Cooking Class in Sa Pa With Local Chef

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
4 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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Discover Vietnamese cuisine with a local chef in Sa Pa. Visit markets, learn techniques, and cook authentic dishes. Perfect for culinary explorers seeking a rich cultural experience.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Join our immersive cooking class designed for culinary enthusiasts eager to explore the vibrant flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. This program offers a unique opportunity to engage with local culture while honing your cooking skills. Participants will start their journey by visiting a local market, where they'll discover fresh ingredients and traditional cooking techniques integral to Vietnamese culinary practices. Guided by our local chefs, you will learn to prepare authentic and healthy Vietnamese dishes that you can easily recreate for family and friends.


Throughout the class, you will not only gain hands-on experience in the kitchen but also broaden your understanding of the rich culinary heritage of Vietnam. This is more than just a cooking lesson; it’s an invitation to immerse yourself in a cultural experience that celebrates community, food, and tradition. Join us to unleash your inner chef and indulge in the delightful world of Vietnamese cooking!

Sample Menu

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Spring Roll - Local
Traditional Vietnamese spring rolls can be made of many different fillings like vermicelli noodles, leafy greens, onion, pork, carrot, bean sprouts,..
MAIN
Tofu mixed Tomatoes
This simple, tangy Vietnamese tofu in tomato sauce is a comforting vegan dish that's very easy to make

What You Get

Dinner
Tea and coffee
Welcome drink
Tips

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Time to start: 14:00 Let's come together and discuss what type of traditional local cuisine we want to savor. Then, it’s time to gather the fresh ingredients at the nearby local market, just like the way local people prepare daily meals. Once back at the house, prepare and cook the food together and savor a relaxing dinner with a local wine. Our fun, authentic culinary experience is perfect for serious home cooks looking to learn how to cook healthy Vietnamese food, couples accompanying the other on a business trip, and any adventurous travelers wanting to explore our amazing city beyond the classic sightseeing!

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Saigonese Trekking House, Nguyễn Chí Thanh, Sa Pa Lào Cai, Vietnam, VN

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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We had so much fun making...
April 12, 2025
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We had so much fun making pho at Saigonese Trekking House. It was very easy to follow along and we really enjoyed our meal after!

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Cooking lessons
February 18, 2025
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Great afternoon with the hosts. Visit the market and buy fresh products to make the kitchen. The welcome was great, the activity also and the meal a treat. We took nem and tofu, we advise.

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Delicious and a great teacher!
January 11, 2025
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We had an amazing experience going to the local market and learning about how the ingredients are chosen to be the highest quality and then how they balance the flavours of the Pho during cooking. ...read more

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A Memorable Cooking Class
December 19, 2024
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When we arrived, welcome drinks were provided. Hoang introduced himself as he warmly welcomed us. Another staff member took us to the local market by taxi and gave us a tour before purchasing the i...read more

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Super... Great!!!
December 15, 2024
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Great time shared... The chef was dynamic and educational. We really discovered Vietnamese cuisine, colorful and flavorful. This after the market purchases. Spring rolls and excellent tofu/tomatoes...read more

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