JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa launches Ginja Cook - Premier Cooking School

The JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa has launched Ginja Cook, a contemporary learning facility which introduces rich Thai cuisine heritage to all age groups visiting the luxury resort. Ginja Cook’s “Everyone is Welcome” approach offers personalized individual, family and group culinary courses.

Designed by the award-winning Bensley Design Studios in Bangkok, the resort’s Thai style cooking school celebrates southern architecture and traditional design in the style of a typical Thai Sala using teakwood as its main material. Floor to ceiling glass sliding doors provide natural light and showcase stunning view of the resort’s fragrant gardens and the Andaman Sea. Ginja Cook is located in the newly opened South Wing next to the Ginja Taste Thai restaurant.

Ginja Cook has four cooking stations, each for two students and a spacious station for the instructing Chef. The intimate capacity for eight students ensures a true interaction between the instructor and the apprentice Chefs.

Each station has dramatically designed overhead exhaust fans adding to the overall ambiance of the Sala. Traditional cooking utensils from copper and wood are used for meal preparations.

The Ginja Cook Day program introduces a delicious variety of Thai cuisine and includes many top favorites. A Thai meal is a feast for the senses, a medley of flavors, textures and aromas, it is a mastery of herbs and spices borrowed from many cultures and blended especially for a distinctly Thai taste.

Courses are held daily from Monday to Saturday from 8.00 am – 2.00 pm.

Monday: Lunch Favorites
Som Tum (Spicy green papaya salad), Tom Ka Gai (A delightful chicken coconut milk soup) and Nhue Phad Prik Thai On (Stir-fried beef tenderloin with young peppercorns in oyster sauce)

Tuesday: Dinner Favorites
Thod Mun Goong (Crispy fried minced prawns marinated with coriander root and garlic), Yum Woon Sen Gai Sub (Spicy vermicelli noodle salad with minced chicken), Gaeng Phed Ped Yang (Roasted duck in red curry)

Wednesday: Chef’s Favorites 
Tom Yum Goong (Thai spicy soup with river prawns), Yum Nhue Yang (Thai beef salad), Gai Phad Takrai (Stir-fried chicken with lemongrass and straw mushrooms)

Thursday: Ginja Signatures 
Goong Som (Poached white prawns in a rich coconut and lime broth), Gai krueng Gaeng (Grilled chicken and red curry on bamboo skewers), Steamed Sea Bass in Lime and Chili Broth

Friday: Thai Greats 
Phad Thai (Stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind sauce and grilled tiger prawns), Gaeng Keawwan (Green curry), Som Tum (Spicy green papaya salad)

Saturday: Three Flavors 
Fried Sea Bass with Three Flavors Sauce, Sweet Chili Sauce and Tom Yum Goong (Thai spicy soup with river prawns)

The Ginja Cook Day is priced at US$150 per person

8:00 am Meet in the lobby and depart on a culinary journey
8:30 am Experience the colors and aromas of a local Thai market and enjoy an irresistible light snack
9:30 am Return to Resort for a Phuket style breakfast 
10:00 am Traditional Spirit house blessing 
10:30 am Introduction to the Ginja Cook Day course 
11:00 am Explore the world of Thai herbs and spices 
11:30 am Cooking adventure begins
1:00 pm Savor the meal prepared 
2:00 pm Food carving the Thai way (optional) 

The Ginja Cook Day includes the following gifts: 
- Thai Cook Book with a local herbs and spices guide
- Start Up Herb and Spice Kit
- Ginja Cook Signature Apron
- Ginja Cook Master Certificate
- Wine, Beer and Beverage Lunch Service
- 20% Discount for another Ginja culinary course during a guest's stay

A Junior Ginja Cook Day US$75 per person 

Guests are welcome to enroll their children between the age of 10 – 15  for an additional charge.

The Junior Ginja Cook Day includes a gift of:
- Ginja Cook Signature Junior Size Apron
- Ginja Cook Junior Culinary Master Certificate

All rates are subject to applicable service charge and Government taxes.

Accommodation Package - “Simply Thai” Ginja Cook Package for 3 nights:
- Accommodation for two
- Round trip Airport transfers
- Buffet breakfast daily at Marriott Café or Siam Deli
- One Ginja Cook Day Course for two
- A 25 % discount for another Ginja culinary course during your stay

All rates are subject to applicable service charge and Government taxes. The Simply Thai Ginja Cook package is not available between December 26 and January 10, 2007.

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