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Sompong Thai Cooking School: Hands-On Culinary Experience

Guided market tour followed by hands-on cooking of Pad Thai, Green Curry, Tom Yum Soup and shared meal

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 4 hours

Sompong Cooking School in Chiang Mai offers an engaging, authentic way to explore Thai cuisine. Led by passionate instructors, classes are held in a friendly, hands-on environment that welcomes cooking enthusiasts of all skill levels. The atmosphere is practical and relaxed, so you can focus on learning techniques and tasting new flavours.

Classes typically begin with a guided trip to a local market, where you'll learn about selecting fresh, high-quality ingredients used in traditional Thai dishes. Along the way, instructors explain the role of different herbs, spices and produce in recipes. Back in the kitchen, participants can choose from a range of classes that may cover popular dishes such as Pad Thai, Green Curry and Tom Yum Soup, giving a well-rounded introduction to Thai cooking methods and flavour combinations.

The experience typically culminates in a shared meal of the dishes you’ve prepared, letting you taste the results of your work. Overall, Sompong Cooking School provides a practical, hands-on way to learn about Thailand’s food culture while cooking and eating authentic recipes in Chiang Mai.

Why Visit

  • Local market tour with instructor to select fresh, high-quality ingredients
  • Cooking class with passionate instructors in a friendly, hands-on setting
  • Selection of popular Thai recipes such as Pad Thai, Green Curry, Tom Yum Soup
  • Shared meal featuring the dishes participants prepare during the class

What's included

  • cookery book to take home
  • lunch
  • fresh market tour
  • cooking equipment
  • live commentary
  • ingredients for cooking and drinks

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • gratuities
    • transfer from the school

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to strollers
    • Public transit links nearby

    Tour available in your selected language

    Thai
    English

    Additional information

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Minimum age is 7 and older

    Any special dietary requirements must be advised prior to tour

    This cooking class runs every day

    Vegetarian dishes are available upon request. If you have any special requirements or allergies please let us know after you book

    Location

    Departure point

    Sompong Thai Cooking School, 2, Si Lom soi 13 6-2/7, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, 10500
    If you are late to Chong Nonsi BTS skytrain station make you own way to the school on Silom Soi 13. Go to end of street. A yellow tent with the red logo is in front of school. Classes start 9.30am/3.00pm (Morning Class/Afternoon Class). Tel : 084 779 8066

    Departure point

    Chong Nonsi, Bangkok, 10500
    Please arrive at Starting Point at 9:15am/2:45pm (Morning Class/Afternoon Class) as the car leaves no later than 9:20am/2:50pm (Morning Class/Afternoon Class) sharp. If late, make your own way to Sompong Thai Cooking School.

    End point

    Sompong Thai Cooking School, 2, Si Lom soi 13 6-2/7, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, 10500
    This tour includes a one-way transfer to the school only. After class make your own way from the school.

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