CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai’s standout days out.
The 15 thai cooking classes travellers book most in Chiang Mai right now, with prices, run times and the operator behind each one so you can choose the day that fits.
Visit an organic Chiang Mai farm, shop spices at a local market, then cook Thai classics from scratch with flexible vegan options.
Most Popular“A very interesting class - will definitely cook more Thai dishes from scratch once back at my home . Love was amazing in engaging us through-out and helped us create amazing and lip smacking dishes”
Shop Chiang Mai’s market, tour Thai herbs, then cook curry paste and a full Thai meal in an organic garden. English class.
Chiang Mai market and organic farm visit plus a hands-on Thai cooking class. Cook your own dishes, then eat Khao Soi and more.
“our teacher Jimmie was very nice and fun. he did deal with gluten intolerance. we did cool very good meal. the area for cooking is very nice”
Chiang Mai Thai and Akha cooking class with a morning market option, hands-on stations, big Thai/Akha menu, and a take-home cookbook for $42.
“We did the Thai and Akha Cooking Class and it was one of the most enjoyable and genuinely informative things we did in Chiang Mai.”
Chiang Mai cooking class with market visit and pickup: Thai herbs, hands-on wok cooking, mango sticky rice, plus PDF recipes.
Cook Thai dishes from scratch at Mama Noi in Chiang Mai. Shop a local market, tour an organic farm, then eat what you made.
“I loved the entire experience, from the market place visit, to the organic garden tour, to the preparation, and then the eating!”
Farm-based Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai with hotel pickup, market stop, organic garden lessons, and 8 dish categories to make yourself.
“Natalie was a fantastic teacher and was very patient with us all. She was so fun and taught us the real way to cook pad Thai! Highly recommended this cooking class”
A Thai cooking farm half-day in Chiang Mai: market stop, hands-on cooking at your station, and multiple classic dishes plus transport.
“would 100% recommend, I would fly back to Chiang Mai just to do this cooking class again.”
Shop Chiang Mai ingredients at a market and organic garden, then cook and eat four Thai dishes with hotel pickup, recipes, and English guidance.
“The teacher amazed me that she managed to remember the names of all the students in the class and also to be very kind and attentive to everyone. Absolutely A MUST experience in Chiang Mai.”
Hands-on Thai cooking in Chiang Mai with a market stop, five-course meal plans, and pickup. Budget-friendly and great for beginners.
“The instructors were hilarious, engaging, and provided a positive experience for everyone. 5 courses of meals, all ingredients provided, no cooking experience needed, a tour of the market and introduction to essential ingredients used in Thai cooking, easy pickup/drop off from our hotel, and a fun outdoor experience. This was a great value.”
Hand-pick ingredients, cook classic Thai dishes at Mama Noi’s organic farm, and eat what you make with hotel pickup in Chiang Mai.
“So fun and tasty! Had a very kind and energetic chef instructor who taught us about Thai food and guided us in making 5 different recipes. Highly recommended!”
Evening Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai with Somphet Market stop, organic farm ingredients, curry paste, 6 dishes, and hotel transfers.
“Come hungry and ready to eat! We had a great time cooking in Chiang Mai. They picked us up on time from our hotel and shuttled us to the local market, where they taught us about what we would eat and let us have some free time to wander. The cooking class was a lot…”
Cook Thai food in a Chiang Mai home garden: market visit, choose 1 dish from 6 categories, and make a big 5-hour meal with English guidance.
“We loved it! Were a very small group of only three people, and despite the storms outside had a blast cooking and learning for hours with Mam - We would definitely recommend!”
Join Benny's Home Cooking Chiang Mai with a real market tour, hands-on curry paste, Thai dishes, pickup, and a recipe book.
“It's the best cooking class we've ever had! Benny is very attentive, friendly, she gives a ton of useful information and it's very authentic experience. A small group of 4-8 people is perfect to get enough attention and personal approach. We enjoyed it so much! Thank you!”
Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary and Thai cooking workshop: feed gentle elephants, tour an organic garden, and cook classic dishes for $63.
“Our guide, Pimdao, was the best! The cooking class was super fun, and the Pad Thai was delicious. It was incredible to watch and feed the elephants, and it was heartwarming to see how well they are cared after being rescued from riding 🫶🏼”
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