Thai Cooking Master Classes

Learn to Cook Thai by the Yarra!

Unleash your inner chef with BangPop’s flavour-packed Thai cooking masterclasses in Melbourne.

Get hands-on with authentic recipes, expert instruction, and unbeatable riverfront views. Whether you’re a foodie, a complete beginner, or just looking for a fun day out, our cooking classes bring Thailand’s street food energy straight to South Wharf.

Each class includes a welcome Thai-inspired mocktail, hands-on cooking experience, a riverside meal with drinks, and take-home goodies to recreate the magic in your own kitchen.

Choose from three mouth-watering classes – or try them all!

Class Inclusions

A mocktail on arrival

All ingredients and equipment required to make your dish

1.5 hour hands on cooking experience

A glass of wine or beer to enjoy with your meal for lunch

A how to booklet with ingredients and methods so you can replicate at home

Your own apron to take home

Available Classes

Pad Thai
& Green Papaya Salad

$109pp | Multiple Dates Available

Our original and most-loved class! Learn to cook two of Thailand’s most iconic dishes in this fun, hands-on experience.

Guided by BangPop’s expert chefs, you’ll wok-toss classic Pad Thai noodles in a tangy tamarind sauce and master the vibrant, zesty flavours of Som Tam – Thailand’s famous green papaya salad.

This class is perfect for beginners and foodies alike, teaching the art of balancing sweet, sour, salty, and spicy elements.

Enjoy your creations riverside with a welcome mocktail and a glass of wine or beer. Includes recipe booklet and apron to take home.

Vegan option available.

Green Curry Prawns
& Thai Roti

$109pp | Saturday 21 June & Friday 30 August

Get ready to spice things up!

In this immersive Thai masterclass, you’ll pound your own green curry paste with fresh herbs and aromatics, then create a rich, coconut-based Green Curry with prawns and seasonal veg.

You’ll also learn to knead, stretch, and pan-fry authentic Thai roti – golden, flaky, and perfect for soaking up curry.

This fun class includes a welcome mocktail, a house drink, recipe cards, and your own curry paste to take home.

Also beginner-friendly but a great immersive experience for experienced chefs.

A guaranteed good time by the Yarra.

Crab Fried Rice
& Sweet Spring Rolls

$109pp | Saturday 12 July & Friday 20 September

Sweet meets savoury in this playful and flavour-packed Thai cooking class!

You’ll wok-toss aromatic jasmine rice with crab, garlic, and Thai spices to achieve that signature smoky wok hei, then roll up crispy Chocolate Banana Spring Rolls served with pandan custard.

A Thai-inspired mocktail kicks off the experience, and you’ll enjoy your meal riverside with a glass of wine, beer, or soft drink.

With all equipment provided, this beginner-friendly masterclass is perfect for food lovers, couples and groups looking for a fun and delicious day out.

Apron and recipes included!