Hanoi Cooking Class and Market Tour

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese food and culture with a Hanoi cooking class and market tour. Learn to cook authentic dishes and explore the vibrant local market.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Our cooking class provides an immersive experience in traditional Vietnamese Cooking and culture. In fact, two of these are inextricably linked. The sounds, sights, smells and tastes found in a typical Viet market are emblematic of daily life here, shaping the contours of Vietnamese cuisine. This exciting program is the ideal way to enjoy an authentic…

What's Included
  • Pickup at hotel (in Old Quarter and French Quarter)
  • Local guide/ experienced English-speaking cooking instructor
  • Cooking class with a professional chef
  • Food tasting
  • Lunch/Dinner
  • Seasonal fruits after meal
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
  • Hanoi beer, herbal welcome drink, soft drinks, coffee, and bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Additional Information

Getting to know the food is also a great way of learning about the country. Vietnamese food is healthy, simple to cook, delicious, and forms a large part of the culture. This half day tour gives you a hands-on lesson on how to shop for fresh ingredients and cook authentic Vietnamese food.
Blue Butterfly Cooking classes are offered every day in the…

Location
69 P. Mã Mây
Phố Mã Mây
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Susan
Oct 24, 2025
Wonderful experience with Chef Hung Pickle - What a wonderful experience! Chef Hung Pickle was an incredible Chef, knowledgeable, funny, thoughtful and we didn’t want it to end. So much food for us to eat and enjoy- 6 stars!
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Jennifer
Oct 13, 2025
Excellent cooking class - We had such an enjoyable time at the class with Hung as our teacher. Very reproducible recipes, a fascinating trip to the market and really good company. The food we cooked made a delicious meal for us all. Do yourself a favour….
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Almostgreynomad
Sep 24, 2025
Highly recommend ! - We toured the market, which was fascinating. Then back to cook. We made spring rolls, salad and noodle soup. All delicious. Highly professional delivery.
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F3231uvkathryng
Sep 22, 2025
Fabulous experience - Our best experience in Hanoi so far. I did this class with my two young teenagers, and we all loved it. The trip to the markets was fascinating, with Hung explaining things along the way. We learnt a lot during our cooking class, and with Hung's expert guidance, we produced our favourite meal of our trip so far! Highly reccomend.
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Judy_s
Sep 8, 2025
Vietnamese Cooking - The cooking class was a fun, hands-on experience. Chef was an excellent teacher who demonstrated patience and humor. All recipes were provided at the end of the session. At the end of class, we consumed four dishes that we had helped prepare. We have a new appreciation for how many spices and flavorings go into the preparation of each dish.
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S6627rasoniad
Aug 26, 2025
Great Cooking Classes in Hanoi - Great kitchen yard with Hung (Pickle) who explains very well and gives us all the tips to make the dishes. I recommend!!
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799saurabhs
Aug 18, 2025
Blue Butterfly Cooking Class Hanoi - Chef Hung was truly AMAZING ! Not only did he explain the various foods available in the market but was patient and attentive in the kitchen which led me to make the best Vietnamese food I have ever made ! After all I did have a great teacher !!! Thanks again Chef Hung ! Highly recommended activity to do in Hanoi !
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Hidalgo70
Jul 20, 2025
- Unforgettable Cooking Class Experience in Hanoi with Chef Hang AKA Pickle We had an absolutely wonderful time at this cooking class in Hanoi! The experience began with a fascinating visit to a local market, where we learned about the cultural background of Vietnamese ingredients and daily food traditions. It was a great way to dive into the heart of local life in the old quarter of Hanoi The class itself took place in a beautiful, antique building full of charm and character. The kitchen was spotlessly clean, warm, and inviting – a perfect setting for cooking. The atmosphere had a touch of elegance, yet felt incredibly cozy and welcoming. Chef Hung was exceptional – kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. He explained every step clearly and made the cooking process approachable, even for beginners. His passion for Vietnamese cuisine was contagious, and there was plenty of space for laughter, stories, and fun while we cooked. We learned to prepare a variety of delicious, authentic Vietnamese dishes, and it was such a joy to enjoy our creations at the end of the session. We would absolutely do this class again – it was one of the highlights of our trip to Vietnam!
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F7546pklucym
Jul 18, 2025
Best thing we did in Hanoi! - Absolutely amazing!! Everyone in the restaurant was so kind, welcoming & friendly!! Pickle, our leader, was so fun & informative! We absolutely loved it - our favourite activity in Hanoi we did
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874angeln
May 27, 2025
Worth the money - My boyfriend and I booked the cooking class with market tour and it was so worth it. Chef Hung was very personable and knowledgeable. We lucked out because it was supposed to be a group class but we got a private tour instead. We started the day at 9am, haven’t had breakfast. We’re glad we didn’t eat because the market tour included some Vietnamese dishes to try. We were pleasantly surprised to get breakfast with the tour! When we got back we learned to make 4 dishes that Chef Hung cleared with us about allergies before we left for the market. At the end we got to eat all 4 dishes and we were STUFFED to say the least. Overall it was such a great experience and so worth the money!
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From $55
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).