Top Chiang Mai Cooking Classes

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Get more out of your time in Thailand with this combination of a market tour and a Thai cooking class. At the market, you can learn fun facts about fresh ingredients and how to identify them. Then later, learn to cook seven traditional dishes, relax by the Grand Canyon Chiang Mai, and receive an e-recipe book so you can recreate the dishes once you get home.

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

Hosted by a local Chiang Mai family since 2007, this experience combines the convenience of an Old Town location with a real kitchen garden and a nearby local market tour. Instead of following a fixed menu, each traveler chooses six dishes and prepares them individually with personal guidance. English- and Mandarin-speaking instructors, flexible dietary options, and a warm home-style setting make the class welcoming for first-time cooks, families, and experienced food lovers.

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.

Indulge in a culinary journey unlike any other with Thai Akha Kitchen, where the rich heritage of the Akha people merges seamlessly with the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine. Descendants of the Akha tribe, who migrated to Thailand in the early 1900s, our chefs are deeply rooted in their cultural traditions and are eager to share their unique culinary heritage with you. Nestled in the picturesque mountains of Thailand, the Akha people have developed their own distinctive culinary traditions, emphasizing freshness, health, and sustainability. At Thai Akha Kitchen, we take pride in showcasing these traditions, offering an immersive cooking experience that goes beyond just mastering recipes. From exploring local markets to handpicking the freshest ingredients, our cooking classes offer a hands-on approach to learning the art of Akha cooking. With each dish, you'll discover the stories and traditions that have been passed down through generations, gaining insight into the Akha way of life

See where locals really shop and learn insider techniques you won’t find in a cookbook during this small-group Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai. Start with a market visit to source fresh produce and ingredients, then don an apron and create six different dishes. As you cook, get hands-on help from your instructor and take advantage of plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

Whip up Thai flavors in a Chiang Mai cooking class with a local market visit, 7 hands-on dishes, an e-recipe booklet, and an optional Grand Canyon Lake visit. Start at a traditional market, where your instructor introduces fresh herbs, spices and ingredients before guiding you through curry paste, wok favorites, soup, dessert and a Thai drink. Keep your day centered on food with a relaxed market and cooking experience, ideal for travelers who want to enjoy Thai flavors at an easy pace. For a fuller day out, continue from the kitchen to Grand Canyon Lake for swimming, kayaking, floating or unwinding by the water. With hotel pickup included, this flexible Chiang Mai activity makes it easy to cook, taste, relax and enjoy the day with less to worry about.

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.

Learn how to cook some of the most delicious Thai dishes ever created! Choose from five different and varied menus. Unlock the secret of traditional Thai-style cooking. Have you ever wondered why Thai food tastes so different from restaurant to restaurant? The ingredients are the same, so it should taste the same, you won’t think…. not at all! The best Thai food comes from using the freshest ingredients at the right time to create an exceptional dish.

Learn to cook Thai food in a serene environment at a local farm near Chiang Mai, and keep costs down by booking this small group tour. All of the ingredients, a recipe book, and a photo album are included in the tour, so you can remember the cooking class and reproduce the recipes for your friends and family.

Embark on a culinary journey through northern Thai cuisine with an immersive experience that includes cooking five authentic dishes. Explore the vibrant local market to select fresh ingredients before delving into an organic farm tour, where you'll handpick vegetables and gather farm-fresh eggs. Highlights of the adventure include learning traditional techniques such as lighting a charcoal grill, milling flour with a traditional millstone, and mastering the art of making coconut milk using a coconut grater. Cap off the experience by crafting delectable Thai coconut pancakes, all while gaining insight into the rich culinary heritage and traditional way of life in Thailand.

Escape the city and enjoy a hands-on cooking experience in the tranquil countryside, with round-trip transfers included. Start with a visit to a local market to explore fresh ingredients, then stroll through lush gardens at the farm, picking herbs and vegetables for your dishes. In a spacious kitchen, each participant enjoys their own station to prepare six dishes, choosing one from each category—curry, soup, stir-fry, noodles, and dessert—all tailored to your taste. You’ll also pound your own curry paste, adjusting the spice level to your liking. Exclusive to the full-day class is a tasting of papaya salad. Whether traveling solo, with family, or as a group, this culinary adventure concludes with a meal by a serene fishpond, overlooking the farm and mountains.

As the former capital of the Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Mai is the perfect place to immerse yourself in Northern Thai cuisine. Join a cooking class for a delicious introduction to Lanna dishes, and learn how to make popular local recipes like kôw soy (curry noodle soup), lâhp (a minced meat "salad"), and northern-style curries.

A recipe can teach you the steps, but not the technique and local know-how that make Thai food taste so good. Start at a local market to source your ingredients, then cook a spread of Thai and Akha (an ethnic minority group in northern Thailand) dishes with hands-on guidance, picking up the tips that go beyond any cookbook. Once you've created your dishes, tuck in.

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.

To get a real sense of Thai cuisine—and learn cooking tips only insiders know about—you have to explore Chiang Mai’s food scene beyond its restaurants. Start with a market visit to learn how locals shop for ingredients, and sample a few street food bites along the way. Next, master five classic Thai dishes in a cooking class, with plenty of hands-on help to get it right.

Join a half-day cooking class in Chiang Mai that offers hands-on instruction with lively commentary from your chef-instructor. Take a guided tour a local food market to see ingredients typically used in Thai cuisine, then return to the cooking school kitchen to learn to prepare six dishes. Once you have finished, enjoy the meal that you helped to create. Hotel pickup and drop-off is provided.

Unlock the secrets of Thai cuisine in a serene Chiang Mai cooking class. Start with a vibrant market tour, selecting fresh ingredients and discovering the herbs and spices that define Thai cooking. In a peaceful garden kitchen, create five delicious dishes, from aromatic curries to classic mango sticky rice, all in the rustic charm of a traditional Thai home. What makes this experience unique is the blend of culinary exploration and cultural immersion. Feed leftovers to friendly farm animals, adding a touch of rural life. Ideal for families, couples, solo travelers, and groups, this class offers morning and evening sessions to suit your schedule. With round-trip transportation and a refreshing herbal drink included, it's a perfect dive into authentic Thai culture.