Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai: Learn 6 Dishes

Cook six Thai dishes instead of watching someone else make them

A half-day Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai where you learn to prepare six dishes across different categories at a local home, starting with a market visit to source ingredients and meet vendors. The class runs five hours in your choice of morning or evening. You get your own wok, an English-speaking instructor, all ingredients, a cookbook and certificate, plus free pickup and drop-off within 3 km of downtown Chiang Mai. Suitable for all cooking levels, and children under 120 cm can attend as visitors (THB300 per child) to enjoy two free dishes without cooking.

The experience

The class starts at a local market in Chiang Mai where you walk with your instructor, talk to vendors about the spices and ingredients that define Thai cooking, and pick out what you'll need for the day. This isn't a tour of the market. You're there to understand what goes into the dishes you're about to make, and to choose ingredients yourself. Then you head to the cooking venue, a local home set up with one wok per person, and begin selecting which six dishes you want to cook across the different categories. The instructor guides you through each one, sharing techniques and tips as you work.

You cook the full five hours, moving through your chosen dishes at your own pace. The class accommodates all skill levels, so whether you've never held a wok or you cook at home regularly, the instructor adjusts to where you are. A vegetarian option is available if you need it. Bottled water is provided throughout, and you get a welcome snack or seasonal fruit at the start. By the end, you leave with a cookbook, a certificate, and the muscle memory of how to make six Thai dishes in your own kitchen.

Free transportation is included within a 3 km radius of Chiang Mai downtown, so pickup and drop-off at your hotel or residence are arranged: no separate transport to book. If you're traveling with small children, they're welcome to sit in on the class as visitors. Children under 120 cm can't cook for safety reasons around the stove height, but they can enjoy two free dishes while you work.

What’s included

• Local market visit to learn about spices and ingredients.
• choice of morning or evening class.
• one wok per person with all ingredients provided.
• instruction in six Thai dishes across different categories.
• welcome snack or seasonal fruit.
• bottled water throughout.
• cookbook and certificate.
• vegetarian option available.
• free pickup and drop-off within 3 km of downtown Chiang Mai.
• English-speaking instructor.

Options for this experience

2 options

MorningGuide in English · 09:00Pickup is included with the cooking class

EveningGuide in English · 16:30The cooking class includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 16:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleStroller-friendly

Operated by We Cook Thai Home Garden Cooking School

Is this one for you?Book the morning class if you want to shop the market when it's busiest and cook while the day is fresh. The evening option works better if you're sleeping in or prefer to cook after exploring the city. Either way, you're cooking yourself rather than watching a demonstration, so you leave with actual techniques in your hands, not just a meal eaten.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What six dishes do I get to choose from in the Chiang Mai cooking class?

The class is organized by category, and you select one dish from each category for a total of six. The operator does not list the specific dishes in advance, so you'll see the full menu when you arrive and choose based on what appeals to you that day.

Does the Thai cooking class include a trip to the local market?

Yes, the market visit is part of the half-day class. You go to a local Chiang Mai market with your instructor to learn about spices and ingredients from vendors before heading to the cooking venue to prepare your dishes.

Can I bring my young child to watch while I cook?

Children under 120 cm are welcome as visitors for THB300 per child. They can't participate in the cooking due to stove safety, but they can enjoy two free dishes included in the course while you cook your six.

Is transportation from my hotel included in the cooking class price?

Free pickup and drop-off are included within a 3 km radius of Chiang Mai downtown. If your hotel or residence is within that distance, transportation is arranged as part of the booking.

Can I do the cooking class if I've never cooked Thai food before?

The class is suitable for all levels of cooking experience. The English-speaking instructor guides you through each dish, so beginners and experienced cooks work through the same five-hour session together.

What do I take home from the Thai cooking class?

You receive a cookbook and a certificate at the end of the class, along with the knowledge of how to cook the six dishes you prepared that day.