Market stories
Fresh ingredients, local vendors, and regional food culture introduced with context.
Chapter Three | Flavours of Creation
Private Culinary Tours in Thailand
Taste | Create | Connect
Why travellers choose Jenesis
Curated Experiences
Handpicked markets, cooking classes, restaurants, and local food stories
Expert Guides
Chefs, food hosts, and local experts who know Thailand beyond the menu
Sustainable Travel
Local producers, community restaurants, and responsible food choices
Private Access
Your own pace, your own table, your own culinary journey
We curate private culinary journeys through Thailand's most memorable flavours from Bangkok's Michelin-starred dining rooms and celebrated street food legends to hidden local kitchens, Chiang Mai's market culture, and island-style private chef experiences. Every journey is designed around your taste, your pace, and the stories behind each dish.
Culinary rhythm
Taste, tradition, and local flavour woven into the journey.
Private kitchens
Hands-on cooking, chef-led sessions, and private dining shaped around your appetite.
Shared tables
Street food, local favourites, and Michelin-starred restaurants arranged with care.
Reasons to book
For the moments when you want to taste Thailand more deeply.
A private culinary journey for travellers who want more than restaurant recommendations, with markets, kitchens, local hosts, Michelin dining, and regional flavours arranged with care.
Local flavour
Taste beyond the usual route
Street food, local kitchens, and regional dishes with context.
Private access
Enjoy food at your own pace
No rushed group tours, only your taste, timing, and style.
Michelin & local tables
Balance celebrated and hidden places
From Michelin-starred dining to family-run favourites.
Cultural connection
Understand the story behind each dish
Markets, ingredients, recipes, and local people bring food to life.
Sample Itinerary
Your journey, day by day
This is a sample 7-day culinary journey through Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Every Jenesis itinerary is tailored, dates, pacing, hotels, restaurants, guides, and dining experiences are adjusted to your taste.
Day 1Bangkok: Arrival & First Taste+
Private transfer and hotel check-in. Begin with a curated local dinner or riverside table, an easy first taste of Bangkok before the journey unfolds.
Day 2Bangkok: Market Morning & Cooking Story+
Visit a local morning market with your chef or food guide. Select ingredients, learn about Thai flavours, then join a private cooking class or chef-led kitchen experience.
Day 3Bangkok: Michelin & Hidden Tables+
A day shaped around contrast, Michelin-starred dining, Michelin-recognised street food, or hidden local favourites. Every table is selected around your taste and travel style.
Day 4Bangkok: Old Town & Local Neighbourhoods+
Explore old-town flavours, heritage recipes, local cafes, and neighbourhood food stops away from the usual route. Evening at leisure with Jenesis dining recommendations.
Day 5Chiang Mai: Northern Flavours+
Fly to Chiang Mai. Discover Lanna ingredients, local markets, and northern Thai food culture. Dinner at a heritage restaurant or intimate local table.
Day 6Chiang Mai: Farms & Local Kitchens+
Visit a farm, garden, or local producer before a hands-on cooking experience. Evening at a night market or neighbourhood food walk with guided recommendations.
Day 7Departure+
Final breakfast or coffee stop. Private transfer to the airport and curated food notes to continue the journey at home.
Sample pricing guide
All journeys are tailored. The price below reflects a typical programme, final pricing depends on dates, hotels, destinations, dining, and experiences selected.
Most popular
Culinary Journey
A 7-night private journey through Bangkok and Chiang Mai, combining street food, Michelin-recognised dining, local kitchens, regional flavours, and hands-on cooking.
From$2,599/pp
- 7 nights selected accommodation
- Michelin and local dining planning
- Private market experiences
- 2 private cooking or chef-led sessions
- Curated restaurant reservations
- Private transfers
- Jenesis travel support
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need cooking experience to join a Thai culinary tour? +
- Not at all. Private culinary experiences are designed for all levels. Whether you have never cooked Thai food or are an experienced home cook, programmes are tailored to your skill level and interests.
- What types of culinary experiences are available in Bangkok? +
- Bangkok offers street food walking tours, private cooking classes in traditional homes, chef's table experiences at Michelin-starred restaurants, market tours with expert guides, and regional Thai cuisine tastings.
- Can culinary tours accommodate dietary restrictions? +
- Yes. Private culinary tours are fully customisable. Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and allergy-specific requirements can all be accommodated with advance notice.
- How long does a typical Thai cooking class last? +
- A standard private cooking class runs 3-4 hours including a market visit. Half-day and full-day culinary experiences are also available, incorporating multiple locations and dining experiences.
Start planning
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Tell us about the flavours, places, and dining experiences you are drawn to. We'll design a private culinary journey around your taste, pace, and travel style.
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