Top Central Vietnam Food & Drink Classes

Engage in a unique culinary adventure at Cocolocal Farm, where cooking transcends the kitchen and immerses you in the breathtaking beauty of Cam Thanh countryside. Set against serene shrimp ponds and lush tropical , this hands-on experience invites you to create iconic Vietnamese dishes like Banh Xeo, Pho, and Spring Rolls. Explore the local market to discover fresh ingredients and spices, then glide through the enchanting Bay Mau coconut forest in a basket boat. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or families, this intimate class fosters a deeper connection with nature and Vietnamese culture. - Tranquil Garden Setting: Surrounded by shrimp ponds and a lush tropical garden. - Hands-On Cooking: Learn to prepare iconic dishes like Banh Xeo, Pho, papaya salad and Spring Rolls. - Local Market Tour: Discover spices,Taste the seasons through Vietnam’s freshest tropical fruits, ingredients, and how locals shop. - Basket Boat Adventure: Glide through the iconic Bay Mau coconut forest.

Learn more about Vietnamese culture through its food during this multi-activity small-group tour, without the hassle of booking separate excursions. Tour Hoi An’s fresh produce market to select the ingredients you’ll cook with. Then, set sail up the river in a bamboo basket boat and try fishing for crabs the Vietnamese way. In the kitchen, enjoy a hands-on cooking class and learn new skills. Enjoy eating your creations after.

This cooking class in Hoi An packs three experiences into less than a day. In addition to cooking Vietnamese recipes, you will visit a market and learn how to pick good produce. After a basket boat ride, test your skills and see if you can catch any crabs. The small class size of up to 11 people means you get more personalized attention from the teacher.

Don't know what and where to eat in Da Nang? Why not join us for a culinary journey to immerse in the local culture and cuisine in addition to enjoy the best foods of Da Nang made by you. Our passionate and experienced instructors will not only teach you how to make the famous specialty menus but also can answer to all your questions that you always have been curious about. Our class includes a market trip in the beginning of the class so you can also understand thoroughly the ingredients and possible replacements back home.

Are you looking for an authentic immersion in a completely different culture? With My Grandma's Home Cooking Class, you will find what you came for and even more! An amazing and unforgettable experience mixed with learning about a new culture and sharing unique moments in a veritable local and family environment spiced up by the delicious flavors of Vietnam!

Experience the thrill of quad biking like never before in the picturesque setting of our rural village and jungle! Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled adventure as you navigate your way through rugged terrains, muddy trails, and lush green landscapes. Whether you are a seasoned rider or a beginner, our professional guides will ensure your safety while providing an unforgettable experience in the heart of nature's playground. So gear up, embrace the thrill, and make memories that will last a lifetime. After an exhilarating quad bike ride through the rural village and jungle, satisfy your hunger with a delicious BBQ lunch that will tantalize your taste buds, indulge in a grilled delights, sizzling hot off the grill. From juicy steaks and tender chicken to grilled vegetables and flavorful marinades, our BBQ menu has something to appease every palate. We pride ourselves on providing a complete and unforgettable experience. Book it now for the ultimate day of adventure and culinary delight!

Don’t just visit Hoi An — experience it like a local! Step beyond the usual tourist experience and spend a memorable day with a local Vietnamese family in the peaceful countryside of Hoi An. Shop like a local at a traditional market, discover fresh Vietnamese ingredients, cruise through the coconut forest in a traditional basket boat, then roll up your sleeves and cook authentic Vietnamese dishes with your hosts. After cooking, sit down together, share stories, laughter and a delicious family-style meal. It’s not simply a cooking class. It’s food, culture, nature and genuine local connection — all in one unforgettable Hoi An experience.

Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Making: Craft Your Own Vietnamese Chocolate Immerse yourself in an authentic bean-to-bar chocolate experience in the heart of Da Lat. Guided by local chocolatiers, you'll journey through the entire traditional process—from tasting fresh cacao fruits and husking roasted beans to grinding cacao paste with a mortar and pestle. Handcraft, decorate, and package your very own customized chocolate bar to take home. This interactive, educational, and sensory-rich workshop offers a unique taste of Vietnam's local cacao culture, perfect for families, couples, and food lovers of all ages!

Hoi An is packed with wonderful bars and craft cocktails, but it can be overwhelming to navigate the many options on your own. Skip the tourist traps with this small-group bar crawl. Your guide takes you to locally-owned bars and hidden gems that many tourists miss. Add context to each sip as you learn about the local herbs and ingredients used in the drinks from your guide.

Experience the flavors of Hue in this small-group Vietnamese cooking class and market visit. Your day will start with a trip to a local food market where you’ll learn about daily life in Hue and traditional ingredients. You’ll then head back to the kitchen for a cooking class with a local chef, where you’ll learn how to make several different dishes, before sitting down and enjoying your meal together.

Continuing the success of our first branch in Hanoi, we proudly introduce Da Nang branch offering foreign friends a culinary voyage through Central Vietnam's local recipes and culture. Join us! It's not just just a cooking activity, it's also an immersive cultural experience. Let's savor and share the flavors of middle Vietnam. Our class includes a market visit where you can learn about local products and understand thoroughly the stories behind each dish. Our menu choice for the join-in class is diverse and well balanced including both popular and well-known delicious dishes in the local, that we want to introduce to you. The menu is also selected based on its flexibility so we can adjust the class to meet each dietary requirements.

Embark on a Vietnamese culinary adventure with this cooking class in Da Nang or Hoi An. During this hands-one experience, you’ll learn to prepare and cook four Vietnamese dishes, which you get to enjoy afterwards. Includes transfers from central Da Nang or Hoi An and recipes to take home afterwards.

Experience the flavors of Hue in this small-group Vietnamese cooking class and market visit. Your day will start with a trip to a local food market where you’ll learn about daily life in Hue and traditional ingredients. You’ll then head back to the kitchen for a cooking class with a local chef, where you’ll learn how to make several different dishes, before sitting down and enjoying your meal together.

Travelers wanting to learn more about Vietnamese cuisine and rural life will love this fun half-day tour from Hoi An. Start with a market visit, where you’ll gather food for your cooking class. Then try fishing from a boat on the river, using traditional techniques, before arriving at the restaurant for your two-hour Vietnamese cooking class. Learn new skills that you can practice later at home.

Learn the secrets of traditional Vietnamese cuisine from a local chef at her home. Accompanied by your host, Jolie, shop for fresh ingredients at the market, visit a local coffee house, then prepare a variety of Vietnamese dishes and pick up plenty of tips and techniques to help you recreate them back home. Finally, sit down to enjoy a delicious homemade lunch.

Enjoy a variety of activities on this multifaceted half-day tour. First, visit a local market to choose ingredients for lunch and gain some bargaining tips. Then it’s off to the countryside for a basket boat ride and visit to the coconut palm forest. The activity culminates with a cooking class where you’ll prepare—and then eat—several traditional Vietnamese dishes.

Coffee, Banh Mi, and local vibes This experience brings together Vietnamese coffee and Banh Mi in a relaxed, hands-on class near Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge. You’ll brew popular local coffee styles, prepare simple Banh Mi fillings, and put everything together your own way. Hosted in a cozy local space, the class is designed to be fun, social, and easy to follow — perfect for travelers who want to learn, eat, and connect without pressure.

Escape the city and travel to the Vietnamese countryside to experience a cookery class with a difference. Unlike on other culinary tours, explore a local market, take a boat cruise on the Thu Bon River, ride in a cart pulled by a water buffalo, and even receive a shoulder massage before learning to cook Vietnamese delicacies. Plus, for the ultimate convenience, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a vegetarian meal option are available.

Experience an authentic slice of life in Hoi An in this cooking class that takes place in a family home. Pick up fresh ingredients at a farm and market, where you can observe local life, before you enjoy a coffee and start cooking. If you're pressed for time, you can also choose a package that only includes the cooking class.

Learn directly from a local chef in Hoi An’s Cam Thanh Coconut Village as you prepare four Vietnamese dishes yourself. From pancakes and spring rolls to papaya salad and lemongrass chicken, discover traditional cooking methods through guided, hands-on practice. All ingredients are prepared in advance, giving you more time to focus on cooking and enjoying the experience. A friendly group of around 10 participants creates a welcoming setting to learn and share a meal together. Finish by tasting your own creations alongside additional prepared side dishes. With vegan and vegetarian menus available on request, this class offers a delicious way to connect with local cuisine and take new cooking skills home.

Featured in Food & Wine magazine's May 2026 roundup of top culinary experiences in Vietnam. Our restaurant has been an institution since 2004, with locations in Cat Ba, Hanoi and Hoian. Head Chef Hai Nguyen is renowned throughout Vietnam for his creative and modern approach to traditional dishes. At our cooking school, students learn from the best; not just traditional recipes, but also tips and tricks for preparing food in your home kitchen. All of this in our heritage-listed building in the heart of the ancient town!

An half-day trip to Thanh Dong organic farm brings you closer to the beauty of Hoi An’s countryside and its friendly people. We will join them in their daily work of organic farming and also cook your own lunch with the host assistance. It’s one of the best way to get an authentic experience as well as support local community.

With its UNESCO-protected Ancient Town, Hoi An is famous for its tranquility and sense of timeless wonder. But on this tour, you’ll get an even keener look at true Vietnamese culture away from the crowds, traveling to a nearby fishing village to paddle a traditional “basket boat,” catch purple crabs with a local fisherman, and relax over lunch or dinner—just like a local.