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Small-Group Cooking Class with Market Visit: Free Pick-up, Recipe Book, Unlimited Wine & Much More!

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Guided in English
Group Size 3 - 15
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Hanoi
    Start point
    Phố Ô Quan Chưởng, Hàng Buồm, 11000, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam (1 P. Ô Quan Chưởng, Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, 09:00 - 09:15)
    End point
    Hoan Kiem Lake Hotel, 29 Hàng Trống, Hanoi, 110200, Vietnam (Hanoi Old Quarter Area, 13:30 - 14:00)
    Meals
    Snack (Welcome refreshments and snacks featuring Vietnamese hospitality), Lunch or Dinner (Multi-course Vietnamese meal created during the class with options including salad (Banana Flower, Green Mango with Seafood, Green Papaya with Dried Beef, or Cabbage), main dishes (Pho Ga, Pho Bo, Fried Spring Rolls, Fresh Spring Rolls, Vietnamese Grilled Fish, Vietnamese Pancake, Shrimp with Sweet & Sour Sauce, Cashew Chicken, Eggplants with Ginger Sauce, or Fried Tofu with Tomato Sauce), and dessert (Vietnamese Sweet Soup, Vietnamese Milk Jelly Dessert, Three-Color Sweet Potato Dessert Soup, or Sweet Dessert Soup with Lotus Seeds and Mung Bean))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Thanh Ha morning market with local vendor interactions and sample seasonal fruits and aromatic spices
    • Interactive hands-on cooking class learning to prepare four iconic Vietnamese dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and traditional techniques
    • Meal experience gathering with fellow travelers and local hosts to enjoy multi-course Vietnamese meal created during the class
    • Culinary culture exchange session to gain deeper understanding of Vietnamese cuisine history and culture through folklore and stories
    Landmarks
    Thanh Ha Morning Market

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  • Shark5.0•July 2026
    Mango was a great cookery course and was very hospitable! Highly recommended
    Traveled in July 2026
    Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam
    Dear Shark Gamer, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great time with Mango and enjoyed the cooking class. She is passionate about sharing authentic Vietnamese cuisine and making every guest feel welcome, so we're thrilled that her hospitality made your experience so enjoyable. Thank you for your recommendation—it truly means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back for another delicious Vietnamese culinary adventure in the future! Warm regards,
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  • Michelle5.0•May 2026
    It was a wonderful experience to learn how to cook Vietnamese dishes that I loved so I can re-create them at home.
    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam
    Michelle, knowing that you'll be bringing a little taste of Vietnam into your own kitchen is honestly the highest compliment our cooking class could receive! We're so thrilled the experience was such an enriching and memorable one, and that you left with the skills and confidence to recreate those beloved flavors at home. The whole team is absolutely delighted to have had you with us, and we hope to welcome you back for more culinary adventures in the future. A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Warmly, Up Travel Vietnam
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  • Gideon5.0•May 2026
    Great Chef Lyon and great tour operator in Vietnam. Thank you for great and kind service
    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam
    Gideon, thank you so much for such a warm and generous review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that Chef Lyon made such a wonderful impression, and that the overall experience felt so welcoming and attentive from start to finish. The whole team is thrilled to have had you with us, and we sincerely hope to welcome you back for another memorable culinary adventure very soon. A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Warmly, Up Travel Vietnam
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  • HoGyu5.0•December 2025
    Led by Jesse
    Jesse was a great guide! I and my family really enjoyed this. Fun, Informative,Special!
    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam
    Hi HoGyu, Thank you so much for your kind words and for joining our cooking class with your family. We’re really happy to hear it felt engaging, insightful, and memorable, and Jesse will be thrilled to know he made the experience special for you all. We’re so glad to have had you with us and would love to welcome you and your loved ones back one day. A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Warm regards, Up Travel Vietnam
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    혜진5.0•December 2025
    So good, so yummy so fun!
    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam
    Hi 혜진, Thank you so much for the cheerful review. We’re glad the cooking class felt fun, tasty, and easy to enjoy, from the market visit to the hands-on cooking. We’re really happy you joined us and hope to welcome you back for another Vietnam food experience one day. A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Best regards, Up Travel Vietnam
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  • Remi
    Remi5.0•December 2025
    We had a great Time with Jesse. Amazing expérience to have tips about market and vietnamese recipes! Go for it!
    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam
    Hi Remi, Thank you for the great feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had such a fun time with Jesse and enjoyed learning market tips and Vietnamese cooking techniques. It means a lot to us that you chose to join the experience. A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Best regards, Up Travel Vietnam
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  • Greta
    Greta5.0•December 2025
    Led by Jesse
    Cooking class was really nice, the place is clean and Jesse has bene an amazing teacher. Thank you!!
    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam
    Hi Greta, Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the cooking class and felt comfortable in our clean, welcoming space, and we’ll be sure to pass your compliments to Jesse for his great guidance. We’re really glad you joined us for this experience. A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Best regards, Up Travel Vietnam
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  • Daniel5.0•December 2025
    Jesse was an incredible tour guide and chef, we learned so much and had such a fun time!
    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam
    How wonderful to hear from you, Daniel! We are so pleased to know that Jesse's exceptional talents as both a guide and chef left such a strong impression, and that you walked away with a wealth of knowledge and truly enjoyable memories from the cooking class. The entire team is delighted to have had you with us, and we sincerely hope to welcome you back to our kitchen one day. A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Warmly, Up Travel Vietnam
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  • Craig
    Craig5.0•December 2025
    Jesse was great and the group was small and intimate
    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam
    Hi Craig, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the relaxed, small-group setting and that Jesse helped make the experience engaging and enjoyable. It was a pleasure having you join us, and we hope to welcome you back one day. A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Best regards, Up Travel Vietnam
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  • Lauren5.0•December 2025
    Our experience with Jesse was wonderful! Would recommend to everyone travelling to Hanoi 🩷
    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam
    Hi Lauren, Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. We’re happy to hear you had such a great time cooking with Jesse and that the experience added a special touch to your Hanoi trip. We’re truly glad you joined us and would love to welcome you or your loved ones back again one day. A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Best regards, Up Travel Vietnam
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    Asked on January 30th, 2024

    Does this tour mention if it is the morning or afternoon session?

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    • Up Travel VietnamOperator•Written January 2024

      Our cooking class is available on 10th April either with morning or afternoon session: Morning session: 9:00 - 13:30, Afternoon session: 15:00 - 19:30

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    • Up Travel VietnamOperator•Written April 2024

      The pick up time is from 8:50 - 9:15 am. We do offer free pick up/drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter area.

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