Daily classes including local market tour
Lily, Chris and Chef Darwin welcome you to a family traditional house for a relaxed introduction to an easy home-style Cambodian Cuisine. Experiment a 100% hands-on real Khmer food in Siem Reap at Lily's Secret Garden and visit an authentic local market. Be able to do it again back home with our Cookbook. Enjoy the meal you've made guided by Chef Darwin at our family house.

Lily's Secret Garden Cooking Class Siem Reap

☆ Duration: average 4 hours
​☆ Learn 3 dishes: 1 starter, 1 main, 1 dessert
☆ Cooking class: morning or afternoon
☆ Price/person: $24
☆ Free pick up/drop off in town (your hotel or 3 meeting points)
☆ Cultural visit to a local produce market
☆ Welcome drink & tea with the meal!
​☆ Enjoy the meal in a family wooden house

Authentic and Wonderful! (by Katherine, Cookly)
"We had a fabulous time at Lily's Secret Garden Cooking class! Chris, Lily's husband picked us up on time from our hotel and took us to a local market to pick out fresh ingredients (including freshly made coconut cream!) for our class. Chris is very personable and did a great job explaining the different fruits/veggies we saw in the market, how much they should cost etc. At their lovely home, we met chef Darwin, who taught us how to prepare three dishes, a green mango and chicken salad, chicken red curry and a yummy banana in coconut cream dessert. (We did not meet Lily as she was working in their in town restaurant). We all (we are a family of 4) really enjoyed this fun, hands on, experience and our food was delicious, ample and authentic. I would HIGHLY recommend this class, BOOK NOW!"

The easy 'home' Cooking Class made in Cambodia.

Lily's Secret Garden is a friendly cooking class which takes place in a Cambodian family house of Siem Reap (Lily's house with garden), Cambodia. Just 5 minutes from the center (10 to 15 minutes from most hotels). All classes are hands-on and ingredients are provided.
You can enjoy learning whatever your level of cooking is...

Cook delicious Khmer dishes guided by a Cambodian Chef.

We offer classes tailored by enthusiast chef Lily. Enjoy them guided from A to Z by Chef Darwin through the preparation of very popular Cambodian dishes made from fresh local ingredients in our regular daily class.

Enjoy to cook in a Cambodian house with a green garden.

Each guest benefits from personal attention. Our focus is on quality with a maximum of 6 participants (up to 8 for families and group of friends on special request only).

Authentic experience in a Khmer family house.

This isn't just a cooking class, this is a chance to enjoy a cultural experience away from the well beaten tourist path (authentic local market tour, etc.).
Beyond the cooking experience, it is an immersion into Cambodian culture and a real family house.

100% hands-on and a good value for money.

For just $24 you can learn to cook flavorful dishes (starter, main and dessert) from A to Z, including free transportation from Siem Reap center (meeting point at your hotel in town or at Lilypop restaurant or Central Hostel or The Missing Socks Laundry Cafe) and a welcome drink. Wi-Fi is also available on location for Free.
​You receive a certificate to vouch for your experience and new skills while enjoying your meal around the table. Don't come with a full stomach but don't forget to eat as we need some energy for cooking!
Don't miss this friendly little cookery school!

Morning or Afternoon Class

You can choose either:
  • A morning class (9 am to 1 pm*).
  • An afternoon class (3 pm to 7 pm*).

​Just email us for special requests.

​*Duration: average 4 hours (including the meal after cooking)
​Even for someone who doesn't cook, I learned a lot in a very short time; guided step by step by the Chef.   Bob
Book on this website or just call us

Where is that family country house in Siem Reap?

Our cooking class takes place in Wat Bo village, in a garden, 5 minutes drive from the center, 10 to 15 minutes from most hotels.
​Once your class is confirmed after you booked it we provide you a free pick-up service from Lilypop restaurant on Taphul road in Siem Reap or Central Hostel on 7 Makara Street or The Missing Socks Laundry Cafe Night Market st. We can provide free pick up from hotels in Siem Reap center (free pick up from hotels less than 10 minutes drive from old market).
​After receiving your reservation request we send you an email confirmation with pick up time and instructions (e.g. 8:45am for morning class starting at 9am; 2:45pm for afternoon class starting at 3pm).
​PLEASE SECURE YOUR RESERVATION ONLINE.
Cambodian Morning Cooking Class (Max. 6ppl)
Everyday 9.00 am - 1.00 pm. Including visit to lacal market & garden. Cooking class in a family house with garden.
Menu: Fresh spring rolls chicken, Lort-Cha fried rice noodles chicken, Pumpkin in sweet coconut cream & tapioca or glutinous rice balls filled with palm sugar.
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​Duration: average 4 hours. Difficulty level: Easy (good for kids above 12)
Cambodian Afternoon Cooking Class (Max. 6ppl)
Everyday 3.00 pm - 7.00 pm. Including visit to local market. Cooking class in a wooden house.
Menu: Green mango salad chicken, Curry chicken, Banana or pumpkin in sweet coconut cream & tapioca.

​Duration: average 4 hours. Difficulty level: Easy to Medium
 (Private 'À la carte' Cooking Class (Max. 4 ppl). Book at least 14 hours ahead. Will be available May 2020)
Available every morning 9:30 am - 12:30 noon only on demand. Cooking class at Lily's restaurant in Siem Reap center. You will focus on the cooking experience and learn a lot in an intimate private class.
Menu: Create your own Cambodian 3 courses menu from a selection of dishes.

​Duration: (+-3 hours). Difficulty level: Medium/Hard