Market starts
Begin with ingredients, vendors, and local food context.
Thailand Journeys
Private Culinary Tours in Thailand
Taste the Journey
Why travellers choose Jenesis
Curated Experiences
Only the best market tours, classes and chefs
Expert Guides
Local food experts who know the real kitchens
Sustainable Travel
Local suppliers and community restaurants
Private Access
No shared tours — your own pace, your group
From Bangkok's Michelin-recognised street stalls to Chiang Mai's night markets and private chef experiences on the islands — we arrange culinary Thailand as an immersive journey, not a tourist activity.
Culinary rhythm
Markets, kitchens, tables, and regional flavour.
Hands-on cooking
Private classes and chef-led sessions shaped around your appetite.
Shared tables
Street food, private dining, and regional meals with a clear plan.
Experience Highlights
What makes this private journey different
Bangkok
Markets, street food & private chefs
Pre-dawn flower market visits, Chinatown food crawls, cooking at a chef's home kitchen. Jenesis arranges access that Booking.com cannot.
Chiang Mai
Northern Thai cuisine & farm-to-table
Organic farm visits, northern Thai cooking classes, hill tribe market mornings, and private dinners in Lanna heritage homes.
Islands
Seafood, spice & coastal kitchens
Catch-to-plate seafood on Koh Samui, private beach cooking sessions, and waterfront restaurant dinners reserved in advance.
Depth
Food history & ingredient stories
Thai food is not one cuisine — it is many. Our guides explain the regional differences, the herb gardens, the methods, and the meaning behind each dish.
Sample Itinerary
Your journey, day by day
This is a sample 7-day itinerary. Every Jenesis journey is tailored — dates, pacing, hotels, and activities are all adjusted to your preferences.
Day 1Bangkok: Market Morning & Street Food Evening+
Pre-dawn visit to Pak Khlong Talat flower market. Breakfast at a local rice congee shop. Evening street food walk through Chinatown with a Jenesis food guide — not a tourist route.
Day 2Bangkok: Private Cooking Class+
Morning at Or Tor Kor market with your chef to select ingredients. Private cooking class at a chef's kitchen or heritage home — four to six dishes, full recipe book included. Afternoon free.
Day 3Bangkok: Michelin & Hidden Gems+
Lunch at a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant — pre-booked. Afternoon at leisure. Evening tasting menu at a chef's table — one of Bangkok's most interesting restaurants, reservation pre-made by Jenesis.
Day 4Chiang Mai: Farm & Northern Cuisine+
Fly to Chiang Mai. Visit an organic farm on the outskirts of the city. Northern Thai cooking class focusing on khao soi, sai ua, and larb. Dinner at a Lanna heritage restaurant.
Day 5Chiang Mai: Night Market & Local Eats+
Morning at Warorot Market with a local guide. Afternoon at leisure. Evening at the Sunday Walking Street or Nimmanhaemin food scene — your guide recommends what to eat and what to skip.
Day 6Islands: Seafood & Coastal Kitchen+
Transfer to Koh Samui or Phuket. Afternoon: private seafood cooking session at a local kitchen — catch of the day, coconut milk curries, fresh mango desserts. Sunset beach dinner, pre-booked.
Day 7Departure+
Final breakfast at a local coffee shop with Jenesis recommendations. Private transfer to airport. Your Jenesis food guide leaves you with a curated list of recipes and restaurant contacts to continue the journey at home.
Sample pricing guide
All journeys are tailored. The ranges below reflect typical programmes — contact us for a personalised quote based on your dates, group size, and preferences.
Food Trail
A 5-night Bangkok and Chiang Mai culinary journey with private classes, market tours, and curated restaurant bookings.
From£0/pp
- 5 nights boutique accommodation
- 2 private cooking classes
- Market tours with local guide
- Restaurant reservations throughout
- Private transfers
- 24/7 Jenesis support
Most popular
Culinary Journey
A 10-night immersion from Bangkok through Chiang Mai to the islands — markets, classes, chefs, and private dining moments throughout.
From£0/pp
- 10 nights across 3 destinations
- 4 private culinary experiences
- Pre-dawn market access
- Chef's table reservations
- Farm and producer visits
- Full recipe and contact book
- Private transfers all
- 24/7 coordination
Private Chef Journey
A completely personalised culinary journey with a private Thai chef accompanying you throughout, cooking at your accommodation and leading all market visits.
From£0/pp
- Custom duration
- Dedicated private chef throughout
- Daily market visits and cooking
- In-villa or in-room meals
- Tailored to dietary preferences
- Chef's personal recipe collection
- Pre-trip culinary consultation
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Taste Thailand the way it deserves to be tasted.
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