HANDS-ON COOKING · COOKING CLASSES WITH A MARKET TOUR
The shopping is half the lesson. These 15 classes start at a stall rather than a worktop, and the hour with a basket is usually the part people remember. Priced, timed, and clear about how early the market half begins.
Learn Vietnamese cooking at Rose Kitchen in Hanoi with a market walk, hands-on recipes, hotel transfers, and meaningful community support.
“Food was great! Expect to be there 3-4 hours. I’m guessing that depending on your guide/chef the experience might be shorter or longer”
Cook five Vietnamese classics, shop Hanoi’s local market, and enjoy your meal with rice vodka in this friendly 3-hour class.
“This activity is definitely intended for two people as you cook with a partner. It would also be fun to go with a group because everyone helps to cook the meal. Our instructor/ guide was incredibly friendly, helpful and spoke good English. The food turned out delicious and there was lots. Only thing I’d change is that lots was done for us, such as cooking the bbq pork, but we were still very involved. I really liked that the group was small, there were six people in our group and we were given specific instructions and shown exactly how to do everything. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. :)”
Cook pasta, bruschetta, roast pork, and tiramisu at a Tuscan farmhouse after a Florence market tour with wine and local guides.
“Without a doubt, book the tour! We did the Tuscan lunch + market tour with pasta making class. You begin by visiting the Centro Mercado which is a large market selling all fresh ingredients, meats, cheeses, etc. The guide; Lucca, is such an incredibly unique and fun persona! He thoroughly explained ingredients, showcased food options, and we were even able to taste multiple food products in the market. There is a bus that takes you on a 15 minute ride to the Tuscan farmhouse which is gorgeous!! The cooking class is interactive; everyone participates in something! There are so many photos opportunities. You get to prepare: bruschetta, drink endless wine,…”
Cook Thai dishes from scratch, visit a local market, and explore an herb garden during this friendly, $31 Chiang Mai half-day class.
“Wave was a fantastic host, it was the perfect end to our trip to Chiang Mai”
Cook authentic Thai dishes, visit a local market and organic farm, and enjoy a generous Chiang Mai food experience from $34.
“Great evening learning the ingredients used in thai dishes. The class was easy to follow, and our host was lovely and helpful. Was great value for money and now I have the confidence to recreate the delicious meals!”
Cook seafood paella, tapas, and sangria after shopping Barcelona’s Boqueria Market with a chef in this lively three-hour class.
“We had a great time with our chefs and the other guests. The market was colorful and engaging. I was grateful the market vendor prepared the squid for us. I did that once 40 years ago and I had hoped it would be a last time, thankfully it was. When we got to the kitchen we all got busy chopping, stirring, drinking sangria and eating. We love to cook so this was incredibly fun for us.”
Review of Hoi An’s market, basket boat, fishing, and cooking class, with practical advice on value, timing, food, and what to expect.
“A fun trip on the boats and a great cooking class, clear, easy and received the PDF of recipes. Learnt a few tips and tricks which are always appreciated. Lily was a great guide and chef and catered very well to the variety of tastes. The market tour before hand was interesting and we also picked up some snacks, spices and sauces (had limit to what we could eat or take home.) The meat and seafood sections were very good, and Lily was conscious of people who may not want to go through (well done). We did the boat tour (a bit of fun), first then the market, cooking class…”
Explore Hoi An’s market, nipa canals, basket boats, crab fishing, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class for $28.81.
“Headed out into the countryside of Hoi An to enjoy beautiful scenery, paddle around in a bamboo basket boat, and spend a peaceful afternoon in a quiet kitchen making an amazing meal under expert guidance. Truly felt like the tour gives locals revenue without requiring them to enact caricatures of themselves.”
Learn to cook Thai classics in Phuket with Chef VJ, a market tour option, hotel transfers, fresh ingredients, recipes, and hands-on fun.
“The market tour was very informative and the fruit we tried was all so good. Even got to sample some durian which I had been wanting to do. All the food we cooked tasted amazing and it really wasn’t complicated. The staff are all helpful and helped make the experience amazing.”
Cook paella, make sangria, shop La Boqueria, and share tapas in a small Barcelona class with flexible food options.
“We had an amazing time at the Paella Barcelona Experience! The market visit was fun and informative, the tapas and sangria were delicious, and the cooking class itself was easy to follow and super engaging. We enjoyed working with Alberto! He created a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, and the paella we made turned out incredible. A perfect mix of culture, cooking, and great food. Highly recommend!”
Review of Hoi An’s market, coconut basket boat, and cooking tour, with practical advice on food, guides, value, timing, and what to expect.
“Excellent. Cooked 4 different dishes & very glad I skipped lunch tasting it all. Tried different things”
Learn Moroccan cooking, shop a Marrakech souk, make tagines and tea, then enjoy a generous meal in a welcoming family riad.
“Food was so good and then women running our class were great!”
Learn to cook four Thai classics, shop for ingredients, and eat your creations at this practical Bangkok cooking class.
“Loved this experience! We managed to cook three dishes and made mango sticky rice for dessert in the allotted time. The instructions were clear, the staff was well organized, and it was an engaging immersive experience overall. It was also nice getting the recipes afterwards.”
Cook pasta, shop Florence’s Central Market, taste local specialties, and enjoy Chianti in this hands-on five-hour class.
“This is a very informative cooking class. I try to do a cooking class on all my vacations and this one was fabulous. You will learn from an accomplished chef specific techniques for making pasta and Italian sauces. The trip around the market is also fun. Alyce was our chef/host and I cannot say enough positive things about how she conducted to activity.”
Review of Marrakech’s hands-on Moroccan cooking class with Chef Khmisa, including the souk visit, menu, value, group size, and practical tips.
“Great tasty lunch for your efforts.. not hard to do and fun in a group Would like to get the recipes so can try it when we get home”
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