Farming & Cooking Class in Hoi An - Small Group Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

During this enjoyable cooking class activity, discover more about Vietnamese culture through its cuisine. You'll browse the fresh produce market in Hoi An before entering the kitchen to choose the ingredients you'll use. Then, come to Tra Que Organic Farm, turn into a real farmer and learn farming techniques from a local farmer. Enjoy a two-hour cooking class while picking up new cooking techniques. Afterward, enjoy eating what you've made.

Prepare papaya salad, spring rolls, Vietnamese pancake, fish in clay pot and other dishes.

Select from tours in the morning or the afternoon.

Receive individualized instruction in a private class.

Discover new recipes that you can use at home later.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Lunch

Farming with farmer

English speaking guide/local Chef

Traditional foot massage

Bottle of mineral water

Insurance and other personal fees

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

A local tour guide will meet you at your hotel, begin tour by visit the local market. Continue cycling through rice fields and peaceful villages to Tra Que vegetable village. Take a pleasant walk through the garden to discover culinary herbs and vegetables which will be used in the cooking class. Participating in farming activities such as hoeing soil, collecting seaweed as well as transplanting and watering. After farming experience, you will take a break then have relaxing foot massage which is a health treatment with traditional medicinal herbs before taking part in preparing and cooking some of the famous local dishes demonstrated by the chef. Learn how to prepare: - Green papaya salad, - Banh Xeo – a Vietnamese crispy pancake - Spring rolls - Fish in clay pot. Enjoy your meal with dishes that made by yourself. After the meal, take a rest before back to the hotel, where the tour ends. * Vegetarian and special diet on your request.

Sample Menu

starter

Green Papaya Salad

Simple preparation involves grating raw papaya and adding a little carrot fiber to boost crispness and color.

main

Spring Rolls

Spring rolls are elaborately processed and require skilled hands to make the cake more lovely.

main

Fish in Clay Pot

Uses a baked clay pot to assist the fish absorb the spices and clay flavor evenly.

main

Bánh Xèo - Vietnamese Crispy Pancake

The cake is always crispy and aromatic, with a subtle fragrance fried with shrimp, pork, and a few bean sprouts.

Options

Pick up by car

Pick up by car
Pickup included

Afternoon Tour

Duration: 5 hours
Pick up by bicycle
Pickup included

Morning Tour

Cooking Class
Duration: 4 hours
Pick up by bike
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

71 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic!
Mette S,
Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a really nice and fun morning at Lemon Basil. It was fun to see the little organic farming and learn more about their work. The cooking school was really well organized, all the ingredients were super fresh and mine was a super host and teacher. There are several cooking schools in Hoi An to choose from. Choose Lemon Basil for a small, authentic and heartwarming place♥️ My and Lemon Basil get our best recommendations!
Great cooking course 👍
Sanne H,
Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really good and cool experience. Got learned to cook 4 different dishes food. Was in the garden and work - see how they make their own organic crops. The food tasted great. The staff was cute, fun and lovely to be with.
Cooking Class
Wherearethedents,
Mar 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This cooking class is a must do on your trip to Hoi An! Before starting our class, we had a tour of the lovely garden and got to participate in planting some spinach. Min, our chef, was absolutely adorable. She quickly made us feel right at home with her beautiful smile and warm personality. We cooked four different dishes which were all super tasty. We left very full and with great memories! This has been a highlight on our trip to Vietnam.
Awesome authentic cooking class with great host
christopherlP4569FN,
Aug 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
First, our guide Min took us to the local market where we bought all the ingredients for the cooking class. She explained us all the different vegetables fruits and herbs. After our arrival at the cookery her uncle und Min explained us all the steps for farming, where we could also take pictures and videos. A warm foot bath and massage followed. The menu chosen was great. Because we had asked about a local eggplant dish at the market, Min switched part of the fish dish to a delicious vegetarian eggplant dish. Papaya salad was my favourite, but also spring roles, and banh xeo were awesome. Personally I enjoyed the quizzes about the ingredients most, as we learned a lot about how the are used in different meals. Great guide with a lot of humour and knowledge.
Fantastic and enjoyable morning
bridgetj144,
Jun 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a fantastic morning with Min going to the market and helping in the garden. What an interesting, brilliant and funny experience. The food we cooked was yummy and can’t wait to try at home. I would definitely recommend this as a must in Hoi An
A culinary adventure in a local home
MeiRFrance,
Jun 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I went as part of an Intrepid tour group and had a wonderful afternoon with Min and her helpers. Min first took us to a local market to buy fresh produce for our meal, then showed us around the farm next door to the restaurant where more of the fresh produce comes from. We had a fun foot and leg massage before cooking four simple and delicious dishes (spring rolls, salad, fish and pancakes) which we then consumed. All round, a wonderful experience with a sweet and charismatic host. Highly recommended!
The most authentic cooking class in Hoi An
JessicaF19,
Jun 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
With so many cooking classes to choose from in Hoi An, we couldn’t be happier with our choice! Not only was it a private class but it was also a family-owned business. There was a farm tour and great explanations of all the recipes. Everything was delicious too! Don’t miss this experience!
Great day out
Debra S,
Feb 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is the second time we have done a cooking class at Tra Que Vegetable Village. After trying to work out which one to do decided to go to Lemon Basil after being recommended by my friend Vy from past class. It was a great day spent with Jessica and family learning new recipies and being back in the Vegetable Village. So peaceful. The foot massage is what is needed after all the walking we have been doing and great job done by ladies and man. We would highly recommend people to come to lemon basil to do a cooking classas it is done in small groups at various times of the day and very patient with my poor skills. It was as good as our first time
A wonderful, memorable experience in the beautiful vegetable garden
H8633MImichaelaf,
Jan 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a fantastic afternoon at the vegetable village. The place was so beautiful and peaceful and they show you the traditional way of farming in the garden. Uyen was a fantastic guide and taught me a lot about life and culture in Vietnam, which was a great and memorable experience to me. After a visit to a local market, we cooked spring rolls, papaya salad, fish and rice pancakes together. One of my highlights was the bicycle ride through the local rice fields. Overall this was one of the most authentic experiences in Vietnam so far and I strongly recommend it. It is a great opportunity to escape the busy cities and get some fresh air in the beautiful and quiet vegetable and flower gardens.
Fantastic Cooking and Farm Experience
m0ntagueh,
Jan 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fun time planting some herbs in the garden, learning about the farm, and then enjoying a massage before cooking some delicious food. I really can't stress enough how Jessica's sense of humor and cleverness made our day really fun - she is a great host!