Top Vietnam Cooking Classes

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.

Instead of just dining at Vietnamese restaurants in Hanoi, learn how to whip up four of the country's famous dishes at home during this hands-on cooking class. Shop like a local during a visit to a nearby market and see the ingredients that make up the core of Vietnamese cuisine up close. Give back to the community, too—a portion of class proceeds fund charity meals for local hospital patients.

Don’t just feast on Da Nang’s delicacies—learn to make the dishes yourself during a cooking class that introduces you to the culinary culture of central Vietnam. You’ll enjoy personalized attention in a small group limited to only 10 people and learn about techniques and ingredients native to southeast Asia.

Discover Vietnamese cuisine at a level that’s just not possible from a cookbook on this cultural culinary tour. After shopping from a local market, learn to cook Vietnamese favorites such as pho (noodle soup), *bun cha* (barbeque pork), and *nem* (fried spring rolls). Then enjoy your own creations alongside other dishes from your professional chef, washed down with local wines.

Instead of just eating Vietnamese food, learn to create local specialties during a cooking class in Hoi An, a hands-on cultural experience that’s ideal for first-time visitors. You’ll be able to choose between a morning or afternoon departure time, and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide as you explore a local market and make dishes such as crispy Vietnamese pancakes and noodle soup. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Don’t just eat Vietnamese food, master the art of local cuisine during a home-style cooking class in Da Nang. During this hands-on cultural experience, you’ll prepare and cook four Vietnamese dishes—such as young papaya salad, chicken with fish sauce, and deep fried spring rolls—that reflect seasonal ingredients. For a complete experience, hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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.

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture during your time in Hoi An when you book this half-day tour. Join a small group and start out with a walk through the local market to shop for ingredients for your cooking class. Then, head to a small village to see how locals fish on the waters in a bamboo basket boat. End your day learning how to make traditional Vietnamese dishes and enjoying your creations.

Learn the art of Vietnamese cuisine direct from a local cook-instructor rather than written recipes with this cooking class in Saigon. Scour a food market to bargain for fresh ingredients, and then head to a local restaurant to prep and cook assorted dishes with your instructor to show you how. Finally, savor your creations and other dishes over a meal. Return hotel transfers and a choice of time slots included.

Cooking classes are a great way to commemorate a trip—but this one will also level up your skills. Built for those who already have confidence in the kitchen, you’ll follow a professional chef across several classic Vietnamese dishes, concentrating on technique and the nuance of flavor. Morning and afternoon sessions are paired with a market visit, turning this into a cultural excursion as well.

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.

Go home with more than just a kitschy souvenir with this authentic Vietnamese cooking class. With a local family leading the way, you’ll visit a local market to nab some fresh ingredients, and then you’ll try your hand at four traditional dishes—eating your bounty when finished. Of course, delicious Vietnamese coffee will be tasted, too!

If you want to experience traditional Vietnamese cuisine, from farm to table, don't overlook this foodie-friendly, guided culinary excursion. After easy hotel pickup, learn all about Vietnamese food culture, from food production to cooking techniques. Highlights include visiting an organic farm, practicing crab fishing, and learning to make three Vietnamese recipes in a local cooking class. Reward your hard work with a traditional lunch, made with ingredients fresh from the garden.

Dive into a half-day culinary experience in Hanoi that includes a visit to a local market followed by a cooking class at your chef-instructor’s home. Learn about the typical ingredients used in Vietnamese cuisine, then participate in a hands-on cooking lesson that shows you how to prepare several authentic dishes in a kitchen with views of the river. Includes a meal of the foods that you helped to make.

Enjoy an immersive experience in Vietnamese cuisine on this morning or afternoon cookery class from Hoi An. Following a pickup at your Hoi An accommodation, head to the markets to collect your fresh ingredients. Escape to the countryside to try your hand at fishing the traditional Vietnamese way, then roll up your sleeves for a cookery class with a local chef—and prepare speciality dishes popular in Vietnamese cookery.

With the help of your native host, you will discover the unique flavors of local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life. As part of this class, you will visit a local market, choose exotic ingredients, go to the organic garden to be farmers, taste the best coffee in Hoi An, and cook 4 typical dishes. The piano/ guitar is waiting for you to play as an artist within the heart of Hoi An! A funny and relaxing time in Hoi An to be highlighted!

Spend a day exploring Vietnamese cuisine in Ho Chi Minh City, starting with a market visit, on this private excursion. On arrival at the cooking school, take a tour of the garden farm and harvest its fruits. A professional chef demonstrates how to prepare four authentic dishes that you sit down to enjoy for lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in this full-day tour.

Discover two integral parts of Vietnamese culture—without having to book separate experiences—with this lantern-making and cooking class. Join your host and a small group for a visit to a garden, where you learn about local farming practices, and continue to a market to pick up ingredients for later. Then it's on to a lantern-making workshop, followed by a hands-on cooking class where you get to whip up (and eat) a traditional Vietnamese meal.

Travelers flock to Vietnam to sample its unique cuisine: light on fat, heavy on flavor, and complementary textures. Sadly, few travelers return home knowing how to cook a classic Vietnamese dish. With this cooking experience, visit local farms and markets before learning to cook a traditional homemade dish. This tour gives you the knowledge and confidence to share Vietnamese cuisine with your friends and family.

So much vegan and even vegetarian cooking today centers around weird meat substitutes. Learn how to incorporate more vegetables into your life using Asian flavors and cooking techniques on this fascinating cooking course, complete with a shopping tour of Ben Thanh Market and, of course, lunch. You'll bring home the ultimate souvenir from your stay in Ho Chi Minh City: the gift of Vietnamese food.

Experience traditional Vietnamese life and cuisine with this morning cooking class on Thuan Tinh Island. Shop for fresh herbs and ingredients at a Hoi An market, enjoy a scenic cruise to the island, then meet your host, Ms. Hoa, at her family home. In a tranquil open-air kitchen, help prepare a variety of delicious dishes such as ‘Banh Xeo’ pancakes, ‘Pho’ noodle soup, and spring rolls, then sit down to enjoy a delicious homemade lunch.

xperience everyday rural life in Vietnam on an eco-friendly tour from Hoi An. Visit a local market, explore a coconut palm forest by bamboo basket boat, and take part in a hands-on cooking class.

Sitting at a cafe in Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll be enveloped by the city's vibrant energy—the aroma of rich Vietnamese coffee mingling with the scent of street food, motorbikes whizzing by, locals and tourists chatting animatedly. The blend of tradition and modernity creates a unique, dynamic atmosphere that’s utterly captivating, especially with a local guide showing you the scene.

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture and cuisine on this private cooking class in Hanoi. Visit a bustling local market in Hoàn Kiếm to learn about culinary traditions. Then prepare four authentic Vietnamese dishes, mastering knife skills and traditional techniques. Includes welcome drink, unlimited homemade wine, coffee tasting, and transfers from Hanoi Old Quarter for a comprehensive and seamless experience.