HANDS-ON COOKING · FARM & COUNTRYSIDE COOKING CLASSES
Herbs cut in the garden, cheese from the shed and a drive out of town in the price. These 15 are compared on pickup times, how long the transfer really takes and what you eat when the cooking stops.
Learn Thai cooking from scratch at an organic Chiang Mai farm, with a market visit, hotel pickup, flexible menus, and a full meal.
“Everything was perfect. Our Guide Love helped us in cooking all the dishes. The only thing missing was a thai dessert, but we were so so full with our 3 course meal already. Don’t miss it if you’re in Chiang Mai.”
Cook pasta, bruschetta, roast pork, and tiramisu at a Tuscan farmhouse after a Florence market tour with wine and local guides.
“Without a doubt, book the tour! We did the Tuscan lunch + market tour with pasta making class. You begin by visiting the Centro Mercado which is a large market selling all fresh ingredients, meats, cheeses, etc. The guide; Lucca, is such an incredibly unique and fun persona! He thoroughly explained ingredients, showcased food options, and we were even able to taste multiple food products in the market. There is a bus that takes you on a 15 minute ride to the Tuscan farmhouse which is gorgeous!! The cooking class is interactive; everyone participates in something! There are so many photos opportunities. You get to prepare: bruschetta, drink endless wine,…”
Cook authentic Thai dishes, visit a local market and organic farm, and enjoy a generous Chiang Mai food experience from $34.
“Great evening learning the ingredients used in thai dishes. The class was easy to follow, and our host was lovely and helpful. Was great value for money and now I have the confidence to recreate the delicious meals!”
Cook six Balinese dishes, visit a morning market, pick farm-fresh ingredients, and enjoy a practical Ubud food experience for $32.
“Everything was fantastic! Our 20-year-old teacher was incredible. I don’t want to miswrite his name. He taught us so much. Would definitely do this again”
Learn Balinese cooking, shop a local market, visit a rice plantation, and share a seven-dish feast in Laplapan near Ubud.
“We had an incredible time at Paon Bali Cooking Class in Ubud! As a group of four friends, we were warmly welcomed and guided through a fun and hands-on cooking experience. Mamma Puspa was the highlight — informative, funny, and full of personality. She made the class engaging and entertaining from start to finish. We learned to cook delicious traditional Balinese dishes using fresh, local ingredients. What made it truly unforgettable was that it was my birthday, and the team surprised me with a cake and a birthday song! It was such a thoughtful gesture that meant so much. The entire experience was well-organized, authentic, and filled with laughter. Highly…”
Cook five Thai dishes, visit a local market and organic farm, and enjoy your handmade meal at Mama Noi in Chiang Mai for $32.
“Excellent. Our host was very enthusiastic but also attentive to our requirements.”
Learn Thai cooking at a Chiang Mai organic farm with market visit, hotel pickup, flexible menus, recipes, and a full day of hands-on fun.
“Amazing experience! The food was very tasty and fun to make and our guide (Anya) was so friendly and funny!”
Review of Amalfi Heaven Gardens cooking class, with terraced gardens, fresh pasta, coastal views, local wine, recipes, and practical tips.
“This class was the highlight of our trip to Italy! From picking fresh ingredients in the beautiful gardens to enjoying the meal we prepared, the whole experience was delightful! The staff was incredible and the food was delicious. We will definitely be making these dishes again and again at home. The views, instruction, staff, dishes, every piece of it was fun, organized and educational. I will be recommending this class to anyone I know who is venturing to the Amalfi coast.”
Cook five Thai dishes at the Rice Barn Thai Cooking Farm, with a local market visit, hotel pickup, recipes, and a full meal.
“It was such a special experience! Honestly my favorite cooking class I have ever had. The transportation was ideal, the hosts Timi and Katie went above and beyond. I have to highlight the organization, the super clean areas of work, the farm and landscape and of course the selection of dishes made this a top experience. Having a photographer made it extra special. And the amount of food is perfect. I laughed, learned and ate the best food ever made by myself which was mind blowing. Thank you for this memorable tour. 💗”
Review of a $29 Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with cycling, cooking, village life, lunch, temple visit, and river cruise.
“Our guide, Harry, was very good; had good english, gave a lot of info and happily provided more info when asked. Although the description on Viator is confusing, we did nearly everything that was mentioned; tasted honey, hold a pythoRead more”
Review of Sigiriya’s organic cooking class with Kumara and family, including the garden tour, Sri Lankan curries, value, timing, and practical tips.
“We had a really great time. The family is so nice and we learned a lot. The food was absolutely great!”
Learn Sri Lankan curry in a village kitchen, shop Kandy’s market, meet a local family, and enjoy a hands-on three-hour class for $25.
“It was one of the best cooking classes I have ever done. We went first to the market to buy some ingredients and then they took me to their beautiful house in the countryside. We cooked 8 delicious dishes. 100% recommend it.”
Cook four Thai dishes at Mama Noi, shop a local market, visit an organic farm, and enjoy hotel pickup in Chiang Mai.
“Best meals we had our entire 2 week trip in Thailand. It was a lot of fun. We did the AC room options and very glad we did.”
Learn four Thai dishes with Chef Lat, harvest organic ingredients, and enjoy a hands-on farm-to-table cooking class in Koh Samui.
“From the time we were picked up till hotel was the most amazing day. Very well organised, food delicious, chef Lat and staff made the day fun and memorable. There were two family groups there and they enjoyed it as much as we did. Loved her knowledge and organic garden Definitely a must do 5 star experience.”
Cook six Balinese dishes, shop a local market, and pick fresh produce at Pemulan Bali Farm Cooking School near Ubud.
“Amazing authentic experience, we made 5 dishes and enjoyed them in a beautiful farm. Our cook was amazing with great sense of humor :)”
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