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Immersive Cooking Class and Market Tour with Chef in Ho Chi Minh City

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Activity provider: Provincial Table Compay Limited
Immersive Cooking Class and Market Tour with Chef in Ho Chi Minh City
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Tour in Ho Chi Minh City, including Alcoholic Beverages and Complementary Cocktail. Run by Provincial Table Compay Limited, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Complementary Cocktail
  • Dinner
  • Enjoy a convivial sit-down meal of all your culinary creations during the our course
  • Elegant Vietnamese Cookbook w/ 25+ Recipes!
  • Gratuity Included

Immersive Cooking Class and Market Tour with Chef in Ho Chi Minh City: Key Facts

PriceFrom $45.08 per person
DurationFlexible
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a experience in Ho Chi Minh City. It is run by Provincial Table Compay Limited, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Japanese cooking classes usually build a meal around dashi, the kombu and bonito stock that sits under miso soup, simmered dishes and noodle broths, and then one or two headline dishes: rolled sushi or nigiri, gyoza, tempura, okonomiyaki, or a bento box. Wagashi classes make the seasonal sweets served with tea from sweet bean paste. Most classes run two to three hours in a home kitchen or a small studio, and vegetarian versions replace the bonito with a kombu-shiitake dashi. You eat what you make, and Japanese teachers are precise about technique.

The price covers Alcoholic Beverages, Complementary Cocktail, Dinner, Enjoy a convivial sit-down meal of all your culinary and Elegant Vietnamese Cookbook w/ 25+ Recipes!. It does not cover Beer, Coke and Wine, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Provincial Table Compay Limited sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Provincial Table Compay Limited before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Complementary Cocktail
  • Dinner
  • Enjoy a convivial sit-down meal of all your culinary creations during the our course.
  • Elegant Vietnamese Cookbook w/ 25+ Recipes!
  • Gratuity Included
  • Transportation from the Wet Market Tour
  • Private Cook Stations
  • Vegetarian Options Available Upon Request

Excludes

  • Beer
  • Coke
  • Wine

Important information

Meeting point

Provincial Table Compay Limited sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration Flexible
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $45.08
$45.08
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.8/5
based on 929 reviews
Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Lucy
September 15, 2026

Best cooking class/experience ever! I had Luci as my market tour guide and chef today. She was so funny and welcoming. Made the whole experience highly enjoyable. The food was amazing and how it was taught to us along with how the venue was set up for us to cook and enjoy the food. We made three dishes rice paper rolls, Vietnamese pancakes and chicken pho. And they were terrific. Luci was patient and helped everyone out to make sure we had the best time we could. Overall I would do it again and again. We even got a little dessert of homemade yoghurt, perfect way to finish the day! The market t

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Jade
September 13, 2026

Handsome La showed our group around for the tour and the we did the cooking class! It was really fun and he made jokes to lighten the mood - would definitely recommend to English speakers. He also spoke Cantonese to me which was a nice surprise :)

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Stephanie
September 12, 2026

Lucy was so amazing. She made the experience lots of fun and gave us lots of interesting information. So glad we did this while in HCMC.

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Joao
September 14, 2026

Lady La was a great teacher. the group was very social as well. over all a great experience

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Alvaro
September 13, 2026

teacher Miss La was great and near to the assistants. everything very clear :)

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Howard
September 12, 2026

A wonderful introduction to Vietnamese cooking presented by a knowledgeable and entertaining chef. Worth every penny!!

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Brayden
August 27, 2026

La was a legend. Great food, small groups. Definitely recommend for anyone considering learning how to cook authentic Vietnamese food.

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Jan
September 9, 2026

One of the best things I’ve done in Vietnam so far! Today, I joined a cooking class with Lucy, and it was so much fun, not only because the food was absolutely delicious, but also because Lucy was incredibly friendly, energetic, and engaging. She explained every step very clearly, so it was easy to follow along. Overall, it was a fantastic experience that I would highly recommend. I enjoyed it so much that I’m even coming back the day after tomorrow for the coffee class!

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Caab
September 3, 2026

Very fun to do!! Highly recommend it if you’re ever in HCMC!! 🇻🇳✨

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Jordan
August 28, 2026

The cooking class run by Lady La was absolutely amazing! She is so funny, inviting and teaches the recipes so well and makes everything so east to understand. The dishes we made were so tasty and HIGHLY recommend this cooking class!

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Mark
August 22, 2026

This was a brilliant experience. A great group of 12 people and we all learnt about Vietnamese ingredients from our walk around the market and then How to cook 3 dishes which we also ate. La was excellent, professional and well organised. The 3.5 hours flew by and appreciated the cook book which will help replicate what we learnt. It was also interactive we all had the chance to make our food and eat it

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Emerald
August 21, 2026

We had such a fun time doing this today! The food was amazing, the people running it were awesome and really helpful. Love the cookbook too, can’t wait to try out some of the other recipes. Highly recommend this!

Frequently Asked Questions

Provincial Table Compay Limited sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover beer, coke and wine. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Yes, if you say so at booking. Fish sauce is in most dishes, so vegetarian, vegan and shellfish allergies need naming specifically; the guide swaps stalls and dishes. 'Khong cay' means not spicy. Street stalls with a queue and fast turnover are the safest, which is exactly where a good guide takes you.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Alcoholic Beverages, Complementary Cocktail, Dinner, Enjoy a convivial sit-down meal of all your culinary creations during the our course., Elegant Vietnamese Cookbook w/ 25+ Recipes!, Gratuity Included, Transportation from the Wet Market Tour, Private Cook Stations, Vegetarian Options Available Upon Request
The duration of the Immersive Cooking Class and Market Tour with Chef in Ho Chi Minh City is typically Flexible. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$45.08