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Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Visit
Shop for ingredients, then cook and eat a northern Vietnamese meal.
- 4 hours
- Local market - Cooking studio
- Price on request
Highlights
- Guided visit to a local market for herbs, produce and spices
- Hands-on cooking of several classic northern dishes
- Sit down and eat what you cooked
- Vegetarian options on request
Programme
Stop 1 · 60 min
Local market
Walk through a neighbourhood market with your guide and chef. Learn the herbs, noodles and sauces behind northern cooking.
Stop 2 · 20 min
Welcome and briefing
At the cooking studio, meet your instructor, wash up and review the menu for the day.
Stop 3 · 120 min
Cook together
Prepare three to four dishes, such as fresh spring rolls and a noodle or grilled dish. The menu depends on the day and season.
Stop 4 · 40 min
Eat your meal
Sit down together to enjoy the dishes you made.
Timings and stops can change with weather, traffic and opening days. Private tours and packages can be adjusted to your wishes.
Photo album
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Fresh herbs and produce at the market -
Cooking and eating together -
Neighbourhood streets -
Coffee after class
Illustrations of the places on this tour.
Included and not included
Included
- English-speaking guide and cooking instructor
- Market visit and all ingredients
- Apron and cooking equipment
- The meal you cook
- Bottled water
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Meals and drinks not listed
- Tips for guide and driver (optional)
- Personal expenses
Final inclusions are confirmed in your quote.
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