Chiang Mai: Half-Day Thai Cooking Class & Pad Thai
Learn to Cook Pad Thai in Chiang Mai Without Leaving the Kitchen Stressed
You'll learn to make Pad Thai hands-on in a small group with an English-speaking instructor, using organic ingredients from the school's farm. The class customizes spice levels and accommodates vegetarians and allergies. Pickup from your hotel, water, snacks, and tea are included, and you're finished by early afternoon.
Step-by-step itinerary
Half day Thai cooking class experience
- Arrive at Baan Thai Cookery School
- Meet English-speaking instructor
- Learn to cook Pad Thai
- Customize spice levels and ingredients
- Use organic local ingredients
- Enjoy hands-on cooking session
- Dine in air-conditioned room
What’s included
Your half-day includes hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, hands-on instruction in the kitchen, organic ingredients from the school's farm and local sources, the Pad Thai recipe and preparation, bottled water, snacks, and coffee or tea. Vegetarian substitutions and spice customization are available at no extra cost.
- Monday to Saturday 09:30 16:00
Information
Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai with organic ingredients, hands-on instruction, and Pad Thai. Vegetarian options, spice customization, pickup included. 1-8 people.
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The experience
You probably think you'll burn something or mess up the ratios. That's the first thing most people worry about before a cooking class, and honestly, it's why a lot of them skip it. But at Baan Thai Cookery School in Chiang Mai, the instructors (who speak English clearly and have taught everyone from complete beginners to people who cook at home all the time) don't let that happen. The class caps out at eight people, so you're not standing in the back of a room watching someone else do the work. You're actually at the stove, hands on, making Pad Thai from scratch, and the instructor is right there if you need them.
The school picks you up in an air-conditioned vehicle and brings you to their kitchen, which is indoors and cool: important detail if you've never cooked in a Thai kitchen before and weren't sure what to expect. They use organic ingredients from their own farm and local suppliers, which means the herbs and vegetables taste like something, not like they've been sitting in a warehouse. If you're vegetarian or have food allergies, they adjust the recipes without making a big deal of it. Same with spice level. You tell them how hot you want it, and that's what you get. The half-day format means you're done by early afternoon, so you can still do other things in Chiang Mai without the whole day disappearing.
You leave with the actual skill to make Pad Thai at home, not just a recipe card. The class includes bottled water, snacks, coffee or tea, and the ride back to your hotel. If you're traveling with small children, they can come along: strollers are fine, and public transport is nearby if you need it. It's the kind of thing that sounds like a tourist activity until you're actually doing it and realizing you can taste the difference between what you just made and what you've eaten in restaurants.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 142 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 30 minutes before departure.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.
What if I'm vegetarian or have food allergies?
The school caters to vegetarians and food allergies, offering substitutions and adjusting recipes without extra charge.
How many people are in each class?
Classes are small, with a maximum of 8 people, ensuring hands-on instruction for everyone.
Can I adjust the spice level?
Yes, you can customize spice levels according to your preference.
What dish do I learn to cook?
You'll learn to make Pad Thai, the famous Thai noodle dish with rice noodles, eggs, bean sprouts, chives, peanuts, and a blend of sweet, sour, and savory flavors.
Is the kitchen air-conditioned?
Yes, the kitchen and dining room are both air-conditioned.
Operated by Baan Thai Cookery School. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 6 days ago
Chiang Mai: Half-Day Thai Cooking Class & Pad Thai
4h 30m · EN
from US$ 33 per person
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