Cooking classes in Chiang Mai
A cooking class is one of the best ways to take Chiang Mai home with you. Classes run all year, so the weather matters more for the rest of your day: Chiang Mai is warmest in April at about 98°F (37°C).
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Top cooking classes in Chiang Mai
Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang MaiFrom $27View 
Cooking Class with Organic Farm in Chiang Mai at Mama NoiFrom $31View 
Cooking Morning Class Chiang Mai Visit Organic Garden and MarketFrom $12View 
Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang MaiFrom $42View 
Cooking Evening Class Chiang Mai Visit Organic Garden and MarketFrom $12View 
Chiang Mai Thai Cooking Class at Grand Canyon and Market TourFrom $31View
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What to eat and drink in Chiang Mai
Classes here usually build the menu around local dishes. Ones to look for:
- Khao soi
- A northern Thai curry noodle soup with coconut, chicken and crispy noodles on top.
How to pick a good cooking class
- Check whether you cook every dish yourself or watch a demonstration. Hands-on classes usually cap groups at 10 to 12.
- Morning classes often start with a market walk to buy ingredients; afternoon ones go straight to the kitchen.
- Tell the host about allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book, not on the day.
- Look for a class that sends the recipes home with you, so you can cook them again.
Chiang Mai month by month
Averages for Chiang Mai, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 86 (30) | 91 (33) | 96 (35) | 98 (37) | 94 (35) | 92 (33) | 90 (32) | 89 (32) | 90 (32) | 89 (32) | 87 (31) | 85 (29) |
| Low °F (°C) | 60 (16) | 62 (17) | 68 (20) | 74 (23) | 76 (24) | 76 (25) | 76 (24) | 75 (24) | 75 (24) | 73 (23) | 68 (20) | 62 (17) |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:07 pm | 6:24 pm | 6:34 pm | 6:41 pm | 6:51 pm | 7:02 pm | 7:05 pm | 6:52 pm | 6:27 pm | 6:02 pm | 5:46 pm | 5:49 pm |
Questions
What food is Chiang Mai known for?
Khao soi: a northern Thai curry noodle soup with coconut, chicken and crispy noodles on top.
How long does a cooking class take?
Most classes run three to four hours including the meal; ones that start with a market visit take closer to five.
Where can I book cooking classes in Chiang Mai?
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