Traditional Thai cuisine
Chef Suriyan
Founder & Head Chef
Founded the school in 2000. Over 24 years of experience sharing traditional Thai cooking with students from around the world.
Our Story
24 years of Thai cooking excellence
The Rice Barn Thai Cooking Farm Chiang Mai is the cooking school with the newest and cleanest facilities and an extensive selection of courses. We use high quality equipment and ingredients, with all courses instructed by professional, English-speaking instructors.
Rooted in Chiang Mai
Founded in 2000 as "The Master Thai Chef Cooking Course" by Chef Suriyan, our school has grown into The Rice Barn Thai Cooking Farm — combining Thai tradition with modern teaching methods. In 2024, we celebrated 24 years with a new place, new facilities, and an updated concept.
Located just a 15-minute drive from the center of Chiang Mai, our kitchen is scrupulously clean and situated on a quiet compound surrounded by our own lush herb and vegetable gardens. Every student enjoys a personal cooking station, complete with stove, chopping block, and utensils.
Our Journey
24 years of excellence
2000
The Beginning
Founding of "The Master Thai Chef Cooking Course" — the first name of our school, established by Chef Suriyan.
2004
Course Expansion
Updated courses for more interesting and exciting experiences, bringing traditional Thai cooking to new audiences.
2024
24 Years Anniversary
Re-named to The Rice Barn Thai Cooking Farm Chiang Mai with a new concept combining Thai tradition and modern methods, new place, and new facilities.
Philosophy
What we believe
Newest facilities
Our school has the newest and cleanest facilities, designed for comfort and education.
Organic herb garden
Visit one of Chiang Mai's largest organic herb gardens — smell, touch, and taste fresh ingredients.
Professional instructors
All courses taught by professional, English-speaking instructors with years of experience.
High quality
We use high quality equipment and ingredients to ensure the best cooking experience.
Organic Herb Garden
Fresh from the soil
Visit one of Chiang Mai's largest organic herb gardens and discover firsthand what traditional Thai herbs look like and how they grow. Feel free to smell, touch, and taste some of your own ingredients fresh from the soil!
Thai Basilใบโหระพา
Lemongrassตะไคร้
Galangalข่า
Kaffir Limeมะกรูด
Thai Chiliพริกขี้หนู
Holy Basilกะเพรา
Our team
Meet the instructors
Curry & stir-fry
Chef Ton
Senior Instructor
Guides beginners and experienced cooks through curries, stir-fries, and the balance of Thai flavors.
Thai desserts
Chef Dao
Instructor
Specialist in Thai sweets — mango sticky rice, coconut desserts, and traditional treats.
Facilities
A kitchen built for learning
- Individual cooking stations with stove, chopping block & utensils
- Open-air cooking area for comfortable learning
- Professional-grade equipment at every station
- On-site organic herb garden — one of Chiang Mai's largest
- Comfortable dining area next to the garden
- Complimentary coffee, water, tea & herb drinks available all day
Book your cooking course today!
Learn how to cook some of the most delicious Thai dishes ever created. Choose from five different and varied menus.