Chiang Mai Thai Cooking Market Tour with Lakeside Pavilions

4.0 (1 reviews) Chiang Mai, Thailand
Duration5h
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 40 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Dive deep into the art of Thai cuisine with a hands-on cooking class just 20 kilometers from Chiang Mai. Begin with a visit to a vibrant local market to select fresh ingredients, then head to a serene organic farm surrounded by lush gardens and peaceful pavilions by a tranquil lake. Learn to create six dishes of your choice, including curries and sticky rice with mango, guided by expert chefs. Craft your own curry paste with a personal mortar and pestle and savor your creations in a scenic open-air pavilion. Ideal for families, couples, solo travelers, and groups, this experience offers morning and afternoon sessions to suit your schedule. With round-trip transfers, an online recipe book, and all materials included, this culinary adventure blends flavor, culture, and relaxation.

What's included

  • Online photo albums
  • Online recipe book
  • All ingredients
  • 6 dishes
  • Cooking instructor – English/Thai
  • Individual cooking station (learn by doing)
  • Tea, coffee, drinking water
  • Hotel transfer from Chiang Mai Old City
  • Visit local market & organic garden
  • Tip & personal expenses

What to expect

Delve into authentic Thai cuisine with a hands-on cooking class that combines culture, flavor, and relaxation. Begin your adventure with a guided visit to a bustling local market, where you’ll select fresh ingredients while learning about essential Thai herbs, spices, and produce. Discover how these elements come together to create Thailand’s most beloved dishes.

Next, head to a peaceful organic farm just 20 kilometers from Chiang Mai. Surrounded by lush greenery, fragrant gardens, and serene pavilions by a tranquil lake, this idyllic setting provides the perfect atmosphere for your culinary experience. Explore the farm’s garden and learn how fresh herbs and vegetables are cultivated to enhance the flavor of traditional Thai dishes.

With guidance from expert instructors, choose six dishes to prepare from a diverse menu, including curries, stir-fries, soups, and desserts like sticky rice with mango. Craft each dish yourself, using authentic tools like a mortar and pestle to make your own curry paste. Between sessions, relax in a lakeside pavilion and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

After cooking, savor your delicious creations or pack them to take home.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You can also get picked up from anywhere in Chiang Mai. 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

You can also get picked up from anywhere in Chiang Mai. 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 the Chiang Mai Old Town area. Pick-up time is between 9.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. for the morning session and 2.30 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. for the afternoon session. 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Recommended for individuals aged 12 and above.
  • Cooking Classes are restricted to 40 guests maximum per session.
  • Menu: Curry paste: Green, Red, Khao Soi curry paste, Massaman curry paste Curry: Green, Red, Massaman curry with chicken, Chaing Mai Noodle Stir fry: Pad Thai, Fried Cashew Nut with Chicken, Stir Fried Morning Glory, Chicken with Basil Leaves Appetizer: Chicken salad, Papaya salad, Fresh Spring Roll, Spring Roll Soup: Chicken in coconut milk, Glass noodle soup with vegetable, Thai noodle soup with pork, Tom Yum Kung Dessert: Sticky rice with mango, Banana Spring rolls, Black sticky rice pudding, Banana in coconut milk
  • The entire menu can be vegetarian, non-vegetarian, vegan or gluten free.
  • Vegetarian and other dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
  • 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.

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