Half Day Hands on Thai Cooking Class in Pai with Market Visit

Experience a hands-on Thai cooking class in Pai where you create 4 Thai dishes in a style that reflects your taste. This half-day experience goes beyond simply following recipes, giving you the freedom to choose your menu, select ingredients such as chicken, pork, or tofu, and learn how to balance authentic Thai flavors in a relaxed and friendly setting.

Begin your culinary journey with a guided visit to a local market, where you will explore fresh ingredients and learn about key elements of Thai cuisine. Back in the kitchen, enjoy a personal workstation and wok as an experienced English-speaking chef guides you step by step through preparing classic dishes, from curries to stir-fries and more.

Enjoy the freedom to adjust flavors, experiment, and cook like a local. Whether you prefer bold, spicy, mild, or balanced flavors, this class helps you build real confidence in Thai cooking while keeping the experience fun and approachable.

Finish the class by enjoying the dishes you have prepared and taking home a recipe book filled with Thai favorites, so you can recreate the flavors of Pai in your own kitchen long after your trip ends.

Pickup details

Alternatively, pickup is available from hotels within 2 km of the cooking school. Pickup time is 09:00 AM – 09:30 AM for the Day Cooking Class and 03:00 PM – 03:30 PM for the Evening Cooking Class. A surcharge may apply for locations beyond this distance, or guests may be asked to meet at the designated meeting point. 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
• The minimum age for participation is 12 years. Child tickets are not available; all guests aged 12 and above are charged at the standard adult rate and will cook their own dishes at a dedicated cooking station.
• This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants and can accommodate up to 14 participants per session.
• Menu: Choose 4 dishes at the beginning of the class
• Curry options: Red Curry Paste (Red / Phanang / Yellow Curry), Green Curry Paste (Green Curry), Massaman Curry Paste (Massaman Curry), Khao Soi Curry Paste (Khao Soi)
• Stir-fried dishes: Pad Kra Praw (holy basil stir-fry), Pineapple Fried Rice, Cashew Nut Stir-Fry, Pad Thai
• Soups: Tom Kha Gai (coconut soup), Tom Yum (creamy or clear)
• Other dishes: Papaya Salad, Laab, Spring Rolls, Mango Sticky Rice
• Protein options: Chicken, pork, or tofu. Vegetarian and vegan menus can be arranged upon request. Please inform us of any dietary requirements when booking. Fish or prawns are available as optional upgrades with an extra charge.
• Please inform us of any severe food allergies (such as peanuts, gluten, or seafood) at the time of booking so we can prepare alternative ingredients.
• If the booking details are incorrect, such as the guest’s age or the number of participants, additional charges must be paid on site.
• Observer Policy: Non-cooking guests may join for an observer fee of 1,000 THB per person.
• In the rare event of cancellation by the operator, you will be offered an alternative date, a different tour, or a full refund.