WHAT YOU'LL COOK
Entrée — Thai Chicken Satay
Fragrant marinated chicken skewers served with a rich and lightly spiced peanut sauce.
Tender, smoky and deeply savoury, this much-loved Thai dish is all about balancing aromatics, sweetness and heat.
Main — Coconut Green Seafood Curry
A fragrant green curry with seasonal seafood and vegetables, served with aromatic jasmine rice.
Fresh herbs, coconut and spice come together in a sauce that is rich, bright and beautifully balanced.
Dessert — Coconut and Lime Sago Pudding
A cool coconut sago pudding infused with lime and finished with mango and toasted coconut.
Light, tropical and refreshing, it is the perfect finish to a vibrant Thai feast.
Seafood, vegetables and garnishes may change slightly according to season and market availability.
THE EXPERIENCE
From marinating the chicken to balancing the final spoonful of curry, your chef will guide you through every stage.
You’ll learn how to:
- Marinate and cook tender chicken satay
- Prepare a smooth, balanced peanut sauce
- Build flavour with Thai herbs and aromatics
- Balance sweetness, acidity, salt and heat
- Bloom curry paste in coconut cream
- Cook seafood gently and confidently
- Prepare fragrant jasmine rice
- Cook sago to the correct texture
- Infuse coconut with lime and tropical flavours
- Coordinate and present a colourful shared feast
No previous cooking experience is required.
Your chef will demonstrate each technique, and every guest will take an active role throughout the class.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Chef-led, hands-on cooking class
- Step-by-step demonstrations and guidance
- Seasonal three-course Thai menu
- All ingredients and specialist equipment
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Wine served with your meal
- Non-alcoholic beverage options
- Aprons for use during the class
- Printed or digital recipes
- Shared long-table dining experience
- Exclusive use of the venue for private groups
- Full event setup and clean-up
FAST FACTS
Duration
Approximately 3 hours
Format
Around 2 hours of hands-on cooking followed by a relaxed shared meal
Location
Roving Larder Cooking School
2 Gunner Road, North Head Sanctuary, Manly NSW
Parking
Free parking is available in the Barracks Precinct car park.
Enter North Head via Bluefish Road and follow signs to the Barracks Precinct.
Public class price
From $199 per person, including welcome drinks and wine
Private groups
Available for corporate teams, birthdays, family celebrations, friendship groups and special occasions.
Minimum group size or minimum spend applies.
Group size
Ideal for intimate groups and larger private events, with capacity depending on the selected event format.
PERFECT FOR
- Corporate team events
- Birthdays and milestone celebrations
- Friendship groups
- Family gatherings
- Hens celebrations
- Couples
- Food lovers
- Visitors looking for a memorable Manly experience
- Anyone who wants to understand the balance behind Thai cooking
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
This menu contains peanuts, seafood, coconut and ingredients that may include fish sauce, soy and gluten.
A seafood-free or vegetarian curry may be possible with advance notice. A peanut-free satay sauce requires a separate alternative and must be arranged before the event.
Gluten-free variations may be available depending on the sauces and condiments used. Coconut is central to both the curry and dessert and cannot be removed without significantly changing the menu.
Please provide complete details of all allergies, intolerances and dietary preferences when booking or enquiring.
Because our kitchen regularly handles peanuts, tree nuts, seafood, sesame, gluten and other allergens, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment.
PUBLIC CLASSES
Join one of our scheduled Pearls of Bangkok classes and cook alongside other food lovers in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
You’ll prepare the complete three-course menu before gathering around our long table to enjoy the meal with wine.
Public classes are ideal for:
- Individuals
- Couples
- Small groups of friends
- Visitors to Sydney
- Anyone looking for a lively and memorable cooking experience
PRIVATE COOK & DINE EXPERIENCES
Make Pearls of Bangkok entirely your own.
Private experiences include exclusive use of the Roving Larder venue, chef-led cooking, a three-course shared meal,
welcome drinks and wine.
We can tailor the timing, event style and finer details to suit your group.
This menu is particularly well suited to:
- Corporate team building
- Milestone birthdays
- Hens celebrations
- Family occasions
- Reunions
- Friendship groups
- Private social events
The variety of flavours, ingredients and shared tasks makes this menu naturally collaborative and engaging.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need cooking experience?
No. The class suits beginners and confident home cooks,
with step-by-step chef guidance throughout.
Is it fully hands-on?
Yes. Every guest takes part, with tasks shared across the group.
Is wine included?
Yes. Public Cook & Dine classes include a welcome drink
and wine with your meal,
with non-alcoholic options available.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Many can be, with advance notice. As sesame, pistachios and gluten are central to this menu, some guests may need modified dishes or
an alternative menu.
Can I book privately?
Yes. Private sessions are available for corporate groups and celebrations, subject to minimum group or spend requirements.
How long does it run?
Approximately three hours: around two hours of cooking
followed by relaxed dining.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing and enclosed, flat shoes. Aprons are provided.
Is parking available?
Yes. Free parking is available at the Barracks Precinct car park
via Bluefish Road.
Can I attend alone?
Absolutely. Public classes are social and welcoming to solo guests.
Can the menu change?
Minor seasonal or supplier-led changes may apply.
WHY GUESTS LOVE IT
Pearls of Bangkok is fresh, colourful and full of energy.
The menu introduces guests to the flavour balance at the heart of Thai cooking
while giving everyone something practical to prepare, taste and adjust.
Guests marinate, skewer, stir, season and garnish, making the experience interactive from beginning to end.
The fragrant green curry creates a generous centrepiece for the table, while the coconut and lime sago provides a light, refreshing finale.
It is more than a Thai cooking class. It is a vibrant feast, made and shared together.
READY TO COOK, DINE AND CONNECT?
Join us in our heritage kitchen at North Head, Manly, and discover the warmth, fragrance and generosity of a feast made for sharing.
THE YOUNG CHEFS KITCHEN IS BACK!
28 September–1 October | Manly
a full day of real cooking, new friends and confidence-building fun these school holidays.
Four delicious themes.
Choose.from Asian bites and Mexican favourites
to French flavours and irresistible sweet treats.
Join us for one day or join us for several.
Places are limited!