to refresh
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Authentic Thai cooking class with Aoy
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Enjoy the dishes you've prepared for lunch
4:00 pm: Arrive back at your hotel

Notes:
1. Private, round-trip transfers from Bangkok are included in the cost of your experience.
2. Aoy can accommodate vegetarian and other dietary restrictions. Please inform her in advance to ensure a tailored experience that meets your dietary needs.
3. The Maeklong Railway Market is an adventurous, dynamic market where vendors quickly move their awnings and shop fronts when a train approaches, creating a unique and thrilling experience.

Languages spoken: English, Thai, German

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Tropical welcome drink | lemongrass tea
  • Som tum | papaya or other Thai salad
  • Kaeng phed kai | chicken red curry
  • Pad se-ew | savory stir-fried wide rice noodles
  • Sticky rice with mango or banana

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Bangkok Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
Not offered $336 $199
Transportation
$0 per car
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
Not offered $336 $199
Transportation
$0 per car
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
7:00am-4:00pm
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