Champey Cooking Class
Champey Cooking Class
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Like to learn how to make authentic quality Khmer food? Champey Cooking Class gives all visitors to Cambodia the opportunity to learn how to prepare traditional and delicious Khmer dishes under the guidance of a genuine professional Chef. You'll visit the local market, see the action for yourself and learn about the produce. Our clean, professional standard facility is centrally located (approx. 150M from the Old Market) in a traditional style Cambodian house with beautiful gardens, you can enjoy dining in. A truly unique and unforgettable experience for those who wish to do more than just see the sights.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Cindy B
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
I just did one in Hoi An. For $38 we received a welcome dink, then a boat ride to a beautiful setting, another welcome drink, a garden tour,a market tour, a cooking class and lunch followed by a boat ride back. This place in Cambodia was $27.50, 3 courses and not very difficult or interesting. The chef retreated to his office when we ate. we only did this one as it was close to our hotel and we were tired of temples. Not worth it.
Written January 18, 2020
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Hello, thanks for coming to our restaurant during your stay in Siem Reap.
I am sorry that our service didn't live up to your expectations. Our chef is
often praised for their hard work and efficient service. But I will follow up
with our staff to determine how we fell short in this instance.
Normally, we get many reviews which express how interesting our teaching courses are, but I apologize that you didn’t enjoy the course.
Have fun with the remainder of your stay in Siem Reap.
Kind Regards from all Champey Cooking Class team!
Written January 22, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Anna O
31 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
Me and my boyfriend did a cooking class here, we made spring rolls, amok fish and fired banana. At first we visited the local marked to understand the food that we were making, they had already done the shopping earlier to ensure we got fresh food! We had the cook who called herself "seven" and she were so great at explaining everything both in the market and at cooking class. At the end we got to sit down and have our home made food and besides that we got a cooking book, spices and a diploma! :D visit this place! it was one of the greatest experiences we had i Siem Reap!
Written November 15, 2017
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Ainslie
Hong Kong, China53 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
We were fortunate to get the place to ourselves that morning which enhanced the VIP experience.
Anyway, we were met by the lovely folks who were super friendly. The Chef Instructor was knowledgeable and patient. I liked the fact that he gave a good solid critique after our feeble attempts didn't quite match his demonstration.
We made a three course menu consisting of paper rice rolls, the ubiquitous local dish - Fish Amok and an great banana in caramel coconut sauce.
The visit was placed in context with a visit to the local fresh market so you could see the ingredients you would be working with. This was just for context - the team back at the kitchens had already prepped everything.
While they included a tasty welcome mango drink, i wished they would have offered water or other beverages in the total price rather than charge on top. For that I dock a star on an otherwise marvellous experience.
I would do it again.
Anyway, we were met by the lovely folks who were super friendly. The Chef Instructor was knowledgeable and patient. I liked the fact that he gave a good solid critique after our feeble attempts didn't quite match his demonstration.
We made a three course menu consisting of paper rice rolls, the ubiquitous local dish - Fish Amok and an great banana in caramel coconut sauce.
The visit was placed in context with a visit to the local fresh market so you could see the ingredients you would be working with. This was just for context - the team back at the kitchens had already prepped everything.
While they included a tasty welcome mango drink, i wished they would have offered water or other beverages in the total price rather than charge on top. For that I dock a star on an otherwise marvellous experience.
I would do it again.
Written May 11, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
pawsdoc
Toronto, Canada30 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
After being all "templed out" and having had enjoy all this lovely Khmer food in my couple days in Cambodia, I decided to venture out the realms of the temples and try a cooking class and I'm glad I did! The tour was booked by my hotel, who really did a great job organizing the transport, etc. I had a Tuk Tuk take me to the restaurant where we went on a guided tour first.
In the description of the itinerary, it made it seem like you were going to go to the market to get food - but it was actually just a tour of what we will be using to cook. It was interesting venturing into the markets - all the crazy smells and spices - I loved it!
You then got taken back to another building, which was the "cooking classroom" - about a 5 minute walk from the market. There, we started to prepare ingredients and made a 3 course meal.
Some tips & tricks:
1. Don't eat before!
As someone else here already mentioned, you get a whole lot of food. I should have read in detail the reviews before I got there because I had eaten breakfast the day of, and could hardly finish my meal.
2. Not exactly a "kid friendly" activity.
Please note that you are prepping ALL the ingredients - meaning you are peeling some carrots, cutting mint leaves, etc. As such, you are using an extremely sharp knife a lot of times. Unless the child has some mad cutting skills, I would be so scared to let any child around such a sharp knife.
3. Bring bug spray!
Bring bug spray if you are sensitive to mosquitoes and put it on prior. While cooking, it must have been the sugars from the banana or coconut, etc, I got bitten several times but it was my own fault for not spraying myself before. Like a lot of places in Cambodia, it is an open concept, which gives the place a natural beauty but also gives an opportunity for those stinging buggers to enter!
4. Bring a bit of money for drinks with your meal
You do have to purchase even water, I believe. So bring a bit of money for some sparkling water, beer, etc.
In terms of value, it was $25/person when I went - which is spectacular compared to many countries, if you wanted to do such cooking classes. At the end, you get a beautiful small array of a sampler of a variety of spices each kept in wicker straw containers, a certificate, a DVD, and a book that has all the recipes you made (as well as lunch/dinner - whichever one you did not attend).
Overall, our chef was shy but friendly and it was lovely having him teach our class. His assistant was equally lovely as well.
I would highly recommend this class for anyone staying beyond the initial two days in Cambodia to see the temples and want a more unique experience!
In the description of the itinerary, it made it seem like you were going to go to the market to get food - but it was actually just a tour of what we will be using to cook. It was interesting venturing into the markets - all the crazy smells and spices - I loved it!
You then got taken back to another building, which was the "cooking classroom" - about a 5 minute walk from the market. There, we started to prepare ingredients and made a 3 course meal.
Some tips & tricks:
1. Don't eat before!
As someone else here already mentioned, you get a whole lot of food. I should have read in detail the reviews before I got there because I had eaten breakfast the day of, and could hardly finish my meal.
2. Not exactly a "kid friendly" activity.
Please note that you are prepping ALL the ingredients - meaning you are peeling some carrots, cutting mint leaves, etc. As such, you are using an extremely sharp knife a lot of times. Unless the child has some mad cutting skills, I would be so scared to let any child around such a sharp knife.
3. Bring bug spray!
Bring bug spray if you are sensitive to mosquitoes and put it on prior. While cooking, it must have been the sugars from the banana or coconut, etc, I got bitten several times but it was my own fault for not spraying myself before. Like a lot of places in Cambodia, it is an open concept, which gives the place a natural beauty but also gives an opportunity for those stinging buggers to enter!
4. Bring a bit of money for drinks with your meal
You do have to purchase even water, I believe. So bring a bit of money for some sparkling water, beer, etc.
In terms of value, it was $25/person when I went - which is spectacular compared to many countries, if you wanted to do such cooking classes. At the end, you get a beautiful small array of a sampler of a variety of spices each kept in wicker straw containers, a certificate, a DVD, and a book that has all the recipes you made (as well as lunch/dinner - whichever one you did not attend).
Overall, our chef was shy but friendly and it was lovely having him teach our class. His assistant was equally lovely as well.
I would highly recommend this class for anyone staying beyond the initial two days in Cambodia to see the temples and want a more unique experience!
Written July 10, 2014
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Dear Valued Costumer,
Thank you very much for using our service at Champey Cooking Class and for sharing your experience with us.
We are very happy that you enjoyed the whole experienced at Cooking Class. We are asking an apology for the inconvenient like being bitten by mosquitoes around, ill keep that in mind and rest assure we will do appropriate actions with this issue. We highly appreciate the TIPS you've written down.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at prmanager@angkorw.com for any further assistance.
Thank you very much for your collaboration and we wish you a pleasant day.
Thank you and Regards,
Clem P. Balasoto
Public Relation & Communication Manager
Angkor W Group of Restaurants
Written August 1, 2014
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Paul h
Adelaide, Australia769 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
We were lucky enough to have a group of touring Japanese people with us at the class. Lots of laughs, good food, clear guidance to help us with the dishes and then a good cookbook and spices to go away with. Included a tour of market
Written December 17, 2017
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barn21
Melbourne, Australia15 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
I attended a cooking class recently and had a great morning. It was good to be shown around the market before moving on to the cooking school. We made 3 tasty dishes that were quick and easy.
It was a very relaxed atmosphere and my only negative feedback would be that they could perhaps have been a little more organised as there was a lot of waiting around for preparation of ingredients by the support staff. We were given a lovely little gift of spices and a recipe book which was a great souvenir.
Overall it was a very enjoyable way to spend a morning in Siem Reap and I would recommend it.
It was a very relaxed atmosphere and my only negative feedback would be that they could perhaps have been a little more organised as there was a lot of waiting around for preparation of ingredients by the support staff. We were given a lovely little gift of spices and a recipe book which was a great souvenir.
Overall it was a very enjoyable way to spend a morning in Siem Reap and I would recommend it.
Written November 28, 2017
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Valerie V
Los Angeles, CA18 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
Great experience, wonderful folks. Do not miss. And I don't even cook. They are warm and accepting and it is well organized. Enjoyable.
Written April 22, 2017
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Caitlin S
Brisbane, Australia30 contributions
Feb 2015
My boyfriend and I loved our cooking class which was operated by a restaurant chef in a cottage- style building. The food we cooked were common cambodia cuisine which was great! Fresh spring rolls, amok curry and banana passion fruit coconut fritters. The drinks were optional and reasonably priced. It was only my partner and I for the lunch class which made it very easy to follow the chef and learn a lot. One negative comment would be that the chef did seem disinterested by the class. Not passionate about teaching or cooking. He is a qualified chef in the local restaurant and we didn't let it affect our experience. It was easy for both of us and fun! Also located in heart of old market Siem reap
Written March 5, 2015
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Laurane C
Limal, Belgium5 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
We started with a quick visit at the market with explanations of vegetables, fruits, spices. Then we were headed to the kitchen to start our classes. We received mango juices and had to prepare a full meal (starter - main course - desert). It was fast and really cool, plus we were only 2 with the chef so we could ask all the questions we wanted. It is also well affordable for one afternoon cooking + possibility to eat what you've cooked afterwards.
Written January 28, 2018
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Good afternoon dear Lanuane C,
Thank you very much for choosing Champey Cooking Class for a part of your trip, I am truly happy to learn from your review and all of us from Champey Cooking Class's team would like to say thank you very much for share us your experience. We are looking to welcoming you back again and maybe in the future.
Warmest greeting from Champey Cooking Class's team!
Written January 29, 2018
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Milja L
Helsinki, Finland9 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
This class definitely did not disappoint- thoughtfully organized. The class starts with a intro visit to the local market, then you get to prepare and eat a 3 course meal. Everyone gets their own cooking station and gear. The dishes were tasty and they would have accommodated special diets as well if needed. The complimentary cook book and spice set were a nice touch. Chef was professional and thorough in his explanation.
Written January 25, 2018
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Good afternoon dear Milja L,
Thank you very much for share us a nice commented. I am very happy to read it and to hear that you were enjoyed with your class at Champey Cooking Class, especially you were enjoyed your own cooking dish. We hope to welcoming you back again and maybe in the future.
Warmest greeting from Champey Cooking Class's team!
Written January 29, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hi! Is there any possibility of having a cocking class today?
I’ll be waiting for your answers! :)
Written April 11, 2019
drop an email please.
Written April 24, 2019
hello ! I would like to know what time the morning class start at ! thank you for your answer !
Written January 31, 2018
aniduckworth
Llangennith, United Kingdom
Hi we would like to do a cooking class there are 4 of us and one is vegetarian
Can you tell me what we would be making
Thanks x
Written January 3, 2018
when i was there, i made fish amok curry, with spring rolls and banana fritters! definitely could be vegetarian friendly in my opinion :) they use a lot of fresh veggies from the market .
Written January 8, 2018
Coming for cooking class with afternoon. Is it possible to do two dishes with chicken instead of fish for the main dish? Sent an email request just now.
Written July 2, 2017
They had no problem accommodating the non-fish eaters of our group. Just tell them you can't have fish.
Written July 2, 2017
Hi, I can not find your website. Please let me know the correct address.
Thanks
Written July 14, 2016
Hi,
I see from your menus that the majority are fish dishes, is there and option to do chicken as I do not eat fish.
Thank you
Jeanette
Written November 30, 2015
Hello Jeanette
No problem at all. We can remove the shrimp from the starter and keep it as chicken only, and the fish amok main can also be changed to chicken.
For yourself and any other readers, we have no problem adjusting dishes to suit dietary requirements, we only ask that people inform us when booking so we can be prepared with the correct fresh ingredients.
Dishes are based on traditional Cambodian cuisine, which is the reason for our listed choices.
We hope you can join us at Champey Cooking Class for a great experience and fun memories.
Kind Regards.
Written December 1, 2015
I can't find how much for the class, even in your website, may i know the price as i was choosing the cooking class to attend.Your quick reply will be appreciate.
Written September 30, 2015
Hello Yimon
We are happy to help with your inquiry.
Our Cooking Classes are $25. They with a fully qualified Cambodian Chef and the price includes a welcome drink, tour of the local market, hands-on cooking lesson with 3 separate dishes at your own cooking station, dining in our cottage garden (weather permitting), Cooking DVD, Recipe Book, complimentary spice set, and certificate of completion.
If you would like to join us please make a booking via our website,
or call: +855 77 566 455
Written September 30, 2015
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