Passionfood Thai Cooking School Chiang Mai
Most cooking schools in Chiang Mai hand you the standard tourist syllabus: pad thai, green curry, mango sticky rice, done by lunch. This one leans into Northern Thai cooking instead, the dishes and techniques that actually belong to this part of the country. If you've already done a class in Bangkok or on an island, that's the reason to do another one here.
Sessions usually start at a nearby market, picking up ingredients and learning what they are before anyone touches a wok. Then you cook several dishes yourself and sit down and eat them. It's hands-on rather than a chef performing at the front while you watch, and it works for people who've never held a cleaver as well as those who cook properly at home. Come hungry and don't plan a big dinner afterwards.
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Passionfood Thai Cooking School Chiang Mai: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Passionfood Thai Cooking School Chiang Mai worth visiting?
Passionfood Thai Cooking School Chiang Mai holds a 5.0★ rating from 2,220 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Passionfood Thai Cooking School Chiang Mai?
Passionfood Thai Cooking School Chiang Mai is typically open 08:30-20:30 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Passionfood Thai Cooking School Chiang Mai?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (smoke & heat).
Where is Passionfood Thai Cooking School Chiang Mai located?
Passionfood Thai Cooking School Chiang Mai is at 7 Singharat Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Sriphoom, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city centre).
Location Info
7 Singharat Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Sriphoom, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand+66 63 029 1184www.passionfoodschool.com/Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)