Chiang Mai: Thai and Akha Food Small-Group Cooking Class
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Is Chiang Mai: Thai and Akha Food Small-Group Cooking Class worth booking?
Chiang Mai: Thai and Akha Food Small-Group Cooking Class is a 6-hour experience in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from $1500 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $1500 per person
Part of the rich culture of Thailand is ingrained in all its delicious traditional dishes. In this activity, join a fun and informative tour that will take you on a local market trip where you'll source all your ingredie
What you get
- Pick up and drop at your hotel
- Local market tour (Morning Cooking Class)
- Free CookBook + Extra Gift
- All ingredients for cooking
- Vegatarian/Vegan meal option
- Wi-Fi internet
About this experience
Part of the rich culture of Thailand is ingrained in all its delicious traditional dishes. In this activity, join a fun and informative tour that will take you on a local market trip where you'll source all your ingredients for your scheduled cooking class! Choose either a morning or evening course and embark on a journey that will introduce you to the Akha people - a community that immigrated to Thailand in the 1900's - as well as their traditions and a combination of both Thai and Akha cuisine. In the cooking course, you'll create 10 delicious dishes that you will get to eat after the session. During your meal, stuff yourself silly with the soup, spring rolls, stir fry dishes, and more, straight from your kitchen station.
What's included
Included
- Pick up and drop at your hotel
- Local market tour (Morning Cooking Class)
- Free CookBook + Extra Gift
- All ingredients for cooking
- Vegatarian/Vegan meal option
- Wi-Fi internet
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Chiang Mai
Or, you can also get picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai town.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Or, you can also get picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai town.
Options you can book
Morning Cooking Class
Description : Take you on a local market trip where you will taste and collect all the ingredients for your cooking class Duration: 6 hours Departure time : 09:00am Pick up Time: 08:30am - 09:00am Pickup included
Evening Cooking Class
Description: No need to worry or plan where or what do eat for dinner just come and cook, actually a much better time to be cooking Duration: 5 hours Departure Time: 05:00pm Pick up Time: 04:30pm - 05:00pm Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Oh-Hoo
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- The activity is able to accommodate special dietary requirements (allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets, or other dietary needs)
- Appetizers: Papaya Salad, Spring Roll
- Desserts: Mango with Sticky Rice, Pumpkin in Coconut Milk
- Akha dishes: Sapi Thong (tomato dipping sauce), Akha Salad, Akha Soup
- Stir fry: Sweet & Sour Vegetables, Cashew Nut with Chicken, Chicken with Hot Basil, Pad Thai
- Soup: Chicken in Coconut Milk, Hot & Sour Prawn Soup, Clear Soup with Egg Tofu
- Curry Paste and Curry: Chicken Green Curry, Chicken Red Curry, Panaeng Curry, Massaman Curry
- In any case, if your booking isn't matched with reality when you show upfront (such as child's age, child's height, the number of people and etc.), you are responsible to pay the additional charge upfront for the show/tour.
- On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for Chiang Mai: Thai and Akha Food Small-Group Cooking Class. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
On was an amazing teacher...
On was an amazing teacher and made the class so fun. Come hungry because it is a ton of food! Easy recipes and nice to have the recipe book.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your lovely review. We’re glad to hear that the class fun and engaging. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another tour in the future. Best regards, Tawan Oh-hoo Team
via Viator
An Unforgettable Culinary Adventure - Rain and All!
What an incredible day this turned out to be! My husband evening cooking class and I can honestly say it exceeded every expectation. We made 10 different dishes, and let me tell you, keeping track was like counting 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... 11 if you include the amazing welcome drink they started us with. The spring rolls, the stir fry, that incredible soup - each dish was better than the last. Here's where it gets interesting - halfway through our cooking session, we got hit with a sudden flash flood! Water was rushing down the street, and we were all laughing and scrambling about. But honestly? It just made the whole experience more memorable. The staff handled it like absolute pros and we just kept cooking and having a blast. By the time we sat down to eat everything we'd made, we were absolutely stuffed. I mean STUFFED. The food was phenomenal - that perfect blend of Thai and Akha flavors that you just can't get anywhere else. We could barely move afterward but couldn't stop talking about how amazing everything tasted. Even with Mother Nature throwing us a curveball, this was hands down one of the highlights of our trip to Thailand. The culture, the food, the laughs, the unexpected adventure - it all came together perfectly. Highly recommend!
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing this incredible review. We’re absolutely delighted to hear that the evening cooking class exceeded your expectations and became such a memorable highlight of your trip. Thank you for your heartfelt recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again for more delicious memories in the future. Best Regards, Tawan Oh-Hoo Team
via Tripadvisor
Excellent
Excellent and useful cooking class, easy to understand for those of us who are not experts in the kitchen and the chef clearly explains the various dishes.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 6+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $1500 to $1730
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
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Chiang Mai: Thai and Akha Food Small-Group Cooking Class: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chiang Mai.
How much does Chiang Mai: Thai and Akha Food Small-Group Cooking Class cost?
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Prices start at $1500 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 Chiang Mai: Thai and Akha Food Small-Group Cooking Class 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 Chiang Mai: Thai and Akha Food Small-Group Cooking Class worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Chiang Mai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Chiang Mai: Thai and Akha Food Small-Group Cooking Class?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Chiang Mai: Thai and Akha Food Small-Group Cooking Class suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 6. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 6-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Chiang Mai: Thai and Akha Food Small-Group Cooking Class?
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Around 1 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 Chiang Mai: Thai and Akha Food Small-Group Cooking Class 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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