Hoi An Cooking Class: Experience Local Market, Traditional Net Fishing, and Vietnamese Cuisine

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Hoi An with a cooking class that includes a visit to a local market, traditional net fishing, and hands-on cooking of 4 delicious Vietnamese dishes.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cẩm Thanh - Delve into the historical Eco-Village Cam Thanh, known for its significant past in the resistance against French and American forces, and bask in the serene ambiance of the nipa palm forest aboard a bamboo basket boat. Create charming souvenirs from nipa palm leaves such as hats, watches, and rings.\n\nMaster the art of fishing with nets and capturing “Purple Crabs” in the waterways.\nEnjoy a welcoming beverage at our rustic bamboo family restaurant set in the picturesque countryside.\nOur culinary expert will enlighten you on the unique aspects of Vietnamese cuisine, including the selection of ingredients and age-old cooking techniques. To continue your culinary journey at home, we’ll equip you with recipes after the class. Participate in preparing four dishes but savor the taste of eight traditional Vietnamese delicacies.\nFollowing your meal, our guide will ensure your safe return to your hotel.
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • All tickets covered
  • Complimentary welcome drink
  • Air-conditioned transport
  • Lunch provided
  • Fees and taxes included
  • English-speaking guide
Meal Options
  • Papaya Salad - Green papaya with prawn, mint, lemon basil, peanut, sesame, garlic oil, chili powder, BBQ rice paper, sweet and sour fish sauce
  • Deep-Fried Spring Roll - Deep-fry spring roll with chicken & local ingredients, served with sauce
  • Braised Chicken in Clay-pot with steamed rice - Braised chicken breast fillet without skin, lemongrass, ginger, shallot with local spice & local sauce.Served with hot steamed rice.
  • Vietnamese Pancake - Crispy Vietnamese crepes filled with pork, chicken & local ingredients. Served with lettuce leaves, fresh herbs & sauce.
  • Chef Hai’s Soup
  • Morning Glory
  • Seasonal fruits
Additional Information

Morning session: 8:30 - 13:00/Afternoon session: 14:30 - 19:00 in a small group setting for one cooking class. You’ll get to experience a vibrant local market, interact with local vendors, and learn about the ingredients required for our recipes.
Embark on a unique journey in a traditional Vietnamese bamboo basket boat along the coconut palm fringed waterways. Try your hands at traditional net fishing techniques, and explore the ‘Purple Crabs’ in the canal.
Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome beverage and participate in our cooking class. Our chef will demonstrate and teach you how to prepare 4 traditional Vietnamese dishes.
Once the cooking session is complete, savour the dishes you prepared, along with 4 other side dishes that are ready-made.
The tour concludes with a drop-off back to your hotel.
Ready-made side dishes include: morning glory, soup, steamed rice and a dessert.
Please note: We can accommodate vegetarian preferences and other dietary needs.

  • everybody can join
Cancellation Policy

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

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Bally1309
Aug 18, 2024
Excellent experience - Amazing experience and a must do when in Hoi An. Our guide Hai was brilliant. Fantastic food - you won't leave hungry! 5/5.
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Kenzbou
Aug 17, 2024
French girls in Vietnam 🇻🇳 - What an amazing experience hai hai was so kind with us we went on coconut boat and the view was spectacular. The cooking class was also incredible I recommend !! ❤️
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Juliejd9560fd
Aug 17, 2024
Amazing experience - Amazing experience, would definitely recommend even if you're not into cooking, was so fun & informative , must do!! 5 stars
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Wander61933729456
Aug 16, 2024
Half day tour fun - Amazing and fun day out. The boat ride was beautiful and hilarious. All followed by delicious food and plenty of laughs. Thanks Chef Hai! Hai hai 😆
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195aoifem
Aug 16, 2024
A brilliant experience - Had an amazing day on our tour with the best tour guide Chef Hi who taught us how to make lots of different Vietnamese local dishes which we got to enjoy after. The coconut boats were very fun also.
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752aislingc
Aug 16, 2024
Fun day with fun people - Such a fun day! Hi was so friendly and helpful. The food was so tasty! So nice to see the behind the scenes of the food preparation of the Vietnamese cuisine. Thanks so much!! Love from Ireland
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F2799efeddiem
Aug 16, 2024
Great cooking lesson and basket boat tour. - The tour was excellent. Our guide Hai was so fun, interesting and had a great sense of humour. The tour starts with Hai in a food market, before going on the basket boats and coming back for a cooking lesson with the produce from the market. It was great, would definitely recommend.
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Jakemk9727pu
Aug 16, 2024
Chef Hai the guy 🤙🏼 - Chef Hai was an excellent culinary guide that was able to enjoyably share his skills with us to create some delicious authentic Vietnamese food!
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Gabbyd518
Aug 15, 2024
Must do in Hoi An! - Highly recommended for all ages! We had the best time with Chef Hai and the rest of the team. The food was wonderful and the basket tour is not to be missed!
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Karens9136
Aug 15, 2024
Unmissable experience - Chef Hai is lovely, very friendly and fun. The basket trip was great, followed by the cooking. He showed us every step of the way to make delicious food and then we enjoyed eating our own fare. We'll done chef Hai!
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