VEGAN & VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASSES

Where to Cook Meat-Free: the 15 Best Vegetarian Cooking Classes

44 classes  ·  from $15 a head

Not a substitution on a standard menu, but kitchens that cook this way anyway. The 15 below cover India, Vietnam, Mexico and Italy, priced and clear about vegan versus vegetarian.

Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class - The vegetarian menu has real variety
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Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class

1.Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $70Our pick

Spend about four hours walking through Oaxaca’s Merced neighborhood, shopping for fresh produce, tasting local ingredients, and cooking a vegetarian Oaxacan meal. Victor and his team teach traditional techniques, including tortillas, salsa, rice, vegetables, and mole, before everyone eats together. The class is in English, private to your group, and returns to the meeting point.

“Armando was an excellent host! He took us to the local market and explained the cultural significance of the ingredients. Then we came back to the cultural center and made the meal from scratch, down to the tortillas. He was very accommodating of a food allergy and adjusted the menu accordingly. The space where the event was held is also really cool, and offers art workshops. We will be back!”

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Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Class for vegetarians and vegan - Meeting near Andalusia Restaurant, then into the Medina
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Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Class for vegetarians and vegan

2.Moroccan Cooking Class for vegetarians and vegan

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 156 reviews · 4 hours · from $30

Spend four hours with Chef Fatima or Yasser in a Moroccan family home near the Medina. Learn to choose spices, prepare salads or briwat, cook a vegetable tagine or couscous, and make dessert. Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy requests are welcomed, though some sessions may include meat dishes for other participants.

“what a wonderful way to experience Morocco and its local cuisine! the guides/cooks were wonderful and patient with our group as we all participated in the preparation of lunch and dessert which turned out so delicious! we also got to buy some spices afterwards so we got to take this back home as a souvenir”

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Hoi An: Vegetarian Cooking Class w Local Family and transfer - From Hoi An hotel to the coconut village
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Hoi An: Vegetarian Cooking Class w Local Family and transfer

3.Vegetarian Cooking Class w Local Family and transfer

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

Spend 3 to 4 hours in Cam Thanh Coconut Village learning Vietnamese cooking with an English-speaking chef such as Ha or Nhung. Prepare four dishes, including Hoi An rice pancakes, spring rolls, papaya salad, or tofu, then sit down to eat. Vegetarian meals are available, though groups may include meat eaters.

“Good pre-class communication, was able to clarify hotel pick up easily. Well organized. While there were several groups going on, each class was a good size to have individual attention. Adapted to vegetarian menu easily. Instructor was very informative, accepted many questions, added humour to the class. Food was delicious. Definitely a highlight of my Hoi An visit.”

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Oaxaca: Vegetarian Cooking Class - Cooking with ingredients you just selected
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Oaxaca: Vegetarian Cooking Class

4.Vegetarian Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 139 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $70

Spend 3.5 hours with an English or Spanish-speaking chef, visiting a local market before preparing a seasonal salad, vegetarian main dish, and dessert. Guides such as Victor and Quetzali explain Oaxacan ingredients, cooking traditions, mole, chiles, herbs, and mezcal. The group is limited to four, with ingredients, equipment, drinks, and recipes included.

“The cooking class was an incredible experience! We stated with a visit to the market and got to try all sorts of goodies, before heading back with our fresh produce to get cooking. Viktor was a brilliant guide, he made everyone feel included and welcomed. We cooking an amazing range of veggie dishes and it was great getting to try new dishes. We met some lovely people on the class who all shared the same love of good food! Would recommend to anyone”

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Jaipur Market Tour & Vegetarian Rajasthani Home Cooking Class - Starting at Crystal Mall and finding the market
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Jaipur Market Tour & Vegetarian Rajasthani Home Cooking Class

5.Jaipur Market Tour & Vegetarian Rajasthani Home Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · from $60

Meet Shalini at Crystal Mall in Jaipur, visit a local market to choose seasonal produce and spices, then cook a vegetarian Rajasthani meal in her home with help from her mother-in-law. You’ll prepare dishes such as dal, vegetables, chapatis, and parathas, then sit down with the family to eat.

“What an authentic, amazing tour! Shalini is a wonderful host. First we went to the markets where she regularly shops for all their food. She talked about all of the ingredients she uses and answered all of our questions about food items that wRead more”

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Ramen & Dumpling Cooking in Tokyo with Chef/Vegan possible - Making noodles from scratch
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Ramen & Dumpling Cooking in Tokyo with Chef/Vegan possible

6.Ramen & Dumpling Cooking in Tokyo with Chef/Vegan possible

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $102

Meet Yoshi and Amo near Ekoda Station for a two-hour, hands-on ramen and gyoza class in their Tokyo home. You will make fresh noodles, fold dumplings, prepare toppings, and build a personal ramen bowl. Morning and noon sessions are available, vegetarian and vegan options can be arranged, and groups are capped at 12.

“Nice and cozy place at authentic japanese home. The course is detailed and full of useful tips. The result ramen and gyozas were absolutely delicious.”

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Private Cooking Class – Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan

7.Private Cooking Class – Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $40

Join Sithara and Upali in their family home a few miles from Ella for a private Sri Lankan cooking class. You can help prepare 10 to 12 dishes, from roti and hoppers to rice, curries, string hoppers, and snacks. The menu is adjusted to your tastes, with vegan and gluten-free options, pickup, and recipes sent afterward.

“OMG . What a find. Sithara and Upali are wonderful hosts in their family home showing us how to cook a 10 course dinner on Christmas Day no less. We got to make everything from roti to four curries and even string hoppers (easier thaRead more”

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Hoi An/Da Nang: Vegetarian Cooking Class & Basket Boat Ride - A short ride through Bay Mau Coconut Village
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Hoi An/Da Nang: Vegetarian Cooking Class & Basket Boat Ride

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

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

Join Lily, Li Li, Quan, or another English-speaking local cook for a hands-on vegetarian class near Cam Thanh. You will ride a round basket boat through coconut-lined channels, then prepare pho, papaya salad, spring rolls, and Vietnamese pancakes. Hotel pickup, ingredients, entry, and your cooked meal are included.

“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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Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour - Choosing your three Korean dishes
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Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour

9.Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $95

Meet Suyang Chang near Seomyeon, tour Bujeon Market, choose two Korean side dishes and one soup or stew, then cook and eat your meal in his kitchen. The menu can be adapted for vegetarians and vegans. Expect a hands-on class, local food tips, tea, and recipes you can use at home.

“This is the perfect way to get to know Busan and Korean cuisine! Our guide/chef was infectiously friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and eager to discuss culture - Korean or otherwise. The market tour was awesome. We went to several markets in Korea on our own, but its an entirely different experience having a local guide that knows it like the back of their hand. The market was very local, hardly any tourists. After we learned about dozens of vegetables and fishes, he took us to a cheap local spot for a quick snack of tteokbokki and Fried Fish cakes (a Busan classic). The cooking experience was lovely. He knew a wide…”

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Vegan/Vegetarian Ramen and Gyoza by Bentoya cooking - The supermarket visit: Japanese ingredients in context
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Vegan/Vegetarian Ramen and Gyoza by Bentoya cooking

10.Vegan/Vegetarian Ramen and Gyoza by Bentoya cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $75

Spend about 2.5 hours with BentoYa Cooking near Komae Station, learning to make vegan or vegetarian ramen from scratch and handmade gyoza. Your instructor may be Kaori, Miwa, or Rina. The class includes a local supermarket visit, cooking guidance, lunch, and recipes for home use. Groups are limited to six people.

“We had a wonderful time with Kaori and picked up so many new skills. Our group made vegan ramen and gyoza after first visiting a local grocery to learn about the ingredients. I would HIGHLY recommend this class to anyone who loves Japanese cuisine!”

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Hue's Vegetarian Cooking Class in Ancient Garden - Entering the Nguyen Mau ancestral home
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Hue’s Vegetarian Cooking Class in Ancient Garden

11.Hue’s Vegetarian Cooking Class in Ancient Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $89

At An Nhien Garden near Hue, a family storyteller introduces you to the Nguyen Mau ancestral home, then leads you through an open-air display of more than 50 artworks. Chef Nhien teaches fig and king oyster mushroom salad and An Nhien rolls before you sit down to a five-course vegetarian Hue meal.

“Nhien was an amazing host and cooking teacher! Her family story is compelling and her retelling is riveting! Highly recommend her cooking class!”

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Hanoi: Vegan Vietnamese Cooking Class in a Local Villa - Choosing produce for four seasonal recipes
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Hanoi: Vegan Vietnamese Cooking Class in a Local Villa

12.Vegan Vietnamese Cooking Class in a Local Villa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $57

Join an English-speaking instructor at Rose Kitchen Hanoi for a market visit and hands-on preparation of four seasonal vegan Vietnamese dishes. You’ll learn plant-based seasonings, hear cultural stories, and eat in a 500 to 600 square meter local villa. Mango, Aroma, and Vanessa are among the instructors praised for warm, personal teaching.

“Mango was such a nice guide and chef. She went over and beyond and made the class an experience never to forget.”

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Athens: Traditional Vegan Cooking Class incl. Drinks - Arriving at SOYBIRD in Koukaki
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Athens: Traditional Vegan Cooking Class incl. Drinks

13.Traditional Vegan Cooking Class incl. Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

At SOYBIRD in Koukaki, you’ll prepare vegan Greek dishes such as moussaka, spanakopita, fava, tzatziki, and almond feta. Small groups cook in teams, then sit down to eat with water, beer, and white wine. The class lasts about three and a half hours and includes a digital recipe book.

“Excellent throughout. Tasty food, good atmosphere, and friendly company. A lovely way to enjoy Greek food.”

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Shanghai-Cooking Dumpling & Meal in Local Family-w/Vegan - Meeting Bonnie and entering the family setting
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Shanghai-Cooking Dumpling & Meal in Local Family-w/Vegan

14.Cooking Dumpling & Meal in Local Family-w/Vegan

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

Spend 3.5 hours in Jing’an making dumplings with Bonnie and her mother in a small group of up to six. You’ll prepare dough, wrappers, and fillings, then sit down to a meal of homemade dumplings and Shanghai specialties. English instruction, vegan and allergy needs accommodated with advance notice, plus personal tips for Shanghai and nearby cities.

“Great experience! It was a lot of fun and very tasty. I would do it again and recommended it to my friends.”

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Seoul: Temple Vegan Cooking Class & Oriental Medicine Tour - Cheongnyangni Market shows Korea’s working food culture
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Seoul: Temple Vegan Cooking Class & Oriental Medicine Tour

15.Temple Vegan Cooking Class & Oriental Medicine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 32 reviews · from $76

Meet at Anguk Station for a four-hour English-guided outing that pairs a Buddhist temple food class with Korea’s largest herbal medicine and ginseng market. You’ll cook seasonal vegan dishes, visit an Oriental Medicine Museum, sip traditional tea, sample street foods, and see modern Seoul landmarks such as Starbucks Gyeongdong 1960. Guides including Gina, Jade, and BJ have led past tours.

“the tour was amazing, throughout the whole day we kept being surprised by the quality of the tour and services provided, BJ was such a professional, a note also that it was PRIVATE i booked the slot and i was pleasantly surprised by the VIP treatment !! 🔥 not forgetting of course that the cooking class was so informative 👌 the tour was so convenient for foreigners also, make sure to take classes on saturday btww that's when the classes are in english !!”

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