Sunset Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai: Farm to Table

Cook Thai food as the sun sets over rice fields and mountains

A 3.5-hour evening Thai cooking class on an organic farm outside Chiang Mai where you prepare 5 authentic dishes in an open-air kitchen at sunset. After hotel pickup, you explore the farm—collecting eggs, picking mushrooms, and gathering fresh herbs—then cook with your own station and personal guidance from instructors, finishing by sharing your meal together before returning to your hotel.

The Experience

The class starts with hotel pickup within 5 km of Chiang Mai city center and a short drive to the farm, arriving as the light softens over the rice fields. You'll have time to walk the organic gardens, collect fresh eggs from the chickens, step into the mushroom hut, and see where the herbs and vegetables come from that you'll cook with. Unlike the morning session, the evening timing is built around that sunset atmosphere—the farm work feels unhurried, and the kitchen stays warm and glowing as you cook.

Each person gets their own cooking station in the open-air kitchen. Your instructors guide you step by step through 5 dishes: a choice of hot and sour soup or coconut soup, Thai stir-fried rice noodles (Pad Thai), a curry—green, Khao Soi, or red—Mango Sticky Rice, and Thai milk tea or lemon tea. No cooking experience is needed; the focus is on understanding ingredients and techniques so you can recreate these dishes at home. You'll receive a digital recipe e-book to take with you.

After cooking, you sit together and eat what you made. A welcome drink arrives when you start, and unlimited bottled water and herbal tea are available throughout. The ride back to your hotel gives you time to rest after the evening's work, and you leave with the flavors and the knowledge to cook them again.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within 5 km of Chiang Mai city center.
• farm activities including feeding and hugging chickens, collecting fresh eggs, and exploring the mushroom hut.
• organic farm tour of rice fields, herb and vegetable gardens, and chicken coop.
• your own cooking station and hands-on instruction through 5 authentic Thai dishes.
• welcome drink and unlimited bottled water and herbal tea during class.
• Mango Sticky Rice and Thai milk tea or lemon tea.
• digital recipe e-book to recreate the dishes at home.

Good to know

Stroller friendlyInfant seats availableNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Grandmas Home Cooking School

Is this one for you?The evening session is built for travelers who want the farm and cooking experience without rushing—the sunset timing and farm-first structure give you time to explore and relax before you cook, which the morning class does not. Book this one if you'd rather spend the evening learning and eating than navigating a crowded daytime schedule.

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Top questions

What Thai dishes will I cook during the evening class?

You'll prepare 5 dishes: a choice of Tom Yam (hot and sour soup) or Tom Kha (coconut soup), Pad Thai (stir-fried rice noodles), a curry—Gang Keaw Waan (green), Khao Soi, or Gang Phed (red)—Mango Sticky Rice, and Thai milk tea or lemon tea. Each participant chooses their menu at the start of class before cooking begins.

Can I do farm activities like feed the chickens and collect eggs?

Yes. You'll feed and hug chickens and collect fresh eggs as part of the farm exploration before cooking. Vegetable picking depends on what's ready in the garden at the time of your visit.

Is hotel pickup included, and how far from the city center does it reach?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for hotels within 5 km of Chiang Mai city center. For hotels outside this area, the operator will arrange a nearby meeting point or advise about a small extra charge.

Do I need cooking experience to join this class?

No experience is needed. The instructors guide you step by step through each dish, focusing on understanding ingredients and techniques so you can recreate the meals at home.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions or preferences?

Yes. Vegetarian, Halal, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options are available. Let the operator know before the class starts and they'll adjust ingredients for your needs.

How many people cook together, and does each person have their own cooking station?

The class runs in small groups, and each adult participant has their own cooking station. Children under 10 can join and cook with parents at the same station, or book an adult price for their own station.