Thai Cooking Class in Chiangrai: Market to Table

Cook four Thai dishes and eat what you make, starting in the market

A hands-on cooking class in Chiangrai where you walk through a local market to select fresh ingredients, then spend the afternoon in a home-style kitchen learning to make papaya salad, tom yum soup, khao soi and mango with sticky rice from a professional instructor. Groups stay under 12, and the class welcomes vegan and vegetarian cooks. Private transportation and all meals are included.

The experience

The class starts at a vibrant morning market where you learn to identify and select Thai herbs, vegetables and spices that form the backbone of traditional flavors. You pick the ingredients you'll use later, so you understand where each element comes from before you cook with it. Then you move into a small, semi-private kitchen where the real work begins: you'll pound chili paste with a mortar and pestle, balance the four essential Thai tastes, and build each dish from scratch under the guidance of Suwannee, who has been teaching this class since 2007.

The menu covers northern Thai staples and a dessert. You make papaya salad with its crisp, crunchy texture and bold lime-and-fish-sauce bite; tom yum soup, the hot-and-sour classic infused with lemongrass and galangal; khao soi, the rich curry noodle soup that defines Chiangrai's food; and mango with sticky rice to finish. By the end of the session, you sit down to eat the multi-course feast you cooked yourself, and you leave with an online recipe so you can make these dishes at home.

Private transportation picks you up and brings you back, and the class accommodates vegan and vegetarian diets. Bottled water and snacks are provided throughout the morning.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• entrance fee to the market and kitchen.
• bottled water and snacks throughout the morning.
• all ingredients and equipment.
• the multi-course meal you cook.
• an online recipe to take home.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (9 to 12 years) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Dutch and Thai

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Suwannee Thai Cooking Class Chiangrai

Is this one for you?Groups of up to 12 work best here, so you're learning alongside others but still getting personal attention from the instructor. If you want hands-on cooking instruction rather than watching a demonstration, and you'd rather pick your own ingredients at the market than have them pre-selected, this class gives you both.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Thai and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 12 years); Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

What dishes do I actually cook in the class?

You make papaya salad, tom yum soup, khao soi (a northern Thai curry noodle soup), and mango with sticky rice for dessert. Each one teaches a different technique: the papaya salad shows you how to balance flavors, the soup introduces aromatics like lemongrass and galangal, the khao soi demonstrates curry-building, and the mango dish finishes with a sweet contrast.

How many people will be in the class with me?

The class takes a maximum of 12 participants, so you get personalized attention from the instructor without the class feeling crowded or rushed.

Does the class include transportation to and from my hotel?

Yes, private transportation is included in the booking, so pickup and drop-off are arranged for you.

Can I do this class if I'm vegetarian or vegan?

The class welcomes vegetarian and vegan cooks, and the instructor will adapt the recipes to your diet. Let the operator know your preference when you book so they can prepare accordingly.