Friendly reminder: The companion package is for accompanying others and requires your travel partner to have purchased the cooking experience package. The number of companions cannot exceed the number of participants in the cooking activity.
In Chiang Mai, exploring the charm of Thai cuisine cooking is an experience not to be missed. Here are some featured Thai cooking schools for you:
Mama Noi Thai Cookery School
- School Highlights: Located within its own organic farm, about a 15-20 minute drive from the ancient city, the school boasts a beautiful environment. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention, with humorous and engaging guides on traditional Thai cooking methods by the instructors. The founder aims to share Thai cultural traditions and culinary knowledge. At the end of the itinerary, participants receive a recipe book and a certificate.
- Itinerary: Hotel pickup (subject to confirmation details) - Morning session visit to the local market (instructor introduces vegetables, spices, and ingredient selection) // Note! This segment is not included in the afternoon session - Return to the farm to select organic vegetables and spices - Instructor-led cooking class for 3 Thai dishes (stir-fry, soup, and curry), including 1 Thai iced tea and 1 dessert - Taste the cooking results - Course concludes with return to the hotel.
- Pick-up & drop-off area: Free pick-up and drop-off within Chiang Mai area AB.
- Price Includes: Round-trip transfers to/from designated hotels, selected package meals and cooking utensils usage, professional Chinese/English cooking instruction (please specify when booking). Excludes gratuities and other personal expenses.
- Special note: Children under 4 years old (exclusive) are free of charge. Children aged 4 (inclusive) to 10 (exclusive) with a height not exceeding 120 cm may only accompany and will not cook; those aged 10 or above may participate in cooking.
- Friendly reminder: The course content in air-conditioned classrooms is exactly the same as in regular classrooms. The only difference is that preparation and dining for air-conditioned classes take place in the air-conditioned classroom. Air-conditioned classrooms are not open daily, so please check availability before placing an order.
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Chang Culinary School & Restaurant
- School Highlights: Approximately 5 minutes' drive from the ancient town with an excellent location. The school features a Thai restaurant, professional instructors, free air-conditioned indoor spaces, a wide variety of dishes to learn, and great value for money. Morning/evening/full-day courses include guided visits to local markets to explore Thai spices with the instructors.
- Itinerary:
- Half-day Course: Learn to cook 4 dishes (salad, stir-fry, soup, curry - for reference only, subject to on-site arrangement)
- Full-day course: Learn to cook 6 dishes (salad, stir-fry, soup, curry, appetizer, dessert) + curry paste
- Pick-up & drop-off area: Free pick-up and drop-off in Zone A of Chiang Mai.
- Price Includes: Round-trip hotel transfers, selected package meals and cooking utensils, complimentary coffee/tea/drinking water, professional Chinese/English cooking instruction (please specify when booking). Excludes gratuities and other personal expenses.
- Special Note: Children under 7 years old (not included) are free, while those aged 7 and above can participate in the cooking activity.
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The Rice Barn Thai Cooking Farm Chiang Mai
- School Highlights: The Rice Barn Kitchen is located just a 15-minute drive from downtown Chiang Mai, set in a tranquil rural environment surrounded by rice fields and lush greenery. This provides students with a peaceful retreat from the city's hustle and bustle, immersing them in traditional Thai culinary culture. The school has its own farm and has been thoughtfully renovated to preserve traditional Thai architectural styles while incorporating modern teaching facilities. It is not just a place to learn cooking but also a unique venue to experience Thai rural life and local culture.
- Itinerary:
- Morning Session/Afternoon Session: The driver will pick you up at your downtown hotel (specific pickup time will be indicated on the confirmation sheet) — Visit a local market to learn how to purchase local ingredients — Tour a private farm — Learn to cook 4 dishes — Complimentary mango sticky rice — The itinerary concludes with a return transfer to your hotel (Note: The sequence of activities is for reference only and may vary depending on the actual arrangements on the day).
- Full-Day Cooking Class: The driver will pick you up from your downtown hotel (specific pickup time will be indicated on the confirmation sheet) — Visit a local market to learn how to purchase local ingredients — Tour a private farm — Learn to prepare 5 dishes — Complimentary mango sticky rice — The itinerary concludes with a return transfer to your hotel. (Note: The order of activities is for reference only and subject to change based on the actual schedule.)
- Pick-up & drop-off area: Free shuttle service for hotels within Chiang Mai Old City area and within 3 km radius.
- Price Includes: Round-trip transfers to/from designated hotels, selected package meals and cooking utensils, complimentary coffee/tea/drinking water, and English/Chinese cooking instructions (subject to prior booking). Excludes gratuities and other personal expenses.
- Special Notes: Children under 6 years old (exclusive) are free; accompanying persons aged 6 and above should book the accompanying package; cooking is available for ages 8 and above.
