Khao Lak, Thailand: Dinner with Locals in the Jungle – Culture & Insights

Authentic Thai dinner in Khao Lak off the beaten track. Explore a plantation, enjoy traditional dishes in a family-style setting, and discover local culture and way of life with locals.
An evening at Poppy's Table feels like visiting friends who know the country really well. It's the best way to really get to know Khao Lak, Thai culture, and the food. Our unique concept allows you to discover exciting Thai traditions and ways of life in a very special, private atmosphere at our home in Khao Lak in the beautiful Chong Fah Valley. Get to know the real Thailand – more than just green curry & pad thai!

What to expect:
+Khao Lak & Culture: Gain real insider knowledge about Thailand and local life.
+ Culinary: Discover Thai cuisine beyond the classics and learn a few professional tricks.
+Pure nature: Get to know our plants, herbs, and agriculture on a walk through the garden and plantation.

Our promise: Exciting, lively, and guaranteed to be free of dry history books!

About us:
We are Poppy & Katharina, a Thai-German couple.
Poppy is a passionate chef and diving instructor originally from Bangkok. He started cooking at the age of ten under the guidance of his grandmother.
Katharina – the cultural bridge of the duo – has lived and worked in Thailand and Asia for many years.

The Program:
04:45 PM – 05:15 PM Pick-up from the hotel lobby
5:30 pm Welcome and introduction with snacks at the Palm House Café
Afterwards: Guided walking tour through the plantations and the garden – learn all about plants & herbs
18:30 Dinner
+Active participation: Prepare your own Som Tum (papaya salad)
+Group dinner – various dishes served in typical Thai style – i.e., we share all dishes
+ Thai desserts
+Coffee or tea
9:00 PM Drop-off at the hotel or Bang Niang bar street

The menu & concept:
The food is served in typical Thai "family style" (all dishes are placed in the middle of the table for sharing)

Sample menu:
Snacks & a welcome drink
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Various main dishes (BBQ chicken & pork, Som Tum, Pad Kra Pao, seasonal vegetables and a few secret local specialties) Rice
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Thai desserts (Bua Loy, Roti Sai Mai)
Seasonal Fruit
Coffee or tea
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Included: still water and sparkling water, soft drinks
Available for a surcharge: beer, wine, Thai spirits

Our philosophy

+ Locally sourced products that support small businesses in Khao Lak and Thailand – the menu can therefore
+Make Thai culture and cuisine better known beyond Pad Thai, "traffic light" curries and beaches

Our price includes:
+Transport from/to your hotel by local taxi
+ Welcome drink
+Meal set
+Soft drinks (Cola, Cola Zero, Sprite) & water (sparkling or still), tea & coffee
+English- and German-speaking hosts
+Insurance

An evening full of fun, great food, new friends, stories, and lasting memories.

Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.

Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.