Full Day Thai Cooking Class and Local Market Tour in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai, Thailand
Duration8h
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 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Looking for a fun way to experience Thai culture? Join this Full-Day Chiang Mai Cooking Class with market tour, farm visit, and hotel transfer! Start your day at a lively local market, exploring fresh Thai ingredients. Then visit a peaceful organic farm, picking herbs and vegetables for your dishes. In a spacious kitchen, each guest has their own station to prepare six authentic Thai dishes curry, soup, stir-fry, noodles, and dessert all customized to your taste. Pound your own curry pastes and adjust the spice level to your liking. Exclusive to the full-day class is a papaya salad tasting. Whether solo, with family, or friends, end your day with a relaxing meal beside a serene fishpond and mountain views. Book now and spice up your Chiang Mai trip with us!

What's included

  • All ingredients
  • Cooking instructor – English/Thai
  • Individual cooking station (learn by doing)
  • Hotel transfer from Chiang Mai Old City
  • Digital full color e-recipe book with photo instructions
  • lemongrass tea and drinking water
  • Non-cooking guests: 600 THB adult, 400 THB child 400
  • 750 THB Assistant fee for guests aged 7–12

What to expect

Immerse yourself in the Full-Day Chiang Mai Thai Cooking Class & Organic Farm Tour, just 17 km from the city. Begin your journey with a comfortable hotel pickup and a visit to a lively local market. Guided by an experienced local chef, learn how to choose the freshest ingredients, smell fragrant lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, and discover how Thai herbs and spices bring balance to every dish.

Continue to a peaceful organic farm surrounded by rice fields, where the scent of basil, chili, and galangal fills the air. A stroll through lush gardens, where you handpick ingredients, reveals how each herb shapes flavor from the brightness of lemongrass to the warmth of turmeric. In an open-air kitchen, cook six authentic Thai dishes including curry, soup, stir-fry, noodles, and dessert. Pound your own curry paste, exploring how green, red, and yellow curries differ in aroma and taste.

No experience is needed. Your chef guides you step by step in a fun, friendly setting. Enjoy your meal beside a tranquil fishpond with mountain views and take home a digital full-color e-recipe book with photo instructions. Make your trip a true Thai experience cook, taste, and live like a local.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pickup from Chiang Mai Old Town hotels is scheduled between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. Please check your confirmation email for details. Kindly wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pickup time, as late arrivals may not be able to join the tour.

End point

Pickup from Chiang Mai Old Town hotels is scheduled between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. Please check your confirmation email for details. Kindly wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pickup time, as late arrivals may not be able to join the tour.

Pickup details

Pickup from Chiang Mai Old Town hotels is scheduled between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. Please check your confirmation email for details. Kindly wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pickup time, as late arrivals may not be able to join the tour.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Recommended for participants aged 12 years and older.
  • Each booking allows a maximum of one accompanying guest or assistant.
  • Cooking classes are limited to 10 participants per session for a personalized experience.
  • Menu Options: Curry Paste: Green, Red, Yellow, Khao Soi, Panang, or Massaman.
  • Curry: Green, Red, Yellow, Khao Soi, Panang, or Massaman with chicken or tofu Soup. Tom Yum (Hot & Sour), Tom Kha (Coconut Milk), or Tom Zap (Spicy with Sweet Basil).
  • Stir-Fry: Cashew Nut, Basil, or Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry. Noodles: Pad Thai, Spring Rolls, or Pad See Ew (Big Noodles).
  • Dessert: Mango Butterfly Pea Sticky Rice, Mango Pandan Sticky Rice, or Banana in Coconut Milk.
  • All menu items can be prepared as vegetarian, vegan, non-vegetarian, or gluten-free. Special dietary needs and restrictions are gladly accommodated—please inform us in advance.
  • We recommend having a light breakfast, as you’ll enjoy a generous meal during the class.
  • In the unlikely event of a schedule change or cancellation, guests will be notified in advance and offered an alternative date, replacement activity, or full refund.

Cancellation policy

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