Cooking Class in Hoi An

A cooking class in Hoi An, at the heart of Vietnamese flavors

Hoi An is not only renowned for its lanterns and timeless charm: it is also one of the best places in the country to discover the authentic flavors of Vietnamese cuisine.
With its colorful markets, freshly picked aromatic herbs and incredible culinary diversity, the city lends itself naturally to an immersive and friendly cooking workshop.

During this cooking class in Hoi An, we invite you to live an experience that begins well before putting on the apron. Your morning begins with a walk among the stalls of a local market, where the scents of lemongrass, coriander and banana leaves mingle with the rhythm of daily life. Accompanied by your chef, you select the ingredients that will be used to prepare your dishes.

Back in a café-restaurant nestled in the middle of the rice fields, you learn to cook 4 traditional Vietnamese recipes, step by step, in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Spring rolls, crispy pancakes, fragrant salads, stews: each preparation is an opportunity to discover the secrets of a gastronomy recognized for its finesse and balance.

This activity is much more than a simple workshop: it is a moment of sharing, learning and gourmandise, an immersion in the Vietnamese culinary art and in the sweetness of life that makes the fame of Hoi An.

Your cooking class in Hoi An.

After a transfer from your hotel around 8:30 a.m. to join this charming café restaurant in the middle of the rice fields of Hoi An.

Then departure by bicycle to join the local market about 1 kilometer through the rice fields and hamlets to discover the colorful stalls and buy some necessary ingredients for your cooking class.

The English-speaking chef will then guide you to prepare 4 traditional Vietnamese dishes for about 2 hours.

The experience ends with a convivial tasting of your creations in a unique setting, before a comfortable return to your hotel by car.

An ideal activity to combine cultural discovery and gourmet pleasure during your stay in Vietnam.

Price 2025 -2026 in a small group

2 pax and more: 980.000 VND / pax

An immersion in the local market

Before starting your cooking class in Hoi An, you go to discover the local market, real beating heart of daily life. Here, the scents of fresh herbs, the colors of tropical fruits and the animation of the stalls make up a typical Vietnamese painting.
It is in this authentic atmosphere that your culinary journey begins.

Accompanied by your chef, you explore the rows of merchants to select the best ingredients of the day: fragrant coriander, fresh lemongrass, rice noodles, crunchy vegetables, local spices and traditional sauces. The chef explains how to recognize the freshness of a product, choose the right varieties and understand the logic of Vietnamese flavors, based on the balance between sweet, salty, acid and umami.

You observe the precise gestures of the vendors, exchange a few words with the inhabitants and discover sometimes unknown products, which nevertheless make the richness of Vietnamese cuisine.
This immersion allows you to better understand the origin of the dishes you are going to cook, while living a simple and friendly moment deeply rooted in the local culture.

An ideal activity for all travelers

The cooking class in Hoi An is accessible, friendly and perfectly suited for all types of travelers. Whether you are a passionate gourmet, a curious novice, a couple in search of a complicit moment or a family eager to share a fun activity, this culinary workshop offers an enriching and unifying experience.

A perfect experience for families

Children particularly appreciate the preparation of dishes, the cutting of vegetables, the bright colors of ingredients and the pleasure of cooking together. This workshop is an opportunity to experience a fun and educational moment, while discovering the Vietnamese culture through its flavors and culinary traditions.