HANOI · VIETNAM
Hanoi’s best days out.
The 15 cooking classes worth planning a day around in Hanoi and the north. What each one includes, what it costs, and who runs it.
Hanoi cooking class with Old Quarter pickup, local market shopping, hands-on Vietnamese dishes, and CSR impact. Morning or afternoon.
Most Popular“What a fantastic day with Alex. We started buying ingredients at the market and then prepared the food under Alex's guidance and then cooked and ate the food. It was a fun and informative day and the food was great”
Market shopping and a hands-on Hanoi cooking class where you make 5 classics, eat your meal with rice vodka, and leave with a cookbook and certificate.
“Great hands on cooking class. first, we went to a local market and picked up our ingredients and then re-returned back to the studio and everybody in our small group was able to participate.”
Small-group Hanoi cooking class with Dong Xuan Market shopping. Pick 3 dishes, cook with a chef, eat with coffee/tea, plus egg coffee.
“So much fun! Market tour and excellent cooking class! We created 3 dishes and we actually learned stuff haha!”
Shop a Hanoi wet market, cook 5 local dishes, sip rice whisky, and enjoy your meal. Includes cookbook and certificate in 3.5 hours.
“I loved everything about the cooking class. I am vegetarian and the selection of foods let me enjoy everything - we had veggie options of every meal thanks to which I felt like I wasn’t missing on anything. Vy was so helpful and patient with us and she created perfect atmosphere of a tasty Vietnamese…”
Market-to-fork Vietnamese cooking in Hanoi’s ancient house: shop at a local market, cook 4 dishes, sip local wine, and eat what you make.
“Chef Pickle was outstanding and very informative! He gave us the skills and recipes for authentic dishes that we are excited to make at home! Great facility, great staff! Highly recommend!”
Shop Hanoi’s market, cook iconic Vietnamese dishes in a garden villa, and enjoy lunch with fruit wine. Free Old Quarter pickup included.
“This was such a fun experience. Going to the market and buying the food, and learning about the fish sauce, and finally enjoying the egg chocolate at the end. Maxi was a great host/chef/instructor. And has transport to and from th hotel! Would 100% recommend.”
Shop a Hanoi market, cook 4 classic dishes plus egg coffee with an English instructor, then eat what you make.
“Fantastic teacher (Ruby), great tasting dishes, and a lovely company. We loved the course, the visit to the market, making egg coffee! It was all amazing. Thank you!”
Cook one classic Hanoi dish in a calm hidden villa, then choose from egg or salt coffee. Hands-on steps, $19, free coffee included.
“Absolutely great experience! Very competent cook and teacher at the same time. He has a lot of experience and he is happy to pass on his passion! It was very delicious and the location had a great Mood.Auto-translated”
A private Hanoi cooking class where you pick 5 dishes, shop Dong Xuan Market, cook hands-on, taste rice wine, and take home recipes.
“NHI was a fabulous teacher. I enrolled in the private session and she took her time to explain the method and was patient in answering all my questions. Her insight during the market tour was a highlight. I learned a lot about the Vietnamese culture. The cooking session flowed well. Highly suggest to request NHI…”
Hanoi cooking class with market shopping, hands-on prep of four dishes, salted/egg/coconut coffee, and free homemade wine and liquor.
“We had a great time cooking with Jesse! It was very cool to see the market and pick up our own ingredients. Jesse was great with our kids, so friendly and found special ways to get them involved. This was a great introduction to Vietnamese food! Loved it!”
Old Quarter Hanoi market and cooking class: shop fresh ingredients, learn pho and spring rolls, then eat your meal with egg or coconut coffee.
“Jenny, Tracy, and Chef Dragon were extremely helpful and detailed in explaining the different steps of cooking each meal, we did Bun Cha, Pho, and Banh Xeo. The complimentary drink and coffee were great too!”
Shop Hanoi’s biggest market, cook 5 Vietnamese dishes including banh xeo, then eat with coffee and rice liquor. Vegetarian options.
“Wow! Our market tour and cooking class was the highlight of our time in Hanoi. Our guide Bella had a great sense of humor and kept the class fun and engaging while we learned new techniques and recipes. They also provide a full set of Read more”
Shop Dong Xuan Market with your guide, ride a cyclo through Hanoi, then cook and eat a private three-course Vietnamese meal.
“My friends and I did the food tour with Rose (the guide) in Hanoi in the Old quarter. It was my favorite thing we have done in Vietnam. Rose was so knowledgeable about the food and cooking and taught us about Vietnam’s history and cuRead more”
Hanoi Cooking Class at Thơm Culinary: cyclo to Dong Xuan market, harvest garden herbs, cook 4 dishes, and finish with sweets and rice wine.
“A very nice experience. We started walking to the market, where I was introduced to local products. Before cooking, I was introduced to various plants, herbs and fruits, which are grown in the garden next door. Very friendly, kind people. I enjoyed both the cooking and the time spent together ❤️”
Visit Hanoi’s Trấn Quốc Pagoda, then cook Vietnamese dishes at a local villa, with part of your ticket funding community CSR work.
“Our experience is one of the all time highlights ever for us traveling! Maxie our host/storyteller was absolutely amazing. Loved the experiences she was able to share and had an extremely fun peraonality. The shopping at the market was sucRead more”
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