DA NANG COOKING CLASSES
The 14 best da nang cooking classes you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Meet Jenny or Chef Bora at 07 Nguyen Ba Lan for a market visit and hands-on class. Shop for local ingredients, then prepare banh xeo, bun bo Hue, Hoi An fresh rolls, young jackfruit salad, and avocado ice cream before eating together.
“Worth the money , great experience and great teacher. It was informative, interesting and fun. I would highly recommend”
Meet Jolie Danang Cooking Class at a local home in Son Tra for a 2.5-hour, hands-on Vietnamese cooking lesson. Hosts such as Rosie, Lucy, Hannah, Kate, and Lan guide you through ingredient preparation, cooking, plating, and Vietnamese pancake flipping. Groups are capped at 10, and you eat the meal you prepare.
“Lucy and Hannah rock! We had an awesome time and learnt a lot. The small tips and skills are something we can't wait to share at home. We get to bring some Vietnam back with us that we can share!”
Meet at Apron Up Cooking Class, visit Bắc Mỹ An Market with an instructor, then prepare five Central Vietnamese dishes including bánh xèo, bún bò Huế, fresh rolls, young jackfruit salad, and avocado ice cream. Instructors such as Blue, Bora, and Chi guide the class. You finish with lunch, recipes, and a certificate.
“This was a really great experience! Our instructor chef, Chi, was a great teacher, and we made some delicious, authentic food. I love that we started at the market, which was fun to experience with a local leading the way. The whole team was kind and fun, and I highly recommend the class.”
Meet Jolie or another English-speaking host at a Da Nang coffee shop for a tasting and brewing lesson, shop for ingredients at a local market, then cook at least four Vietnamese dishes in a family home. The 3.5-hour class includes ingredients, equipment, and lunch, with groups capped at 10.
“We had such an incredible time cooking with Lan and Rosie! We loved our morning coffee and touring the local market to pick up the food we then learned how to cook. All of the food was DELICIOUS and we really enjoyed the shenanigans Rosie and Lan got us up to while things were cooking”
Spend about five and a half hours with an English-speaking guide such as Anna, Linh, or Thao, visiting a local market, riding a bamboo basket boat through the nipa forest, cooking four Vietnamese dishes, and making a take-home lantern. The lantern session is short and fabric-based rather than a painting class.
“I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to make 3 authentic Vietnamese dishes, which were full of flavour and easy to make. the boat ride and lantern making was also included in this tour and is great value for money 🥰”
Travel from Hoi An to Kim Bong Carpentry Village for rice paper noodle making, a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class, and rural village life. Depending on the day’s plan, you may also paddle a basket boat through coconut palms and learn to catch purple crabs. Chef Tim is noted for detailed recipe guidance, and recipes are provided afterward.
“Great trip. Met at a cafe, walked around the markets to pick some of the fresh ingredients we needed for our cooking class. We then took a short bus ride to the bamboo village. We got to learn a few dishes by a chef who has worked in 5 Read more”
Spend about three hours with local guides such as Thuy or Lee, visiting a market, learning four Vietnamese recipes, and riding a round bamboo boat in the Bay Mau coconut forest. The class includes lunch, water, and the entrance fee. Hotel pickup is optional for an extra charge within 7 kilometers of the office.
“it was a very good tour, everything was organised well! the market was very interesting and it was nice to learn about the food! Also the cooking class was very good organised and very yummy! the cocnutboat was a lot of fun and everybody was super kind! We enjoyed the whole tour a lot!”
Spend 2.5 to 4.5 hours learning Vietnamese food through a market visit, organic farming, and a hands-on class. Guides such as Jane and Nhi lead small groups of up to 14, with English instruction, vegetarian menus, recipes, dessert, and herbal tea included. Choose between two rotating menus or cooking only if time is short.
“we had so much fun, Jane is a great teacher. she was super nice and very funny, and made sure we learnt a lot. we can't wait to apply everything we learnt once we get home”
At Da Nang Home Cooking Class, you will prepare four Vietnamese vegetarian dishes, then learn phin coffee, egg coffee, salt coffee, and coconut coffee. English-speaking instructors such as Jane and Ni explain the food culture and guide you step by step. Choose the full class or cooking and coffee separately. Ingredients, water, and English recipes are included.
“Very interesting and fun experience, insightful and the right amount of time”
At Jolie Cooking Class near Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge, you’ll learn Vietnamese coffee culture and brew egg, salt, coconut, and other coffee styles with an English-speaking guide such as Rosie or Nhan. The class then shifts to four traditional dishes, from chopping ingredients to eating what you cook. Small groups, a home-style setting, and hands-on work make this a practical half-day activity.
“Super friendly staff and convenience location. What a relaxing and fun way to spend a few hours during the day! ☕️”
Spend 2.5 to 3 hours in a local Da Nang home cooking pho, Vietnamese spring rolls, and passion juice with an English-speaking chef. Jenny leads the class, prepares the ingredients, explains how to choose them, and shares local ways to enjoy the meal. Groups are limited to eight, with vegetarian changes available.
“Had a great cooking class with Jenny in her home. She showed us how to make Vietnamese spring rolls, beef pho and a really refreshing salad and passion fruit juice. The flavours were fantastic and she was an amazing and gracious host”
Meet at Hoi An Cooking School by the golden dragon bridge for a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class, basketboat experience, and lantern workshop. You prepare pho bo, banh xeo, banh cuon, and che, then make a lantern with local artisans. English and Vietnamese guides lead the morning or afternoon program.
Meet chef Jenny at 279 Mai Dang Chon Street for a 150-minute, hands-on class in pho, Vietnamese spring rolls, and passion juice. Ingredients are prepared for you, but you learn how to choose them, hear their Vietnamese names, cook the dishes, and sit down to eat. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly changes are available.
“Der Kochkurs mit Jenny war ein absolutes Highlight meiner Vietnam-Reise! Es war alles bestens vorbereitet und es hat großen Spaß gemacht mit Jenny zu kochen. Sie hat alles sehr gut erklärt und war unglaublich freundlich und hilfsbereit. Am Ende hat das Essen fantastisch geschmeckt und ich freue mich schon sehr alles zu Hause selbst zu kochen. Ich habe wirklich was gelernt. Vielen Dank für dieses großartige Erlebnis!!!”
Spend 150 minutes in a Da Nang family home learning dishes such as bánh xèo, phở bò, fresh rolls, garlic morning glory, and fruit salad. Your English, Chinese, or Vietnamese-speaking host guides you through each step, then serves tea, dessert, and the meal you made. Groups are limited to nine, with menus adaptable for dietary needs when arranged ahead.
