Taste as an Experience
Taste is more than flavour. Each dish opens a door to Thai culture, local ingredients and cooking wisdom passed through generations.
Authentic Thai Cooking Experiences · San Sai, Chiang Mai
Cook with local hosts in a private garden kitchen, discover Thai ingredients and herbs, and share the joy of a meal made together.

Our Story
At HANSA, Thai food is more than something to taste. It is an invitation to experience the warmth, flavours and joyful spirit of everyday Thai life.
From our garden kitchen in San Sai, Chiang Mai, we welcome you to discover local ingredients, fresh herbs and traditional cooking wisdom. Prepare each dish with your own hands, share food around the table and enjoy the laughter and friendship that make a Thai kitchen feel alive.
More than a cooking class, HANSA is a place to cook, connect and take home a joyful memory of Thailand.
Behind the Slogan
Taste is more than flavour. Each dish opens a door to Thai culture, local ingredients and cooking wisdom passed through generations.
Simple happiness grows through a warm welcome, cooking with your own hands and sharing food around the table.
Hear the mortar, feel the heat of the wok and enjoy the colour, laughter and sanuk that bring a Thai kitchen to life.
Experience the balance of calm and energy in morning markets, garden herbs, generous hospitality and everyday local life.

Why Hansa
Discover food, culture and the happiness of cooking together in a warm garden kitchen in Chiang Mai.
Learn each step from preparing ingredients to seasoning and plating, with friendly guidance from local instructors.
Discover Thai and Northern Chiang Mai dishes and the stories that connect each recipe to local life.
Explore the aromas, flavours and uses of ingredients, spices and herbs at the heart of Thai cooking.
Enjoy the dishes you create and share joyful moments around the table in a relaxed garden setting.
Guest Moments
Every class brings together food, culture, laughter and new friendships around the table.
Come cook, laugh and share the joy with us.Explore Our Cooking Experiences
Class Journey
A welcoming journey from discovering ingredients to enjoying the dishes you create.
Enjoy a Thai or herbal welcome drink and discover the menu and activities for your class.
Learn about fresh Thai ingredients, spices and herbs that shape each flavour.
Cook hands-on with local guidance, then sit down and enjoy the dishes you made.
Selected Wellness programs finish with herbal foot-soak and take-home herbal activities.
Take home: E-Book recipes, plus an herbal activity recipe when included in your program
Choose Your HANSA Experience
Choose Thai cooking, Northern Chiang Mai flavours, a full-day experience, or selected cooking and wellness programs.
08:30–13:00
Market tour, papaya salad, and four Thai dishes.
Adult1,200 THB
Child 6–12990 THB
Child 1–5Free
14:00–18:00
No market tour, papaya salad, four Thai dishes, and fresh rice-noodle making.
Adult1,200 THB
Child 6–12990 THB
Child 1–5Free
08:30–13:00
Northern Thai cooking without a market tour: four dishes including Sai Ua, soup, chilli dip, and Khanom Krok. No Halal or vegetarian option.
Adult1,200 THB
Child 6–12990 THB
Child 1–5Free
08:30–15:00
Market tour, Miang Kham welcome dish, and six menus: curry paste, curry, soup, noodles, salad, and dessert.
Adult1,500 THB
Child 6–121,290 THB
Child 1–5Free
08:30–14:30
Thai cooking without a market tour, Miang Kham welcome dish, and a wellness workshop.
Adult1,900 THB
Child 6–121,690 THB
Child 1–5Free
08:30–14:30
Northern Thai cooking without a market tour, Miang Kham welcome dish, and a wellness workshop. No Halal or vegetarian option.
Adult1,900 THB
Child 6–121,690 THB
Child 1–5Free
Package Inclusions
Everything you need for a relaxed, hands-on session — easy to plan around, memorable to take home.
Thai tea or herb tea, plus an optional Som Tam activity to start.
All ingredients and cooking equipment provided at your station.
Bilingual guidance every step of the way, from prep to plating.
Cook and then enjoy the dishes you made, family-style.
Included in selected Wellness programs for a relaxing finish after your meal.
Selected Wellness programs include a take-home herbal activity; every learner receives recipe information.
Location & Transfer
Hansa welcomes guests to a private garden kitchen in San Sai, Chiang Mai. City pickup is available for eligible programs with advance booking; please share your hotel and pickup point when you reserve.
FAQ
Yes — every session offers a choice of Original Thai or Vegetarian Thai menu. Just let us know your preference when you book.
Halal-friendly options are available with advance notice — please tell us when booking so we can prepare accordingly.
Every program includes the ingredients, cooking equipment, local instruction and the dishes you prepare. Market visits, Wellness activities and transfers depend on the selected program; review the program details before booking.
Let us know your hotel when booking and we'll confirm transfer details for your session.
Please notify us at least 24 hours before your session if you need to cancel or reschedule. Contact us directly for full terms.
We recommend booking at least 2 days in advance so we can confirm availability, dietary needs and any eligible city pickup.
Book online at hansathaicooking.com, or call or message us at 082 226 1615.
Cook with local ingredients, share the table and take home a joyful memory of Chiang Mai.