Chiang Rai Private Thai and Akha Cooking Class with Market Visit

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Chiang Rai Private Thai and Akha Cooking Class with Market Visit

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
5 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 4 guests
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English
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Join a private Thai and Akha cooking class in Chiang Rai! Start at a local market, then cook and savor traditional dishes, including "Sa-pee-tong," all in an authentic home setting.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Step into a private Thai and Akha cooking class in Chiang Rai and learn to prepare 5 dishes in a real home kitchen. Begin with a Chiang Rai local market visit, where you will explore, taste, and select fresh herbs, spices, and local ingredients before cooking side by side. Learn to make “Sa-pee-tong,” a traditional Akha dish with bold, earthy flavors rarely found outside the hill tribe communities of Northern Thailand. Then choose from Thai favorites such as Pad Thai, Green Curry, Tom Yum Goong, or Mango Sticky Rice. This private class is for your group only, with shared cooking stations designed so everyone can take part. Sit down to enjoy the meal you created and connect with the flavors of Northern Thailand.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Side Dish
Sa-pee-tong, a spicy Akha dip served with vegetables.
MAIN
Stir-Fried
Pad Thai
MAIN
Appetizer
Som Tam (papaya salad)

What You Get

5 dishes and all ingredients
Local Market tour
English-speaking instructor
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Personal expenses
Tips

Good To Know

  • Please inform the operator of any food allergies, dietary restrictions (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free), or specific ingredients you cannot consume at least 24–48 hours before the class starts. The menu may be customized where possible to accommodate your needs.
  • This activity is recommended for participants aged 6 years and above. Children must be accompanied and closely supervised by an adult at all times due to the use of knives and hot stoves.
  • In rare cases where the activity is cancelled by the operator, you will be notified in advance and offered a new date, an alternative activity, or a full refund.
  • The guided market visit operates in light rain. In case of heavy rain, the itinerary may be slightly adjusted for your comfort and safety.
  • If booking details, such as the child’s age or number of guests, are incorrect, additional charges may apply on site.
  • Children or companions who do not join the cooking activity are charged THB 750 per person, payable on site.

What You’ll Experience

Step into an authentic private Thai and Akha cooking class in Chiang Rai, where you’ll cook five dishes in a welcoming home kitchen after a guided local market visit. This hands-on experience blends Northern Thai flavors with a rare Akha hill tribe dish you won’t easily find elsewhere. Start with a guided walk through a Chiang Rai local market to explore, taste, and select fresh herbs, spices, and ingredients. Upon arrival at the kitchen, you’ll be welcomed with a roselle drink before getting ready to cook. In the kitchen, prepare each dish step by step, starting with “Sa-pee-tong,” a traditional Akha dipping dish. Continue by choosing from Thai favorites such as Pad Thai or Pad See Ew, plus your selected appetizer or soup, curry, and dessert. This private class offers shared cooking stations designed for your group, so everyone can join each step. Free soft drinks and drinking water are provided throughout the class. Sit down to enjoy the meal you’ve created together in a relaxed setting. Bring your curiosity, your appetite, and your love for food—and leave with real skills, real flavors, and a deeper connection to Northern Thailand.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Chiang Rai Clock Tower, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai Chang Wat Chiang Rai, Thailand, TH, 57000

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Guests are required to make their own way to Chiang Rai Clock Tower by 9:00 AM before the market visit begins. The meeting point can be reached by taxi or Grab. Late arrivals of more than 10 minutes may be considered a no-show.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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