Private Cooking Class in Chiang Rai

Name: Private Cooking Class in Chiang Rai
Start: 2026-07-06T09:00:00Z
Location: Chiang Rai

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Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Location

Chiang Rai

Duration

5 hours

Number of Guests

2 - 4 guests

Language

English

Other

Private Experience

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Immerse yourself in Thai cuisine with a private cooking class in Chiang Rai. Explore local markets, cook authentic Thai and Akha dishes, and enjoy the flavors of Northern Thailand.

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

Experience Details

Let the aromas of Thai herbs fill the kitchen as you step into a private Thai and Akha cooking class in Chiang Rai. This hands-on experience begins with a guided local market visit to explore fresh herbs, spices, and ingredients. Learn to prepare 5 dishes, including “Sa-pee-tong,” a rare Akha dish passed down through 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 rotate through each step together. Sit down to enjoy the meal you created, then leave with practical cooking skills and a deeper understanding of Northern Thai and Akha food culture.

Sample Menu

MAIN

Side Dish

Sa-pee-tong, a spicy Akha dip served with vegetables

MAIN

Stir-Fried

Pad Thai

MAIN

Appetizer

Spring Rolls

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 a private Thai and Akha cooking class in Chiang Rai, held in a welcoming home kitchen filled with the aromas of fresh herbs, curry, and sizzling woks. This hands-on experience lets you cook five dishes while discovering Northern Thai and Akha food culture. Begin with a guided walk through a local market to explore fresh herbs, spices, and ingredients before heading to Akha Kitchen. Upon arrival, enjoy a roselle welcome drink and get ready to cook with your instructor. Prepare five dishes step by step, starting with “Sa-pee-tong,” a rare Akha dish passed down through hill tribe communities in Northern Thailand. Then choose Thai dishes from different courses, such as Pad Thai or Pad See Ew, Green Curry or Panang Curry, Tom Yum Goong or Spring Rolls, and Mango Sticky Rice or Bua Loy. Vegetarian options are available, and spice levels can be adjusted. Cook at shared stations designed for your private group, so everyone can rotate through each step together. After cooking, sit down in a relaxed home-style setting to enjoy the dishes you prepared and leave with practical cooking skills and a deeper understanding of Northern Thai and Akha food culture.

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