Top Northern Thailand Classes & Workshops

Northern Thailand is renowned for its unique cuisine, which differs to the rest of the country’s. Delve deeper into Chiang Mai’s culinary culture during a cooking class that teaches you to make signature dishes in an intimate group limited to only 10 other food lovers. Plus, stress-free hotel pickup saves you finding a meeting point.

Don’t just eat the incredible food in Thailand; with this hands-on half-day experience—you can visit an organic farm and learn how to make local dishes from scratch. Discover expert tips on how to grow herbs and vegetables, and then take part in a cooking class where you can make a variety of dishes—such as curry paste, curry, stir-fry, soup, and spring rolls.

Learn the secrets behind some of Thailand’s most delicious dishes, like sticky rice with mango, Pad Thai, or Tomyum soup, during this hands-on cooking class. Follow your guide to the local market to shop for fresh seasonal produce, pick fresh herbs from their organic garden, then create your own personalized menu of five different dishes (including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options). Sit down to enjoy your tasty home-cooked lunch and receive a recipe book as a souvenir.

Get the most out of limited time in Thailand with this combination of a market tour and a cooking class. First, visit a local food market where you can learn about fresh ingredients and how they’re used in Thai cuisine. Then, head to a hands-on Thai cooking class to master authentic techniques and get your food–related questions answered too.

Get a taste for the unique flavors of Thai and Akha cooking with this Chiang Mai cooking class. Learn about the culture and cuisine of the Akha people, visit the local market to buy ingredients (morning class only), and learn to prepare several different dishes, both Thai and Akha. A souvenir cookbook from your session is also included, as are transfers from central Chiang Mai hotel.

If you love Thai food, cooking, and gardens, then this group class located in an organic garden in Chiang Mai is right up your street. Visit a local market to learn about Thai ingredients, and then choose the dishes you want to cook. You have options, so you’re not stuck cooking something you don’t like. Receive hands-on instruction from your cooking instructor to master all the techniques.

Learn to cook an authentic Thai meal with a full-day cooking class that includes pickup and drop-off at your Chiang Mai hotel. Pick ingredients from the organic market, then roll up your sleeves to cook a meal of classic Thai dishes. An expert cooking instructor will walk you through each step, and you’ll get to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared at the end of the lesson. Both morning and evening classes are available.

Discover Thailand’s national sport with a beginner-friendly Muay Thai class in Chiang Mai. This 90-minute intro is perfect for newcomers wanting to learn the Art of Eight Limbs in a fun, supportive gym. Under the guidance of an expert coach, you’ll master the fundamentals Muay Thai, proper stance, footwork, and balance. Practice core strikes, punches, kicks, elbows, and knees through guided drills and dynamic pad work. This Muay Thai session combines clean technique with agility exercises and light conditioning to boost your strength and endurance. Pick a time that fits your day with morning, afternoon, or evening classes available, choose the session that suits your schedule. Ready to train? Join the best Muay Thai training in Chiang Mai and step onto the mat today!

Get more out of your time in Thailand by learning how to make authentic local dishes in Chiang Mai. To ensure the freshest possible ingredients, a guide takes you to a local market and an organic garden where you can discover more about Thai ingredients. Later, visit a cooking school to learn to make six dishes—including an appetizer, a curry, and a dessert.

Get a taste of everyday life in Chiang Mai with this sunset cooking class at an organic farm. After collecting fresh ingredients straight from the garden, learn to prepare five authentic regional dishes like hot and sour soup or Thai green curry. Take in the views over the rice fields and mountains while you enjoy your delicious meal alongside your new cooking buddies.

Learn to cook dishes from two different regions of Thailand during this Chiang Mai cooking class. Pick up fresh ingredients from a local market then head to a kitchen to prepare your chosen appetizer, soup, stir-fried dish, curry, and dessert from scratch. A large menu gives you plenty of options to suit your tastes and accommodate vegan and vegetarian options. Transportation is included for nearby locations within 3 kilometers.

Rather than just eating Thai dishes in a restaurant, learn how to cook authentic Thai-Chinese dishes during a cooking class at a traditional Chiang Mai home. Begin by selecting fresh ingredients straight from your chef's lush vegetable garden, then head to the kitchen to prepare her signature recipes—think miang kham (a betel leaf snack), bold curries, stir-fried veggies, and rice noodles. Once the cooking is done, sit down at the family table to savor your creations, finishing off with a sweet treat like mango sticky rice or creamy coconut ice cream.

Northern Thailand is hailed as one of the best places in Asia for its food, which draws its influences from Laos, Myanmar, and Nepal. Master the art of traditional lanna (northern Thai) cuisine during an evening cooking class that’s ideal for visitors with limited time in Chiang Mai. You’ll receive personalized attention in a small group limited to eight people and overcome the language barrier during a tour of a Thai market.

When traveling abroad, there is no other experience like cooking and eating a meal with a local. Visit a local in their beautiful home surrounded by an organic garden. Enjoy shopping at a Thai market and picking from the garden, then use the ingredients to cook 5 dishes that you can recreate at home. Bring home a recipe book with satay, curry, soup and noodle recipes.

Discover a personalized cooking experience at Baan Thai Cookery School. Our small classes, accommodating 1-8 people, ensure an intimate setting with fully hands-on participation. We cater to vegetarians and food allergies, offering substitutions and adjusting seasonings. Customize spice levels according to your preferences for a unique culinary journey. Our English-fluent instructors provide clear guidance, creating an accessible and enjoyable learning environment. We prioritize quality, incorporating organic ingredients from our farm and local sources. Enjoy comfort in our air-conditioned dining room and indoor kitchen. Immerse yourself in the art of Thai cooking with Baan Thai Cookery School.

Join this half-day Thai cooking class for a cultural and delicious experience. Learn the art of cooking like a local using organic ingredients. Enjoy having your own cooking station as you get a hands-on cooking lesson in making authentic Thai dishes. Also, this class includes a market tour, giving you the chance to shop for fresh ingredients before diving into the cooking process.

Offering more than just cooking lessons, this small-group Thai cooking class begins with picking out fresh ingredients at a local market and progresses through dining on your own handmade creations. Local instructors guide you through the shopping and cooking process, creating an experience you can’t get from following a recipe or going to a Thai market on your own.

Make a handmade silk souvenir during this small group Thai silk class in Chiang Mai. You’ll learn all about natural tie-dye, silk thread spinning, and cross weaving from a local, and then you’ll get to make something of your own. The tour also includes hotel pickup and drop off, plus lunch to keep you fueled up.

Explore the art of Thai cooking at an organic farm located on the outskirts of Chiang Mai. See rural life in northern Thailand as you travel to the farm and stop at a local market on the way. Your instructor selects fresh ingredients from the market and farm, then shows you how to prepare five dishes in the open-air kitchen. Finish by enjoying the meal that you helped to create.

Visit a beautiful coffee plantation, enjoy our welcome drink (coffee flower tea) then pick coffee cherries. Understand the processing of coffee and make souvenirs with dried cherries. Experience roasting your own coffee, brewing coffee with the coffee beans roasted by tourists themselves. Drink fresh coffee from the farm and plant coffee trees. All programs may change somewhat depending on the season and situation, or may be replaced by other programs.

Prepare your own Thai dishes during a cooking class at Chiang Mai, where you’ll start the experience at a local market for an introduction to ingredients and how to select them. Then pick fresh vegetables and collect eggs at an organic farm before taking your place at your cooking station in an open-air kitchen. Cook four authentic dishes, which may include hot and sour soup, green curry, or pad Thai, with hands-on guidance.

Learn how to cook fresh Thai food using only the best homegrown ingredients from our garden. you'll learn 5 Thai dishes of your choosing, visiting local markets to get the freshest produce to use in your cooking. Fresh fruits will be provided while you learn the ways of cooking your favorite dishes which may include Som Tum, Tom Yum Kung, or even Mango sticky rice. we are located at San sai roughly 10km away from Chiang Mai old city, at our farm you can enjoy the fresh air and stunning views while you cook to your heart's desire. Kru Ploy along with her team will try to give you very hands-on experience during the time you'll spend with them. From knowing how to tell if your ingredients are fresh and how to prepare them in their kitchen that can amply fit 15 of you and your friends don't be scared about being an amateur just come and have fun! Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Chiang Mai hotel.

Experience the fun of kayaking in Chiang Mai without the heat of the day on a nighttime kayaking tour on the Ping River. Not only will you escape the midday heat, you’ll avoid the crowds on land and see the Rose of the North’s majestic landmarks when they’re illuminated and look even more impressive.