Chiang Mai is a dynamic and modern city, which has successfully managed to combine its rich history and traditions with its increasingly modern side. Chiang Mai is fast establishing itself as the culinary capital of Thailand with an abundance of food choices for the traveller. Thai cooking is fast becoming one of the most sought after skills for the everyday cook. Once learned properly, mouth watering temptations can be whipped up with the minimum of fuss.
The Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School – the cookery school was established in 1993 and is owned and operated by Sompon Nabnian and his English wife, Elizabeth. Sompon has firmly grounded his expertise in the art of Thai cooking; he has appeared as a special guest on numerous television programmes about food and travel, including the BBC ‘Holiday’ programme, the National Geographic Channel, ZDF and the Thai Channels 3 and ITV. In 2001 he hosted his own series for UK television titled ‘Thai Way II’.
Gap’s Thai Culinary Art Cookery School, Chiang Mai - the school has operated since 1999, under the direction of executive chef Mr. Suraphol Thubtong (Eddie), with more than 23 years experience as a cook Mr. Suraphol Thubtong is also the owner of Gap's house, the highly recommended guest house in Chiang Mai. The cooking school is set up just out of Chiang Mai town in a relaxed atmosphere amidst lush gardens surrounded by nature, a beautiful environment to learn an experiment with the delectable, exotic ingredients Thailand has on offer.
The Baan Thai Cooking School – the cooking school is located in the heart of Chiang Mai, just a few blocks from Thapae Gate. In Thai, Baan Thai means Thai Home, which is the atmosphere you will experience in this friendly and welcoming place. The staff of Baan Thai view the school as more than a cooking school but as an extension of their home kitchen.
The Baan Thai Cooking School Local Market TourThe cooking course includes a visit to a local market; the traveller is given the opportunity to learn about exotic local fruits and vegetables.
Thai Farm Cooking School in Chiang Mai, Thailand – the school is owned and operated by Sawat and his Belgian wife; it has been operational since the year 2000. This is a truly unique experience for the traveller as the Thai Farm Cooking School is the only Cooking School that operates from a farm environment. All ingredients are organically grown and used in the cooking. The traveller enjoys a visit to the local Ruamchook-market, which is a large market just outside the city on the way to the farm.
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