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Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai

Cook real Thai favourites in a fun, hands-on class, usually with a market stop and your own cooking station. Choose a flexible garden-kitchen session, a farm-style day, a classic countryside class, or a scenic lakeside experience, we’ll confirm availability, pickup, and the exact schedule after your inquiry.

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Destination

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Duration

3.5 to 8 hours (option dependent)

Languages

English, Thai

Category

Food, Culture, Activity

Transport mode

Shared pickup, private options on request

Pickup

Pickup from Stamps Backpackers or your accommodation within the city.

About this Thai cooking class

If you want something social, local, and genuinely useful (you can remake these dishes later), a cooking class is one of the best experiences in Chiang Mai. Most classes start with a quick market stop to learn ingredients, then you cook step-by-step at your own station.

Options differ in setting and schedule, garden kitchens with flexible sessions, farm-style days, and scenic locations. After you submit an inquiry, we confirm the best fit for your date, your pickup point, and the exact start time before you commit.

Included

  • Cooking class with instructor guidance
  • Ingredients and equipment (your own station on most options)
  • Market visit (on most options)
  • Recipe handout or digital recipes (option dependent)
  • Shared pickup/drop-off in a central zone (option dependent)

Excluded

  • Personal expenses, snacks, tips
  • Pickup surcharges outside the usual pickup zone (only if applicable)
  • Alcoholic drinks

Photos

Row of prepared cooking stations with woks, mortar and pestle, and ingredients set up for a Thai cooking class.
Local Thai instructor showing a student how to taste and adjust seasoning during a hands-on cooking class.
Close-up of a finished Pad Thai dish with shrimp, cashews, green onions, and lime served on a plate.
Travelers smiling and cooking at individual wok stations during a group Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai.
Open-air Thai cooking school surrounded by palm trees, tropical plants, and a wooden bridge over a small pond in Chiang Mai.

Choose an option

Garden Kitchen Class (4 daily sessions)

Best for: Maximum flexibility, you pick the timeslot that fits your day.
Typical duration: 3.5–4 hours (plus pickup time)

Timeslots
Morning, late morning, afternoon, and evening sessions (exact start time confirmed after inquiry).

What it’s like
Usually a quick market stop, then cook Thai classics in a leafy garden setting. You’ll choose dishes from categories like soup, stir-fry, curry paste, and curry, then sit down and eat what you’ve made.

Dietary options
Vegetarian and vegan options are commonly available. Tell us allergies or preferences in the inquiry so the kitchen can prep alternatives.

From 900 THB

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Note: Some details (exact start time, pickup radius, dish choices) vary by day and booking channel, we confirm everything after your inquiry.

Organic Farm Kitchen (Half day, full day, or evening)

Best for: Travelers who want a farm feel, with your choice of time commitment.
Typical duration: 5 to 7+ hours (including pickup)

Formats
Half day (morning), full day (most time on site), or evening (great if your day is already packed).

What it’s like
Market visit first, then time around an organic garden before you cook. Expect a mix of Thai favourites (often including a curry, a stir-fry, and a soup), with spice level adjusted to you.

Dietary options
Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Mention allergies in your inquiry.

From 900 THB

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Note: Exact pickup time windows can differ slightly by day, confirm after inquiry.

Classic Countryside Cooking Day (Full day)

Best for: People who want the “full Chiang Mai cooking day” out in the countryside.
Typical duration: 7–8 hours (including pickup)

What it’s like
Market first, then a relaxed rural kitchen setting. You’ll typically make a mix of curry paste + curry, a soup, and a stir-fry, then eat together as a group.

Good to know
This option has the least “fixed” public schedule info, we’ll confirm the exact plan (pickup time, menu flow, and inclusions) after your inquiry.

From 1,000 THB

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Note: Because this option’s details can vary more by date, we’ll confirm timing, pickup, and the exact inclusions before you commit.

Scenic Lakeside Class (Morning, afternoon, or evening)

Best for: A fun, social class with a scenic setting and time to relax after cooking.
Typical duration: About 5 hours (including pickup)

Timeslots
Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions (pickup time depends on where you’re staying, confirmed after inquiry).

What it’s like
Market stop first, then cook a bigger multi-dish spread (often including soup, stir-fry, curry paste + curry, and dessert). After you eat, there’s usually time to chill in the scenic area for photos and downtime.

Dietary options
Vegetarian and vegan are usually possible, and gluten-free options can be available. Add allergies in your inquiry.

From 1,000 THB

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Cancellation: Policies vary by option and date, we’ll confirm the exact terms before you commit.

Note: Cooking class schedules, pickup zones, and exact dish lists can change by day, season, and kitchen availability. After your inquiry, we confirm the current plan and pickup details before you commit.

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes (you may get a little splashed or smoky near the wok)
  • Insect repellent and sunscreen (for garden/farm settings)
  • A small bag for your phone, water, and any market snacks

Important notes

  • Tell us dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, allergies) in the inquiry so the kitchen can prep
  • Pickup zones can be limited, if you’re outside the zone we’ll confirm a meeting point
  • Menu and dish choices can vary by season and market availability
  • If you want mild spice (or very spicy), tell the instructor on the day

How does booking work?

Submit the inquiry form and tell us your preferred date and option. We’ll confirm availability, the exact pickup time, what’s included, and the final price. You can then confirm (or skip), no payment is needed on the page itself.

Check availability

Pick an option, send a quick inquiry, and we’ll confirm times, pickup, and inclusions. No payment is needed yet.

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FAQ

Do I need cooking experience?

No. These classes are beginner-friendly, step-by-step, and designed for travellers. You’ll get guidance at every stage, from prep to wok time.

What’s included in the price?

Typically ingredients, equipment, instructor guidance, and the meal you cook. Many options also include a market visit and shared pickup/drop-off in a central zone, we’ll confirm the exact inclusions after your inquiry.

Can you do vegetarian, vegan, or allergies?

Usually yes. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are commonly available, and other dietary needs can often be accommodated. Add your requirements in the inquiry so the kitchen can prep.

Where is pickup from?

Pickup is from Stamps Backpackers by default. Some options include pickup within a limited radius around the Old City, if you’re outside the zone we’ll confirm a meeting point or any surcharge after your inquiry.

What happens after I submit the inquiry?

We confirm availability for your date, the exact pickup time, what’s included, and the final price. You can then confirm (or skip), no payment is taken on the page itself.

What’s the cancellation policy?

Cancellation terms depend on the selected option and date. We’ll confirm the exact policy before you commit, so there are no surprises.

Can I join as a non-cooking guest?

Sometimes yes (it depends on the option). If you want to join without cooking, mention it in your inquiry and we’ll confirm what’s possible.