Q: How do I secure my cooking station?

Reserve directly on our secure booking page , where you check real-time availability, pick your class, and note dietary needs. Bookings are 100% refundable up to 48 hours before class. For private groups or questions, contact our team — we host up to 16 for private sessions.

Question 1

Which cooking class is right for me: Morning or Evening?

Accepted Answer

Both cook the same 11 dishes at your own station. Choose the Morning Class for a 1-hour market tour, or the Evening Class for a cooler, relaxed dinner without the market.

Question 2

What does 'Your Wok, Your Rules' mean?

Accepted Answer

It is our core philosophy: every guest cooks at an individual station, so your diet, your spice level, and your pace set the rules — not a fixed menu. Nothing is shared. See how it works in our class FAQ.

Question 3

Can you accommodate vegans, vegetarians, or severe allergies?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flawlessly. Independent stations mean zero cross-contamination, and we substitute at the ingredient level — fresh tofu, mushroom stock, gluten-free soy — for vegan, vegetarian, and allergy needs. Read our allergy-safe protocols.

Question 4

Will the food be too spicy for me?

Accepted Answer

Only if you choose. You set the heat for each dish from five levels — from mild and herb-forward to the explosive Akha Warrior — and can adjust as you taste. Explore them in our spice levels guide.

Question 5

How many dishes will I learn to make?

Accepted Answer

Eleven authentic dishes from scratch — hand-pounded curry pastes, Pad Thai, an Akha soup, stir-fries, and Mango Sticky Rice — eaten as you cook them. Browse the full menu on our Recipes page.

Question 6

What is the Akha connection to the cooking class?

Accepted Answer

Deep. Chef Niti was born into the Akha hill tribe, and the class weaves highland ingredients, foraging wisdom, and food-as-medicine traditions into every dish. Discover the heritage in our Highland Heritage guide.

Question 7

Do you offer free hotel pick-up?

Accepted Answer

Yes — complimentary hotel pick-up covers a 5km radius of Chiang Mai's Old City and Nimman, with morning runs from around 8:15 am and evening from 4:15 pm, plus return transport after class. Exact times depend on your zone, so just be ready in the lobby. Check your hotel on the Free Pickup map.

Question 8

How do I secure my cooking station?

Accepted Answer

Reserve directly on our secure booking page, where you check real-time availability, pick your class, and note dietary needs. Bookings are 100% refundable up to 48 hours before class. For private groups or questions, contact our team — we host up to 16 for private sessions.

Morning & Evening Cooking Classes | Thai Akha Kitchen Since 2015