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Traditional Cooking Class and meal with Local Family in Hoi An

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Activity provider: Hoi An Eco Travel
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Tour in Hoi An, including English-speaking chef and Welcome tea. Run by Hoi An Eco Travel, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 3 hours
  • English-speaking chef
  • Welcome tea
  • All ingredients for the cooking class
  • Lunch/dinner

Traditional Cooking Class and meal with Local Family in Hoi An: Key Facts

PriceFrom $30.67 per person
Duration3.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 3-hour experience in Hoi An. It is run by Hoi An Eco Travel, 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.

The price covers chef, Welcome tea, All ingredients for the cooking class and Lunch/dinner. It does not cover Hotel pickup and drop-off, Drinks and Personal expenses, 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.

Hoi An Eco Travel 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 Hoi An Eco Travel before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • English-speaking chef
  • Welcome tea
  • All ingredients for the cooking class
  • Lunch/dinner

Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses

Important information

Meeting point

Hoi An Eco Travel 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 3.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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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

4.9/5
based on 559 reviews
Guide
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Value for money
4.9/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Tara
September 8, 2026

We loved this cooking class. All the recipes were explained thoroughly. The guide kept us laughing throughout the class and made sure everyone was having a great time. We had an incredible meal at the end, honestly, it was one of the best meals we had on our trip. I would love to recreate the dishes at home someday. If you enjoy cooking, then this class is definitely a great choice!

5
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Sergio
August 31, 2026

the food was delicious and abundant, our cook was the best

5
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Isabel
August 22, 2026

Would highly recommend this activity! We had so much fun and Ha was an amazing and entertaining instructor. We ate the food communally after cooking which made the experience even better.

5
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roland
August 15, 2026

such an incredible evening. we learned so much and loved the food. would thoroughly recommend.

5
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Laurence
August 15, 2026

Very good and very fun experience! We cooked so much food and were stuffed by the end of it, really good way of learning about some of the local dishes

5
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Bhumi
August 9, 2026

The 4 dishes we made in the cooking class were our best meal for our whole trip in Vietnam. Nhung was so organized and lovely to learn from. She was also extremely accommodating of my vegan requirements. Its the perfect way to have a hands-on experience to learn more about vietnamese food and daily life.

5
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Maria
August 3, 2026

It was amazing, the chef 🧑‍🍳 was super funny enthusiastic and sehr made her best to teach us how to cook vietnamese food. I learned a lot and a great time!

5
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Kerry
July 30, 2026

Such a fun time, hands on. Menu was great. Hung? Was very funny. Very clean. The lovely deaf ladies were very helpful. Highly recommend.

5
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Katie
July 17, 2026

Khai was an amazing guide and chef. We really enjoyed his company. He was fabulous at accommodating our children (added 10-13), made us all laugh and we cooked delicious food. I was able to have many questions answered about cooking methods and we found all four dishes delicious. A great setting too with a great backdrop of the river and coconut boats. Would thoroughly recommend!

5
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Melody
July 6, 2026

Amazing experience, food delicious and good vegetarian selection. Our guide Nhung was great fun!

5
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Aurora
July 3, 2026

We were cooking with Ninh and it was amazing! She was fun and bubbly, and a great teacher. She showed us the garden and had a lot of information about herbs, vegetables and cooking methods. It was such a good experience and would recommend to anyone going to Hoi An! We made unique dishes that you can not find in any restaurant. Amazing food and an amazing teacher. Thank you Ninh for valuable skills and a great experience that we take with us home to Norway.

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Mike
July 3, 2026

So much fun. Best food. Ku our host and teacher was so full of energy and an excellent teacher. Highly recommended!

Frequently Asked Questions

Hoi An Eco Travel sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover hotel pickup and drop-off, drinks and personal expenses. 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 tell us when you book rather than on the day. Vegetarian and vegan are routine; allergies need naming specifically so the host can shop differently. The class works around the ingredients bought that morning.
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.
English-speaking chef, Welcome tea, All ingredients for the cooking class, Lunch/dinner
The duration of the Traditional Cooking Class and meal with Local Family in Hoi An is typically 3.5 hours. 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.
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