Culinary adventures in Vietnam

The Vietnamese view food as absolutely central to a content way of life, and we agree. It’s something that brings people together, to bond a group of friends or family.

And Vietnamese food is about so much more than pho, banh mi and noodles, (though they are classics for a reason). A cooking holiday in Vietnam will reveal to you the complexity of Vietnamese flavours and the balance of each individual dish – all whilst helping you understand Vietnamese culture and how it is reflected in their food.

A Vietnamese cooking holiday will help expand your knowledge of food combinations and allow your creativity to flourish in your own kitchen. Understand the elements of local Vietnamese ingredients and intuitively know how to combine them, and – most importantly – share stories and a cold beer with other foodies, over a meal you’ve prepared together.

With local chefs, fourth-generation cooks and Vietnamese artisans showing you the way around the kitchen, you’ll return with new skills and satisfied tastebuds.

Where to experience cooking courses in Vietnam

Head to the beautiful ambience of Hoi An and learn the gastronomic secrets Vietnamese cuisine on a cooking class with a local, or visit the whirlwind of a city that is Ho Chi Minh City and get to the roots of Vietnamese cuisine on a cooking class with a food stylist.

Whatever your tastes, you can find a cookery holiday in Vietnam to indulge your inner chef and a group of like-minded people to experience it with. Never settle for an ordinary Vietnamese holiday again.

Who are our Vietnamese cooking holiday guests?

Fervent foodies, beginners who struggle to roll fresh dough, lifelong chefs – everyone is welcome in the kitchens of our Vietnamese cooking schools.

You’ll meet people of all ages and nationalities on cooking holidays in Vietnam, from solo travellers to couples to friends. Some love local, seasonal food, others are simply looking for a getaway that blends relaxation with life-enhancing activities (and excellent meals).

All that’s required is a passion for food, a love of learning and a refusal to be boxed in. Sound like you?

Thousands of people have already discovered that our eclectic mix of cooking holidays in Vietnam are as diverse as the people who go on them. Come and join them.

Why choose Not In The Guide Books?

We’re passionate about helping people find the most amazing experiences on their travels, through meeting local people, exploring new places, and discovering alternative activities that make holidays special. We do this by carefully selecting partners in countries around the world who are experts in their local area, sourcing interesting people who can guide you through immersive experiences.

We’ve got local partners all across Vietnam, from the wild mountains in the north to the tropical islands in the south near the Mekong Delta, from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An to Hue. Choosing a Not In The Guide Books holiday in Vietnam means you don’t have to choose between a beach holiday or an activity-filled break, you can get the best of both worlds with a unique trip.