Cooking class in Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Chiang Mai's Most Authentic Hands-On Experience

Your Everyday Thai Cooking Inspiration.

All courses taught in English by passionate chef-owners Oun and Kae. Providing you with a complete outlook on all the authentic flavours and secret techniques Thailand has to offer.

100% Hands-on Individual Station
2-10 Small Intimate Class
5+1 Dishes + Free Recipe Book
Chef Founders Oun and Kae
Claire T.
Claire T.
★★★★★

The best cooking class in Chiang Mai! Oun & Kae are amazing teachers.

Ryen H.
Ryen H.
★★★★★

Loved the individual station! Learned so many secret techniques.

About Us

Meet Your Instructors, Oun & Kae

Oun and Kae, Founders of Tom Yum Thai Cooking School

Sa was dee krub / kha!

I have learned how to cook several kinds of food with my grandmother, parents and relatives for a long time. I have also traveled all over Thailand to taste plenty of regional food, learning from qualified instructors. I had the opportunity to work with a lot of people who are excellent cooks in large Thai restaurants and overseas.

I, myself, love eating and cooking especially Thai food. We have a great technique to help you to learn local Thai food. We hope that you will enjoy learning and ensure you will not be disappointed after finishing the course. Thank you very much for joining us!
  • Family recipes passed down through generations
  • Experience in top Thai restaurants in Thailand & abroad
  • Warm, family-like atmosphere in a safe environment
  • Home cooking class, Learn cooking at the Owner house

Oun and KaeOwners & Certified Instructors

Why Us

Why Food Lovers Choose Tom Yum Thai

  1. 01

    Individual Cooking Station

    Everyone has their own dedicated gas burner, wok, and prep station. You cook every dish yourself from start to finish.

  2. 02

    Pound Curry Paste from Scratch

    Learn the ancient art of grinding fresh Thai herbs, lemongrass, and galangal using heavy granite mortars and pestles.

  3. 03

    Local Morning Market Tour

    Walk through the bustling Chiang Mai morning market. Taste, smell, and identify fresh ingredients before cooking.

  4. 04

    Basic Vegetable Carving

    Discover traditional Thai fruit and vegetable carving techniques to garnish and present your dishes like a Thai chef.

  5. 05

    Small Intimate Classes (2-10 Pax)

    Never feel crowded. Small groups ensure personalized guidance, friendly banter, and hands-on assistance throughout.

  6. 06

    Free Round-Trip Hotel Pickup

    Hassle-free transportation to and from your hotel located within 3 km of the Chiang Mai Old City moat.

Bring Thai culinary mastery to your home, villa, or hotel

Private Catering & Hotel Cooking Lessons

We offer a full range of services to teach how to cook Thai food at home and hotel! Thai dishes will be taught and served directly to your table. Please contact us if you are interested in a private bespoke session.

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Courses

Daily Cooking Classes & Schedules

Choose between our vibrant morning class with fresh local market exploration or our relaxing twilight evening dinner session.

CourseClass timeHotel pickupYou cookPriceBook
Morning Cooking Course Most Popular Start your morning exploring lively market stalls to pick seasonal herbs, grind authentic curry paste, and cook a magnificent 5-course Thai lunch. 9.00 AM - 1.30 PMDaily (Monday - Sunday) 8.30 AM - 9.00 AM
5 Dishes of Your Choice + 1 Special Dish
?1,000/ Person BOOK MORNING COURSE
Evening Cooking Course Sunset Dinner Perfect for daytime explorers. Pound your own curry paste with granite mortar, master wok heat, and savor a memorable candle-lit dinner with friends. 3.00 PM - 8.00 PMDaily (Monday - Sunday) 3.00 PM - 3.30 PM
5 Dishes of Your Choice + 1 Special Dish
?1,000/ Person Book Evening Course

Every Course Includes

  • Trip to the authentic local fresh market
  • Individual cooking station with full set of tools and wok
  • Make your own authentic curry paste from scratch
  • Taught by the owners & receive official recipe book
  • All fresh ingredients and cooking supplies included
  • Drinking water, hot coffee, and Thai tea
  • Thai snacks & seasonal tropical fruits
  • Web albums from each class available for download
  • Transportation to & from your hotel (within 3 km from the old city)

Special diets? Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, or Gluten-Free options are readily accommodated for each participant!

Reviews

Loved by Travelers from Around the Globe

Read genuine feedback from guests who cooked with Oun and Kae in Chiang Mai.

Airbnb
Oun has so much knowledge and experience and it really shows as he walks you through the market and teaches you the dishes. Oun and his wife are so welcoming and kind, and the cooking class takes place in their home which is so special. Everything ran smoothly and I really enjoyed learning from Oun, I definitely recommend this class if you’re in Chiang Mai.
ชื่อผู้รีวิวใหม่Recent
Klook
Something special about cooking in Chef Ohun's home (best location near city center with market visit so close by no long drives). Initimate classes with individual cooking stations, and every foodie question about spices and flavors are answered with patience and expertise in perfect English. WARNING: do not eat before arrival! We got to enjoy each fabulous course we just cooked while it was still hot. So good, you will stuff yourself!
ชื่อผู้รีวิวใหม่28/9/26
Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful time with Un and his wife. From the moment we arrived, we felt incredibly welcome. Their kindness, warmth and simple hospitality made the whole experience feel like sharing a meal with friends rather than taking a cooking class.
Everything is very well organised, while remaining relaxed and accessible to everyone, even if you are not an experienced cook. Un explains everything clearly and makes cooking Thai food seem easy and enjoyable.
And of course, all the dishes we prepared were absolutely aroi — delicious! 😋
A truly lovely experience that we would highly recommend to anyone looking for an authentic, friendly and convivial Thai cooking class.
Thank you, Un and your wife, for this wonderful moment!
Jérémie, Christelle & Manon
ชื่อผู้รีวิวใหม่Aug 2026
Guest book
What a great cooking class! The chef is really passionate: it's his job, and he shares his passion with a lot of generosity and enthusiasm. The dishes are hearty, delicious, and the recipes are accessible to everyone, even beginners. A great time, both friendly and gourmet. I highly recommend it!
ชื่อผู้รีวิวใหม่July 2026
Cookly
Honestly the most amazing morning. Perfect from start to finish. Very clear instructions in perfect English. Highly recommended!
Nicola G.· Jan 2024
Cookly
We had a great time with Oun as our cook. The market was nice to see and highly recommend this class. Instructions were clear and we got pictures and a recipe book afterwards for free!
Benne van t H.Oct 2023
Google
Oun was our driver and chef for the day and he was a delight! He made everything enjoyable and easy for the students.
Beth P.
Cookly
The chef and his wife are just amazing. We had a great time, laughed a lot and cooked absolutely delicious dishes.
Matthew K.Jan 2019
Cookly
Really great in-depth instruction on how to cook the very best Thai dishes. Oun is a very witty and very funny cooking master. 11/10 would attend again!
Willem M.Sep 2018
Guest book
Thank you so much, Oun and Kae for a wonderful experience. The recipes and food are 'Aroy' (delicious) and the company was delightful. We will see you next time we are in Chiang Mai!
Dee and JanCape Town, South Africa
Guest book
Oun and Kae, we enjoyed the dinner in your new location congratulations! Thank you for taking us to the local market and teaching us how to cook many wonderful yummy flavours and treats. God speed! Khob Khun ka.
CrystalColumbia, South Carolina, USA
Guest book
We had a really exciting and funny time at the Tom Yum Thai Cooking School. Finally, I know how to cook typical Thai dishes and I hope I will find all the ingredients back home. Thanks a lot for that special day!
MichelleAustria
Guest book
Delicious food and a wonderful teacher. This was a much smaller, more intimate class. We had a great time and learned so much about authentic Thai flavors.
Claire Haughey AspenColorado, USA
Guest book
We had a lot of fun and learnt a lot, the teacher was attentive and answered everything we could thank to Oun. I would recommend the class highly!
Jez CoxUnited Kingdom

Downloads

Course Downloads & Recipe Book

Students enrolled in Tom Yum Thai Cooking School can access and download our official full-color recipe book and class photos.

Enter the student passcode provided by Oun & Kae on your certificate, or message us on WhatsApp/Line with your booking name.

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Chiang Mai, ThailandComplimentary hotel pickup within 3 km from Chiang Mai Old City
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