One chicken will be prepared per 2 participants. An additional chicken can be added as an optional extra if requested
Escape the busy streets of Hanoi and spend a peaceful morning in the countryside learning traditional Vietnamese farm-to-table cooking culture. This immersive local experience offers a rare opportunity to understand how food is traditionally prepared in rural Vietnam with guidance from local farmers and village hosts.
Begin by walking through gardens and village paths while learning about local daily life and free-range farming. Guests will then participate in a hands-on chicken-to-table experience, including catching a chicken raised in the village and learning traditional preparation techniques used in Vietnamese countryside cooking. Participation can be adjusted depending on personal comfort level.
After preparation, continue with a traditional cooking session using fresh herbs and ingredients collected from the garden, including lemongrass, lime leaves, chilli, and seasonal vegetables. Guests can choose between two classic Vietnamese countryside cooking styles:
Optional:
Vietnamese Grilled Chicken: Season the chicken with local spices before slowly grilling it over charcoal using traditional countryside cooking methods.
Vietnamese Salt-Baked Chicken (Gà Ủ Muối): Prepare the chicken with salt, lemongrass, and lime leaves before cooking it slowly in a hot salt pot, creating juicy meat with fragrant crispy skin.
While the food is cooking, guests can relax in the garden, feed chickens, harvest vegetables, or simply enjoy the quiet countryside atmosphere away from the city.
Finally, sit down together and enjoy a homemade Vietnamese countryside meal with local side dishes and fresh herbs.
This experience is ideal for travellers seeking authentic local culture, traditional cooking methods, and meaningful farm experiences beyond standard tourist activities.
