You will have the opportunity to learn a selection of favorite dishes, an ability to recognize the basic ingredients, the blending of these many ingredients and spices to create the famous “nước mắm” (fish sauce) as well as cooking of the multitude of different rice. Apart from the preparation and cooking under our Chef guidance, you will be introduced to the traditional Vietnamese kitchen with cooking utensils still closely linked to the Vietnamese way of life in the past, you will learn a touch of oriental science with the Yin-Yang balance to respect, some of the history of Vietnamese Cuisine from its roots in the Hue Citadel Imperial Cuisine to the effects of various influences from both the West and other Eastern Cultures. Finally, you will understand the intricacies of the Vietnamese dining Etiquette and the technique to master the chopsticks!
Departure Schedule
Pick-up time
07:30 - 08:00
End tour
12:00 - 12:30
Take a front seat ride to one of the local markets by cyclo
Accompany your chef to buy some ingredients for your cooking
Enjoy cooking Vietnamese dishes under the guidance of your amazing Chef
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Small-group tour ensures personalized attention
What to expect
07:30 – 08:00
We pick-up guests from several hotels. Please be ready at 7:30 a.m.
08:00 – 08:30
Meet your guide and cyclo driver at the lobby for a relaxed ride through Sai Gon’s lively streets to Ben Thanh Market to meet the chef and explore Vietnamese ingredients.
08:30 – 09:00
At the market, you’ll meet your chef and explore the stalls to learn about and purchase ingredients for the class on Vietnamese cooking.
09:00 – 11:00
During the class, the chef will guide you through the intricacies of Vietnamese cuisine, including unique spices and the importance of balancing flavors. You will receive detailed demonstrations and step-by-step instructions to prepare each culinary creation. Our professional staff will be on hand to assist you with any questions, and after each dish is prepared, you’ll learn how to check if your technique and seasoning are properly applied.
11:00 – 12:00
The best part is when you get to enjoy the delicious dishes you created yourself. After your culinary masterpiece is complete, you’ll receive a recipe book and a certificate to commemorate your journey.
12:00 – 12:30
Finally, we’ll drop you off back at your pick-up point in the city center as per your request.
MONDAY MENU
Fresh spring rolls
Morning glory salad with pork and shrimps
Caramel pork in clay-pot
Special dessert will be offered by Chef
TUESDAY MENU
Lotus stem salad with pork and prawn
Grilled beef with lemongrass served with fresh noodles & herbs
Imperial fried rice
Special dessert will be offered by Chef
WEDNESDAY MENU
Dumpling with spring onion sauce
Vegetable salad with pork and shrimps
Grilled pork rib with broken rice
Special dessert will be offered by Chef
THURSDAY MENU
Beef salad with star fruit and young banana
Grilled pork rib with rice noodle
caramelized fish in clay pot
Special dessert will be offered by Chef
FRIDAY MENU
Mango salad with pork and shrimps
Braised chicken with ginger
Skewed ball pork meat
Special dessert will be offered by Chef
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MENU
Salad rolls
Chicken noodle soup
Vietnamese sizzling pancake
Special dessert will be offered by Chef
***Menus are subject to change without notice. However, we will do everything we reasonably can to make sure everything goes according to plan.
AGE
POLICY
ADULT (From 12 up to)
CHILD
(From 5 to 11)
KID
(Under 5)
PRICE
/PERSON
1,400,000VND
(~56 USD)
1,100,000VND
(~44 USD)
Free Of Charge
Inclusions
01 way transfer by Cylo
01 way transfer by Taxi
English-speaking Guide
Cooking Class Fee
Bottled Drinking Water
Lunch or Dinner
Central Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Exclusions
Personal expenses
Tips and Gratuities (recommended)
Drinks (beer, soft drinks…)
Travel insurance
VAT
Additional information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
This tour is not available during Vietnamese New Year’s Day
We pick up guests at several hotels; your hotel might be the first, so please be ready by 07:30 am and we will come to your door as soon as we can.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at the time of booking if required
During holiday periods, there will be a 30% surcharge applicable to the total price. The holiday periods include the listed dates follow this link.
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Only one under-five free admission per family
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 24 – 48 hours in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 24 hours of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
