15 Garden Cooking Classes Worldwide Worth Flying For

1.Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,824 reviews · 3h 30m · from $31Our pick

Spend 210 minutes cooking with a Thai instructor such as Wave, Flook, Tu, or Balloon. Visit a local market, explore an herb garden, choose your dishes, pound curry paste by hand, then eat what you make. Hotel pickup is included within 3 km of Chiang Mai Old Town, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, and allergy-friendly options available.

“The food was delicious. Wave was very informative and a fun guide.”

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2.We Cook Thai Home Garden Cooking School

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 378 reviews · 270 minutes - 5 hours · from $32

Spend up to five hours with Mam at We Cook Thai Home Garden Cooking School. Visit a local market, learn about Thai herbs and spices, then cook a choice of dishes in your own wok at her home garden kitchen. Vegetarian options, hotel pickup within 3 km, a cookbook, and a certificate are included.

“Was fascinating being shown around the market - Mam was super friendly and very knowledgeable. The cooking lesson was fantastic and the resulting food was delicious! We ended up with loads of food but Mam even provided boxes to take leftovers away with us.”

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3.Thai Cooking Class with Market & Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 249 reviews · 270 minutes - 5 hours · from $73

Chef Wooddy leads a hands-on Thai cooking class near Kata village, beginning with a local market visit and a walk through his herb garden. Choose three dishes, cook at your own station, then eat what you make. Hotel transfers from Patong, Karon, and Kata, recipes, videos, a certificate, and accident insurance are included.

“Mr Wooddy has a warm and easy demeanor he was a wonderful host we learned many things. My family celebrated our US Thanksgiving holiday making new memories. It was a wonderful experience. Each person makes their own food to their own taste. Definitely would recommend. I would absolutely come back and chose more dishes to make. If you cannot finish the food you make, they will pack it up for you to take with you. Great value. Thank you Mr Wooddy for a great excursion”

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4.Cooking class with amazing Spice Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 4 hours · from $32Top rated

Spend four hours with the family team at Ella Nine Arch Spice Garden. Guides such as Sam, Senaka, or Upulu lead you past more than 100 spice and fruit plants, then Nalini and the cooking team show you how to make Sri Lankan curries, coconut milk, sambol, banana chips, and papadam in a traditional kitchen.

“it was an absolutely brilliant experience- the food was some of the best we've tasted and it was so interesting learning about the spices. beautiful setting too”

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5.Krabi: Authentic Thai Cooking Class+Thai Herbs Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 237 reviews · from $37

This Krabi class combines a Thai herbs garden visit, hands-on curry-paste making, and several cooked dishes in a traditional family-style kitchen. Guides including New, Annie, Gatai, and others tailor meals for vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and allergy needs. Hotel pickup, ingredients, water, and PDF recipes are included.

“We had a fabulous time making 5 meals, all which we got to individually choose! The meals were made with fresh ingredients, the kitchen was clean and the food was delicious. Our host, Gretai, was SO funny, attentive and personable. I would recommend this cooking class, especially for a group!”

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6.Half day Thai cooking Class + Market tour+Garden tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · from $67

Join chef Woody and his team for a 4.5-hour Thai cooking class near Kata. Shop for ingredients at Mae Somchit Fresh Market, tour a tropical garden, prepare several dishes, and eat what you cook. Morning and afternoon sessions are available, with pickup from Patong, Kata, Karon, and Chalong.

“The friendliness and professionalism of the chef and staff made for a very enjoyable experience. Not only were we shown what to cook we were able to partake in preparation and cooking. The highlight was being able to eat a delicious meal.”

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7.Cooking Morning Class Chiang Mai Visit Organic Garden and Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $13Best value

Spend about 4.5 hours with Siam Garden Cooking School, visiting a local market and organic garden before cooking six Thai dishes. Choose your own appetizer, curry paste, curry, stir-fry, soup, and dessert. Gift, Cream, and the team provide step-by-step help, dietary choices, an individual wok, lunch, and a digital recipe book.

“Absolutely loved this experience! Getting to see the different ingredients, plants and market . The girls are all so knowledgeable and funny , it was a really fun day. Thank you!”

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8.Shared Cooking Class with Fresh Garden Ingredients in Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $145

Start in the family garden with a seasonal refreshment, then walk to a beachside kitchen overlooking the Gulf of Naples. Salvatore and his family guide you through three pasta styles and handmade tiramisu. Your three-course meal, wine, beer, soft drinks, limoncello, transport, utensils, and a small gift are included.

“Our evening started with a walk through the garden where produce is grown for the classes. We walked down to where the class is held. We learned how to make different types of pasta. We made tiramisu for dessert. We had some appetizers and wine or beer is offered. The class was a small group and the instructor made us feel comfortable. I would recommend the class to everyone.”

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9.Cooking Evening Class Chiang Mai Visit Organic Garden and Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · from $13

Start with hotel pickup in Chiang Mai Old Town, then visit a local market and Siam Garden’s organic herb garden with instructors such as Gift and Fon. Cook six dishes, including curry paste, soup, stir-fry, and mango sticky rice. Choose your menu and spice level, then eat in an air-conditioned dining room or Thai pavilion.

“Lovely host Gift, fantastic food. Another amazing experience in Chiang mai. Would definitely recommend, only negative is felt like a long drive there. It would be good if you were told how long transfer is then know what you to expect. But would still do again. Fantastic family experience ❤️”

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10.Organic Moroccan Cooking Class At Secret Berber Garden CT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $69

Spend about four hours at Secret Berber Garden CT, an organic farm outside Marrakech. Chef Tarik and his team, including Siham, Rokaya, and Youssef, guide you through Moroccan breads, salads, couscous, tagines, and mint tea. You collect produce from the garden, cook lunch, eat what you make, and receive a symbolic certificate.

“Wow, wow, wow!! This experience was absolutely amazing. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, talented & kind chefs,etc. I’m so happy I chose to do this, and can’t wait to come back!”

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11.Athens Cooking Class and Lunch in our beautiful garden in Greece

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Spend three and a half hours at Mama’s Roots in Athens’ Kerameikos neighborhood, cooking family recipes with guides such as Bill, Kostas, Elena, and Vasilios. You’ll prepare seasonal Greek dishes, sometimes shop at the Tuesday farmers’ market, and eat lunch in a charming garden. The menu changes with the season.

“I booked this so my sister-in-law can learn Greek recipes in an easy environment! This is great for beginners!”

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12.Athens Market Tour and Cooking Class in a Beautiful Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Meet Mara or Natalia at Monastiraki Square for a Central Market visit, then ride to a welcoming home garden for hands-on Greek cooking. You may prepare dolmades, spanakopita, meatballs, stuffed peppers, tzatziki, and dessert before sharing the meal with unlimited wine and ouzo. The group is capped at 12.

“Great experience and learned all about Greek cuisine through the class. Natalia was wonderful and we really had a fun time!”

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13.Cooking Class in a Typical Sorrento Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $133

Spend about three hours at O’ Masto Sorrento with Raff, Salvatore, and senior Raff. Pick seasonal vegetables in the garden, prepare Sorrento dishes in a hands-on lesson, then sit down to eat. The private English-language class includes a welcome cocktail, tasting, and return to the meeting point.

“The cooking class was amazing, we had a great time cooking together and chatting. It was very kids friendly as well, before the class I was a bit worried that my 5 years old wouldn’t enjoy it but turns out she was the one who had the greatest time!”

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14.Balinese Vegan Cooking Class with Fresh Harvesting & Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $41

Spend 3.5 hours at Anandinii Organic Garden & Kitchen near Sidemen, harvesting produce, learning traditional Balinese cooking with ancient utensils, and preparing a four-course vegan lunch. The class welcomes solo visitors, couples, and families, with a maximum of eight people. Transport is not included.

“I ended up being the only one in the class but loved every minute of it. The staff was more than helpful and welcoming. I learned a lot about Balinese food and cooking and the food was DELICIOUS! I will be continuing to cook some of these recipes!”

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15.Organic Cooking Class with Garden Visit by Sinhagiri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $28

At Green Hut Nature Resort in Sigiriya, you will pick vegetables from an organic garden, then cook a Sri Lankan rice-and-curry meal with an experienced local housewife. The three-hour class starts at 4:00 pm, serves up to five people, and ends with you eating what you prepared. A fresh mango juice may start the visit.

“It is a very nice experience to cook with a local who knows Sri-Lankan cooking, especially when you like the food. It's a great traditional kitchen and everything is clean and wel prepared. The tour through the garden is a bit thin since the garden was not really wel kept jet. I would absolutely recommend the course although its a bit expensive.”

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