Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai, Thailand
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Special opportunity to visit an organic farm in Chiang Mai’s countryside
- Receive expert guidance on how to make authentic Thai dishes from scratch
- Get there and back with ease: Round-trip transfers are included
- Flexible options: The dishes can be vegan or vegetarian
Sample Menu
Starter
Spring Roll
Main
Pad Thai
Main
Cashew Nut with Chicken
Main
Chicken with Holy Basil (Pad Kaprao)
Main
Tom Kha Kai (Chicken in Coconut Milk Soup)
Main
Tom Yum (Hot and Sour/Creamy Soup)
Main
Gaeng Kiaw Wan (Thai Green Curry)
Main
Gaeng Pet (Thai Red Curry)
Main
Massaman Curry
Main
Khao Soi (Chiang Mai Curry Noodles)
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All ingredients for cooking class
- E-book for all recipes
- Photo album on our Facebook page
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Pickup time is between 8:00-8:30am for morning course and 3:00-3:30pm for evening course. We pick you up at your hotel/accommodation within 3 kilometers radius of Chiang Mai Old City. Please inform us of your hotel name and address in advance.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Michael_W
Today was such a fun tour. The service we had was perfect. The entire experience from visiting the produce market, the organic farm, and then learning how to cook three courses was spectacular. Our chef/guide, Lilli, was full of energy and commitment. She made the experience so memorable. I highly recommend this to anyone in the area who loves Thai food and wants to have their own souvenir to take home (learning how to make the amazing food).
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Xuanhanh_D, Jul 2026
Lizzy our cooking guide was fantastic! she was funny and easy to follow along with. great class. the farm ingredients were grown at fresh at the school.
Angel_A, Jul 2026
Expertly orchestrated experience from start to finish. Lily was our teacher and she was truly a joy to learn from. The tour consists of: a small market visit, an orientation in the grounds' herb garden, and a cooking class. Highly recommend!
Nicole_T, Jun 2026
A fun outing that takes you through the backstreets of the old town, with stops at notable temples, the old city wall, and a food market. You’ll pass dozens of cafés and small shops. The guide was friendly, safety conscious, and knowledgeable about the sites we visited. I took the morning tour and it got hotter as the morning progressed. We had some shade and cloud cover throughout the ride, which was nice. The mountain bikes are in good shape, and the tour also provided a helmet and water bottle. Wear long sleeves or sunscreen. I wore a sun hat under the helmet which provided extra coverage which I needed!
Gavin_C, Jun 2026
Great way to learn more about Thai food and how to cook it. Our guide, Love, was knowledgeable and patient.
virginia_d, Jun 2026
Very well organized. Learned so much about Thai cooking. Nattie made it fun while we were cooking. Our food was delicious. Great excursion
Caleb_T, Jun 2026
Our cooking class experience with Natalie was so much fun! Natalie is an incredibly energetic and hilarious chef who carefully made sure everything we made tasted and looked amazing. The class is done in a small group which is also perfect for meeting people and bonding over the food (and mistakes). 10/10 experience and absolutely recommend!
Patricia_K, May 2026
We were picked up promptly at our hotel by Natty, our instructor for the day. After a market stop, we went to the farm where they had a wonderful set-up to teach, individual stations under roof. Natty took us thru their plant area and then we cooked! Eight people in our group so it was easy for her to show individuals who needed help. We liked the morning instruction so much, we stayed and paid a bit extra to get all day class! Natty sent us pictures they took and the link for the recipes.
Aicha_N, May 2026
Absolutely loved everything. First of all, Lilly our chef is super fun and she was excellent. Loved her energy and I asked her all kinds of questions when we went to the market because I wanted to buy ingredients to take back home.
I had the shrimp option and for stock I picked veggie stock.
By the end of the half day we were all already so exhausted so I can’t imagine doing the full day.
Highly recommend!
Pauline_P, May 2026
We had a great time! All the accommodations and the location were great. We enjoyed the menus options as well.
Stephanie_S, May 2026
The experience was great from the time they picked me up to drop off at my hotel. Stopping at the market to shop was fun and I was able to pick up some spices to bring home. The cooking instructor was funny and did a great job getting everyone involved and accommodated people with allergies. Everything was so good and I learned a lot. My favorite was the Khao Soi.
Amie_B, May 2026
Absolutely amazing. Lizzy was an amazing host. She was knowledgeable. Fun. Super engaged. I would recommend this class to anyone. Would do again if I return for sure.
michael_b, May 2026
Excellent value, really interesting and great fun. Our host, Lilly was fantastic, very knowledgeable and made things fun. From the trip to the market to going round the garden looking at all the different plants etc it was great. The meals we cooked were perfect, although there is a lot and a big choice of dishes to cook. At the end you are sent the recipes and lots of photos of your day with your friends. Excellent value, highly recommended
Larry_H, May 2026
This was a fabulous day from beginning to end.
The instructor was fabulous. The organic farm was interesting and the food was beyond amazing.
Sharon_S, Apr 2026
We had a great chef and K was much fun. He is very knowledgeable and conducted a comprehensive and informative class. I loved his garden. Our meals were delicious. Met wonderful travelers.
Jacob_L, Apr 2026
We really enjoyed everything, but did not realize that the half-day class does not include a salad or dessert. If that were more clear when we were signing up, it would be a 5/5. But all the food we made was fantastic, and we loved our instructor, Natty, who was so patient and helpful with everyone.
Anne_C, Apr 2026
This class was the highlight of our trip. Natty was so much fun and shared so many Thai cooking secrets. The food was amazing and plentiful. I especially enjoyed the tour of the garden and market. Now we know what to buy back home.
Amara_J, Apr 2026
So much fun!! Natalie was so knowledge and made the experience delightful. I would advise that you only have a light breakfast, because we are a lot. The Smile organic farm is a well run machine and it seems that they have thought of everything. We liked seeing the ingredients in the farm before we cooked. Natalie made sure our food would turn out good by being clear and assertive in a way that made us all laugh. The food was delicious, but unfortunately we were too full to finish the food.
thomas_k, Mar 2026
Go hungry!!
We were sooo full. Great choices, we both made different dishes. I made Pad Thai with shrimp (chicken was the other option) 2 soups. Our chef Lizzy was fun, funny and informative from the garden to the wok. We took leftovers with us. Packed in plastic baggies. 😁
Emilie_G, Mar 2026
Chef Natalie was absolutely wonderful. I am gluten-free and she went above and beyond to make sure I was aware of what to not use. She was fun, energetic, informative, and so lovely. I cannot recommend this enough!!!! The transfer service from hotels was wonderful too. So fast and efficient
Kim_C, Mar 2026
We were the first picked up and lat drop[ed off, so in the van for a while. Once there the place is well set up and lizzy was great. Easy to follow. You eat your own cooking and someone is cleaning up after you. Would recommend this trip.
Elanna_B, Mar 2026
My husband, father in law, his girlfriend, and I all really enjoyed this experience! It was well organized and easy to follow along even when people are cooking different meals. You choose your own menu and customize if you have allergies or dietary preferences.
Visiting the market and trying herbs from the garden was a nice touch. K has a great sense of humor and was a fun cooking instructor!
Daragh_H, Mar 2026
Natalie was very fun and the food was great! She organised everything for us and we didn’t have to worry about anything
Amy_K, Mar 2026
Fantastic class! Cici, our instructor, was amazing. Best of all, the food was delicious. Would highly recommend.
Sarah_R, Mar 2026
We had a fantastic day with Luna. We were promptly picked up from our resort and went to a near by market where we learned what ingredients we would be cooking with. We had some time to shop around before heading off to the cooking school. Luna was very informative and made the entire experience lots of fun. We cooked 3 courses and made our own curry from scratch. All the ingredients were fresh and the food was absolutely delicious. Thank you!
Denise_M, Mar 2026
So well organized and delicious! Really great way to spend a day. Loved the garden. Would definitely recommend.
Lorraine_G, Feb 2026
Cici was great. Learned about which herbs are used for what and what is changed or added to make it something different.
Erin_B, Feb 2026
I highly recommend doing a cooking class at one of the local farms in Chiang Mai. Lizzy was our tour guide and chef at Smile Organic Farms. She was very energetic and made the entire experience very fun! I loved learning how to make curry, the cooking techniques and of course the eating! Our food was delicious!
Luke_U, Feb 2026
Amazing food and great teacher. Very entertaining. Fresh ingredients and taste amazing. All preferences catered for. Would definitely recommend.
Hoang_B, Feb 2026
The experience was great. Natty was our instructor and she made it fun for the entire group. The cooking was broken down to simple steps that anyone can do. We were given recipes to all the dishes online at the end of the class. Foods tasted good and there was a lot to eat. We highly recommend this class.
Carol_L, Feb 2026
Highly recommend! The class is so well organized and K, the instructor, is very engaging and funny. Of all the tour guides I’ve had in Thailand, his English was the best. You make several dishes of your own choosing and it’s so much food, you will not leave hungry. In fact you may leave with leftovers. The food was delicious too! The best in my opinion was the Penang curry. Also shoutout to the driver who was able to maneuver around some crazy narrow alleys as he was picking up everyone for the experience. It’s so convenient that they pick you up and they drop you off. All in all, it was an excellent way to spend an evening in Chiang Mai.
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