Chiang Mai Lanna Thai Cooking Class with Mae Malai Market

Duration6h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesThai, English

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Chiang Mai with this unforgettable cooking experience! Start with a hotel pick-up and a visit to Mae Malai market, where you’ll explore fresh local ingredients and learn about Thai cuisine. Head to the serene Lanna Thai Cookery School, set in a lush organic farm, and discover fragrant herbs and vegetables. Under the guidance of expert chefs, prepare six authentic dishes, including stir-fry, soup, curry soup, appetizer, dessert, and a special menu. Conclude by savoring your creations in a peaceful countryside setting. With morning and afternoon sessions available, this experience is perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, and groups. Round-trip transfers ensure a hassle-free culinary journey into the heart of Chiang Mai’s culture.

Options

Cooking+Dessert

Create: 6 authentic dishes, including delectable Thai desserts, in this immersive cooking class.
Perfect: for sweet lovers seeking to master both savory and sweet Thai recipes.
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included

Cooking without dessert

Focus: on crafting 5 savory Thai dishes in this hands-on experience
Ideal: for those who want to perfect their savory culinary skills without desserts.
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included

What's included

All ingredients
5 dishes (Cooking without dessert)
Local market
Cooking instructor – English/Thai
Individual cooking station (learn by doing)
Hotel transfer from Chiang Mai Old City
6 dishes (Cooking+Dessert)
Organic farm

Non-cooking participants: 500 THB/person for Cooking without dessert.
Non-cooking participants: 600 THB/person for Cooking+Dessert.

What to expect

Start your adventure with a convenient hotel pick-up in Chiang Mai and a scenic drive to Mae Malai market. Here, explore bustling stalls brimming with fresh herbs, vegetables and unique local ingredients

Next, travel to the tranquil Lanna Thai Cookery School, nestled in a lush organic farm. Begin with a guided tour of the farm, where you’ll see a variety of fresh produce and fragrant herbs grown naturally. Learn how these ingredients are used to craft authentic Thai flavors. Then, dive into a hands-on cooking class led by expert chefs. Create six signature dishes, including stir-fry, soup, curry soup, appetizer, dessert, and a special menu.
Once your dishes are ready, enjoy a delicious feast of your creations while taking in the peaceful countryside views. Choose between morning or afternoon sessions to fit your schedule. Perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, and groups, this activity offers a seamless blend of culture, learning, and relaxation. With round-trip transfers included, you’ll return to your hotel or a central location in Chiang Mai with new cooking skills, unforgettable memories, and a deeper appreciation for Thai culinary traditions.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Chiang Mai Old Town. 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 Town. 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 8.00 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. for the morning session, and 3.00 p.m.- 3.30 p.m. for the evening 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
Recommended for individuals aged 8 and above.
Children aged 0-4 can join as visitors for free (but they will not cook).
Menu: Appetizer: Spring Roll, Papaya Salad Special menu: Spicy minced chicken salad, Spicy glass noodle salad Stir Fry: Pad Thai, Pad Kraprow, Chicken with cashew nut, Fried rice Soup: Hot and Creamy soup, Tom Kha Kai, Tom Sab Curry Soup: Khao Soi curry paste, Green curry paste, Red curry paste, Panang curry paste, Massaman curry paste Dessert: Mango Sticky Rice, Banana in coconut milk, Pumpkin in coconut milk
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.
Not wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

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