Top Cambodia Classes & Workshops

There’s no better route into any culture than cuisine. Discover Khmer food with a local in their home on this intimate, small-group cooking class. After pickup by tuk-tuk, shop for ingredients at the local market, then prepare and enjoy a 4-course meal including delights such as hot and sour “tom yam” soup and fish in banana leaf. Choose between three different class times, all capped at just six travelers.

Guests who hunger to learn about Khmer cuisine can enroll in our half or full-day cooking class. Start the morning by exploring a local market where you will experience the hustle and bustle and absorb the flavor of a typical Cambodian market. You will have time to walk around, take pictures and observe vendors selling their wares. You will learn about local fruits, vegetables, and herbs and procure the freshest ingredients you need for the day's lesson. Returning to our kitchen, our experienced chef will guide you through tried-and-true Khmer cooking techniques. Unlock ancient secrets of Khmer cooking through this authentic culinary experience. After the demonstration and with our chef's assistance, you will discover new tastes and textures as you learn to prepare traditional dishes, which will be enjoyed for lunch. The recipes are yours to keep so you can recreate the Cambodian culinary experience in the comfort of your own home and impress your friends and family.

Discover the time-honored tradition of making Cambodian ceramics during a pottery workshop in Siem Reap — a perfect family activity. An expert artist demonstrates methods of molding pieces on a pottery wheel, then helps you shape your own bowl and create Khmer designs with the proper carving tools. Your masterpiece will be ready for pickup the next day, along with a potter's diploma, after firing in a kiln overnight. This 1.45-hour experience includes hotel transport by tuk-tuk.

Gain hands on experience in the art of Cambodian cuisine during a 3-hour cooking lesson with a local chef. In the morning or afternoon, travel round-trip by tuk-tuk from your hotel to a rural village outside Siem Reap. You’ll take part in an interactive workshop with a small group of food lovers and enjoy your 3-course meal afterward.

With our teacher (more than 10 years experience in teaching cooking class) you will visit local market. After you start the preparation of your dishes (a choice between 6 starters, 6 main courses, 3 desserts). after finishing your "job", you disgusted your dishes

Learn how to prepare some of delicious Khmer dishes such as chicken curry and beef loclac in this three-hour cooking class with Paper Tiger Eatery. Well-known for its delicious servings of authentic Khmer offerings. Paper Tiger is the first cooking school in Siem Reap that opened its doors to foreign travelers in 2001. During this unique culinary experience, you will visit a historic market wherein you'll discover fresh produce and meat that are needed for the class. Once you arrive at the eatery, a friendly and professional chef will assist you in preparing and cooking your Khmer dish. Enjoy the satisfying lunch or dinner that you've made with other students while discussing which recipe you will do next once you're back home. For your future culinary adventures, a digital recipe book will be forwarded to you before you leave the eatery.

Don’t just take home memories of great Khmer cuisine, return home able to cook Cambodian classics after a Champney cooking class. After selecting fresh ingredients from the central market, you’ll master the basics of dishes such as curry and slow-cooked beef, all the while learning about the integral part that food plays in Khmer culture.

Learn the basics of Cambodian pottery and ceramic painting at a Siem Reap artist workshop, where you’ll create a bowl, mug, and saucers with help from a local artist. A hands-on way to immerse yourself in Cambodia’s artistic culture, you’ll finish the workshop with unique-to-you souvenirs made using traditional techniques.

Learn to make your own cocktails with sombai-infused Cambodian liqueur in a class taught by a professional bartender. Try out two recipes, then visit a village workshop where you’ll taste eight tantalizing flavors made with tropical fruit and paired with local snacks. Learn the story behind the liqueurs as you relax in a comfortable lounge. You’ll travel round-trip from your hotel in Siem Reap by tuk-tuk!

As the old saying goes give a man fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a life time ! We at Decorisan are teaching soap making from scratch so that he/she can take the knowledge with him/her and use it any time.

- Learn Khmer culinary from our expert local chef - Visit local market, local village and countryside - Receive Certification of Attendance to keep for souvenir

Forge a deeper connection to Cambodian culture during a cooking class at La Plantation in Kampot, a town renowned for its production of Kampot peppercorns. As well as learning to cook traditional Khmer dishes, you’ll explore a local market with a guide in order to get a more intimate glimpse into local life in Cambodia.

Learn about Cambodian art and design at a hands-on ceramic painting workshop in Siem Reap, decorating a pair of elephant mugs that are a unique alternative to mass-produced souvenirs. With instructors on-hand to share the history and techniques of Cambodian painting, you’ll watch a demonstration of traditional ceramics making, and experience a side of local culture that many visitors miss.

Combine Cambodian cuisine and history with this countryside cooking experience, set in the ruins of an historic temple. Discover how Cambodian cooks use local herbs to create a unique flavor and pick some to try in your dish. Under your guide's watchful eye, prepare a three course meal and a cocktail or herbal tea. Return home knowing how to cook like they do in Cambodia.

Join with our local hosts and gain new core experience by enjoying converting the brass bullet to impressive fashion jewellery. Ammo is one of a new activity where visitor can join local host transforming ammo into beautiful necklaces, earing, rings, bangles, cufflinks, money clips, and impressive bracelet. It also makes fill-in styles temple ornaments in silver, with semi-precious jewels such as garnet, peridot, amethyst and Blue Zircon. This activity off you with core experience, interact with local hosts, learning traditional ammo making, have your own stylish ammo making and get your own souvenir products. Go and grab some fun until transferring back to your hotel. -Be ready at hotel and waiting for transfer 15 minutes before departure. -Transfer to Ammo workshop and listen to the instructor -Start to make your own one that you can bring home or use for your self -After the class done, transfer back to hotel

Guests who hunger to learn about Khmer cuisine can enroll in our half or full-day cooking class. Start the morning by exploring a local market where you will experience the hustle and bustle and absorb the flavor of a typical Cambodian market. You will have time to walk around, take pictures and observe vendors selling their wares. You will learn about local fruits, vegetables, and herbs and procure the freshest ingredients you need for the day's lesson. Returning to our kitchen, our experienced chef will guide you through tried-and-true Khmer cooking techniques. Unlock ancient secrets of Khmer cooking through this authentic culinary experience. After the demonstration and with our chef's assistance, you will discover new tastes and textures as you learn to prepare traditional dishes, which will be enjoyed for lunch. The recipes are yours to keep so you can recreate the Cambodian culinary experience in the comfort of your own home and impress your friends and family.

Discover exotic fruits, create unique cocktails and enter the competition: Which team will prepare the most delicious elixir? Challenge your creativity and create your special cocktail, guided by our students.

Surrounded by banana trees inside in an outdoor pavilion, learn how to make traditional Cambodian cuisine during this half-day cooking class. At your own individual cooking station, prepare dishes such as mango salad, fish amok (steamed and served in a banana leaf with coconut cream), and Cambodian chicken curry. Plus hear about local food customs and superstitions.

Rather than skimming the surface of Siem Reap’s cuisine at restaurants, get a local perspective on Khmer food during this private village home cooking experience. After hotel pickup by tuk-tuk, meet your hosts at their country smallholding. Harvest organic ingredients from their fields, prep three traditional Khmer dishes such as steamed fish and chicken curry; and enjoy your meal with your hosts. A choice of time slots provides useful flexibility.

 Volunteer Activities in Cambodia-Depending on the volunteer activities you participate in, Cambodian volunteers often participate in short-term spring and summer vacations. Well digging experience in a small village away from Siem Reap! Dig wells with well diggers. Well, a well is dug like this! The dug well is actually used by the villagers in their daily lives.

With the help of your native host, you’ll discover the unique flavors of local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life. As part of this class, you will visit a local market, choose exotic ingredients and learn to cook 3 typical dishes.

While I am young I confused that Amok original recipe belong to Thailand this confused me about 20 year, after coming in to the food class I am realized that it is 100% belong to Cambodia and it is a sign of our culture. So I am delighted to choose this menu for my class to spread out this secret of recipe. Thai Amok and Khmer Amok is a bit similar but Cambodia have its own taste signature. In 2016 I am using this Menu for my hotel cocking class but after I leave the hotel I decided to make my own activities . This will bring my guest a different feel as I making this activities outside using the local farm for a vegetable and only buy some ingredient from the local market which we bring guest together in the morning

Uncover the secrets of Khmer cuisine during this 4-hour cooking class in Siem Reap. Discover fragrant herbs and spices, learn traditional techniques and create an array of Khmer specialties under the guidance of an expert chef. Best of all, this small-group cooking class means you’ll be able to get hands-on, and leave with plenty of tips and ideas for recreating your favorite dishes back home.

This tour is a great opportunity to stay fit while travelling. You will experience a truly unique martial art that continues to play a vital role in Cambodian culture. On top of that, you will visit the most beautiful highlights that the Siem Reap province has to offer. Join us on a journey of activity, culture, and wonder.