Hoi An Cooking Class & Farm Experience at Tra Que Village

Summary

Hands-On Vietnamese Cooking in Hoi An’s Green Heart

You’ll dig in the dirt with locals, pick your own herbs, then cook real Vietnamese dishes like Tam Huu rolls and crispy pancakes—right where they grow the ingredients.

What’s the experience like?

First thing I noticed stepping into Tra Que was the smell—fresh herbs everywhere, even before you see the neat rows of vegetables. Our guide, Ms. Lan, waved us over with muddy hands and a grin. She showed us how to loosen the soil for morning glory and basil. It’s not as easy as it looks; my back reminded me of that later! The sun was already warm by 9am, but there’s always a breeze coming off the river here.

After rinsing off, we gathered under a thatched roof kitchen. The cooking part was honestly my favorite. We started with Tam Huu spring rolls—shrimp, pork, and herbs from right outside, all wrapped up tight. Ms. Lan kept teasing us about whose rolls would fall apart first (mine did). Next came crispy pancakes sizzling in coconut batter, with pork belly and prawns tucked inside. The sound alone made everyone hungry. Last up: fish wrapped in banana leaves, loaded with dill and chili. While it steamed on the coals, someone’s phone played old V-pop hits in the background.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hoi An Cooking Class and Farming

• Practice farming tasks
• Learn to prepare local dishes
• Cook Tam Huu spring roll
• Cook Vietnamese crispy pancake with shrimp and meat
• Cook fish wrapped in banana leaves

Top questions

Is this cooking class suitable for beginners?

Absolutely! The chef walks you through each step and helps if you get stuck—no experience needed.

Are vegetarian options available?

Yes, just let us know when booking so we can prepare veggie-friendly ingredients for every dish.

Is transportation provided to Tra Que Village?

The village is easy to reach by taxi or bike from central Hoi An; public transport also stops nearby.

What’s included

Your spot covers bottled water, all cooking ingredients (fresh from the garden), lunch with what you make, plus help from our friendly local guides throughout the morning.