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Hanoi Cooking Class in Secret Villa with Cultural Insights

Location Hanoi, Northern Vietnam, Vietnam
$34
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Cook in two 250 m² garden villas — lush greenery, serene courtyards, and a private setting create the perfect backdrop for an immersive culinary experience.

Experience Vietnam’s living culture — hear the stories behind each ingredient, learn local traditions, and feel the daily rhythms that shaped Hanoi’s cuisine for generations.

Learn from trained Cultural Storytellers — guided by hosts trained under the former Head Chef & Training Director of Sofitel Metropole for authentic, culturally rooted instruction.

Enjoy 5-star tools and facilities — premium equipment ensures a smooth, elevated cooking experience focused on creating real Vietnamese flavors.

A meaningful community experience — by joining, you support our initiative offering stable, respectful roles to elder women from small rural towns whose warmth adds heart to every class.

Immerse yourself in the soul of Vietnamese cuisine — discover the sights, stories, and flavors that make Hanoi unforgettable.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

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Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • An experienced English-speaking local guide & cultural storyteller
  • Digital Certificate Available on Request
  • All cooking equipment and utensils are provided for your use
  • Digital Top-List Local Guides
  • A local market journey to gather fresh ingredients and discover the rich culture behind them.
  • Free round-trip transportation from the Hanoi Old and French Quarter
  • Complimentary welcome drink: herbal tea upon arrival
  • Complimentary tasting of our signature homemade fruit wine
  • Enjoy 20% Off Other Hands-On Cultural Experiences
  • Friendly tour escort and on-site host for your comfort
  • Complimentary Luggage Storage (Up to 3 Days)
  • Full Vietnamese lunch or dinner (depending on your session)
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned cooking and dining space
  • Free luggage storage during the class
  • Fresh seasonal fruits served after the meal
  • Unlimited free mineral water throughout the experience.
  • Other personal expenses

Meeting point
Please come to 48 Son Tay, Ba Dinh. It’s at an intersection leading to the entrance of Ngoc Ha Market, where our market tour will begin. Look for the black building—that’s your landmark.
Return details
Please come to 48 Son Tay, Ba Dinh. It’s at an intersection leading to the entrance of Ngoc Ha Market, where our market tour will begin. Look for the black building—that’s your landmark.

Begin your journey with a guided walk through Hanoi’s vibrant market, alive with colors, herbs, and the rhythms of daily life. See how locals choose ingredients and why these markets remain the heart of the community.

Continue to our tranquil garden villa, where cultural storytellers welcome you into the soul of Vietnamese cuisine. Beyond cooking, they share family memories, traditions, and rituals passed down through generations. From fragrant broths to harmonized herbs, each step reflects centuries of culinary heritage.

As you chop, stir, and season, you’ll turn fresh ingredients into authentic dishes filled with both flavor and history. Stories shared along the way connect every bite to Hanoi’s living culture.

As part of giving back, we welcome elder women from small rural towns into stable, respectful roles in our kitchen. Their warmth and life experience bring a depth you can feel in every class.

Finally, enjoy the feast you’ve created, surrounded by laughter, warmth, and shared stories. It’s more than a meal, it’s a journey into Vietnam’s culture, one taste at a time.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Hanoi Cooking Class in Secret Villa with Cultural Insights

    Location Hanoi, Northern Vietnam, Vietnam
    $34
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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