Taste & Craft Extravaganza
Phnom Penh | Full day
9 hours | Small groups (max 12)
The Taste & Craft Extravaganza is a rich, hands-on journey where food, creativity, and real impact come together. Discover how simple moments—like preparing a meal or crafting by hand—can contribute to powerful, community-driven change.
Begin your day with an eye-opening introduction from Mith Samlanh / Friends, where you will learn about the mission behind every Experience: protecting children, supporting families, and promoting responsible, ethical tourism.
Next, step into the kitchen at F3 for a Khmer cooking Experience led by professional chefs and trainees. You will explore the flavors and stories of Cambodian cuisine while directly supporting youth in vocational training.
After a break for lunch (not included) at the renowned Friends The Restaurant, our training restaurant, shake things up with our signature Cocktail or Mocktail Class—designed and led by hospitality students building their futures.
Wrap up your day with our Paper Bead Workshop, where you will turn recycled materials into beautiful handmade jewelry—and learn how this sustainable craft empowers women with fair employment and vital skills.
From kitchen to craft table, every part of this Experience is designed to engage, empower, and inspire. And with 100% of proceeds going directly to child protection and community support programs, your day of discovery becomes part of something truly meaningful.
What's included
Mith Samlanh / Friends presentation
Cooking Experience
Coctail / Mocktail Experience
Paper beads Experience
Fresh drinking water
Experience Itinerary (pick your own start time)
10
am
Introduction to Mith Samlanh / Friends NGO
Start your Experience with a brief presentation about Mith Samlanh / Friends a leading NGO working to protect vulnerable children, keep families together, and create long-term solutions through education, vocational training, and social support.
11
am
The Cocktail / Mocktail Experience begins
Create refreshing drinks with local fruits in a class led by vocational trainees supported by Mith Samlanh / Friends. Learn bartending basics and explore the 7 ChildSafe Traveler Tips along the way.
1.30
pm
Cocktail / Mocktail final contest
End the Experience on a high note with a light-hearted team challenge: mix your own signature drink using fresh, local ingredients—cheers and laughter guaranteed! Do you have what it takes to craft the next signature drink for our menu?
Useful Information
Meeting Point & Time
You can join us directly at F3, or if you prefer, we can pick you up with one of our Child Safe Agent tuk-tuks. You also have the flexibility to choose the start time that works best for you!
What to bring
Feel free to bring a pen and notebook if you'd like to take notes during the presentation. We provide free purified drinking water to keep you refreshed throughout the session, and aprons will be provided for your comfort and protection.
Cancellation Policy
If you encounter any issues or need to cancel, please contact us, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your situation.