text: Phil Jagielka swapped Everton's training ground for a kitchen earlier this week as he learned to cook a traditional Thai dish to celebrate the sacred festival of Songkran. The Toffees have been sponsored by Thai beverage Chang Beer for over 11 years and Jagielka, who scored the winner against Southampton on Saturday, was on hand to visit Chaophraya restaurant in Liverpool for a special cookery lesson. Having teamed up with expert chef Kim Kaewkraikhot, Everton's captain prepared some Pad Thai - a stir-fried noodle dish - before taste testing his own food. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Phil Jagielka's trip to Thai restaurant Chaophraya . Everton defender Phil Jagielka shares a joke with Thai chef Kim Kaewkraikhot at Chaophraya restaurant . The Toffees skipper tucks into a plate of Pad Thai after learning to cook the dish himself . Jagielka took part in a cookery lesson to celebrate the Thai festival of Songkran with sponsors Chang Beer . Jagielka said: 'I've mixed it up with the head chef and we've made some Pad Thai, I think they were very kind to me, giving me all the ingredients ready-made, it was a full proof plan but I'm pretty proud, it tasted pretty nice and I can go and brag now that I can cook a full Thai dish.' Songkran is celebrated in Thailand between April 13 and 15 as the traditional New Year's Day but Jagielka and his team-mates have an important fixture against Swansea before they can take part in any festivities. Roberto Martinez's men travel to the Liberty Stadium on Saturday looking for their fourth Premier League win in succession following victories over Saints, QPR and Newcastle. Jagielka celebrates after scoring the only goal in Everton's 1-0 win against Southampton on Saturday . The England international admits that he can now brag about his cooking skills after making a full Thai dish . Former Sheffield United man Jagielka signs an Everton home shirt for chef Kim Kaewkraikhot . The England international will be back in the heart of Everton's defence in south Wales as Martinez's men aim to end a disappointing season in positive fashion. Jagielka added: 'I love the fact that (Chang) have been our sponsors for so long now, everyone loves Thai people and everyone loves Thai food and they've been a fantastic sponsor over the years. 'We've had a laugh and a joke in the kitchen today and thankfully I didn't burn anything down.'
target: Phil Jagielka visited Chaophraya restaurant with sponsors Chang Beer .
  The Everton skipper had a cookery lesson with Thai chef Kim Kaewkraikhot .
  England defender Jagielka was pleased that he 'didn't burn anything down'
  The Toffees take on Swansea on Saturday looking for a fourth win in a row .