Chiang Mai Half-Day Lanna-Style Thai Cooking & Market tour

Duration4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesThai, English

Group sizeUp to 42 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Indulge in a flavorful journey with our Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour in Chiang Mai, offered in morning and afternoon sessions to fit your schedule. Enjoy convenient hotel transfers by a local truck before exploring a bustling market to discover fresh herbs, vegetables, and essential Thai ingredients. Then, head to our serene cooking farm, nestled in a charming Lanna-style house surrounded by lush gardens. Engage in hands-on cooking, crafting three authentic Thai dishes and a delightful dessert. Choose from options like private small or large groups, private solo classes, or joined. Perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, and groups, this experience blends culinary exploration with cultural discovery, finishing with a taste of your creations in a picturesque setting.

Options

Small Group 7-8 Persons

Enjoy: a private cooking class exclusively for your group of 7-8 people.
Ideal for: families or friends who want a fun, shared culinary experience in a more intimate setting.
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included

One on One

Enjoy: a one-on-one cooking class designed just for you.
Ideal: for those who want a completely personalized and private culinary experience.
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included

Small Group 4-6 Persons

Experience: a private cooking session tailored for your group of 4-6 participants.
Perfect: for those seeking a cozy, personalized class with focused attention.
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included

Small Group 2-3 Persons

Indulge: in a private cooking experience just for 2-3 people.
Ideal: for couples or a small group of friends who want exclusive, hands-on instruction.
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included

Join a group (max. 15 persons)

Join : a lively cooking class with up to 15 participants.
Perfect for: those who enjoy socializing and learning with others while cooking authentic Thai dishes.
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included

What's included

Visit local market
Drinking water, tea and coffee
Cookbook
4 menus (3 Main 1 Dessert)
English speaking teacher
Steam rice
Free Round-trip transfer within Chiang Mai city.

Non-coking participants are required to pay 50% of the regular price.
Soft drink & Alcoholic beverage

What to expect

Your experience begins with a convenient hotel pickup by a local truck to the lively market. Here, your guide introduces the ingredients and their cultural significance, offering valuable insights into Thai cooking. After the market tour, travel to our serene cooking farm for a hands-on session, where you'll prepare three traditional Thai dishes and a delicious dessert using fresh, garden-picked ingredients.

Throughout the class, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and the opportunity to learn new cooking techniques. Ideal for families, couples, solo travelers, and groups, this experience allows you to dive deeper into Thai culinary traditions. Once you've finished cooking, savor your creations with fellow participants or take them back to your hotel to enjoy later.

Conclude your day with a hassle-free transfer back to your hotel, providing a seamless end to your culinary journey. This class is more than just a cooking lesson—it's an immersive experience that offers a deeper understanding of Thai culture and cuisine, making it a must-try activity in Chiang Mai.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Chiang Mai Old City. When you arrive, you will see our easily identifiable meeting point with our welcoming staff. Please proceed to check in, kindly provide your name and booking number.

End point

Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Chiang Mai Old City. When you arrive, you will see our easily identifiable meeting point with our welcoming staff. Please proceed to check in, kindly provide your name and booking number.

Pickup details

Pickup is available for all hotels within Chiang Mai town area. Pickup time is 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM for morning sessions and 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM for afternoon sessions.
The tour operator will confirm the exact pick-up time via email. Please don't forget to recheck your email. Please plan to meet the driver in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled.
You may be considered a no-show if you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after the car has moved on from your hotel.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Recommended for individuals aged 7 and above.
Children who want to cook are charged 100% of the regular price.
Cooking Classes are restricted to 15 guests maximum per session.
Menu: Curry: Red curry with chicken/pork, Green curry with chicken/pork, Massaman curry with chicken, Phanaeng curry Soup: Tom Yum Goong, Tom Kha Gai, Vegetable clear soup Stir-fried: Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Stir fried chicken with cashew nuts, Fried chicken with Thai basil, Stir-fried vegetable, Fried chicken in pandan leaves Appetizer: Deep fried spring rolls, Fried banana, Som Tam, Fried fish cake, Mango with sticky rice Dessert: Banana in coconut milk, Pumpkin in coconut milk, Taro in coconut milk, Mock pomegranate seeds in coconut syrup
Recipe will be sent offer learning by doing had been completed.
Vegetarian and other dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
Non-cooking participants and children are welcome to join the market tour.
Guests should have a light breakfast or lunch as a large meal is provided for cooking and tasting.
On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.