Small Group Thai Home Cooking with Local Market in Chiang Mai

Experience Northern Thai cuisine as more than just a cooking class—it’s a shared cultural journey through food. This home-style experience invites you to explore local flavors, connect with people, and enjoy meaningful moments around the table, guided by a professional local chef in Chiang Mai.

Begin by exploring a local market, where you’ll discover fresh ingredients, taste seasonal fruits, and learn how locals shop and cook in everyday life. Ask questions freely as you gain insight into Thai culinary traditions and the stories behind each ingredient.

Next, step into a welcoming home kitchen to prepare authentic Northern Thai dishes. With the chef’s guidance, you’ll cook multiple dishes using traditional techniques—blending curry pastes, balancing classic Thai flavors, and creating comforting home-style recipes. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

As the cooking comes together, sit down to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared. More than food, this is a shared moment—where cooking becomes a universal language and the table fills with stories, laughter, and connection. The experience ends with a comfortable return and memories that last beyond the last bite.

Pickup details

Alternatively, pickup is available from hotels within Chiang Mai city between 08:15–08:30 AM. The exact pickup time will be confirmed by email after booking. Please meet your driver in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Arrivals more than 10 minutes late may be considered no-shows.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Child tickets apply for ages 8–12, and children under 8 years old join free.
• Cooking Experience – 5 Dishes (Selection on the Day)
• Appetizer: Yum Woon Sen (Glass Noodle Salad), Larb (Minced Meat Salad), Som Tam (Papaya Salad), Por Pia Tod (Deep-Fried Spring Rolls)
• Stir-Fried: Pad Thai, Pad Kaphao (Hot Basil Stir-Fried), Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Choo-Chee (Stir-Fried Curry Sauce with Fish or Seafood)
• Soup: Tom Yum, Tom Kha (Coconut Milk Soup), Tom Jood (Clear Soup), Tom Yum Pak Ruam (Mixed Vegetable Soup)
• Curry Paste: Red Curry Paste, Green Curry Paste, Massaman Curry Paste, Kaeng Som Curry Paste
• Dessert: Khao Niew Mamaung ( Mango with sticky rice), Gluay Buad Chee ( Banana in coconut milk), Khanom Tom (Thai coconut balls), Sang Ka Ya Fakthong ( Thai custard with pumpkin)
• Northern Thai Dishes: Khao Soi (Northern Thai curry noodle soup), Kai Neung (steamed chicken), Larb Muang (Northern Thai minced meat salad), Tam Khanun (spicy young jackfruit salad).
• Vegetarian and vegan menu options (100% meat-free) are available upon request.
• If booking details do not match reality (e.g., child’s age, height, number of guests), additional charges must be paid on site.
• In rare cases where the tour is cancelled by the operator, you will be notified in advance and offered a new date, an alternative tour, or a full refund.