CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai’s best days out.
The 15 most popular workshops in Chiang Mai. What each one involves, what it costs and who runs it, so you can pick the right day before you book.
Half-day Thai cooking at an organic Chiang Mai farm, with hotel pickup, a market stop, and hands-on classes from curry paste to spring rolls.
Most Popular“So fun! One of the best meals we have had in Thailand. Guide was fantastic, the night was very well paced. Don’t eat all day as it is a lot of food!”
Chiang Mai market and herb garden tour, then cook Thai dishes and curry paste in an organic garden with hotel pickup.
“We had an amazing time at this cooking class, brilliantly organised from the transport collection to the cooking itself. Wave our leader was so lovely and very informative. The food was incredible and the perfect amount!!”
Chiang Mai farm-to-kitchen cooking class with market and organic farm visits, hands-on Thai cooking, and plenty of food for $34.
“The cooking class was a fantastic experience. The driver arrived on time. We were taken to the market to meet the guide before then going to the cooking school where the farm was also located. The guides English was very good and she explained things very well. We cooked a total of 3 dishes -…”
Thai and Akha cooking class in Chiang Mai with morning market, hands-on dishes, and a take-home cookbook. Pickup included, 6 hours.
“We had the best day starting at the local market and learning so many amazing things about the different foods and spices. We also got to try various items, so yummy!! Then off to the cooking class/school. Everything was super organizeRead more”
Chiang Mai market-to-kitchen cooking class at Daddy’s Kitchen with hotel pickup, hands-on woks, and a PDF Thai recipe book.
“Our host Cha-Em must be one of the sweetest and most charming we’ve met on our whole Thai trip. Her sarcasm even had us second guessing as Brits! Pickup communication fantastic, the market was fascinating - who knew there were so many varieties of eggplant/aubergine! We chose the evening (17.30) session so that we made…”
Market hunt and organic garden at Mama Noi. Cook five Thai dishes, eat what you make, and take home a cookbook and certificate.
“Amazing experience, would 100% recommend. Everything from start to finish was so well organised and informative. Thank you to Mai our instructor we had a great time!”
Shop Chiang Mai ingredients, then cook and eat four Thai dishes in an air-conditioned class with hotel pickup and a recipe PDF.
“A wonderful evening of cooking with a lovely teacher. Would recommend this to anyone visiting Chiang Mai!”
Chiang Mai organic-farm Thai cooking class with hotel pickup, market tour, and hands-on lunch or dinner plus a recipe book.
“Best experience! So much fun, food was incredible and the take home cook book just topped it off! The property is really cool to wander around as well with a couple of giant tortoise you can feed. This experience is one of my favourite things I've done on a holiday.”
Evening Thai cooking with an organic farm market tour in Chiang Mai, with hotel pickup, 6 dishes, and what you cook for dinner.
“Ride was punctual and our guide/cook was amazing. There were jokes and laughs non stop. Everyone that was there with us trueky enjoyed themselves”
Ethical elephant sanctuary time plus a hands-on Thai cooking workshop in Chiang Mai, with farm herbs, river bathing, and take-home recipes.
“It was a fantastic experience. It exceeded my expectations. Breathtaking scenery. Amazing guides. Totu was the best guide ever, incredibly kind and welcoming, and she guided us through this new adventure. Pimdao was also wonderful — we cooked delicious dishes with her. It was truly beautifu”
Chiang Mai Thai cooking class with a market ingredient hunt, hands-on instruction for six dishes, hotel pickup, and take-home recipes.
“Had so much fun learning Thai cooking. He had a sense of humor and was knowledgeable about many local produce. He was kind and made sure everyone was enjoying themselves. Would recommend for adults wanting to try something new!”
Chiang Mai morning market and organic garden, then a hands-on cooking class where you pick 6 dishes at your own wok with pickup.
“Brilliant cooking class, made 6 courses of delicious food. Vegan and vegetarian friendly, and able to make as spicy or mild as you like. Our instructor, Cream, was very kind and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and would book again.”
Evening cooking class in Chiang Mai with a local market and organic garden, then learn 6 Thai dishes using fresh ingredients.
“Spent an excellent time at the cooking class. The staff were very friendly and kind. Fon is the best!”
Evening Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai with market ingredients, hands-on guidance, and 4 hours of cooking, dinner, plus 40-page recipe PDF.
“Great fun cooking class just outside historic Chiang Mai, very well organised, delicious recipes and a great teacher.”
Chiang Mai market-to-home cooking class: shop Thai ingredients, cook 5 dishes plus a special dish, eat together, and take recipes home.
“It was incredibly well organized. The food was super yummy, the cooking was fun and easy :)”
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