🍜 Food &amp; Cooking in Thailand

Chiang Mai Lanna Northern Thai Cooking Experience with Locals

Cook authentic northern Thai dishes alongside Chiang Mai home cooks in a 6.5-hour session, using vegetables grown in their gardens. You'll learn regional Lanna techniques, prepare a full meal together, then eat what you've made. This isn't a staged demonstration—it's a working kitchen where local families teach as they cook. Walk away with recipes, practical skills, and genuine insight into how Lanna people actually eat and cook at home.

Lean cooking in A Thai atmosphere with Cookventure Home Cooking Studio

Spend five hours in a family-run Thai cooking studio learning generational recipes and techniques in an intimate setting. Your instructor brings a decade of professional teaching experience to hands-on classes held in a traditional Lanna-style space. Work through each dish step-by-step, discovering the stories and methods behind Thailand's most cherished home cooking. Private transport gets you there and back, with refreshments included.

4 Corners of Thailand: A Taste Sensation Food Tour in Hua Hin

Taste Thailand's four distinct regional cuisines in a single afternoon across Hua Hin. This leisurely 3.5-hour tour stops at four different restaurants, each representing a different corner of the country's culinary map. You'll sample 10–15+ dishes and drinks paired to showcase the dramatic flavour and spice shifts between regions, travelling in air-conditioned comfort with a licensed Thai guide who explains what makes each area's food unique.

Ya's Krabi Thai Cookery School

Learn to cook authentic Thai dishes at Ya's Krabi Thai Cookery School, a hands-on four-hour class where you'll master curries, stir-fries, soups and salads under expert guidance. Based near Krabi and Ao Nang, the school teaches you how Thai cooks balance heat, sourness, and seasoning to build depth of flavour. You'll prepare several dishes from scratch, then eat what you've made. A recipe book goes home with you so you can recreate the food long after you leave Thailand.

Bangkok Night Market Tour Dinner and Vintage Find

A four-hour evening romp through [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s food scene, starting with dinner at a Michelin-recognised restaurant where you'll eat four proper Thai dishes, then loose in Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin night market to hunt vintage finds and graze on street food. Private car picks you up from BTS Ekkamai, and a local guide steers you through both stops with two drinks built in. Ideal for serious eaters and market-combing types.

Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour in Phuket by VJ

Learn to cook three or four classic Thai dishes in VJ's home kitchen, starting with a guided tour through a bustling local market where you'll discover the vegetables, herbs and flavours that define Thai cuisine. Over three hours, you'll master the fundamentals—including grinding curry paste from scratch using mortar and pestle—then sit down to eat what you've made. It's hands-on, intimate, and designed so you can replicate everything at home.

Family Foodies Experience in Hua Hin, Thailand

Explore Hua Hin's street food scene with your family on a guided tasting tour that teaches you to navigate Thai flavours together. Over 2.5 hours, you'll sample 10–15+ dishes and drinks while learning how to adjust heat levels for different palates—skills you'll take home and use again. A local English-speaking guide leads you via songtheaw through the town's best eat-as-you-go spots, making it educational without being heavy-handed.

Siam Cuisine Thai Cookery School Krabi

Spend five hours at Siam Cuisine in Krabi learning to prepare six authentic Thai dishes from scratch. Situated between Aonang and Ao Nam Mao, this hands-on cooking school teaches you proper herb selection and technique, then you sit down to eat what you've made. Your English-speaking instructor guides each participant through the process individually, and you'll leave with a recipe book to recreate these dishes at home. Hotel transfers included for most central areas.

Private Tour: Grand Palace,Wat Phra Kaew, Museum&Cooking Class

A full-day private tour combining [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s most revered cultural sites with hands-on Thai cooking. Start with [the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew](/places/the-grand-palace-and-wat-phra-kaew-thailand), then tour the national museum before heading to a local market in the late afternoon. Buy ingredients alongside locals, then learn to prepare four authentic dishes in a cooking class, finishing with a meal you've made yourself. Ten hours total, private driver throughout.

10 hoursfrom AUD $362

Hands on Cooking Class at Riverside Thai Cooking in Khao Lak

★ 5.0 (7)

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $111

Hands on Cooking Class at Riverside Thai Cooking in Khao Lak

Roll up your sleeves for a four-hour hands-on cooking class in Khao Lak where you'll learn to build authentic Thai dishes from scratch. Morning sessions kick off at the local market to source fresh herbs and spices with your chef, before moving to the kitchen to craft spring rolls and select from over 20 recipes—curries, stir-fries, salads, soups. Evening classes swap the market tour for mango sticky rice dessert. You'll cook, plate, and eat what you've made, taking home a recipe folder and techniques to recreate these flavours at home. Hotel transfers included.

A night at the market

Spend an evening navigating [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s sprawling flower market, one of Southeast Asia's largest, where vendors arrange blooms under fluorescent lights and the air smells of jasmine and marigold. You'll eat dinner among the stalls, sampling dishes locals grab between shifts, and learn how flowers move through the city's arteries. Three hours gives you enough time to eat properly, ask questions, and watch the market's rhythm without feeling rushed.

Afternoon Thai Cooking Workshop 4 Dishes with Certificate

Spend three hours in a [Bangkok](/places/bangkok) kitchen learning to cook four classic Thai dishes from scratch. You'll work alongside a guide who walks you through techniques for each dish, handle all the prep and cooking yourself, and leave with a certificate, printed recipes, and the confidence to recreate these meals at home. Suitable for complete beginners through to keen home cooks.

Silom Thai Cooking Experience with Market Visit

This three-hour Silom cooking class starts with a guided prowl through a bustling [Bangkok](/places/bangkok) market, where you'll pick out fresh produce and spices before heading to the kitchen. There, instructors walk you through preparing four authentic Thai dishes—curries, stir-fries, and desserts—at your own pace. Cook what you make, eat what you cook, all without MSG. Groups cap at ten, so you get real attention.

Sala Lakorn Riverside Buffet Dinner with Thai Show

Dine along the river at Sala Lakorn whilst watching classical Thai dancers perform traditional narratives. The four-hour evening centres on a buffet stocked with grilled seafood—prawns, crab, squid—alongside international plates and local specialities. An open-air terrace overlooks the water, and a house-produced theatrical show unfolds as you eat, blending riverside dining with authentic cultural performance.

Bangkok Maeklong and Floating Market Gastronomy

When Mia from our Global Hobo crew ran this Bangkok tour, she got the real deal: two of Thailand's most famous markets without the standard tourist shuffle. You're collected from your hotel in a nine-seater van and whisked out early to catch the Maeklong Railway Market before the crowds thicken—then it's a boat ride through the floating markets of Damnoen Saduak. The hook isn't just sightseeing, though. A local guide steers you toward actual food stalls where you'll taste your way through the day, sampling dishes most visitors miss. It's seven and a half hours of canal life, train-spotting, and proper Thai flavours in small-group comfort.

Blue Elephant Sathorn Bangkok Cooking School with Michelin Guide

Learn to cook four or five authentic Thai dishes at Blue Elephant Sathorn, led by Michelin-trained chefs in [Bangkok](/places/bangkok). The morning session includes a market visit to source fresh ingredients and aromatics; both morning and afternoon classes run four hours, culminating in a shared meal of your own cooking. You'll leave with recipes, an apron, and a certificate. Small groups—maximum 20 people—mean hands-on attention from experienced instructors fluent in multiple languages.

Scenic Boat Ride & Private Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok with Aoy

Combine a private boat journey along the Tha Chin River with hands-on Thai cooking at Aoy's riverside home near [Bangkok](/places/bangkok). After pickup from Bang Wa BTS, you'll cruise downriver to her kitchen studio where you'll prep and cook an authentic Thai meal from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've made together. The full experience runs three hours and hinges on learning directly from a local cook who genuinely enjoys teaching her food and culture.

Thai Culinary Class by the Beach at Melati Resort & Spa

Learn to cook four classic Thai dishes at Melati Resort & Spa's beachside kitchen over three hours. You'll work alongside a chef instructor through seafood salad, prawn soup, green curry, and cashew chicken, then sit down to eat what you've made. The class suits all skill levels and wraps up with recipes on USB and a certificate to take home.

Homies Thai Cooking Experience

A three-hour hands-on cooking class with a Thai chef where you'll master techniques for everyday cooking rather than restaurant showmanship. Work through ingredient selection at a local market, then prepare and eat several dishes together. The class suits vegetarians and dietary needs (let them know ahead) without feeling like an afterthought. You'll leave with skills that translate to your own kitchen and a fuller understanding of how Thai food fits into daily life.

Evening Couse Thai Cooking Class in Ao Nang, Krabi

Learn to cook five authentic Thai dishes in a four-hour evening class in Ao Nang, Krabi. You'll work in a home kitchen with a small group of no more than 12 people, preparing real Thai food from scratch before sitting down to eat what you've made. Walk away with recipes, a certificate, and the confidence to recreate these dishes back home. Hotel pick-up and drop-off included for Ao Nang, Klong Muang, Tub Kaek and Krabi town.

Khao Sok Local Life Adventure & Traditional Cooking Class

Spend a day in Khao Sok learning to cook authentic Thai dishes alongside a local family, then drift downriver on traditional bamboo rafts through limestone gorges. This one-day adventure moves beyond typical tourist circuits—you'll forage for ingredients in the jungle, prepare lunch using time-honoured techniques, and paddle past towering rock formations before stopping for forest-brewed coffee and a temple visit.

Northern Thai Cooking Experience in Chiangmai

Spend five hours in Chiang Mai learning to cook Northern Thai dishes at a kitchen rooted in the region's food heritage. You'll master simplified techniques for authentic recipes, working with fresh ingredients and proper equipment provided. By the end, you'll have the confidence and know-how to recreate these dishes at home, whether you're picking up a knife for the first time or already comfortable in the kitchen.

Chiang mai Foodies and Historic Walk

Explore Chiang Mai's old city on foot with a local guide who navigates you through temple courtyards, bustling markets, and neighbourhood streets. Over three hours, you'll sample authentic dishes at family-run spots, learn the stories behind landmarks, and pick up the rhythms of daily life here. Hotel pickup included for city-centre stays; dinner and tastings covered.

Sompong Thai Cooking School in Bangkok

Master Thai cooking fundamentals at Sompong's [Bangkok](/places/bangkok) studio in a focused 4-hour session. Pick between morning classes that start at a local market to source ingredients yourself, or afternoon slots devoted entirely to cooking. You'll work at your own station under instructor guidance, preparing several dishes from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've made. Vegetarian versions available. Takes 4 hours total.

Cook Your Own Thai Dishes From Scratch in Phuket

Learn to cook three Thai dishes of your choice during this hands-on three-hour class at a Phuket restaurant kitchen. You'll discover the essential herbs, sauces, and techniques that make Thai cooking achievable at home, then eat what you've prepared. Small groups of up to ten mean proper attention from instructors, and you'll leave with a recipe book to recreate dishes in your own kitchen.

Bangkok Udomsuk Thai Cooking Class with Local Market Tour

A three-hour cooking class in [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s Udomsuk neighbourhood that starts in the working market where locals buy their daily groceries, then moves to a kitchen run by a chef trained in royal cuisine. You'll cook several dishes from scratch, using ingredients you've just selected, in a small relaxed group. It's walkable from the BTS station and practical if you're near Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Authentic Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok with Apple & Family

Cook authentic Thai dishes in Apple's home kitchen in [Bangkok](/places/bangkok), a 3-hour hands-on class where you'll prepare classics like green curry and crispy morning glory before eating what you've made. You'll pick up from Min Buri station and learn ingredient secrets while getting insider tips on navigating the city from someone who lives here. The class suits small groups and includes a local beer, dessert, and optionally a walk through Ta Lad Min market to source ingredients yourself.

Chiang Rai Food & Night Market Walking Tour with Local Host

Spend four hours navigating Chiang Rai's evening markets with a local guide who knows where the best street food stalls hide. You'll travel by air-conditioned vehicle and on foot, stopping to taste regional specialities and sweets as the city lights up. Hotel pickup and drop-off included, so you can focus on eating rather than navigation.

Experience Bangkok at Night with Streetfood Dinner & Foot Massage

Spend four hours exploring [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s nocturnal side, starting with the Chao Phraya Express boat before diving into Yaowarat's street-food scene. Visit Paklong Talad flower market at dawn, learn to fold lotus blooms, then cruise Khao San and Rambuttri roads by tuk-tuk. Wind down with a half-hour foot massage and a complimentary drink, guided throughout by an English speaker.

Culinary adventure in Mueang Non with Small group

A three to four-hour guided food tour through Mueang Non that takes you beyond tourist zones to sample what locals actually eat. You'll move through neighbourhood markets and family-run spots with a knowledgeable guide, learning how food traditions shape daily life here. The experience channels money back into the community, so your appetite supports local livelihoods alongside satisfying it.

Bangkok Jay Fai Michelin star table reservation and City Tour

2 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $31

Bangkok Jay Fai Michelin star table reservation and City Tour

Combine [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s riverside temples with a guaranteed seat at Jay Fai, the street-food Michelin star that normally demands hours of queuing. Visit [Wat Arun](/places/wat-arun-thailand) and [Wat Pho](/places/wat-pho-thailand) to see their glittering stupas and intricate carvings, then travel by long-tail boat through the city's waterways. Stop for mango sticky rice at K. Panich, a century-old dessert vendor, before heading to Jay Fai where your skip-the-line pass cuts the typical five-hour wait down to one. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Duration varies by tour type, typically 2–6 hours.

Big Boy Elephant Observation (No Touch) + Pad Thai Cooking Class

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $71

Big Boy Elephant Observation (No Touch) + Pad Thai Cooking Class

Spend six to seven hours at a working elephant sanctuary near Chiang Mai where observation happens on the animals' terms—no touching, bathing, or hand-feeding. You'll help maintain habitat by planting banana trees and preparing enrichment food, then return to cook an authentic Pad Thai from scratch with a local instructor. The sanctuary prioritises elephant welfare and natural behaviour, making this a genuinely educational half-day that pairs wildlife respect with hands-on Thai cooking.

Thai Cooking Class and Elephant Sanctuary: From Market to Forest

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $92

Thai Cooking Class and Elephant Sanctuary: From Market to Forest

Spend 10–11 hours cooking from scratch in a local Thai kitchen, then travel to a forest sanctuary where you'll spend time with elephants on their own terms. You'll select your own dishes, shop at a neighbourhood market, prepare lunch together, and finish with dinner whilst observing the animals in a setting that prioritises their welfare over spectacle. The day bridges two worlds—culinary tradition and ethical wildlife encounter—supported by an English-speaking guide who connects you to the farmers and caretakers behind both experiences.