Cooking instructor plating Vietnamese dishes in Hoi An
JOIN-IN CLASS · HOTEL PICKUP

Hoi An Traditional Cooking Class

2.5-hour session Cook 4 signature dishes Hoi An & Da Nang transfers
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Experience overview

Hoi An Traditional Vietnamese Cooking Class

Join-in group · Hotel pick up · 2 hr 30 min duration

5.0 / 5 · 25 reviews · 300+ booked

Location: Near Bay Mau Coconut Forest (transfers included)

Perfect for travelers on a tight schedule, this focused class teaches four Vietnamese favorites—Beef Noodle Soup, crispy spring rolls, Banh Xeo, and green papaya salad—in just 2.5 hours. Choose 10:00 or 16:00 departures, ride in on the included shuttle, and leave with printed recipes.

  • 2.5-hour experience
  • 👨‍🍳Small group (family friendly)
  • 📍Hoi An & Da Nang hotel pick up
  • 💳US$18.65 · Instant confirmation · Free cancellation (24h)
CLASS HIGHLIGHTS

What you’ll learn

No market detours—just focused culinary instruction a short drive from Bay Mau Coconut Forest.

Chef demonstrating beef noodle soup
Pho Bo secrets
Traveler wrapping spring rolls
Spring roll skills
Banh Xeo sizzling in a pan
Banh Xeo crunch
CLASS OVERVIEW

Cook, taste, repeat

Meet your chef near Bay Mau Coconut Forest, sip a welcome drink, and dive into knife skills, broth building, batter mixing, and plating tips. With only a handful of students per station, everyone gets hands-on time.

You’ll prep Beef Noodle Soup, deep-fried spring rolls, Hoi An pancakes with pork and prawns, and green papaya salad. Vegetarian, gluten-free, or shellfish-free adjustments can be accommodated—just note your needs at checkout.

After the tasting session, take home printed recipes and notes so you can recreate the dishes anywhere.

Small group cooking class in Hoi An
Small groups keep it fun
HIGHLIGHTS

What to expect

Short, sweet, and full of flavor.

  • Cook four authentic dishes—perfect for busy itineraries.
  • Hands-on guidance from English-speaking chefs.
  • Round-trip transfers from Hoi An or Da Nang hotels/meet-up point.
  • Family-friendly pace; kids 5–8 can join as junior chefs.
  • Printed recipes so you can recreate the menu back home.
PACKAGE OPTIONS

Choose your departure city

Depart from Hoi An

  • Hotel pickup in Hoi An city center at 10:00 or 16:00 (arrive 10 mins early).
  • Optional meet-up: Hoi An Food Tour, 119 Tran Quang Khai (10:15 / 16:15).
  • Shared transfers; pickup order may vary.

Depart from Da Nang

  • City-center hotels included; surcharges apply for beachfront, Son Tra, or Nguyen Tat Thanh addresses (VND 120,000 per person/way).
  • Pick-up time confirmed after booking (allow ~1 hour drive).

Need to know

  • Minimum 2 adults per booking.
  • Holiday surcharge: VND 150,000/pax on major public holidays (pay onsite).
  • Enter dietary preferences at checkout—vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.

Itinerary snapshot

  • Hotel/meet-up pickup → transfer to studio
  • Welcome drink + kitchen intro
  • Cook 4 dishes step-by-step (approx. 120 mins)
  • Enjoy your meal + receive recipe booklet
  • Return transfer to hotel/meet-up
SAMPLE MENU

What you’ll cook

  • Beef Noodle Soup (Pho Bo)
  • Deep-fried spring rolls (Nem Ran / Cha Gio)
  • Hoi An pancake (Banh Xeo) with pork & prawns
  • Green papaya salad with pork & prawns

Menu may change slightly due to seasonal ingredients. Vegetarian substitutions available upon request.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • English-speaking cooking instructor + assistants
  • Round-trip transfers (Hoi An/Da Nang) or meet-up
  • Welcome drink + all ingredients and utensils
  • Hands-on instruction for 4 dishes + tasting
  • Recipe booklet & certificate
  • Insurance provided by the operator

Not included

  • Personal expenses, extra drinks, or tips
  • Hotel surcharges for out-of-zone pickups (see package notes)
  • Holiday surcharge (VND 150,000/pax on listed dates)
GOOD TO KNOW

Before you book

Eligibility

  • Infants/children must be counted in your booking.
  • Kids 0–4 join free; ages 5–8 can cook with supervision.
  • Children aged 10+ pay the adult rate.

Policies

  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before class.
  • Vouchers valid only on the selected date/time.
  • Arrive 10 minutes early; latecomers can’t be refunded.

Dietary notes

  • The chef can adapt menus for vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free diets with advance notice.
  • Please share allergies or restrictions during checkout.
ARRIVAL DETAILS

Getting there

Hotel pick up

  • Hoi An center hotels: 10:00 / 16:00 pickup windows (arrive 10 minutes early).
  • Da Nang hotels: pickup time confirmed after booking; surcharges apply for Son Tra/Nguyen Tat Thanh/Hoang Sa addresses.
  • Operator confirms pickup via message the day prior.

Meet-up point

  • Hoi An Food Tour Office, 119 Tran Quang Khai, Hoi An (10:15 / 16:15).
  • Arrive 10 minutes early; staff will escort you to the shuttle.
  • Best reached by taxi or bicycle if you’re already in town.
ABOUT THE OPERATOR

Hoi An Food Tour Cooking Studio

Trusted credentials

  • 25 verified Klook reviews
  • Average rating: 5.0 / 5
  • 300+ bookings for this class
  • Chef-led studio near Bay Mau Coconut Forest

Why cooks love them

  • Hands-on instruction in small groups
  • Clean, air-conditioned kitchen with modern equipment
  • Friendly instructors fluent in English
  • Efficient transfer coordination from Hoi An and Da Nang
GUEST REVIEWS

What cooks say

“We wanted a class without extra basket boat add-ons—this was perfect. Clean studio, tasty food, fantastic instructor.”

Shanya · Oct 23, 2025

“Simple steps to amazing flavors. Transfers were smooth, and the recipes worked when we tried them at home.”

Klook User · Jul 15, 2025

“Hosts adjusted the time so we could cook before the river flooded—super accommodating and the food was delicious.”

Klook User · Nov 2025

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