must do things in chiang mai Thai Cooking Class

Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai

I decided to do a Thai cooking class when I was in Chiang Mai, and it did not disappoint. There are many options available, including a full day, morning class or evening class. Now I am no cook by any means; however, I knew this cooking class allowed me to eat the meal after cooking it, which was perfect for me.

You can book the half-day Thai cooking class through Viator, where it currently has over 17,500 five-star reviews.

Types of Cooking Class Available

Morning, evening and full-day cooking classes are available.

I opted for the evening as I want to do some sightseeing during the morning. Pick up time for the afternoon was between 3-3.30 pm (this depends on where your pick up is located). They can pick you up anywhere in Chiang Mai Old Town, and I got my picked up right outside my hostel. They also drop you off at the same place.

The morning and evening classes are the same, but at different times. I did the evening class, which started at 3/3.30pm and ended at 9 pm.

Pick up and drop off are included in the price as the farm cooking class is located around 45 minutes out of Chiang Mai’s old town. Note that the pick-ups may take a while if there are a lot of people in your class in different hotels.

Itinerary of the Thai Cooking Class

After they pick everyone up, they drive you to a local market and talk about Thai fruits, spices and other ingredients which you may want to buy yourself at the market. I recommend trying the fruit here, as it was super affordable and a great start to the tour.

Your guide will teach you about the fruits, vegetables and spices at the market, and then there is some free time for you to wander yourself.

After the market visit, they drive you to the cooking class, which is located on a farm.

You begin by going to the farm’s garden, where your teacher will guide you through all the different herbs and vegetables. You will then begin by cooking spring rolls as a group, which was so much fun and a great start to the cooking class.

For the morning and evening classes, there is a choice of 3 meals and a starter of spring rolls, which we all participated in cooking ourselves. You decided which meals you want on the drive on the way to the cooking farm.

If you are too full and would like to take your meals home with you, they will put them in a tightly sealed bag for you to take. I found this bizarre as 2/3 meals were liquid, and I was so worried about bursting the bag.

Facilities on the Thai Cooking Farm

Water was in ample supply. They also had toilets with separate sinks so you could wash your hands prior to cooking. You will get given an apron as well as your usual dining supplies (cutlery, plate and a glass for water) so you can enjoy your meal after cooking.

You can also borrow a traditional Thai hat, which, let’s be honest, is great for photos and also protects you from the sun.

There is a photographer on site who takes pictures of your day. It is then uploaded to Facebook so you can take whichever ones you would like from there.

What to bring with you to the Thai Cooking Class

• Money (for the market prior to the cooking class visit)
• Bug Spray
• Phone/camera for photos
• DON’T EAT PRIOR to this, as this is a 4-course meal, you will definitely be full by the end of it.

How to book the Thai Cooking Class

This is the exact half-day Thai cooking class that I participated in. You can pay in GBP and it includes a pick up and drop off at your hotel, a visit to the market to learn about Thai foods such as fruits, spices and vegetables,3 meals to cook (and eat) and unlimited water.

Cost from £21.46 (for the half-day Thai cooking class)

Review of Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai

What I loved about this particular about this Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai was the enthusiasm of our teacher. We had Cici, and she was fantastic and such a laugh, I honestly had such a great time.

If you’re solo travelling, this is a great way to meet people as the groups are small (there is a max of 12 people per group).

Also, this is your lunch or dinner included so you don’t need to find somewhere to eat. That’s a win-win in my opinion.

I also wanted to note that this was originally not on my itinerary, as cooking isn’t something I am really into. However, when I asked my hostel what activities are happening, this was highly rated and I cannot argue with over 17,500 five-star reviews.