Hoi An Cooking Class with Local Market, Garden & Family

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This is more than a Vietnamese cooking class — it is a chance to experience everyday local life in the countryside of Hoi An.

You will visit a local market and vegetable garden, meet a local host, discover fresh Vietnamese ingredients and learn how they are used in everyday family cooking.

One of the highlights is making your own Hoi An-style Bánh Mì, learning how to prepare and combine the fresh ingredients for one of Vietnam’s most famous street foods.

Instead of simply watching a cooking demonstration, you will take part from start to finish — choosing ingredients, preparing the food, cooking traditional dishes and enjoying the meal you have created.

The experience is small, personal and hands-on, offering a genuine connection with local food, people and everyday life in Hoi An.

Example Menu

Starter

Fresh Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls

Prepare fresh rice paper rolls with seasonal vegetables, herbs and your choice of filling, served with a traditional dipping sauce.

Main

Hoi An Crispy Pancake (Bánh Xèo)

Make your own crispy Vietnamese pancake filled with fresh vegetables and local ingredients, then enjoy it with fresh herbs and dipping sauce.

Main

Hoi An-style Bánh Mì

Learn how to prepare a simple Vietnamese bánh mì with fresh local ingredients and traditional flavors.

Dessert

Seasonal Fresh Fruit

Finish the meal with fresh seasonal fruit from the local area (mango, banana, pineapple, passion fruit...

Main

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.

What's Included

Local guide
All ingredients
Bottled water
Visit to a local market
Recipes to take home
Visit to a local vegetable garden
Drinking water and local tea
All dishes prepared during the class
Hotel pickup and drop-off within Hoi An city area (up to 5 km from the center)
cooking class with a local family
Alcoholic beverages and other drinks not mentioned above
Tips and gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotel pickup is available within Hoi An city area, up to 5 km from the center.

Please provide your hotel name and address when booking. Our driver/guide will meet you at the hotel lobby at the confirmed pickup time.

For hotels located outside the 5 km pickup area, please contact us in advance to arrange pickup at an additional cost.

Please be ready in the hotel lobby 5–10 minutes before the pickup time.

What to expect

Join us for a hands-on Vietnamese cooking experience in the peaceful countryside of Hoi An.

Visit a local market and discover fresh Vietnamese ingredients.
Explore a local organic garden and learn about herbs and vegetables used in Vietnamese cooking.
Meet a local host and learn about everyday Vietnamese food and family cooking traditions.
Prepare several traditional Vietnamese dishes together, with step-by-step guidance from your local host.
Cook using fresh local ingredients and traditional cooking techniques.
Sit down and enjoy the dishes you have prepared together.
Receive the recipes so you can recreate your favorite Vietnamese dishes at home.

This is a relaxed and interactive experience where you don't just watch a cooking demonstration — you take part in preparing, cooking and enjoying your own Vietnamese meal

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Hoi An Authentic Journeys
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Tags

Cooking Classes
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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