Smile Organic Farm Cooking School Office

Excellent experience for my husband and I. Prompt hotel pickup in an air conditioned van. Our guide Julie was engaging, informative and funny!
The market stop enroute was interesting and the prices among the cheapest we have seen in Thailand.
The school is very professionally laid out with 12 people per group and 4 groups rotating. We all had our own cooking station.
The organic farm garden is beautiful and all of the plants are thriving - so good to see where so many of these ingredients come from.
We cooked pad Thai, green and red curry, Tom Yum soup and spring rolls from scratch.
Everything was delicious and we were emailed the recipes. Highly recommended!

Amazing experience! Totally worth it! First they picked us up in the hotel, then we went to a food market and from there to the farm. The atmosphere it’s amazing and the food is delicious, you get to choose what to cook and it’s definitely so fun!
Least but not last, our instructor was super kind, his name is Yo.

My experience at Smile Organic was great. They picked me up on time at my hotel in a very comfortable and air-conditioned van, and then we drove to the market. We spent about 30 minutes learning about local fruits, vegetables, and ingredients that we will be cooking with. Then we had time to try different Foods on our own before heading back to the school.

At the school, we learned about local vegetables growing out in the garden and got to taste and smell everything. Then we spent the rest of the day cooking and eating and I learned so much.

I couldn’t recommend this more and think you will leave with many lifelong lessons, and cooking Thai cuisine .

Went to this cooking class today January 4th, 2024 with #anya as our chef, leader, friend and cheerleader. Do come hungry for the half or full day cause your gonna be eating several full size courses. We got picked up at our accommodation and then We went together as a group to the local market. We received instructions on what to get and where to find it in the market. Then, straight to the cooking school and directly outside to the gorgeous, organic garden for some plant identification. #Anya, our leader, was fantastic. She spoke English super well so you do not have to worry that you might not understand. She explained so that everyone knew exactly what to do. We were assigned cooking stations and pretty much went after it. We got to choose what dishes and sauces we each wanted to make. You'll learn about all that but i will tell you what I chose. First I made a spring roll, then cashew chicken, then curry paste, coconut milk based chicken soup, papaya salad, hibiscus tea, and mango sticky rice. It was a lot of delicious food and a lot of information covered. This is a hands on class! You will be dicing and chopping and stirring and sauteeing, then boiling and simmering and crushing and squishing with a mortal and pestal. So much fun! You will learn so much and get to prepare so many dishes in either class. #anya is super , if you can get her. I highly recommend Smiles and #Anya !

Smile Organic Farm Cooking School in Chiang Mai provides a unique culinary experience, offering more than just a cooking class. Here, guests have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills necessary to prepare delicious and healthy Thai food. What sets this school apart is its approach; there's no fixed menu, allowing participants to cook dishes of their choice, fostering creativity in the kitchen.

The school's setting in a beautiful and serene organic farm and garden enhances the overall experience. Beyond cooking, participants get hands-on experience in growing vegetables, tasting herbs directly from the garden, creating a holistic understanding of Thai cuisine. The relaxing atmosphere adds an extra layer to the enjoyment, making it not just a cooking lesson but a wholesome journey into the heart of Thai culinary and agricultural traditions.

Jo wad the master chief we had in our group. I learned green curry pad Thai, spring rolls, and Tom Yum soup.
The half day lesson is recommended as there is not much else to do after.
The garden is beautiful. The place is hygienic with multiple hand wash stations. Food was the best I ate in Thailand I guess the reason was the fresh organic ingredients we used.
Thank you Jo & Smile Farm team

Cici was truly excellent!! So engaging and informative.
Went for the half day class which included spring rolls and three dishes of your choice from their selection. You get a choice of protein for each dish (chicken/shrimp/tofu) so it caters to vegetarian/vegan too.
Highly recommend if you're considering taking a cooking class ⭐
Thank you CiCi and Smile Organic Farm!

The smile organic farm cooking school was one of my favorite experiences in Thailand and I highly recommend. You can contact them via what’s app and they got back to me within 5 minutes telling me what classes and dates were available. They pick you up on time in their air conditioned car and are extremely welcoming. I did an evening course. Firstly you go to a food market (you are not pressured to buy anything and it is extremely cheap) it is much cleaner than any of the other markets. She explains about the ingredients and why they are used in the recipes. When you get to the farm you choose which recipes you want to cook and they ask how spicey you want each dish and you can always start low and add more spice. I made 5 dishes in total in the evening course and couldn’t eat all my food as there was so much so we took ours home. They show you around the garden where all the herbs and chilis are grown and there is tortoise. There is a photographer taking pictures which are uploaded onto Facebook for free and you get all the recipes given to you, even the ones you didn’t make. If I ever visit chiang mai again I would definitely go back. Our host was called smile and was fabulous, making everyone laugh the entire time, she told us stories about her family which made the experience more personal.

Great value for money! Amazing experience loved that you get to choose differently from everyone in your group. Even with this being the case our instructor Lily was able to take time for everyone!

A great experience with Smile, some of the best dishes we’ve had in Thailand!! You get to choose from 4 options of curry, salad, stir fry etc so if you’re in a group you can make loads of different meals! They take professional photos to upload on facebook and also send you their entire ebook of recipes!! So excited to cook the rest of their meals!

Really fun morning. The class was well organised. Our instructor Cici was amazing. Great day, a well ran course.

This was such a great experience! Our teacher, Smile, was hilarious, helpful, and incredibly on top of it! Even though everyone in the class had a different combination of meals to make with different dietary restrictions, she was very considerate, careful, and just all around great! They will easily make accommodations for vegans and vegetarians too!

Great experience when in Chiang Mai. Julie was great. Really enjoyable day out. Collect you from your hotel. Very easy.

It was a great activity and very social, we met a lot of nice people. Our teacher Lilly did a great job and teaching us how to cook thai and was very funny. We had a great time and would definitely recommend.

Natalie was our instructor and so knowledgeable and nice. We had a tour to the market, and then around the organic garden. All of our dishes were so delicious and the team was so fun! I would recommend to everyone that is interested in Thai cooking to come here for a day, especially good for a rainy day!!

So much fun, the guide was so friendly and helpful. The food all tasted delicious and I felt like I actually learnt how to cook the meals. You also get an ebook with the recipes. They show you their local garden where they grow all their own vegetables for the classes. The family was so sweet and they had the cutest pugs!

Amazing experience!!!
They will pick up from your hotel to a local farmer market to show you the ingredients you will use for your class. Then you go 40 minutes North West to a nice full equipped farm to do your class. They grow their own vegetables on that farm and give you a tour.
The 50+ stations kitchen is smart-designed, and you will choose which dishes will cook!
Your teacher will guide you through the whole process: it is fun, relaxed, enjoyable, and delicious 😋
Mimi #teamMimi is the best chef 👩‍🍳
I highly recommend this cooking school in Chiang Mai, Thailand 🇹🇭 👍🇹🇭

Natty provided the most amazing cooking class experience. Visited a market, toured around the garden and guided through cooking. Go team Natty.

Excellent value and great experience! We were picked up and taken to a local market where we had a little bit of time to shop for local products if we wanted. We then went to the farm which is a gorgeous property with views of the mountains. We did the half day course and made spring rolls, stir fry, curry paste, curry, and soup! Everything was well prepped and well run, and it all turned out delicious!

We had the best time learning to cook various Thai dishes. The instructor was clear and happy to help. Teaching us about all the ingredients and ways to cook each dish. For only 800 baht we got hotel Pick up and drop off with hours of learning local foods.