Learn to cook real Khmer food
A relaxed, hands-on cooking class near Wat Phnom. Shop the local market, cook a full Cambodian menu from scratch, then sit down and enjoy it.
◕ 3–6½ hours ◍ Groups up to 13 ✦ Starter, main & dessert ✉ Recipes emailed to you
- Market walkMorning classes start with a guided visit to a local market.
- Your own stationOne fully equipped gas workplace per student — you cook everything yourself.
- Eat what you makeWelcome drink, refreshments and a full meal of your dishes.
A friendly place to discover Cambodian cuisine
Cambodian gastronomy is rich and varied, with tastes and aromas that set it apart from its neighbours. To really appreciate Khmer cooking you need to get to know the raw ingredients in their natural state and practise the traditional methods by hand.
La Table Khmère was built for exactly that: a clean, comfortable, purpose-designed teaching kitchen where our Khmer team shows you the techniques in a fun, unhurried way — and where nobody leaves hungry.
Why, where and what you'll cook
Every class follows the same simple idea: understand the ingredients, learn the method, cook a complete meal, then enjoy it together.
Why
Khmer cuisine deserves to be understood from the ground up. We focus on the balance of flavours and the fresh herbs and pastes that make each dish unmistakably Cambodian.
Where
In a laboratory designed for teaching: air-conditioned room, stainless-steel countertop, purified water for washing ingredients, extractor hood and one fully equipped gas workplace per student.
What
Groups of up to 13. You cook complete dishes from scratch — starter, main course and dessert — with your own set of ingredients. All prep and cooking is hands-on, done entirely by you.
Every class includes
- A visit to the local market (morning classes only)
- A welcome drink and refreshments during the class
- All cooking ingredients for your own dishes
- Hands-on guidance from our Khmer team
- Sitting down to enjoy the food you've prepared
- Every recipe emailed to you afterwards
Everything is provided on the day — just come and have some fun.
Choose your class
Classes run every day. Prices are per person, in US dollars, taxes included.
Morning class
- Guided local-market visit
- Starter, main course & dessert
- Welcome drink & refreshments
- Sit-down meal of your dishes
Afternoon class
- Starter, main course & dessert
- Welcome drink & refreshments
- Sit-down meal of your dishes
- Recipes emailed afterwards
Full-day class
- Everything in the morning class
- Market visit & extended menu
- A deeper dive into techniques
- Recipes emailed afterwards
Private classes are available on request; the rate depends on the number of participants and the dishes chosen — email us.
A taste of the class
In the heart of Phnom Penh
- Address
76-77 Street 61, near Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Phone
+855 (0)12 238 068 - Email
info@la-table-khmere.com - Reservations answered
Every day, 11 am – 11 pm
Please book at least 24 hours in advance. For a class within 24 hours, call us directly.
Book a classFrequently asked questions
Do I need any cooking experience?
Not at all. Classes are hands-on but relaxed, and our team guides you through every step. Complete beginners are very welcome.
What should I bring?
Nothing. Ingredients, equipment, a welcome drink and refreshments are all provided. Just arrive hungry.
Can you cater for vegetarians or allergies?
Yes — please note your dietary needs in the comments box on the reservation form and we will adapt the menu.
How far in advance should I book?
At least 24 hours ahead through the reservation form. For a same-day place, call +855 (0)12 238 068 between 11 am and 11 pm.
Will I get the recipes?
Yes. Every recipe you cook with us is emailed to you afterwards so you can make the dishes again at home.
Still have a question? Email us or send a booking request — we answer every day.