Authentic Khmer Cooking Experience in the Countryside

Discover Real Cambodian Cuisine in a Rice Field Setting

Escape the city and join a truly authentic Siem Reap cooking class in the peaceful countryside of Chreav Village. At Baitang Siem Reap, you’ll learn how to cook traditional Khmer food in an open-air pavilion surrounded by lush rice fields.

This is more than just a cooking class — it’s a farm-to-table culinary experience where you explore local life, visit a traditional market, and prepare a delicious three-course Cambodian meal from scratch.

Your Cooking Journey:

9:00 AM – Hotel Pickup
Start your day with a comfortable pickup from your hotel in Siem Reap. Travel through scenic countryside landscapes toward Chreav Village.

9:15 AM – Village & Local Life Experience
Visit a traditional Khmer home and gain insight into rural Cambodian life. See how local families live, farm, and prepare their daily meals.

9:45 AM – Traditional Market Tour
Explore a vibrant local market in Siem Reap, where your chef introduces fresh herbs, spices, and essential ingredients used in Khmer cuisine. Learn how to select the best produce like lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and palm sugar.

10:30 AM – Arrival at Baitang Siem Reap
Arrive at your beautiful countryside cooking venue at Khmer Traditional House. Surrounded by rice paddies, this peaceful setting creates the perfect atmosphere for a hands-on cooking class in Cambodia.

Hands-On Cooking Experience:
Under the guidance of your local chef, prepare a complete Khmer meal:

• Starter: Fresh Spring Rolls with homemade peanut sauce
• Main Course 1: Beef Lok Lak with traditional lime-pepper dip
• Main Course 2: Fish Amok (Cambodia’s signature coconut curry steamed in banana leaves)
• Dessert: Seasonal tropical fruits

You will learn authentic techniques such as:

• Making curry paste from scratch
• Balancing Khmer flavors (sweet, sour, salty, spicy)
• Traditional food preparation methods passed down through generations

🍽️ 12:00 PM – Enjoy Your Meal
Sit down and enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared while overlooking the serene rice fields. This is a true farm-to-table dining experience in Siem Reap.

1:00 PM – Return to Hotel

Relax on your journey back to the city with new skills, recipes, and unforgettable memories.

🕒 Itinerary Overview: Duration: ~4.00 hours

• 9:00 AM – Hotel pickup
• 9:15 AM – Village visit
• 9:45 AM – Local market tour
• 10:30 AM – Arrival at Baitang Siem Reap
• 10:45 AM – Cooking class begins
• 12:00 PM – Lunch
• 1:00 PM – Return to hotel