Cooking class & Vibrant Mekong Market by Scooter (Half-Day)

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

This isn't your regular cooking class. We're not into the whole touristy thing. We're here to give you a taste of a day in the life of a local. Market exploration, tasting street food, and then back to our kitchen to whip up something delicious from what we found. The menu? Well, that depends on what the market surprises us with, but hey, we're flexible – we'll cook what you crave.

Get ready to explore Ben Tre's flavors in a way that'll make your heart and stomach happy. Join our Mekong Delta cooking class for a day filled with food, fun, and memories to savor. See you at the table!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All tools and equipments

An instructor

Some street food or drinks

Pick up and drop off in Ben Tre city

Coffee and/or Tea

Learn to cook 4-5 traditional Mekong dishes

Tips and gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

The most fun and vibrant experiences: Market exploring Motorbikes / Scooters driving Ingredients shopping Fruit tasting Herbs picking Cooking lesson Local, healthy, yummy, colorful, delicious ingredients Suitable for all: Vegan / Vegetarian / Non-vegan Mekong delta Cooking class only in Ben Tre Our experience is all about getting your hands on fresh, local ingredients that make our dishes pop with flavor. No supermarket stuff here – we go straight to the heart of nature for the best goodies. Picture this: you'll head to the bustling market with locals, picking out ingredients that catch your eye. Back in the kitchen, you'll cook up a storm alongside your new friends. And guess what? The tranquil surroundings will add a touch of serenity to the whole experience. One thing that makes us stand out? Ben Tre, the land of coconuts! We'll show you how to rock that coconut milk in dishes that'll leave your taste buds dancing.

Sample Menu

starter

Water lily and yellow mini flowers salad

Vibrant colorful healthy salad

starter

Coconut core salad

Sweet and sour yummy salad

main

Steamed rice

Steameed rice and childhood Mekong rice soup

main

Caramelised Braised pork

Yummy with secret ingredients

main

Prawns stir-fried with Coconut milk

Mekong Delta / Ben Tre 's specialty

main

Vegan curry / Stewed vegetable

For vegetarian/ vegan option

dessert

Local fruit

Fruit that you have never tried before

Options

Cooking class & Vibrant Mekong Market by Scooter (Half-Day)

Pickup included

Reviews

4.98

55 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Cooking class
X6718KLnatalieh,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I took part in the cooking class today and I am completely thrilled. It was super exciting to be able to shop in the market myself accompanied and learn a bit more about local life, drink at a small local food stand and coffee shop with food and coffee and afterwards turn the purchased products into delicious dishes. What thrilled me so much was that even a small souvenir video was edited. Which I didn't expect. Thank you. 100% recommendation
Great market cooking and eating experience
jessicaaldous,
Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great tour for food lovers. Tracy took us to the market where we shopped for everything we would need to cook our meal. We were the only tourists and saw everything from eels to frogs to pigs ears for sale. We were then taught how to cook a delicious Vietnamese meal which we then ate. As a family with teens we all enjoyed this tour.
Delicious local cooking class!
659nadinar,
Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the best morning, first we went to the local market to buy the ingredients to cook which was a beautiful experience and all the locals were incredible friendly! Chi was amazing and we had the best time! Afterwards we started cooking the amazing local dishes which were absolutely delicious! I would definitely recommend it to anyone, a must do!
Great Experience!
christophem536,
Jan 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A superb morning at the market to buy the products of our lunch. A very good local breakfast, good coffee in the market and fantastic meal. We should do this every day 🥴
Out of times moment in Ben Tre
238matthieun,
Dec 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful moment with Chi, this is completely original and the best way to discover the Vietnamese culture. What a beautiful moment exchanging times with the families.
Perfect day
W9853TXjulienn,
Dec 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ohlala ! It was such a wonderful morning and cooking class ! The hospitality of the whole vietnamese family was so nice as well
Cooking with Chi
c linemC6791CJ,
Dec 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice day with Chi. She took us through the markets and explained us everything! I was very helpful and interesting !
Lovely veggie friendly cooking class
803wandaf,
Nov 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The cooking tour was lovely- we made so much delicious food! We started off at the market and bought all ingredients and then went to a homestay to cook all. I am vegetarian and it was easy to accommodate all meals and I was well fed! The dishes were interesting- we haven’t had them before. We were encouraged to try fruits we haven’t tried, and they helped us prepare it. I’d definitely recommend this tour
Cooking at friends’ homes ❤️
missdebs2015,
Nov 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I had booked only one day in Chi's beautiful homestay, and ended up staying three! While we were there, intrigued by the "cooking class" we asked Chi who immediately made herself available and organized it the same morning. The experience is super authentic and is exactly like going with a friend to the local market, shopping and then coming home and cooking with her family. The thing that made it authentic was that Chi taught us how to buy food in the local language, explained local customs and customs and so we could learn things that go beyond the usual burst information that is given during regular tours. It left us free to choose where to go to the market, so there was nothing forced or no "mandatory stop" as often happens during commercial tours. It was super fun and authentic, to the point that during the shopping the whole market and we burst out laughing at the difference in height between us two tourists and the very nice women at the counters :D. Do it!!
Flavors that fill your soul ♥️
lauravI6257MQ,
Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed our cooking class experience with Chi. From the market full of colors, flavors and smiles, we chose everything we wanted and then went to Chi's house where we prepared delicious dishes with everything we got. In a totally family atmosphere, with laughter, we live an authentic Vietnamese experience. Thank you!!!