Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market and Thai Herbs Garden Tour

We can’t think of a better way to immerse ourselves in Chiang Mai’s vibrant culinary scene than this cooking class, market visit, and Thai herbs garden tour. Exploring the local markets, selecting fresh ingredients, and preparing traditional dishes in an organic setting promises an engaging and flavorful adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or new to Thai cuisine, this tour offers a unique opportunity to discover the rich flavors and traditions of this captivating region. Let’s dive in and uncover the secrets behind Chiang Mai’s iconic dishes.

Key Points

• Hands-on Thai cooking class in an organic garden, guided by a local chef, featuring market visits and customizable dishes to suit dietary needs.
• 4-4.5 hour class duration, with pickup within 3 km of Chiang Mai Old Town and up to 15% savings available.
• Immersive experience includes selecting fresh herbs and ingredients at the local market, followed by cooking in an authentic setting.
• Personalized guidance from the chef enhances the overall cooking experience, and a PDF recipe book is provided for recreating dishes at home.
• Class rated 4.9/5 based on 1,898 reviews, with highlights including engaging guides and adaptable dishes suitable for foodies and those with dietary concerns.

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Activity Overview and Pricing

The Chiang Mai Cooking Class and Market Tour offers an immersive culinary experience, allowing visitors to learn traditional Thai dishes from a local chef.

The class lasts 4-4.5 hours and is priced between $25.53 to $30.03 per person, with up to 15% savings available.

Travelers can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours prior, and book without an upfront payment.

The class includes free pickup within 3 km of Chiang Mai Old Town, a visit to a local market, and a hands-on cooking session in an organic kitchen garden.

Itinerary and Experience

Pickup is included with the cooking class, with free transfer within 3 km of Chiang Mai Old Town.

Pickup is included with the cooking class, with free transfer within 3 km of Chiang Mai Old Town.

Pickup times are available in the morning, brunch, afternoon, and evening.

We’ll visit a local market to select herbs and ingredients for our cooking session.

Then, we’ll head to an organic kitchen garden for the hands-on cooking class.

Options include starters like hot and sour prawn, local chicken soup, and main courses like Pad Thai, chicken fried rice, and curries made from scratch.

We’ll end with sweet sticky rice with mango.

The class is guided by a dedicated local chef with English proficiency.

Cooking Class Features

Although the cooking class is guided by a dedicated local chef with English proficiency, we’ll also have the opportunity to customize the dishes to suit our dietary preferences, whether that’s vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or halal.

After the hands-on cooking session, we’ll receive a PDF recipe book to recreate the delicious Thai dishes at home.

The cooking experience takes place in an organic kitchen garden, allowing us to enjoy our meal in a traditional Thai setting.

With helpful guidance and flexibility, this cooking class provides an immersive and personalized culinary adventure.

Customer Reviews and Ratings

Customers have raved about this Chiang Mai cooking class, giving it an impressive 4.9/5 rating based on 1,898 reviews. Travelers highlight the engaging guides, adaptable dishes, and flavorful results. For a glimpse, check out these excerpts:

| Reviewer | Highlights |

| — | — |

| Tara (Canada) | Engaging guide, adaptable dishes for gluten-free needs. |

| David (Ireland) | Brilliant chef, informative about ingredients, flavorful dishes. |

| Anna (Germany) | Fun experience with engaging guide. |

Whether you’re a foodie, dietary-conscious, or simply curious, this class offers an authentic and memorable Thai cooking experience in Chiang Mai.

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Market Visit and Ingredient Selection

Before heading into the kitchen, we’ll first visit a local market to select the fresh herbs and ingredients needed for our cooking class.

Led by our experienced chef, we’ll explore the vibrant market, browsing the stalls and selecting the finest produce. From aromatic lemongrass to fiery chilies, we’ll handpick the essential components for the authentic Thai dishes we’ll be preparing.

This interactive market tour provides valuable insights into the local food culture and prepares us for the hands-on cooking experience that awaits.

With our chef’s guidance, we’ll learn to identify the key ingredients that define Thai cuisine.

Hands-on Cooking Session

After exploring the bustling local market and selecting the freshest ingredients, we head to the organic kitchen garden for the hands-on cooking session.

Under the guidance of our dedicated local chef, we dive into preparing an array of traditional Thai dishes. We chop, slice, and pound the herbs and spices to craft flavorful curry pastes from scratch.

Under the chef’s guidance, we prepare traditional Thai dishes, chopping, slicing, and pounding herbs to craft flavorful curry pastes from scratch.

As we cook the starters, main courses, and dessert, we learn the authentic techniques and enjoy the aromas wafting through the garden.

It’s an immersive culinary experience that allows us to savor the true flavors of Thailand.

Customizing Dishes for Dietary Needs

With the opportunity to customize dishes, we can easily accommodate a variety of dietary preferences.

The cooking class offers flexible options for vegans, vegetarians, and those with gluten or halal restrictions. Simply let the chef know your needs, and they’ll gladly tailor the recipes accordingly.

This ensures everyone can fully participate and enjoy the flavorful Thai cuisine. The personalized experience allows us to savor the authentic flavors while respecting our individual dietary requirements.

This thoughtful approach enhances the overall cooking class, making it accessible and inclusive for all.

Recreating Dishes at Home

Although the cooking class provides a wonderful hands-on experience, you’ll also receive a PDF recipe book to recreate the dishes at home.

This allows you to continue your culinary journey long after the class ends. The recipes detail the step-by-step instructions, ingredient quantities, and preparation methods for the dishes you learned.

The recipes detail the step-by-step instructions, ingredient quantities, and preparation methods, allowing you to continue your culinary journey post-class.

Whether it’s the fragrant red curry paste or the sweet sticky rice, you can bring the flavors of Chiang Mai into your own kitchen.

With the guidance of the recipe book, you’ll be able to impress friends and family with your newfound Thai cooking skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are There Any Age Restrictions for the Cooking Class?

We’ve found that the cooking class has some age restrictions. It’s not suitable for children under 5 years old or people over 95 years old. But otherwise, it’s open to a wide range of participants.

Can I Bring My Own Alcoholic Beverages?

Unfortunately, we’re not able to allow guests to bring their own alcoholic beverages to the cooking class. The class maintains a sober, learning-focused environment, so bringing outside alcohol is prohibited. Let us know if you have any other questions!

Do I Need to Bring Any Special Equipment?

We don’t need to bring any special equipment for the cooking class. The organizers provide all the necessary tools and ingredients. Just wear comfortable clothes and be ready to get your hands dirty while crafting delicious Thai dishes.

How Do I Communicate Dietary Requirements to the Chef?

We can easily communicate our dietary requirements to the chef. Simply let them know upon booking or during the class, and they’ll happily customize the dishes to accommodate any dietary needs, such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or halal.

Is It Possible to Take the Recipes Home in a Physical Format?

Yes, we can take home the recipes in a physical format. The cooking class provides a PDF recipe book that allows us to recreate the delicious Thai dishes we learned to make at the event.

The Sum Up

The Chiang Mai Cooking Class, Market, and Thai Herbs Garden Tour promises an immersive culinary adventure. With a high customer rating, it offers a unique opportunity to explore local markets, select fresh ingredients, and prepare traditional Thai dishes tailored to individual dietary preferences. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or a cooking enthusiast, this tour provides an engaging and flavorful experience that’ll leave you eager to recreate the dishes at home.

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