Chiang Mai

15 Best Chiang Mai Cooking Classes

The cooking classes Chiang Mai is famous for: organic farms outside town, market tours for the ingredients and khao soi made from paste you pounded yourself. This is Thailand’s cooking-school capital and the farms are the reason.

1.Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai

Experience authentic Thai cooking on an organic farm in Chiang Mai with expert guides. Learn, cook, and taste traditional dishes in a half-day class for just $25.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Awesome experience, loved the outdoor cooking area. Chef was funny, she was easy going and helpful to all. Saw the garden and what food we would be using. Loved it and pick up was helpful.”

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3.Chiang Mai: Authentic Cooking Class with Market & Farm Visit

Experience authentic Thai cuisine in Chiang Mai with a farm visit, market tour, and hands-on cooking classes led by friendly guides. Perfect for food lovers.

★ 4.9

“This experience was amazing. Our guide, Best, was awesome and made the class very fun. Food was absolute delicious and the portions were great. Overall 10/10”

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4.Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai

Discover authentic Thai and Akha flavors in this 6-hour cooking class in Chiang Mai, including market visits, hands-on cooking, and cultural insights.

★ 5.0

“The classroom was bright and clean the cooking experience was not only informative but the chef made it so much fun. The shopping experience at the market was great And of course all the food we cooked was excellent”

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6.Chiang Mai: Cooking Class with Organic Farm at Mama Noi

Discover authentic Thai flavors at Mama Noi in Chiang Mai with a hands-on cooking class, organic farm visit, and market tour for a memorable culinary experience.

★ 4.9

“Amazing! Especially the actual chopping, cooking and… eating. Everything was so well organized and the assistants very quickly cleared away used wok & utensils so we could start our next dish. We really did make three things. Instructions were excellent. This was so much fun.…”

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8.Chiang Mai: HALF-DAY COOKING COURSE at a Thai Cooking Farm

Experience authentic Thai cuisine in Chiang Mai with a hands-on, half-day cooking class. Visit markets, cook at a scenic farm, and enjoy delicious dishes.

★ 4.9

“Highly recommended! Started at the market to get familiar with the typical ingredients that make the Thai cuisine so special Timi then thought us the real life skills in a fun and entertaining way. We had a lovely day”

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9.Chiang Mai: Evening Cooking Class and Local Market Visit

Discover authentic Thai flavors in Chiang Mai with a hands-on cooking class, market tour, and fresh ingredients, all in a relaxed, well-organized setting.

★ 4.9

“We had a really great time with our cooking teachers New and Oi. They taught us a lot about the local dishes and everything tastet absolutely amazing. The room was air conditioned and the group was really nice. We had a great time. Pick-up from…”

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10.The Rice Barn Thai Cooking Farm Chiangmai

Discover authentic Thai cuisine at The Rice Barn in Chiang Mai. Enjoy a hands-on cooking class, market tour, and stunning farm setting for a memorable experience.

“This cooking class was just what my visit to Chiang Mai needed! The two chefs that taught us were so fun, funny and engaging! The food was so delicious and the class highly informative. I'd definitely recommend this to a friend! Note- Bring baht in…”

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11.Cooking Class with Organic Farm in Chiang Mai at Mama Noi

Discover authentic Thai cooking with a full-day organic farm experience in Chiang Mai. Learn market skills, cook classic dishes, and enjoy your creations.

★ 5.0

“We had the best time at Mama Noi Thai cooking school. Our instructor was Fern. She was great. So much fun! We had a great instructor named Fern. Well organized! We could eat all the food that we had cooked. Great experience!”

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12.Evening Cooking Class in Organic Farm with Local Market Tour

Discover authentic Thai cooking with this 5-hour evening class on an organic farm in Chiang Mai, featuring market tours, hands-on cooking, and local flavors.

★ 5.0

“We traveled in Thailand for 2 weeks and this was by far a highlight!!!! We had so much fun at the market and cooking! The space is so enjoyable and our chef teacher was amazing and funny! So happy we did this”

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13.We Cook Thai Home Garden Cooking School

Discover authentic Thai cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Chiang Mai, including market tour, local recipes, and a friendly atmosphere for all levels.

★ 4.9

“Mam was a wonderful instructor! She fostered an extremely kind and non-judgmental atmosphere, while also helping each participant learn in their own way. The food was delicious, the kitchen area was clean, and the dining area was beautiful! With Mam, you are in the best…”

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14.Benny’s Home Cooking Chiang Mai

Discover Chiang Mai’s vibrant flavors with Benny’s Home Cooking. Enjoy a local market tour, personalized cooking classes, and authentic Thai dishes for all levels.

★ 5.0

“I love Benny’s! I always feel so welcomed and at home. This is a wonderful experience for everyone. You will learn about where the ingredients come from at the market, then learn how to cook the most delicious dishes! I love that the experience is…”

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15.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Thai Cooking Workshop

Discover the authentic blend of Thai cuisine and elephant conservation with this full-day tour in Chiang Mai, including cooking classes and elephant interactions.

“The overall experience was fantastic. We were not rushed at all and got to spend quality time with the elephants. The elephants look happy and well looked after. The cooking class was really good . Our guide Air was a great tour guide. I would…”

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More Chiang Mai Cooking Classes

5.0Tomyumthai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai$32.61 5.0Cooking Morning Class Chiang Mai Visit Organic Garden and Market$13.04 5.0Cooking Evening Class Chiang Mai Visit Organic Garden and Market$13.04 5.0Evening Cooking Class$33.43 5.0Half-Day Cooking Class with Market Tour5 hours$36 5.0Morning Cooking Class in Organic Farm with Local Market Tour$29 5.0Morning Session – Thai Cooking Class in Traditional Pavilion with Beautiful Farm$38.79 4.8Chiang Mai: Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour4 hours$32 5.0Half Day Thai Cooking Class in Organic Farm – Evening Session$45.31 5.0Cooking class in organic garden and local market tour ThaiCottage$35.86 4.8Half Day Cooking Class at Organic Farm & City Garden&Market5 hours$31 5.0Half Day Evening Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai$29.34 5.0Half Day Morning Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai$29.34 4.9Chiang Mai: Morning Cooking Class with Market Visit5 hours$41 5.0Signature Thai Cooking Course$42 5.0Chiang Mai: Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School270 minutes - 6 hours$41 5.0Online Thai and Akha Cooking Class$34.88 5.0Lanna Smile Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai with Market tour$35.86 5.0Authentic Thai Cooking Class and Farm Visit in Chiang Mai$48.06 5.0Morning Thai cooking class$27.70 5.0Private Dinner Cooking Class with Benny in Chiang Mai$97.77 5.0Team Aim Thai Cooking School (#1 Cooking Class in Chiang Mai)$34.01 5.0Chiang Mai: Local Northern Thai Cooking Class at Grandma’s6 hours$48 4.9Half-Day Thai Cooking Class on a Local Farm Near Chiang Mai6 hours$28