this is a very professional cooking school which caters to everybody from supermarket packet cooks to near professionals. they have been open since 2008 and I suspect that they have been tweaking and perfecting the experience ever since. it is extremely well choreographed with detailed demonstrations followed by practice. there is a behind the scenes team which sets up everything beautifully for all participants while cooks are watching the entertaining demonstrations. The teacher also gives everybody a taste of her expert dish. there is a competitive element in the middle which is a lot of fun. everything is set up as a visual spectacle of traditional Thai decor. it is a thoroughly enjoyable experience and the food was fabulous. The teacher showed us how to adapt supermarket packet mixes as well as showing us to garnish dishes to make them look professional. for the is Jude cook she shows the fine points of what to look for at each stage of the cooking process. she also teaches chopping techniques and you get a lesson at the market of the different food families and the differences between the vegetable components.