Smile Organic Farm Cooking School

Hours (Open/Closed) Monday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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About Smile Organic Farm Cooking School

Smile Organic Farm Thai Cooking School offers an immersive culinary experience set in a serene organic farm and garden. The school provides a unique opportunity to learn how to grow vegetables, taste herbs from their garden, and pick fresh ingredients for healthy Thai dishes. The cooking sessions are designed to be enjoyable and relaxing, making Thai cooking accessible to everyone.

The full-day course is a popular choice among visitors. The day begins with an introduction to Thai cuisine by the chef and trainer, followed by a lesson on vegetables and fruits at a local Chang Mai market. The farm visit is a highlight, where participants learn about the various plants grown and how they are used in Thai dishes. The cooking sessions are flexible, allowing everyone to choose what they want to cook, with special dietary requests such as gluten-free options readily accommodated. The chef expertly guides everyone through the cooking process, even when different meals are being prepared. The ingredients are fresh and the meals are delicious, often resulting in leftovers that can be taken home. At the end of the day, participants receive all the recipes in both digital and printed formats.

The cooking school also offers a half-day course, which includes a visit to a market and a tour of the farm's garden. Participants get to smell and taste some of the vegetables before starting the cooking session. The course includes six courses, with four different options for each course, making it suitable for larger groups. The instructors are known for their engaging and humorous teaching style, making the learning process enjoyable. The food prepared is so delicious that participants often find themselves full to the brim. Any leftover food can be packaged and taken home. Participants also receive a cookbook with all the recipes from the day.

Evening cooking sessions are also available, offering a fun and lively experience. The chef picks up the participants and takes them to a local market to explain the process of purchasing ingredients. The farm visit includes a tour of the garden to learn about local ingredients. Participants are assigned a station and given the option of what they will be cooking. The experience is interactive and enjoyable, with the chef providing enthusiastic guidance throughout.

The half-day cooking course comes highly recommended. Participants are picked up directly from their accommodation and taken to a market where the host explains the ingredients and dishes. The farm visit includes a tour of the ingredients grown there. Participants can choose what they want to cook, and the group setting makes the cooking process fun. The food, made from ingredients sourced from the farm, is delicious, and participants receive a cookbook at the end of the session.

The cooking school also offers a great evening cooking experience. Participants cook with fresh ingredients under the guidance of a skilled instructor. The group size is manageable, and any leftover food can be taken home to avoid waste. The garden at the back adds to the charm of the place.

The cooking school is also known for its engaging instructors who are not only knowledgeable but also humorous and fluent in English. The dishes prepared are delicious, and participants get a better understanding of how locals make traditional Thai dishes. The school also provides a free cookbook of all the recipes and takes pictures of participants during the cooking process.

The full-day cooking class is highly recommended as it includes a farm walkthrough and covers more dishes, including salads and desserts. The instructors are clear, concise, and helpful, providing not just instructions but also explaining the how and why of the cooking process. The experience at Smile Organic Farm Thai Cooking School is not just about learning to cook Thai food, but also understanding the culture and tradition behind it.