Top Hoi An Food & Drink Classes

Connect with Vietnamese culture through food in this cooking class in Hoi An. In addition to learning about traditional Vietnamese cooking, you’ll experience 3 other activities. Learn how to shop for good ingredients at a local market, ride a bamboo basket boat, and try your hand at traditional net fishing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Engage in our Farm-to-Table Cooking Experience, starting with a visit to local farms and market to select fresh ingredients. Enjoy a hands-on cooking class with chef at family-run cooking venue, where you'll learn and create cherished family recipes. Conclude your culinary adventure by savoring your homemade meal in a cozy bistro ambiance, with convenient pick-up and drop-off included by our stylish Vespa scooters. ● Visit local farms and a market to select fresh ingredients and fruits. ● Enjoy a hands-on cooking class with chef, using cherished family recipes. ● Savor your home-cooked meal in the local family ambiance.

A fun experience for those interested in Vietnamese culture, this tour includes a cooking class, market tour, and basket boat ride in Bay Mau. Cook local delicacies in a charming stilt house, mastering various techniques and learning how to make pho soup the traditional way. Prepare multiple delicious courses using fresh ingredients provided. Enjoy the scenic river views while cooking, and stay refreshed with unlimited mineral water and passion fruit juice.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Discover the essence of Vietnamese culture during this interactive cooking and eating tour. In just a few hours, savor a variety of local street food delicacies, see green bean shoots growing, and learn about the freshest ingredients' impact on health. Explore the Tra Que vegetable village, experience farming life, delve into Vietnamese culinary traditions, and relish the picturesque Hoi An countryside.

Go beyond simply enjoying delicious Vietnamese coffee with this coffee-making course in Hoi An. Learn the history behind Vietnamese coffee culture and what makes the beans so distinct. No prior barista experience is needed, and you get hands-on experience making two authentic Vietnamese coffee drinks under the supervision of an expert.

Learn to cook like a local during a Vietnamese cooking class in Hoi An. Make local dishes like banh xeo, spring rolls and papaya salad, before enjoying the fruits of your labor for lunch or dinner

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!

Get out of the city and taste a slice of rural life outside Hoi An on this guided half-day tour. Dive head-first into a bustling morning market. Take a traditional basket boat down the Thu Bon River, paddling through the dense palm forest. Join a cooking class in a secluded location and learn how to make Vietnamese dishes like banh xeo and papaya salad – and then eat your creations for lunch or dinner.

The art of Vietnamese cuisine is the ultimate Hoi An souvenir. This cooking class lets you master the techniques the healthy way, alongside a professional chef who values fresh ingredients, fruit and vegetables, and organic options where possible. Working in a group no larger than 10, you’ll prepare four Vietnamese signatures (with vegetarian options available), then eat them with wholesome fresh juices and seasonal fruits.

Foodies and keen home chefs won’t want to miss this private cooking class in Hoi An. If touring Hoi An, Vietnam’s culinary capital, has inspired you to get creative in the kitchen, you can learn new techniques and recipes during this flexible class. Prepare classics such as pho and fresh spring rolls and enjoy eating them for lunch or dinner after.

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 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 to make traditional Vietnamese dishes from scratch during your time in Hoi An when you book this cooking workshop. Join your private host and walk through the local market to shop for ingredients. Now it’s time to get your hands dirty to create a delicious lunch while your host tells you about some of the history behind the dishes and how to enjoy them like a local.

We will show you how to make many strong and delicious coffee types to wake you up After enjoyed: white coffee, egg coffee, coconut.... you got the creations then you will make the very unique lantern