Full Day Vietnamese Cooking Class

Discover the fresh, fragrant flavours of Vietnam in this five-hour, full-day cooking class, where you'll learn the key techniques behind some of the country's most celebrated dishes. Whether you're a total beginner or already handy in the kitchen, you'll come away with skills you can bring straight back to your own stove.Your day begins with knife skills using a Chinese cleaver. Your Head Chef will show you how to hold it properly and apply just the right amount of pressure to achieve clean, precise cuts – a foundation you'll use throughout the class.Next, you'll get hands-on with Vietnamese summer rolls, learning how to prepare delicate rice paper wrappers, fill them with fresh vegetables and seafood, and fold them neatly. You'll also make the all-important nuoc cham dipping sauce that brings the whole dish together.Then it's time to build a fragrant, flavourful pho stock. You'll discover how to combine herbs and spices for depth and aroma, why balance matters so much, and how to adjust the seasoning to suit your taste. Along the way, you'll get to know the herbs and spices that define Vietnamese cooking and how to blend them into dishes that taste fresh, vibrant and harmonious.Here's what you'll cook:

• Beef pho – fragrant rice noodle soup with tender beef slices, fresh herbs and a rich spiced broth
• Banh mi – a crunchy French-style baguette filled with pickled vegetables and marinated beef and turkey patties
• Vietnamese summer rolls – delicate rice paper wrappers filled with fresh vegetables and seafood, served with nuoc cham
• Vietnamese grilled pork with lemongrass
• Prawn and green mango salad – a refreshing mix of prawns, shredded green mango, herbs and a zesty dressing

The class is led by a Head Chef and Assistant Chef, with groups of around 6–12. You'll have your own chopping board and prep space, while cooking at the hob is done in pairs – a lovely way to share the fun. The chefs are always happy to answer any questions about ingredients or techniques, too.By the end of the day, you'll have a full table of delicious dishes, a wealth of new skills and the confidence to recreate a taste of Vietnam at home whenever the craving strikes.Please note: the menu may contain allergens including nuts, shellfish, gluten and egg. If you have any allergies, please get in touch in advance so alternative recipes and ingredients can be arranged. Vegetarians can also be accommodated – just enquire about the menu. It's a good idea to bring some Tupperware for taking home any leftovers.

Upcoming dates for Full Day Vietnamese Cooking Class

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 4:31pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 30 Jan 2027 and 26 Mar 2027.

• Sat 30 Jan 2027, 11am-4pm (Vietnamese Cuisine Full Day)
• Sat 27 Feb 2027, 11am-4pm (Vietnamese Cuisine Full Day)
• Fri 26 Mar 2027, 11am-4pm (Vietnamese Cuisine Full Day)

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