Chiang Rai, Thailand

Thai Cooking Class

akha kitchen

Chiang Rai, Thailand

Thai & Akha Cooking Adventure.

"We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Akha Kitchen Thai Cooking Class. If you’re even remotely interested in Thai food or culture, don’t miss Akha Kitchen — it’s something special."

Nathan_L

"Chef Jaru is an incredible teacher and host. Warm, patient, and genuinely passionate about her food and culture. Being welcomed into her home made the entire experience feel personal and meaningful, not like a class but like a shared day. I would do this again in a heartbeat."

Catherine_P

"An amazing experience and something I would definitely recommend if you’re in Chiang Rai!"

Ben_E

Thai/Akha Cooking class

Chef Jaruwan will be your personal Chef and teacher.

Your experience begins with a visit to a local market, where you will discover fresh, seasonal ingredients used in Thai cooking. After the market, we head to our home kitchen to begin cooking together.

Each class starts with an introduction to Thai and Akha culture, followed by the preparation of a special traditional Akha dish, "Sa-pee-tong" — a recipe made exclusively by the Akha people and rarely shared outside the community.

You will then continue your culinary adventure by preparing four popular Thai dishes, chosen by the class, with hands-on guidance at every step.

The Akha Kitchen Private Cooking Class
lasts approximately 4 hours

Includes:

Local market visit with tastings and refreshments
Hands-on cooking at the chef’s private home
Vegan and Vegetarian substitutions available
Beverages included
High-speed internet
FUN & photos with friends and food (ALWAYS!!!)!
Finally... you’ll leave with the confidence and skills to cook authentic Thai dishes in your own home!

Class Details

Short Video

Video from our class

Akha Kitchen

Our Thai/Akha heritage has come with many insights of the Northern Thai and Akha cooking styles. Come be our guests, and refine your skill of Thai Cooking. You will also learn about Akha Hill Tribe people and Akha Cuisine.

Only found in here in Northern Thailand!

Chef Jaruwan is professionally trained in the Culinary Arts.

Who we are

Head Chef

My name is Jaruwan, the head chef here at the Chiang Rai Akha Kitchen Cooking School. I am of the Akha Hill Tribe by birth, and I've lived in Chiang Rai my entire life. I attended The School for Culinary Arts, and have a deep love of cooking.

I look forward to meeting you.

Chef Jaruwan