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Siem Reap Countryside Cooking Class
Siem Reap Countryside Cooking Class
5
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Siem Reap Countryside Cooking Class is a non-profit-cooking class. These activities to support the Orphan Children, Poor families in remote area. Are you a food lover? If the answer is Yes then the Cambodian authentic food "AMOK" you should try! Visit me at The Siem Reap Countryside Cooking Class, meet with the truly local people and try more local dishes with the village chef. Learn more about local daily living life by visit the local market, cook the dishes together with village chef, taste your own hands-on creation dishes. There are two times in a day: - Morning Class: 8.00Am to 12.00Pm - Afternoon Class: 2.00Pm to 6.00Pm. We will cook most popular local three dishes (One Starter, One Main Course & One Dessert). Siem Reap Countryside Cooking Class is a Unique Day Trip to escape away from the touristy place. Learn more Cambodian Cuisine and Culture, See more Real Cambodian Daily Life. It is more than just experience. This is a GLUTEN FREE CLASSES.
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Yennn17
Dubai, United Arab Emirates4 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Very smooth booking, communication and pick up. It was nice to hear Ben's personal story too whilst he showed us around the market and throughout the cooking experience. We were traveling with another couple and the class was organised in a way that there was good interaction within the group, making the time fly by. It's set in a clean, shaded Countryside house, so good to be able to see something outside the main town. Some negative reviews has said 'its not a cooking class, more like prep' well, a lot of cooking is prep and I personally found it enough of a class that I could recreate these dishes back home from memory.
Some of the reviews (criticism) seems harsh/unfounded. We had a really great time and I would recommend this to anyone who's in Siem Reap for a bit of time and want a relaxing alternative to the markets and temples.
Some of the reviews (criticism) seems harsh/unfounded. We had a really great time and I would recommend this to anyone who's in Siem Reap for a bit of time and want a relaxing alternative to the markets and temples.
Written January 19, 2020
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Dear Yennn17,
Thank you so much for your review to our cooking class and very much appreciated for your support to our local community. It was such a great pleasure to host you and show you around my lovely country & the countryside (a way out to see deeper than just a tourists attraction).
I am very glad that you found us and like the food and the experiences. Throughout this real hands-on cooking, i strongly believe that you can recreate the Khmer food at home with the recipes given though.
Wishing you with all the best and happy travel
Ben
Written February 5, 2020
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Alex
Park City, UT90 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
My wife and I did the cooking class with the morning market visit. T was our guide for the day. He picked us up promptly at 7:30 AM with a tuk tuk driver to head to the morning market. He provided cold waters and taught us about Cambodian history and explained a lot of the sights to see on the way out of town towards the morning market. Once we got to the morning market T walked us around and showed us all of the ingredients the Cambodian people use to prepare their traditional foods. We also tried cricket, beetle, meal worms, and lotus flower seeds. All of them were great! After the market we headed back to the cooking class. T had us prepare the pumpkin dessert to start things off because that required the most time to cook and it would be ready by the time we’d be done with the rolls and amok. The dipping sauce with the chili peppers were great! Next we made Chicken Amok which was my favorite. We hand ground the Amok paste which was more difficult than I had imagined but well worth the hard work. Folding the banana leaf bowl was fun too! T showed us around the property while we waited for the Amok and pumpkin dessert to finish. We got to meet a couple of the cows and one of the kittens named “Chicken”. T also took time to explain Ben, the owner, story which was fascinating. All of the work that Ben has done for the Cambodian people is heart warming and honorable. Such a cool story that a young boy trying to run into the Tomb Raider film crew to practice his english has spawned an organization that touched so many lives is truly amazing. After the food was done we ate the results of our own work which was fantastic. This was both my wife and I first time having Amok and we both loved it. The pumpkin dessert was a nice way to finish the meal as well. T was very hands on and was a great teacher. He is certainly a very skilled chef. He spoke great English and taught us a few words in Cambodian as well. They emailed us the recipes so we can try at home and said to reach out if there’s anything we can’t find and need to substitute which was nice. Overall a great experience and I recommend choosing Countryside Cooking Class because not only is it a great experience it supports a great cause. Thanks again we loved it!!
Written April 23, 2024
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Dear dumdum5001,
Thank you so much for your support our cooking class and I am really glad that you allow us to your you our beautiful country, food, culture and tradition. Thank you once again for your support to our children and we really hope that you like the food as well as the experiences.
We wish you all the best and happy travel.
Ben
Written July 1, 2024
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Louise S
Kent, UK10 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
We took part in the afternoon cooking course and it was one of the best things we did whilst visiting Cambodia. Our host and ‘Head Chef’ was exceptional and shared so many insights into everyday life in Cambodia. Being able to see life outside of the city was a privilege and we both left feeling very lucky to have taken part in such an experience. On top of that, the food we learned to cook was absolutely delicious, we were collected / returned to our hotel promptly and part of our fee went towards supporting the orphanage there. Definitely book a cookery class with this amazing organisation if you’re in Siem Reap!
Written July 8, 2024
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Dear H9524BLlouises,
Thank you so much for your review our cooking class and very much appreciated for allowing us to show you about Cambodian culture and our people. Yes, as you mentioned that, we run the cookery class to support orphans and underprivileged children in SiemReap rural area.
I'm very glad that you both like the experiences and as well as the food. We strongly hope that throughout your hands-on with us here plus the recipes given, you can create an incredible Cambodian / Khmer food for your family at home one day.
We wish you with all the best, stay safe and happy travel.
Best regards.
Ben
Written August 7, 2024
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Harvey H
Cambridge, UK8 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
After wondering what to do in Siem Reap, I decided to do a cooking course.
Ben managed to accommodate my booking even thought it was only 3 hours before the start, I was very happy, and that was the moment I knew it would be a lovely day.
He does this because anyone that goes on the course is directly helping him provide for about 100 orfans which he looks after.
On the course I learnt how to cook a bunch of delicious dishes and did a market tour with just me and Ben. I also got to learn about his life and his story is the most interesting one I've ever heard.
Overall a very personalised and lovely day for a great cause!
Ben managed to accommodate my booking even thought it was only 3 hours before the start, I was very happy, and that was the moment I knew it would be a lovely day.
He does this because anyone that goes on the course is directly helping him provide for about 100 orfans which he looks after.
On the course I learnt how to cook a bunch of delicious dishes and did a market tour with just me and Ben. I also got to learn about his life and his story is the most interesting one I've ever heard.
Overall a very personalised and lovely day for a great cause!
Written January 7, 2020
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Dear 20harveyh,
Thank you so much for your review to our community cooking class. Thank you once again for coming to support our charity-based cooking, this would allow us to have more chance to support more children in the coming year. Very much appreciated for allowing us to host you for the Khmer Food and I am glad you like it.
Wish you with all the best and happy travel.
Ben
Written January 17, 2020
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Emma Maris
Brussels, Belgium34 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Ben’s countryside cooking class is not only an excellent and authentic cooking class - it is also an important social project.
After Ben and his driver picked us up at our hotel, we set course for a local market half an hour from Siem Reap. Ben took us around the stalls, explaining what is what, how it’s all used and what it tastes like. We were the only tourists around there and the people were very friendly.
Then we arrived at the cooking school, which is also the site of Ben’s social project: he cares for 15 orphans and helps 68 children get proper education. It’s amazing work and it is overly clear how invested Ben is in this. He invited two of the girls to come practise their English with us. They were absolutely charming, and very motivated to learn.
We learned to make banana blossom salad, vegetarian (on my request) amok and a dessert with fresh coconut milk and eggs in a pumpkin. Everything was delicious and Ben answered all of our questions.
Ben then dropped us off at our hotel, and we talked some more about his project. It’s a touching story. We’re so happy to have been able to contribute a little - and to have learned more about Khmer cuisine and culture.
This is an experience we’ll never forget. We definitely recommend it. Thanks again, Ben!
Joos and Emma
After Ben and his driver picked us up at our hotel, we set course for a local market half an hour from Siem Reap. Ben took us around the stalls, explaining what is what, how it’s all used and what it tastes like. We were the only tourists around there and the people were very friendly.
Then we arrived at the cooking school, which is also the site of Ben’s social project: he cares for 15 orphans and helps 68 children get proper education. It’s amazing work and it is overly clear how invested Ben is in this. He invited two of the girls to come practise their English with us. They were absolutely charming, and very motivated to learn.
We learned to make banana blossom salad, vegetarian (on my request) amok and a dessert with fresh coconut milk and eggs in a pumpkin. Everything was delicious and Ben answered all of our questions.
Ben then dropped us off at our hotel, and we talked some more about his project. It’s a touching story. We’re so happy to have been able to contribute a little - and to have learned more about Khmer cuisine and culture.
This is an experience we’ll never forget. We definitely recommend it. Thanks again, Ben!
Joos and Emma
Written July 28, 2022
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Dear Emmamaris,
Thank you so much for your review. I am very glad that you like the experience and thanks for supporting us. It was our great honor to host you with our traditional Cambodia Cuisine and thank you for giving us the opportunity to show you the Cambodian Daily Living life.
Thank you once again for your support and we wish you with all the best and have a happy travel.
Best regards
Ben
Written October 30, 2022
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Vacation44521166363
11 contributions
Apr 2023
Our family of six decided to take a break from the busy city and journey into the beautiful countryside to take a cooking class. We learned to make three dishes: banana blossom salad, chicken amok, and pumpkin custard. The local chef explained each step that we were preparing. The chef helped all of our kids chop properly with various knives. While the meal was cooking on the fire, we saw a couple rice fields, local animals (played tag with a calf), and an old coconut tree. When the meal was ready, we ate the wonderful foods together. It was good to teach our children & to support this orphanage through the cooking class. Thank you so much, Mastercook Phatlan and Chef Thy!
Written May 9, 2023
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Dear Vacation44521166363,
Thank you so much for your review and thank you once again for supporting our local community. We strongly hope throughout the experience you could learn something new during your visited Cambodia. We would like to wish you with all the best and happy travel. Ben
Written July 6, 2023
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David M
22 contributions
Feb 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our Countryside Cooking Class. Ben picked us up by Tuk Tuk in Siem Reap, and took us out to his village. We headed to the local market. Ben was of great value here, particularly as he is a chef, and was able to talk with both of us about many of the different fruits, vegetables and other foods. While there wasnt any "action" with local children being supported at this place on the day, it is well set up to support kids in need. The cooking class itself (only the 2 of us), was fun, clear to follow, and educational. On the day we produced the banana flower salad, coconut milk custard fulled pumpkin, and chicken amok. We look forward to practicing these dishes in the coming weeks. Ben is a very friendly and approachable person, with good English and communication skills.
Written February 11, 2023
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Dear davidF7185WA,
Thank you so much for your support to our local food and community. It is such a great pleasure to host you for the Khmer food and I am very glad that you like the experiences. Thank you once again for your review to our cooking class and throughout this hands-on experience, I strongly hope that you can recreate the Khmer food at your country with the recipes given then.
Happy Travel.
Ben
Written November 5, 2023
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Katie B
California26 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We thoroughly enjoyed our Countryside Cooking Class with Ben! He was a great and patient instructor with wonderful cooking knowledge to share. His English was very good. We have been to another cooking class but this was far superior. We did the work with him as he was instructing us which really made it possible to repeat especially with the recipes he sent us afterwards! Prior to the class, he brought us to the market and explained many many ingredients, and about them. He answered many questions about their culture which we really appreciated. The food was very yummy snd quite the meal! Thank you!!!
Written February 11, 2023
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Dear Halfadozen,
Thank you so much for your support to our local food and community. It is such a great pleasure to host you for the Khmer food and I am very glad that you like the experiences. Thank you once again for your review to our cooking class and throughout this hands-on experience, I strongly hope that you can recreate the Khmer food at your country with the recipes given then.
Happy Travel.
Ben
Written November 5, 2023
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Alex D
Montreal, Canada10 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
We took this cooking class as this place was recommended by a friend of ours. We really liked our experience, from the market visit to the cooking class itself, the teacher was really good to explain everything in details to us! We would recommend anybody to go there, the people there are doing a great job helping kids in need in the area. We did 3 recipes and it was all delicious. They send us the recipes by email after the course. 5⭐️
Written May 5, 2022
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Dear 462alexd,
Thank you so much for your support to our cooking class, I am very glad that you like the experiences and thanks for allowing us to show you the real / truly Cambodian Cuisine with the daily living life. Thank you once again for your support and we wish you with all the best and happy travel.
Ben
Written October 30, 2022
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Paul B
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Couples
We had an absolutely amazing time, market tour was great where we found our new favorite fruit and tried some local bbq chicken. The actual cooking class was very engaging and fun with the grandma. We took a break between courses and walked around the rice fields behind the place and pet some neighbors cows. Definitely the experience you’re looking for when you’re thinking of doing a cooking class, not something in lobby of a hotel or a restaurant in town - this is the tour!
Written March 5, 2024
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Dear Y8789OJpaulb,
Thank you so much for your support our cooking class and I am really glad that you allow us to your you our beautiful country, food, culture and tradition. Thank you once again for your support to our children and we really hope that you like the food as well as the experiences.
We wish you all the best and happy travel.
Ben
Written July 1, 2024
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Hi
My adult children are all pescatarian, would there be anything suitable for them to cook and eat please.
Thanks Sarah
Written December 9, 2018
Hi there,
The meat is always an added item, ie can be opted out. They have fish amok as main dish if fits into their teaching schedule. I think you can inform them in advance so your cooking doesn't need the meat but fish if possible. But it's best to contact them to confirm on this arrangement. All the best.
Written December 10, 2018
Kungyeon
South Korea
I would like to confirm my booking
Are you pick us up tomorrow?
Written November 22, 2018
Kungyeon
South Korea
I’d like to book the class for 3people on 24th of Dec morning class. How can i get there?
Written November 19, 2018
Siem Reap Countryside Cooking Class
Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Dear Kungyeon, thank you so much for your reservation. I would like to confirm your booking on the 24th Dec 2018 for 3-people at the morning class accordingly.
May I know your hotel name? So that we can find you when we pick up in between 7.30am to 7.45am. Do you have any food allergy?
I look forward to hear from you soon
Ben
Written November 19, 2018
Kungyeon
South Korea
Hi I’m interested in attending a cooking class and 24th of Dec morning class still available?? We are 3 people.
Written November 15, 2018
Dear Kungyeon,
Warmest greeting from Siem Reap Countryside Cooking Class!!! Thank you so much for your interested in our cooking class. Yes, we have space available on the 24th Dec 2018. Would you like to book the class?
I look forwards to hear from you soon
Ben
Written November 15, 2018
hello, i would like to know how much is the cooking class and how many sessions?
Thanks MJ.
Written April 18, 2018
Siem Reap Countryside Cooking Class
Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Dear MJ, thank you so much for your interested in our cooking class. Our not-for-profit cooking class cost $24.00 per person. With the price above including:
- pick up & drop off at your hotel
- English speaking guide
- local market tour
- cooking recipes
- meals
- mineral drinking water
- 20% support to the orphan kids
Written April 19, 2018
Hi Ben, I’m interested in attending a cooking class 7th of April at 8am for 2 pax. Are you available. Also what is the best way to reach you and book a session?
Written April 6, 2018
Siem Reap Countryside Cooking Class
Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Dear Adeline, Thank you so much for your interested in our cooking class. Yes, we have space available on the 07th April and I would like to confirm your reservation for two people accordingly. The best way to contact us is via whatsapp (+85599266008). Best regards
Written April 7, 2018
Hi Ben, what is your availability for tomorrow, Sat 2nd Dec for one person?
Written December 1, 2017
Siem Reap Countryside Cooking Class
Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Dear u24jmh, tomorrow the 02nd Dec we still have space available. When do you want to do the class? Morning or afternoon? Ben
Written December 1, 2017
Anybody know (for a fact, not conjecture) what percentage of the money goes directly to the students? Thank you!
Written August 10, 2017
Understand that proceeds from the cooking class goes to help run the private orphanage that houses the kids. Not sure about percentage though...
Written August 11, 2017
Anybody know (for a fact, not conjecture) what percentage of the money goes directly to the students? Thank you!
Written August 10, 2017
Siem Reap Countryside Cooking Class
Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Dear Taisia,
For the transfer to temples for 5-days, may I know how many people in your group? Do you want a 5 full day tour? I look forwards to hear from you soon. Ben
Written July 10, 2017
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