Top 15 Cooking Classes in Hoi An

1.Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,660 reviews · from $28Our pick

Spend 4.5 hours in Hoi An shopping at a local market, riding a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh’s nipa palms, trying net fishing, and cooking four Vietnamese courses. Guides such as Hai, LyLy, Lily, and Li lead hands-on classes with recipes to take home.

“Absolutely great value for money, our host and chef was fantastic, he was very friendly, funny, and informative. very clean and professional kitchen. Coconut boats were a hoot. Great fun and learnt a lot.”

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2.Hoi An Cooking Class(Market,BasketBoat Crabfishing&Cooking Class)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,386 reviews · from $28

Join guides such as An, Ag, or Suzy for a market visit, bamboo basket boat ride, crab fishing, and a hands-on cooking class near Hoi An. In about four hours, you may prepare spring rolls, papaya salad, chicken noodles, Cao Lau, pancakes, or dessert in a group of up to eight or twelve.

“The cooking class was the best part. Otherwise buyer beware. They offered hotel pick up but when I asked what time the pick up would be, we were instructed to meet at a tailor shop in town. Not a huge deal as we went in town early to explore, just shouldn’t be offered if they aren’t going to deliver. Then we were asked if we could ride bicycles but no other details given. After a quick trip through the market, we started on a 30 minute bike ride that we were not expecting and was not in the description at all. Once making it to the bamboo boats, we went…”

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3.Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,208 reviews · from $17Best value

Start at a Hoi An meeting point, often the Ivegan shop, then shop for seasonal produce, herbs, noodles, meat, and fish with an English-speaking guide. Ride a bamboo basket boat through the coconut palms for about 40 minutes before cooking dishes such as bánh xèo, phở, steamed rice rolls, and chè.

“Perfect activity made loads of food and was in a lovely location”

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4.Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,323 reviews · from $28

Spend 4.5 hours with guides such as Tram or Sonny, shopping at a Hoi An market, fishing for crabs in Bay Mau Coconut Forest, rowing a basket boat, and cooking several Vietnamese dishes. Hotel pickup, dinner or lunch, safety gear, and recipe cards are included.

“This was a great experience. From the pick up to the drop off everything went smoothly. Going to the market to shop for ingredients was the best. And the Basket boats were so much fun. Sonny, the Chef, was not only skilled but very entertaining and made the whole group look good. And the food was delicious. It was one of the best cooking tours I have taken. I will do it again next time I am in Hoi An. I definitely recommend this tour. Just do it. It was great.”

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5.Basket Boat Ride, Cooking Class by Hangcoconut

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 802 reviews · 3 hours · from $19

Spend about three hours at Bay Mau nipa forest with Hangcoconut guides, paddle a round bamboo basket boat, try crab fishing, then cook Vietnamese dishes with instructors such as Thuy and Li. Hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, and the meal are included for $19 per person.

“It was great, since the beginning, they were clear and picked us on time, we had a great cooking class, delicious food and ended up in the river for the boat ride. Definitely recommended.”

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6.Hoi An Eco Tour Cooking Class & Fishing (Local market,basket boat,learn cooking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 567 reviews · from $29

Travel from Hoi An to a local market with guide Mr. Tran, gather fresh ingredients, fish from a bamboo basket boat in Bay Mau Coconut Forest, then cook and eat a Vietnamese meal with a local chef. Small groups, hotel pickup, lunch, tea, and return transport are included.

“We had a great time! We chose the afternoon tour and so glad we did. The food was filling! The basket boats are so fun - expect to pay a little tip for the spinning of boat or fishing. They even do karaoke!! Don’t expect to learn much about the coconut trees…”

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7.Traditional Cooking Class & meal with Local Family

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 396 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $23

Meet in Cam Thanh Village or Tra Que Herbs Garden for a 2.5 to 3.5-hour class led by chefs such as Han, Ha, Nhung, Wan, or Mr. Cu. You’ll prepare four Vietnamese dishes, eat what you make, and take home recipes. Vegetarian and vegan menus are available by request.

“I can't speak highly enough of the cooking class, we were very lucky to get Mr.Cu as our teacher. His humour made the day, he took some really lovely pictures and videos throughout and taught us how to make some delicious traditional food. We skipped breakfast and did the early course and I assure you we did not leave hungry, highly recommend!”

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8.Traditional Cooking Class with Basket Boat Ride and market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · from $41

Spend four hours moving from Hoi An Market to the Thu Bon River and Bay Mau coconut forest, then cook four Vietnamese dishes at Sabirama. Guides such as Nhu, Hung, and Bé lead the market walk, boat rides, massage, and class. Hotel pickup, vegetarian meals, and morning or afternoon departures are available.

“My boyfriend and I had a great experience at Sabirama! We loved walking through the market, the boat ride was relaxing and we made delicious food!”

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9.Hoi An/Da Nang: Vietnamese Cooking Class with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 297 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $22

Choose a cooking-only class in Hoi An’s Cam Thanh Coconut Village or Da Nang. With guides such as Lily, Jane, Quan, or Ai, you’ll prepare four Vietnamese dishes, eat what you make, and receive recipes for home. Hotel pickup is available, with some area surcharges.

“We had a lovely time with Lily. She was extremely kind and taught us how to prepare delicious vietnamese food (fried spring rolls, papaya salad, rice pancakes, and pho). Very authentic and genuine experience, definitely recommended!”

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10.Da Nang/Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride, Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 253 reviews · 150 minutes - 5 hours · from $18

Shop for local ingredients in Hoi An, ride a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh’s coconut palms, then cook and eat several Vietnamese dishes. Guides such as Vy, Flower, Li, and Jennifer lead the class, with hotel pickup available from Hoi An or Da Nang.

“This was one of my favorite activities we did in Vietnam. The chef was great and explained everything well. I’m vegetarian and they provide great alternatives for the dishes, the food turned out amazing. I’ll definitely be recommending to my friends and family!”

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11.Vegetarian Cooking Class w Local Family and transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 145 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $23

Travel from Hoi An to Cam Thanh Coconut Village for a relaxed vegetarian cooking class with an English-speaking chef such as Ha or Nhung. Prepare four local dishes, share the meal, and choose hotel transfers or a coconut basket boat ride when available.

“Nhung was the best guide ever, so funny and entertaining! And the food was delicious, I'm looking forward to cook the recipes we got at home. Thank you for this awesome experience:)”

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12.Cooking Class, Crab Fishing-Basket Boat, Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 108 reviews · 4 hours · from $20

Start with hotel pickup and a guided Hoi An market visit, then ride a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh’s coconut forest and try crab fishing. Finish with a five-course Vietnamese cooking class led in English or Vietnamese, with vegetarian menus available by request.

“Great way to learn a bit of cooking and shopping for the ingredients. The food was so good. If you want to spin in the boat, it's 100,000 dong each person, cash only. Doesn't take up the whole day, leaving time for afternoon shopping. would highly recommend.”

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13.Hoi An/Da Nang: Vegetarian Cooking Class & Basket Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 3 hours - 270 minutes · from $29

Travel from Hoi An or Da Nang to Cam Thanh, ride a round basket boat through coconut-lined channels, then cook pho, papaya salad, spring rolls, and Vietnamese pancakes. Lily and Quan are among the friendly English-speaking hosts. Vegetarian and vegan needs are handled separately, even in mixed groups.

“Lily is a great chef, we had lots of fun and the food turned out delicious. We could spend extra time in Hoi An for a small extra charge, which was great. Boat ride was short, but fun. However, we did not have a great experience with the first driver, he seemed to either be drunk or have a condition and we did not feel safe on the ride.”

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14.Hoian/Danang: Eco Cooking Class, Cruise Trip, Basket Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $27

Spend 5 to 6 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Trang, Tran, Hon, or Hip, visiting a market, cruising to Cam Thanh, paddling a basket boat, making rice paper, and cooking four Vietnamese dishes. Vegetarian options are available by request.

“Brilliant tour, the basket ride was super fun and the cooking class was excellent, we cooked four courses and everything was so tasty. The cooking school was located in a beautiful area and our guide/chef Hon was wonderful.”

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15.Market Tour – Cooking Class – Coconut Boat Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 43 reviews · from $17

Meet your English-speaking guide in Hoi An for a market visit, coconut basket-boat ride, and hands-on cooking class. Choose the full tour or skip the market or boat ride. Prepare dishes such as bánh xèo, phở, bánh cuốn, and chè, then eat what you make.

“Amazing! Got to try all the local delicacies of Hoi An in non touristy places!! Super fun! Definitely recommend! So much food😊😊”

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