Chiang Rai Private Thai and Akha Cooking Class with Market Visit

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.

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.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• This is a private Thai and Akha cooking class in Chiang Rai for 2–4 participants only.
• 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.
• Children or companions who do not join the cooking activity are charged THB 750 per person, payable on site.
• Menu: Sa-pee-tong is included as the first course. Then choose 1 dish from each remaining course.
• First Course: Sa-pee-tong, a spicy Akha dip served with vegetables.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.