Private Cooking Class in Chiang Rai

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.

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.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• This is a private cooking class 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.