Southeast Asian Fine Dining Masterclass (Thailand, Malaysia & Vietnam)

Discover the Art of elevated Southeast Asian Gastronomy

Food enthusiasts are invited to step into our vibrant kitchen on Gloucester Road for an immersive, high-energy afternoon celebrating the complex, aromatic world of Southeast Asian haute cuisine. This intensive 4-hour masterclass is designed specifically for adults looking to elevate their home cooking and discover how the bold, punchy flavours of classic street food staples can be transformed into stunning, restaurant-quality plates.

From the moment the aprons go on, guests will dive into a sensory journey across Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. Under expert guidance of JJ, students will explore the delicate balance of sweet, sour, salty, hot, and umami, mastering advanced culinary techniques that bridge traditional heritage with modern fine dining presentation.

The Fine Dining Menu & Technical Skills

This masterclass is highly hands-on and focuses heavily on precision knife work, building complex scratch-made pastes, and contemporary plating techniques.

1. The Starter (Vietnam): Precision & Balance

• The Dish: Pan-Seared King Scallops with a Nuoc Cham Glaze, Pickled Kohlrabi & Herb Emulsion.

• Skills Taught: Perfect seafood searing for a flawless golden crust; reducing traditional nuoc cham into a high-gloss reduction; quick-pickling for crisp texture; and oil emulsification for clean, vibrant presentation.

2. The Main (Malaysia): Depth & Complexity

• The Dish: Pan-Fried Duck Breast with a Rich Kapitan Curry Sauce, Delicate Roti Jala (Lace Pancakes), and Charred Pak Choi.

• Skills Taught: Scoring and rendering duck fat perfectly to achieve ultra-crisp skin; building a traditional Malaysian rempah (spice paste) from scratch; and mastering the free-hand pouring technique for elegant lace pancakes.

3. The Dessert (Thailand): Elevation of a Classic

• The Dish: Deconstructed Mango Sticky Rice featuring Sweet Coconut Rice Mousse, Alphonso Mango Fluid Gel, and a Toasted Sesame Tuile.

• Skills Taught: Working with setting agents to create an airy, velvety mousse; building precise fluid gels using premium fruit purées; and delicate sugar-work for a crunchy, beautiful tuile texture.

What’s Included in Your Ticket

This is a premium, all-inclusive masterclass experience. Guests don’t need to bring a thing except their passion for great food.

• 4 hours of fully hands-on, expert chef tuition.

• All premium ingredients (king scallops, duck breast, artisan exotic produce).

• A full, relaxed sit-down meal at the end of the session to enjoy your creations.

• A digital pack containing all recipes scaled perfectly for home use.

Class Details & Booking

A Sociable Atmosphere: Our adult cooking classes are designed to feel creative, highly interactive, and wonderfully social. You will cook in a professional kitchen alongside fellow food lovers, finishing the day gathered around the dining table.

Audience: Adults only (Keen home cooks, foodies, and couples welcome!)

Our Booking & Cancellation Policy: To keep our independent cookery school running smoothly, we enforce a strict booking policy. Please note that we require a minimum of 60 business days' notice for a full refund and 30 business days' notice for any class transfers or postponements. Thank you for your understanding and support!