Situated about a 20 minutes’ drive from Chiang Mai city, Kalaka Cooking School offers fun, peace and rest surrounded by nature. An overall Thai experience that you will remember forever.
As the house’s philosophy is conservation and nature protection, you will pick and use their own organic herbs, vegetables and farm eggs. Cooking courses can be taught in English, French, or Dutch and accommodate for vegetarians and vegans.
After picking you up at your hotel, Mrs Parichart, Kalaka’s Cooking School owner and Master Chef, will show you around the property that stretches over the lushness of green rice fields, jungle and misty mountains. The open-air cooking class overlooks the refreshing swimming pool, waiting for you to jump in. You can choose four dishes from their large menu which includes: fish cakes, fried chicken in padan leaves, tom yam with shrimps, massaman, chicken with cashew nuts, spring rolls and many more.
You will also learn to prepare curry paste and a delicious Thai tea.
One of the great things at Kalaka Cooking Course is the friendly atmosphere. Between learning and tasting, you can enjoy hanging out by the pool, relaxing at the fishing camp or just kicking back with some beer at the bar.
As they are family-friendly, kids are welcome to play games or have a dip in the pool. They can also discover the animals from the farm like: rabbits, goat, sheeps, chickens, and ducks while parents are cooking. And if you would like to stay longer, Kalaka also offers a camping area and beautiful bungalows, all at a very affordable rates.
Enjoy Thai cooking at Kalaka Cooking Class, and take a taste of the magical Thai culture. Just step in, and they will take care of the rest!
KALAKA COOKING CLASS :
Chiang Mai. Google map: Kalaka Homestay
Tel. 087-788 6900
www.kalaka.asia