Benny's Home Cooking Chiang Mai
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Based on 344 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Benny's Home Cooking Chiang Mai worth booking?
Benny's Home Cooking Chiang Mai is a 6-hour experience in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from $53 per person. It scores 85 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 344 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 85 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (344)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $53 per person
Join this full-day cooking class in Chiang Mai, learn to cook and have fun in a lovely home surrounded by an organic garden, where you will use personally picked ingredients to cook your favorite dish. Choose from a vari
What you get
About this experience
Join this full-day cooking class in Chiang Mai, learn to cook and have fun in a lovely home surrounded by an organic garden, where you will use personally picked ingredients to cook your favorite dish. Choose from a variety of fruits, herbs and vegetables to enjoy picking, cooking, and eating. The class is situated in the countryside, 20 minutes from Chiang Mai, downtown, or Chiang Mai International airport. Cook 5 unique dishes. Make curry paste from scratch. Choose your favorite dishes to do from the categories: appetizers, soups, pastes and curries, stir fried dishes, and desserts. I have been in the food industry for 19 years and be a Thai food instructor for my own cooking class for 11 years.
What's included
Included
- Recipe book
- Beverages, coffee, herbal tea
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (downtown Chiang Mai)
- All ingredients for cooking
- Professional instructor
- Local market tour and food tasting
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Benny's Home Cooking Chiang Mai
Know before you go
- Vegetarian,Vegan, pescatarian, gluten free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Kids under 10 years old not allowed in the adults class.
- LGBTQ+ friendly
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 344 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
344 verified traveler reviews for Benny's Home Cooking Chiang Mai. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
I can’t recommend this...
I can’t recommend this enough. It was fun, very well organized, convenient. We learned so much about Thai cuisine. Benny had more jokes than a stand-up comedian. Great value.
via Viator
Fabulous for kids and adults
Amazing benny and team, from market fun to fab cooking guides brilliant English and food
Response from the operator: Dear Poppy, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review ❤️ It was such a pleasure to welcome you and your family to our home. We're so happy that both the adults and the kids enjoyed the market visit, the cooking class, and of course the delicious Thai food. 😊 Thank you for your kind words about our team and my English. We always do our best to make everyone feel like part of our family while sharing authentic Thai cooking. We hope to welcome you back to Benny's Home Cooking Chiang Mai on your next visit. Safe travels and happy cooking! 👩🍳🇹🇭💚 Sexy Benny & the kitchen fairies 👩🍳 💕 🧚♂️
via Tripadvisor
Highly recommended
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had such a wonderful time at Benny’s Cooking Class! We chose the kids cooking class and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Chiang Mai. The kids absolutely loved visiting the local market, choosing their own ingredients and preparing their own Thai dishes. They were so proud of what they made – and everything tasted delicious! From the hotel pick-up to the cooking class, everything was perfectly organised. Benny and the team were incredibly kind, patient and welcoming, and made us feel at home right away. It was such a fun and special experience for our whole family, and a lovely way to learn more about Thai food and culture. Thank you so much for this wonderful memory! We would definitely recommend Benny’s Cooking Class to other families. ❤️🇹🇭
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure hosting your family. The kids did such a wonderful job at the market and in the kitchen—they were so enthusiastic! 👍👍👏👏 Having you all here made for such a gezellig day. Hope to welcome you and your family back to Chiang Mai again someday. Back to the Netherlands safely. Very Sexy Benny 😍 and the kitchen fairies 👩🍳 💕 🧚♀️
via Tripadvisor
Great experience
Benny was super friendly. It was a great experience to stop at the market and get our ingredients. There was some free time to explore the market on our own. Cooking instructions and insight were fantastic.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your feedback. Me and the kitchen faries team are so delighted to know you had a great time with us. Hope to see you again. Have a nice day, Sexy Benny and the kitchen fairies :)
via Tripadvisor
Awesome cooking class
My wife and I had a great time at Benny’s cooking class Benny is a great teacher she has a great personality she took us to the market and explained all the different ingredients we will be using we cooked 5 dishes and they all were delicious (I suggest not eating before class) I recommend Benny to anybody that wants a fun and educational experience 10/10 we do recommend
Response from the operator: Hi Terry, Aliyah thank you so much for your feedback to my home cooking class. It was a lovely day with you two as well. I'm so delighted to see you both had a great cooking experience with us. Hope to see you again. Enjoy your trip back to the state safely. Benny and the kitchen fairies
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $53 to $1690
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 120
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 85
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Benny's Home Cooking Chiang Mai: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chiang Mai.
How much does Benny's Home Cooking Chiang Mai cost?
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Prices start at $53 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Chiang Mai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Benny's Home Cooking Chiang Mai take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Chiang Mai is not rushed.
Is Benny's Home Cooking Chiang Mai worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 85 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 344 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Chiang Mai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Benny's Home Cooking Chiang Mai?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Benny's Home Cooking Chiang Mai suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Benny's Home Cooking Chiang Mai?
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Around 120 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Chiang Mai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Chiang Mai and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Benny's Home Cooking Chiang Mai start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Chiang Mai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Chiang Mai?
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On Outty we rank every Chiang Mai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai, Full Day Thai Cooking at Farm (Chiang Mai), Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Chiang Mai?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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