Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai: Learn 6 Dishes

Six Thai dishes you choose and cook yourself, step by step.

A five-hour cooking class in Chiang Mai where you learn to prepare six authentic Thai dishes of your choice with an experienced chef from Tomyumthai Cooking School. You'll get hands-on instruction in technique and seasoning, cook the full meal yourself, and eat it at the end. Hotel pickup within Chiang Mai's old city, an English-speaking guide, all equipment, and a recipe book are included.

The Experience

The class starts with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, then moves to the cooking school kitchen where you'll work through the dishes you've chosen. Tom Yum—the hot and sour prawn soup that defines Thai cuisine—is one option; Khao Soi, the northern curry noodle soup that's a local staple, is another; Mango with sticky rice rounds out the sweet end. The chef walks you through each one step by step, showing you how to balance the flavors and build the taste the right way. You're not watching a demonstration—you're handling the knife, the wok, the seasoning, learning the technique as you go.

By the end of the morning or afternoon, depending on which time slot you book, you'll have cooked a full meal and you'll eat it. The recipe book stays with you so you can make these dishes at home. The class wraps up with return transport to your hotel. If your accommodation is more than 2 miles from downtown Chiang Mai, confirm the pickup location when you book, as the standard service covers the old city area.

What’s included

• All cooking equipment and ingredients.
• instruction from an experienced English-speaking chef.
• a recipe book.
• hotel pickup and return within Chiang Mai's old city.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• drinking water.

Good to know

Public transport nearbyNot for back problems

Operated by Tom Yum Thai Cooking School

Is this one for you?Small groups work well here since you're cooking at your own station with the chef's attention rotating through the class. Book this if you want to actually make the food rather than watch it being made, and if you're staying in or near Chiang Mai's old city where pickup is straightforward.

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Top questions

What Thai dishes can I choose to learn in the class?

You get to pick six dishes from the menu, which includes Tom Yum (hot and sour prawn soup), Khao Soi (northern curry noodle soup), and Mango with sticky rice. The chef will guide you through whichever combination you select.

Do I cook the food myself, or watch a chef demonstrate?

You cook it yourself, hands-on, step by step. The experienced chef teaches you the technique and seasoning as you work, so you're learning by doing, not from the sidelines.

Is hotel pickup included, and where does it start?

Yes, hotel pickup and return are included for hotels within Chiang Mai's old city. If your hotel is more than 2 miles from downtown, confirm the pickup point when you book.

How long is the class, and what time does it run?

The class is five hours. Specific start times depend on the session you choose at checkout.

What do I get to take home?

You take home a recipe book with the dishes you learned, plus access to a photo gallery on the school's Facebook page from your class day.