Tour Overview:

Discover Vietnamese cuisine on this immersive cooking class in Hoi An. Begin with coffee and a quick Vietnamese lesson before exploring Hoi An Central Market to shop for fresh ingredients. Engage with local vendors, then continue to a welcoming home for a hands-on cooking lesson. Learn authentic techniques, prepare traditional dishes, and enjoy your creations before receiving e-recipes to practice at home.

Tour Description:

Begin your culinary adventure at a local coffee shop near Hoi An Central Market, where you’ll learn some simple Vietnamese phrases to make your market shopping more interactive. Then, dive into the bustling market filled with colourful stalls, fragrant herbs, and lively sounds. You will meet vendors, practice your new phrases, and handpick the freshest vegetables, herbs, and spices to prepare your dishes.

With your ingredients ready, continue to a welcoming local home where the cooking class takes place. Your host will first demonstrate the preparation of each dish, sharing valuable techniques and cultural insights about Vietnamese cuisine. You’ll then take your turn at the cooking station, following the step-by-step instructions to prepare authentic specialities. Along the way, you will learn why freshness and balance are essential for the flavour and aroma of Vietnamese food.

After the cooking session, relax and enjoy the dishes you’ve created, sharing them in a friendly, family-style meal. Before you leave, you’ll receive an e-recipe collection so you can recreate your favourite dishes back home.

This experience is more than a class—it’s a cultural journey that connects you to Hoi An’s culinary traditions and vibrant local life.