Private Thai Cooking Class & Sam Yaek Market Tour – Chiang Mai | 17 December 2025

We began our day at Sam Yaek Market, my local farmers market, where I personally guided them through the fresh produce, herbs, and seasonal ingredients that we later used in our cooking. This market visit is one of my favorite parts of the day — meeting the vendors I know, choosing vegetables together, and sharing how Thai people really shop and cook at home. Smiling, baskets full, and ready to cook — a perfect start to a very personal cooking experience

Shopping at the local Thai farmers market before my private cooking class in Chiang Mai

The cool season in Chiang Mai is perfect for gardening and farming. Fresh, seasonal vegetables make all the difference in Thai cooking, and this is the best time of year to enjoy them.

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Smiling together in the garden with baskets full of fresh vegetables before cooking

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We focused on vegetarian Pad Thai at the wok, learning how heat, timing, and balance bring the dish together using fresh vegetables and plant-based ingredients. From softening the noodles to combining the sauce at just the right moment, each step showed how satisfying vegetarian Thai cooking can be. Alongside Pad Thai, we also prepared crispy vegetarian Thai fried spring rolls and a fragrant vegetarian Thai curry, exploring the depth and variety of Thai food without relying on meat.

Cooking vegetarian Pad Thai at the wok, focusing on heat and timing

Cooking the vegetarian spring roll filling in the wok

A proud moment together with the finished spring roll filling

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We gathered at the dining table to enjoy the vegetarian dishes we had prepared together, from Pad Thai cooked at the wok to crispy fried spring rolls and a fragrant Thai curry. Because this was a private class, the day moved at our own pace — from the market and garden to the kitchen and finally the table. Sitting together, sharing the meal, and talking about flavors is my favorite part of a private class, where the experience feels personal, relaxed, and truly shared.

Sharing a relaxed meal together at the table, enjoying the vegetarian dishes we prepared during our private cooking class

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