Have you ever considered enjoying the vibrant culinary culture of Hoi An, Vietnam? The Phu Chiem Village Cookery offers an enriching opportunity to explore the local market and learn authentic Vietnamese cooking techniques. For just $29 per person, this 4-hour experience promises a unique blend of exploration and hands-on learning. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or a curious traveler, this culinary adventure might just be the highlight of your trip.
Key Points
- This cooking class and market tour in Hoi An, Vietnam offers a hands-on experience in preparing traditional Vietnamese dishes.
- Participants learn about local ingredients, witness rice paper production, and enjoy a cooking class in a cozy home setting.
- The 4-hour tour includes guided exploration of Hoi An’s vibrant market and a 2-hour cooking class led by a local chef.
- Recipes are provided to participants, allowing them to recreate the dishes at home and continue their culinary journey.
- The tour has received positive reviews, highlighting the expert guidance, authentic cooking experience, and delicious dishes prepared during the class.
Activity Overview
The Phu Chiem Village Cookery: Hoi An Market Tour & Cooking Class offers a hands-on culinary experience in the historic city of Hoi An.
Priced from $29 per person, this 4-hour tour includes a guided market exploration and a 2-hour cooking class. Participants will learn about Vietnamese ingredients and see traditional rice paper production.
After the market tour, they’ll head to a cozy home setting for the cooking class, where a local chef will guide them in preparing a delicious lunch.
Cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance, and booking with pay-later options is available.
You can also read our reviews of more tours and experiences in Hoi An.
Tour and Cooking Class Details
What does the tour and cooking class entail?
We’ll explore Hoi An’s vibrant market, learning about Vietnamese ingredients like fresh noodles, seafood, and spices.
We’ll witness a local family making rice paper from scratch.
Then, we’ll take an electric car to the cooking class location, where we’ll enjoy a welcome drink of kumquat juice.
Take an electric car to the cooking class and start with a refreshing welcome drink of kumquat juice.
During the 2-hour hands-on session, a local chef will guide us in preparing authentic Vietnamese dishes.
We’ll savor the fruits of our labor over a delicious lunch before receiving the recipes via email to recreate at home.
Cooking Experience
How does the cooking experience unfold?
We’ll join a small, cozy class taught by a local chef in Hoi An. Over 2 hours, they’ll guide us through hands-on preparation of several Vietnamese dishes.
We’ll get our hands dirty learning techniques like rice paper-making from a nearby family.
Afterward, we’ll enjoy the fruits of our labor, savoring the delicious dishes we created.
The chef will also email us the recipes so we can recreate the magic back home.
It’s an immersive look into authentic Vietnamese cuisine and culture.
Meeting Point and Important Information
To begin the tour, we’ll meet at the Coffee shop named Gom Nam Dieu, located at 86 Duy Tân street, Thanh Hà, Hội An, Quảng Nam.
It’s important to arrive 10 minutes before the start time.
The cooking class and market tour last 4 hours total.
Remember, you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Let’s get ready to explore Hoi An’s vibrant market and learn authentic Vietnamese cooking in a small, cozy setting with a local family.
More Great Tours NearbyCustomer Reviews
Evidently, the Phu Chiem Village Cookery: Hoi An Market Tour & Cooking Class has garnered an impressive overall rating of 5/5 based on 1 review.
The positive feedback highlights Chef Cherry’s expert guidance during the market tour and the hands-on cooking experience in a home setting. Participants raved about the delicious dishes they prepared and the valuable recipes they received to recreate the flavors at home.
On top of that, the review provides insight into the fascinating process of rice paper production by a local family.
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Guided Tour of Hoi An’s Market
The cooking class begins with a guided tour of Hoi An’s bustling local market.
We explore the vibrant stalls, learning about the fresh ingredients used in Vietnamese cuisine. Our guide points out the various types of noodles, fish, and seafood.
We examine the colorful spices, herbs, and grains that lend their distinctive flavors. We even witness a local family making rice paper by hand – a fascinating process of grinding rice and water.
This market visit provides invaluable insight into the culinary traditions of the region, setting the stage for our hands-on cooking experience.
Hands-On Cooking Class With Local Chef
After our immersive market tour, we head to the cozy cooking class location by electric car.
In the small, family-run kitchen, a local chef guides us through a hands-on 2-hour cooking experience. We learn to craft delicious Vietnamese dishes, following the chef’s expert instructions.
Throughout, we enjoy a welcoming atmosphere and gain insights into traditional cooking techniques. The best part? We sit down to savor the fruits of our labor – a mouthwatering lunch that showcases the fresh ingredients from the market.
Before departing, we receive the recipes to recreate these dishes at home.
Insights Into Rice Paper Production
During the market tour, we’d the opportunity to witness a local family’s traditional process of making rice paper.
We observed as the family members ground rice and water into a thin batter, then poured it onto a hot metal surface. They expertly spread the batter evenly and let it cook until firm, then peeled the resulting rice paper sheet off the surface.
This hands-on demonstration provided valuable insight into the care and skill required to produce this essential Vietnamese ingredient.
We were grateful to learn firsthand about this time-honored craft from the local artisans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Request Any Specific Dishes to Be Included in the Cooking Class?
While we don’t offer the ability to request specific dishes, the cooking class provides a diverse selection of traditional Vietnamese recipes. We’re happy to accommodate any dietary restrictions or preferences you may have.
What Is the Maximum Group Size for the Cooking Class?
The maximum group size for the cooking class is not explicitly stated, but we can reasonably assume it is kept small and intimate to provide a personalized hands-on experience. Most likely, it’s limited to around 10-12 participants.
Are There Any Vegetarian or Dietary Restriction Options Available?
Yes, the cooking class accommodates vegetarian and other dietary restrictions. We recommend reaching out to the provider to discuss your needs, so they can ensure an enjoyable and tailored cooking experience for you.
Can I Purchase Any Cooking Ingredients or Tools at the End of the Class?
Yes, we can purchase cooking ingredients or tools at the end of the class. The local chef and host family may offer select ingredients or souvenirs from the market for sale, allowing us to recreate the dishes at home.
Are There Any Additional Gratuity or Service Fees Required for the Tour and Class?
According to the details provided, there don’t seem to be any additional gratuity or service fees required for this tour and cooking class. The price listed is the total cost per person, and no other fees are mentioned.
The Sum Up
Phu Chiem Village Cookery’s Hoi An Market Tour and Cooking Class offers an immersive and affordable culinary experience. Travelers can explore the vibrant market, learn about Vietnamese ingredients, and prepare delicious dishes under the guidance of a local chef. With flexible cancellation and a hands-on cooking component, it’s an enjoyable way to explore the flavors of Hoi An.
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