Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai
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Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai
By Smile Organic Farm Cooking School
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Ages 0-75, max of 12 per group
Duration: 6h
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Live guide: English
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All ingredients for cooking class
- E-book for all recipes
- Photo album on our Facebook page
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Pickup time is between 8:00-8:30am for morning course and 3:00-3:30pm for evening course. We pick you up at your hotel/accommodation within 3 kilometers radius of Chiang Mai Old City. Please inform us of your hotel name and address in advance.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 345511P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 345511P1
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- 878dariuszr0 contributionsCooking class i will remmemberNatty is a very effective teacher. Some of the dishes we have prepared were better than in the restaurants we ate before. Garden was lovely and cooking space was comfortable.Written March 20, 2025
- dariacO9418KB0 contributionsGreat timeGreat experience cooking with Natty! She taught me a lot. Very nice person and smiley. I recommend taking cooking class in Thailand for sure.Written March 20, 2025
- timvan_780 contributionsAmazingFull day cooking class with Natalie was amazing. Very well co-ordinated. Good food sanitation practices. Amazing food in a beautiful setting. Spice level can be adjusted to individual taste. Mango sticky rice was next level good. Tip: Don’t eat before attending. (It’s a lot of food.)Written March 19, 2025
- danielvT3363EK0 contributionsAmazing!Everything was amazing #natalie was a great teacher. Food was delicious as well. Service was very friendly fast, and Natalie was very helpful. I strongly recommend choosing the spicy chicken salad and mango sticky riceWritten March 19, 2025
- Trek6363300 contributionsJust book itGreat teaching. Beautiful food and beautiful people. Good English. Don't eat before and you won't need to after. A special experience and learned a lotWritten March 19, 2025
- lucasvS7673UI0 contributionsHappy, yummyNatalie is amazing cat helpful kind and amazing how she can help 15+ people on different recipes at the same time! Food was amazing and Natalie is funny.Written March 19, 2025
- rv4680 contributionsBest experience in Thailand so farBest green curry I’ve ever had. The mango sticky rice was also amazing. Learned so much from Natalie and look forward to doing this at home.Written March 19, 2025
- johannasT8173VK0 contributionsAmazing experience with SmileIt was very interesting and amazing !! Smile was very nice and funny ! The food’s taste was excellent and it was easy to learn the recipes #teamsmileWritten March 14, 2025
- W481VMgloriac0 contributionsOne day cooking classIt was an unforgettable experience.our teachet,Natty was great and full of thai cuisine knowledge. Everyone should try it once. ThanksWritten March 13, 2025
- frankiet5270 contributionsFab full day cooking classVery good full day cooking course! So much food and variety, we had to take a lot away with us! Natty, our teacher and the full support team were great. #TeamNattyWritten March 13, 2025
- Navigator115940888320 contributionsReally good experience!Julie was very nice and funny, she explain really well and with good energy! Cooking was really interesting and with very nice flavour, need to have a good apetit to taste all!Written March 12, 2025
- Wil W0 contributionsChef Yo the bestWe did the evening class which was hosted by Yo. Yo was awesome, gave really good and clear instructions as well as speaking very good english which helped a lot too! Everything was in great detail and very fun, would highly recommend.Written March 8, 2025
- ZivC290 contributionsCooking with LOVEThe cooking was very fun with very clear instructions, LOVE is a very good teacher and we had such a good time! Recommend!Written March 6, 2025
- Maps072901865160 contributionsAmazing cooking classWe had an amazing full day with Jule cooking and learning about Thai cooking ingredients! Cooked 5 dishes and try a herbal beverage, after visiting a local market and their garden. People at the farm are very experienced and professional and take consideration of food preferences! I highly recommend the activity if you would like to know about the raw materials and the secrets of Thai cuisine! After the class, flavors and aromas on dishes made sense! Jule gave a nice tempo and energy to our team!Written March 5, 2025
- 395marcint0 contributionsCooking day with JulieAmazing culinary adventure with Julie:) I recommend for each one who love cooking and taste the real traditional food.Written March 5, 2025
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Molly Moses
3 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
Our group leader yo made us feel very welcome, he had a great sense of humour and made us feel very included. Our class was very and interactive and informative. The value for money was very very good would really recommend, they were very accommodating to my friends nut allergy's and explained well what they could or couldn't have. They also accommodate for vegetarians and for gluten free needs. We had 3 meals plus spring rolls, all of which were big portions, they gave you the option to take away your food after cooking it if you didn't want to eat it there with the group. We also went to a local market and got a tour of their organic gardens. This was a great afternoon!
Written January 22, 2024
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clayton w
Las Vegas, NV9 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
First and foremost, complimentary shuttle service to and from the venue was nice. You get access to a selection of complimentary tea or coffee along with pastries as well, but that’s not why you’re here. A menu displays what you will be cooking and do come hungry because it was enough food to feed an army. You can also control the amount of spice you want in your dishes, as our instructor Nune told us (try to get her. She is lively and an excellent teacher) your first take a 5 minute walk to the market, where you learn everything that goes in your dishes, which you can also buy if you so wish. After that, you will venture out to the farm where all the cooking stations are. The teacher will then show you through the magnificent garden where all ingredients are locally grown. When it’s time to begin, all the herbs and necessities are processed and ready to go for you, wish is nice and convenient. The teacher will show you how to make the dish first and then multi task between everyone in your group to make sure you’re doing it correctly. Our party consisted of 8 people and who knew you could have fun with a bunch of strangers over cooking. Highly recommend giving it a whirl and you can be the critique of your own cooking and your partners.
Written October 19, 2024
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empress_cherry
Canberra, Australia636 contributions
I did really enjoy this - as well as making the dishes, we learned about the ingredients that go into them, and about how various Thai dishes are actually very similar. My guide was great and the price was very good. However, there were a couple of issues that make me reluctant to recommend it to everyone. Firstly, the school is a long way from Chiang Mai - if you're one of the first to get picked up, you might be in the minibus for over an hour each way, so don't do this if you get car sick! Secondly, to get the recipe book you have to enter your details via a dodgy website - my guide did tell us to close the ad after scanning the QR, but it wasn't clear to me that the page that immediately opened when I scanned that QR was an ad (and what it was an ad for was a scam site!), so if you decide to do this be vigilant!
Written April 13, 2024
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Alexandre M
3 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
Beautiful!!!
Exceptional moment in an exceptional place with very available and smiling staff!!! Only French, we were guided, accompanied... to make eyes closed especially for the price...you eat better than at the restaurant 😉😉😉
A tip: do not eat your lunch...😉😂😉
Exceptional moment in an exceptional place with very available and smiling staff!!! Only French, we were guided, accompanied... to make eyes closed especially for the price...you eat better than at the restaurant 😉😉😉
A tip: do not eat your lunch...😉😂😉
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Written December 3, 2024
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Steve T
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We booked a half day cooking class and were collected from our hotel at the time agreed. After a short and interesting trip to a local fresh produce market we went to the cooking school. Julie the host was funny and explained what we had to do step by step and the reason for it.
You can choose from a selection of dishes and get to eat them afterwards, there was loads of food so don’t eat before you come.
An enjoyable afternoon learning to cook Thai food and would recommend this as great value.
You can choose from a selection of dishes and get to eat them afterwards, there was loads of food so don’t eat before you come.
An enjoyable afternoon learning to cook Thai food and would recommend this as great value.
Written February 24, 2025
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Samantha W
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Amazing experience from start to finish! We had the best teacher, Nina, who explained all the ingredients and dishes clearly and in the most fun way. We learned to make 4 dishes, spring rolls + choosing our own dish from 3 categories - stir fry, curry, and soup (I chose chicken holy basil, khao soi, and tom kha gai). It was really neat being able to cook in a wok and make our own individual dishes! I’m so looking forward to making all the recipes at home; they provide a PDF via email with all recipes they teach for all classes.
This was the highlight of our Chiang Mai trip - highly recommend this experience to any family, couple, friends, or solo travelers looking for a unique and delicious adventure.
Breakdown of the experience:
3-3:30pm: Got picked up at our hotel in Old Town
3:30-4:15pm: Headed to a market just outside the city and learned about the various spices we’d be cooking with. Also included 15 minutes of free time to purchase spices, snacks, etc. and use the toilet.
4:15pm-4:45pm: Drove to the Smile Organic Farm location
5pm-8:15pm: Amazing farm experience, from walking through the garden smelling/tasting fresh herbs and vegetables, making our own spices, and cooking our 4 dishes
8:15pm: Left the farm to head back to Old City
This was the highlight of our Chiang Mai trip - highly recommend this experience to any family, couple, friends, or solo travelers looking for a unique and delicious adventure.
Breakdown of the experience:
3-3:30pm: Got picked up at our hotel in Old Town
3:30-4:15pm: Headed to a market just outside the city and learned about the various spices we’d be cooking with. Also included 15 minutes of free time to purchase spices, snacks, etc. and use the toilet.
4:15pm-4:45pm: Drove to the Smile Organic Farm location
5pm-8:15pm: Amazing farm experience, from walking through the garden smelling/tasting fresh herbs and vegetables, making our own spices, and cooking our 4 dishes
8:15pm: Left the farm to head back to Old City
Written January 8, 2025
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Michael L
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • Couples
The Thai cooking class was a mixed experience but overall enjoyable. The afternoon-evening event ran from 3 PM to 8 PM, making it a substantial part of the evening. The pick-up and drop-off service was smooth and hassle-free, which started things off on a positive note. The farm visit was a nice though it was smaller than I had expected. While the fresh ingredients were a highlight, the overall setup felt more like a larger-scale operation than an intimate, hands-on class.
During the cooking portion, many ingredients were pre-chopped and prepared for us to assemble. While this approach saved time, it took away some of the hands-on experience. With 11 participants in my group and about 80 people at the venue in total, the environment was lively but occasionally a bit loud.
That said, it was a fun and engaging way to learn a few Thai dishes, especially for those who prefer a faster-paced experience. The hosts, particularly Yo, were fantastic—energetic, welcoming, and kept the mood light and entertaining. If you're looking for an efficient, high-energy introduction to Thai cooking, this is a great choice. However, those seeking a quieter, more personal class might find it less suitable.
During the cooking portion, many ingredients were pre-chopped and prepared for us to assemble. While this approach saved time, it took away some of the hands-on experience. With 11 participants in my group and about 80 people at the venue in total, the environment was lively but occasionally a bit loud.
That said, it was a fun and engaging way to learn a few Thai dishes, especially for those who prefer a faster-paced experience. The hosts, particularly Yo, were fantastic—energetic, welcoming, and kept the mood light and entertaining. If you're looking for an efficient, high-energy introduction to Thai cooking, this is a great choice. However, those seeking a quieter, more personal class might find it less suitable.
Written November 27, 2024
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Benjamin M
Liverpool, UK5 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Such a great experience!! We did the evening class, and Yo was our teacher/guide. He was brilliant, showing the ingredients, explaining the differences between the curries and plants and flavours.
The cooking options are great, and they catered well for vegetarian, kosher and gluten-free diets during our visit.
It was great fun and we left with very full bellies and smiles on our faces.
The evening class was great because you eat at a normal dinner time, the temperature is better for cooking, and we got to see a beautiful sunset over the surrounding hills.
The cooking options are great, and they catered well for vegetarian, kosher and gluten-free diets during our visit.
It was great fun and we left with very full bellies and smiles on our faces.
The evening class was great because you eat at a normal dinner time, the temperature is better for cooking, and we got to see a beautiful sunset over the surrounding hills.
Written October 15, 2024
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Amélie M.
Geneva, Switzerland85 contributions
Cheapest cooking course offered from the multitude available in Chiang Mai.
The explanations are complete and the guide is happy to answer questions.
I found it a shame to have only 10min to the market in the morning, justified by the fact that the farm is far from the center (30-45min drive depending on the hotel, fortunately taken into account round trip in the price)
It was an experience that I recommend to several people to make different dishes and taste more.
I highly appreciate that the given recipe book is complete despite the fact that we only did the half day.
Any prepared food is eaten or can be taken away. I would have liked to bring back our curry made the same day in a small pot.
The explanations are complete and the guide is happy to answer questions.
I found it a shame to have only 10min to the market in the morning, justified by the fact that the farm is far from the center (30-45min drive depending on the hotel, fortunately taken into account round trip in the price)
It was an experience that I recommend to several people to make different dishes and taste more.
I highly appreciate that the given recipe book is complete despite the fact that we only did the half day.
Any prepared food is eaten or can be taken away. I would have liked to bring back our curry made the same day in a small pot.
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Written January 29, 2025
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Omar V
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Couples
It was an amazing experience since we were picked up and all the way
Our guide was Sisi made everything better and was the kindest and smiling and gave us the best cooking day I totally recommend it, that if you don't eat anything before!!!
Our guide was Sisi made everything better and was the kindest and smiling and gave us the best cooking day I totally recommend it, that if you don't eat anything before!!!
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Written October 26, 2024
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Hello there,
I am just wondering if gluten free is easily catered for?
Written March 28, 2024
Hi, before start the chef asks for any allergies or vegetarian options, so I believe gluten free should be an option also
Written March 30, 2024
We made the spring rolls as a group and then we picked a main that we cooked individually with the matching paste. There may have been a soup too but I cannot remember.
I would really recommend going, it was a great experience!
Written November 25, 2022
What time are will we be back at our hostel (baan ploy) if we take the morning course tomorrow? Since we have a train to catch
Written May 10, 2022
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