"The best way to experience the foods of Hue. Lisa our chef/guide was fantastic, very informative and left us feeling very confident in what we learnt."
Cooking Class · Hue
Best Cooking Class in Hue 2026 — Cooking Class
Cook Hue's classics yourself — market shopping, the herb plate decoded, and recipes that actually work at home.
- 5.0 / 5 73+ Reviews
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- English Guides Local Experts
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
What Makes This Vietnamese Food Experience Special
Everything that makes this a must-book Vietnamese food experience.
Highlights
- Ride a cyclo across the Perfume River to Dong Ba Market (Optional)
- Learn about local ingredients with your local guide.
- Relax with a traditional herbal foot bath before cooking
- Receive a certificate and recipes to take home
- Enjoy your dishes in a warm and friendly setting
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up in Hue City center by cyclo
- Lunch/Dinner at the restaurant.
- English - speaking local guide.
- Hands-on cooking class with chef (3 dishes)
- Welcome drink and herbal foot bath with medicinal herbs.
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Meet Your Local Host
Meeting Point: Madam Thu 2 Restaurant Address: 04 Võ Thị Sáu Street, Hue City Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the activity starts.
Taste the Real Hue
Ride a cyclo across the Perfume River to Dong Ba Market (Optional)
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Cooking Class · Hue
About Hue Cooking Classs
A cooking class in Hue typically starts at the market and ends at your own table — hands-on, small-group, with the techniques behind the dishes you’ve been eating all trip.
Most classes include the market visit and a full meal — book the morning session if you want the market at its best.
Also in Hue: Street Food Tour Hue
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What Travelers Say
"The cooking class was really nice and the market visit has added a more special vibe to the experience. Lisa shared with us a lot of interesting information on the Vietnamese cuisine and we also picked together some fruits to try. Highly recommend"

"Great cooking class. We had fun and learned a lot of things. The food was delicious, thank you."

"Highly recommended! I chose this cooking class as a surprise for my boyfriend. Upon arrival, we were immediately welcomed with a refreshing drink and given a foot bath. We prepared 3 delicious dishes, and afterwards, we received some lovely souvenirs. Everyone was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond. We had an absolutely wonderful evening."

"This was by far the best cooking lesson we have had here in Vietnam, and we’ve had a few. 🙂. We were lucky to just have the two of us on it, however regardless of that we were instructed and made three separate dishes through the 3 hours we were there and it was great fun and really informative. And, at the end, we were taken to a table in the air-conditioned restaurant to eat our meal. Way too much for one sitting but we got to take the left overs away with us. Brilliant. If you like cooking, get on this - just don’t have any breakfast beforehand. Oh, and you get recipes etc to take away."

"A fabulous tour of the Dong Ba market looking at all the unusual produce and buying a few ingredients for our dinner…… Food preparation and cooking was great fun and educational. Our hosts were polite, clear and very skilled. The best bit was sitting down to eat all the yummy food we had prepared and cooked."

"Even my husband enjoyed this trip! From the fun on the cycle, to the colour of the market, the reinvigorating footbath and all the cooking tips- it was great. Then we ate and the food was plentiful and delicious. Thank you. The photos and recipes sent after were fantastic and I look forward to cooking some of the dishes when we return to Australia."
"Our guide was great. We had a nice tour of the market. Afterwards, the cooking class was well explained, and most importantly, it was excellent. We'll try to do the same thing when we get back."
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Browse Vietnamese Food ExperiencesHue Cooking Class — FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking a cooking class in Hue.
Prices start around $30 per person for the top-rated option. Costs vary by group size, duration, and inclusions.
Most run 1–3 hours — check each tour's details for the exact duration and what's included.
Our top pick is "Hue City: Cyclo, Market Tour & Cooking Class at Madam Thu - 2026 (Verified Reviews)" — rated 5.0/5 from 73 reviews. See the comparison above for alternatives.
Yes — these are relaxed, welcoming experiences; check the minimum age on each tour before booking.
Tastings are included; some experiences add a meal, wine, or a guided visit. The exact inclusions are listed on each tour.
Often yes, with advance notice. Flag it at booking.
Meeting points are central and shown on your voucher after booking.
A few days to a week in peak season. Free cancellation on most tours means booking early is low-risk.
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