Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Rai with Market Tour

Cook four Thai dishes from scratch and eat what you make

A Thai cooking class in Chiang Rai where you tour a local market, then cook three dishes and one dessert at your own station in a home-style kitchen with an English-speaking chef. You choose your menu from four set options when you arrive, and the class runs in the morning or afternoon over 4.5 hours. Children from age 4 are welcome. Vegetarian and vegan substitutes are available with advance notice.

The experience

You arrive with a free afternoon or morning in Chiang Rai and no plan yet. The class starts at the vibrant local market, not a tourist version, but the place where Chiang Rai cooks actually shop. You walk the stalls with your chef, see the produce and herbs you'll use in an hour, taste seasonal fruits the vendors offer, and hear the rhythm of the market before you ever step into a kitchen. This is not sightseeing. It is the first lesson, and it happens before you cook anything.

Then you move into the warm, family-style kitchen at Suwannee. You get your own cooking station, your own wok, your own set of tools. An experienced local chef guides you through four dishes. You choose which set menu appeals to you (green curry with chicken, chicken soup with coconut milk, red curry, or tom yam are the anchors, each with its own vegetables and dessert). You do the chopping, the stirring, the timing. You hear the sizzle. You smell the spices as they hit the wok. The class takes 4.5 hours, which means you are not rushing. You are learning the technique, not just following steps.

When the last dish is plated, you sit down and eat what you made. All ingredients are provided; snacks and seasonal fruits come throughout; a welcome drink arrives when you start. If you have allergies or dietary needs (nuts, gluten, seafood, soy, or if you're vegetarian or vegan), tell the school at booking and they source the substitutes before you arrive. Wear light, comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. They provide the apron. The class runs with a minimum of two people, so solo travelers should contact them directly to confirm the date or join an existing group.

What’s included

• Market tour with your chef.
• all ingredients for four dishes.
• your own cooking station and equipment.
• welcome drink.
• snacks and seasonal fruits throughout the class.
• apron provided.

Options for this experience

2 options

Thai Cooking Class in the Morning09:30Visit a lively market first, then prepare 3 Thai dishes and 1 dessert with a welcoming local chef, the ideal way to start your morning in Chiang Rai. Approximate duration: 4 hours.

Thai Cooking Class in the Afternoon16:00Relax during the afternoon while preparing 3 Thai dishes and 1 dessert alongside a seasoned chef, a memorable culinary journey through the flavors of Chiang Rai. Approximate duration: 4 hours.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 16:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 to 75 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Thai

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?Book the morning class if you want the market at its liveliest and the afternoon free. Choose the afternoon slot if you're sleeping in or have plans earlier in the day. Either way, you're cooking the full menu and eating it, so the time commitment is the same. Pick whichever fits your Chiang Rai schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What four dishes will I cook in the class?

You choose from four set menus when you arrive. Set A is green curry with chicken, tom yam goong, fried mixed vegetables, and banana in coconut milk for dessert. Set B includes chicken soup with coconut milk, stir-fried basil with meat, fried rice with pineapple, and rice flour dumplings in coconut milk. Set C features red curry with chicken, fried ginger with chicken, green papaya salad, and pumpkin in coconut milk. Set D is tom yam with chicken, sweet and sour tofu, glass noodles salad with prawns, and steamed banana in banana leaves.

Do I need to tell the school about allergies or dietary restrictions before I book?

Yes, state any severe allergies (nuts, gluten, seafood, soy) or dietary needs at the time of booking. If you're vegetarian or vegan, let them know so they can buy substitute ingredients like tofu or mushrooms before the class starts.

Is the morning or afternoon class better for my schedule?

Both morning and afternoon options run the same 4.5-hour format. Choose the one that fits your day in Chiang Rai. The market tour and cooking happen at the same pace either way.

What should I wear to the cooking class?

Wear light, comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes for safety and ease of movement in the kitchen. The school provides an apron.