How much do cooking classes in Chiang Mai cost?
The top cooking classes in the city are usually priced between 1.5M VND ($59USD) to over 2.6M VND ($100USD) per person, however, this is just an estimate. The actual price varies depending on a few factors, including the number of people in your party, since class prices are tiered based on group size. The type of class you book is another factor, as is the date, with high-demand holidays like Tet often commanding higher prices.
For a rough guide to price, you can view the starting per-person cost on your chosen experience page. You can also reach out to our helpful Concierge team who are always happy to provide assistance.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
If you’re worried that cooking lessons are for those who have lots of experience in the kitchen, don’t be! These experiences are for absolutely anyone who has an interest in great food and learning how to cook it. If you’re new to the kitchen, there are beginner-friendly classes that are sure to get you started. If you’re more accomplished and in search of a new challenge, you’re sure to find that, too.
All classes benefit from the guidance of an esteemed local chef. What’s more, since everybody loves food, these classes are great for celebrating myriad special occasions. After all, who wouldn’t want to learn how to cook with help from a renowned industry expert?
What should I expect during a typical class?
When you sign up for cooking experiences, you can expect everything to be provided for you. That includes all of the equipment along with the full list of ingredients. The other thing to expect is to have a blast!
You’ll have the chance to learn from a world-class chef, picking their brains, learning their top kitchen tricks and gaining new insights into food cultures from around the world. The specific skills you’ll learn and the recipes you’ll make depend on the class. Whatever they are, you’ll have the chance to sit at the end of the session, reflect on your learnings with your classmates and share a gourmet meal of your own making.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
This largely depends on the class you take. For example, if you take a pad Thai cooking class, you’ll spend the session learning all about Thailand's street food culture, getting to grips the cooking techniques required to recreate this global favorite. Equally, if you choose to make green, red or panang curry, you’ll get hands-on with the authentic equipment, ingredients and techniques required to master these iconic Thai meals.
Whatever class you take, you’ll also sharpen essential skills like knife-handling, ingredient preparation, kitchen safety and even seasoning. In other words, you're guaranteed to finish the class as a more accomplished and competent chef than when you started.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
The most obvious benefit of signing up to cooking courses is that you’ll have the chance to learn delicious recipes from around the world and unlock the skills required to make them. Another is that you’ll do it all under the guidance of a world-class chef who knows what it takes to help you level up your home-cooking.
Perhaps the greatest benefit is taking the class with your favorite foodie friends and family. By sharing the experience of learning something new, you’ll have plenty of laughs as you show off your newly learned skills, forging memories that’ll last long after the final plates have been cleared.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
There are culinary classes in the city to suit palates of all persuasions. If you’re new to cooking, you’ll find classes that are sure to put you on the track to kitchen success. Or, if you’re more advanced and in search of your next foodie challenge, there are classes that’ll provide that, too.
You can choose from classic Thai dishes including tom yum soup, pad Thai, green and red curry and more. Whichever tempts your tastebuds, you’ll learn to cook it under the guidance of a renowned chef. From them, you’ll glean insights into the world of Thai food, gain cooking tips and learn their most closely-guarded culinary secrets, all of which are sure to help you level up your kitchen game.
Where do the classes take place?
You’ll be pleased to know that when you enrol in one of Chiang Mai’s best cooking classes, you get to choose where it takes place. If you’d like to learn at the chef’s table, there are plenty of hosts across the city who love welcoming like-minded foodies into their own kitchens. Simply consult the map on your preferred experience page to see where the chef is based.
Alternatively, perhaps you’d prefer to do the hosting. Whether it’s at your home or vacation rental, all that’s required is a clean, functional kitchen plus enough space to conduct the class safely. Provided that you have those, your chef will be glad to come to you!