The name of this Saigon cooking class says it all: the focus is on making Vietnamese home meals. But it’s not just about cooking — the class also offers an interesting tour around the bustling city of Saigon, shares bargaining secrets in Vietnam, and covers everything you’d want to know about Southern cuisine, knife skills, decoration skills, and more.
“Fun and enjoyable,” “An amazing experience,” “Delicious!,” “Worth trying,” and “Thorough teaching” are just some of the wonderful feedback we’ve received. Furthermore, Saigon Cooking Class – Vietnamese Home Meal is conveniently situated in the heart of Saigon, saving you valuable travel time.
10 Reasons to Book this Experience
- No hidden cost
- Say “no” to tourist traps, say “yes” to authentic Southern Vietnamese home meal flavors
- Experience bargaining in a local market
- Experience cooking iconic Vietnamese dishes with a local chef
- Enjoy a cooking class in a relaxing atmosphere, no more than 12 pax
- Take spectacular viral photos and videos
- Interesting stories, tips and tricks in cooking Vietnamese food from the local chef
- It’s not just a cooking class, it’s an immersion into unique Vietnamese culture
- Suitable for all kinds of travelers, 100% family-friendly
- We warmly accommodate guests with strict dietary requirements.
Know Before You Go
- Duration
nearly 4 hours (including the city ride and Market Tour)
- Area
Saigon heart
- Type of tour
Group tour. A private cooking class starts with 2 pax
- Transportation
Van or Cyclo, Walking
- Activites
Walking, Market touring, Food cooking and tasting, Chitchating, Storytelling, Relaxing, Photo taking, Laughing, and so on…
- Starting time
- Daily Classes: Morning class only: 8:00 – 12.00
- Private Classes: At your convenience
Saigon Cooking Class - Vietnamese Home Meal Itinerary:
- Get picked up from your hotel by van or cyclo. If you choose cyclos, you’ll enjoy a 30-minute cyclo ride. Pickup is available for hotels in Districts 1 and 3.
- Arrive at the Ben Thanh Market and meet your guide. The guide will brief you on what to expect during the market trip. During the session, you’ll select the menu you want to cook together.
- Start the market trip with your guide! This is your chance to practice paying in Dong, bargaining with local vendors, and choosing the freshest ingredients.
- Let the fun begin with useful kitchen skills such as knife skills, dish decoration skills, and marinating skills to achieve the flavors of Vietnamese cuisine.
- Savor the delicious meal that you’ve cooked, and treat yourself to a delightful ice cream dessert. The Saigon cooking class comes to an end!
Note: All of our tours are custom-made. The stops can be changed in order depending on your hotel location. Please email us at xinchao@phoebeandbesties.com if you want us to tailor-make a tour for you!
Saigon Cooking Class Menu
Our cooking menu consists of four dishes. You will prepare three of the dishes, and our chef will prepare the fourth for you. Please select the dishes you would like to cook from the list below. One dish each.
THE FIRST DISH:
- Fried spring rolls (meat or vegetarian)
- Deep-fried stuffed pumpkin flowers with meat or mushroom
- Fried rolling minced meat and shrimp with lemongrass
- Fried rolling minced meat and shrimp with sugarcane
- Coconut salad with pork and shrimp
THE SECOND DISH:
- Stewed fish in a clay pot
- Fried chicken with lemongrass
- Simmered pork rips
- Grill pork with steamed rice noodles
- Chicken or vegetarian noodle soup.
- Stewed tofu and mushrooms in a clay pot
THE THIRD DISH:
- Pancake with pork and shrimp or vegetarian
THE FOURTH DISH:
- The chef will cook.
Saigon Cooking Class Price
For a joined cooking class: the price starts at 42USD per person.
If you request a private cooking class, please have a look at the price list below
| Group Size | Private Class |
| 1 pax | N/A |
| 02 Pax | USD 84 per person |
| 03 Pax | USD 75 per person |
| 04 Pax | USD 66 per person |
| 05 Pax | USD 61 per person |
| 06 Pax | USD 57 per person |
| 07 Pax | USD 53 per person |
| 08 Pax | USD 49 per person |
| 08 – 12 Pax | Contact for more info |
Included:
- Cyclo trip or van
- Pick-up service within the District 1 and 3 areas.
- Market trip with a tour guide.
- All listed ingredients
- Bottle of mineral water
- Ice cream
- English speaking chef
- Certificate
Not include:
- Drop-off service
- Tip for cyclo drivers
- Beverages or ingredients that are not included
Child Policy:
- Children from 7 years old will be charged as adults.
Not include:
- Up to 48 hours before the start of the activity: 50% refund
- Less than 48 hours before the start of the activity or in the event of a no-show: no refund
- If your flight is delayed, you have food poisoning, or you become sick and are unable to attend the tour, we will reschedule your start date (depending on our availability) with an additional charge of 50% of the total tour cost.
** Note**:
- This Saigon cooking class is not available for kids under 7.
- Due to Vietnamese holidays or inclement weather conditions, the Market Tour might be modified. You will be notified in advance if your experience will be affected.
- We can accommodate private groups. If you opt for a private experience, we can arrange a different schedule. Please contact us for more information.
How to Book this Tour?
Email us at xinchao@phoebeandbesties.com or complete this form. We will get back to you within a day with a tailor-made itinerary that suits your tastes.
