Thai Cookery Course in Chiang Mai
Itinerary:
Learn the basics of Thai cuisine, its ingredients and method of preparation and cooking, in a relaxed informal setting. The course includes instruction, demonstration and practical cooking experience for the participants.
Day 1 Bangkok / Chiang Mai (-
Late afternoon transfer to the railway station for the overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Day 2 Chiang Mai (-
Arrive Chiang Mai early in the morning and transfer to hotel. After a short rest transfer to the cooking school about 15 minutes outside of Chiang Mai. The first day of the course will be devoted to an introduction to the main ingredients used in Thai cuisine, their uses, storage and suitable alternatives. The use of these ingredients will then be demonstrated with the assistance of the participants in preparing a typical Thai lunch. Afterwards there will be an opportunity to try a selection of Thai fruits and snacks. Transfer back to the hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 3 Chiang Mai (B/L/-
After breakfast transfer to the cooking school.
On the second day of the course learn to make some of the pastes use a mortar and pestle that are so essential to Thai cooking. These pastes will then be used in preparing some of the country's most popular dishes for lunch. After lunch take a tour around the school’s herb and spice garden followed by a demonstration of two more dishes, either desserts or snacks. Transfer back to the hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 4 Chiang Mai (B/L/-
After breakfast go shopping in a local market to experience selecting and purchasing necessary ingredients for a full meal. Transfer to the cooking school. With guidance prepare the ingredients and a cook a meal of four classic dishes ready for lunch. With two final dishes in the afternoon, either desserts or snacks, prepared and served with Thai fruits. Transfer back to the hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 5 Chiang Mai (B/-
Termination of the tour after breakfast.
Remark: Please refer to Info-
Departure day: Daily, year round for any group size
Price: FROM -
SRS USD49
Charge for children under 12 years of age:
50% of tour rate when sharing same room with 2 adults and no extra bed is required.
75% of tour rate when sharing same room with 2 adults and one extra bed is required.
Services included in the price:
- Transportation and transfers by air-
conditioned minibus or pick up truck. - 2nd class train with air-
conditioned sleeping berth from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. - Accommodation in shared twin-
bedded room, with breakfast. - Lunch and light refreshments on days 2, 3 and 4.
- Tuition, ingredients and full color cookery book of recipes (in English).
- English-
speaking instructor.
Services not included in the price:
· Drinks & meals not mentioned in the above itinerary.
· Tips for guide & drivers.
· Personal expenses.
Preferred accommodation list:
Standard class Chiang Mai The Park (sup: www.empresshotels.com/park_hotel.html)
First class Chiang Mai – Empress ROH,) or www.empresshotels.com/empress_hotel.html
Chiang Mai Plaza (superior, www.cnxplaza.com)
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