Hoi An Eco Cooking Class With Kien Nguyen Cooking

About this tour

Spend five hours cooking Vietnamese country food in Hoi An's countryside with Chef Kien Nguyen. You'll start at a bustling local market to source ingredients directly from vendors, then head to a rural kitchen where you'll prepare and eat lunch together. A basket boat ride through the water coconut forest rounds out the experience, giving you both kitchen skills and a genuine taste of village life beyond the tourist centre.

Highlights

• Market visit with direct vendor interaction and ingredient sourcing
• Hands-on cooking with English-speaking chef in rural setting
• Shared lunch featuring dishes you've prepared
• Basket boat exploration through water coconut forest
• Vietnamese tea throughout the day
• Hotel pickup and drop-off included (Hoi An hotels)

What to expect

Your guide collects you from your hotel by van and takes you into the countryside to a working local market. Expect noise, activity, and close encounters with produce sellers who'll talk you through seasonal vegetables and proteins. After shopping, you'll move to a simple kitchen space where the chef walks you through preparing traditional dishes at a relaxed pace. Cooking is hands-on but not rushed. You'll eat what you've made together at a communal table. In the afternoon, you'll take a flat-bottomed basket boat through narrow waterways lined with coconut palms—a peaceful contrast to the morning's energy.

Good to know

Hoi An hotel pickups are free; Da Nang accommodation incurs extra charge. Wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes for the market. The basket boat ride is gentle but not suitable for those with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns. Pregnant travellers should check with the operator first.