Top 15 Cooking Classes Worldwide

1.HoiAn:Making Lantern & Cooking Class-BasketBoat Ride,Crab fishing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $33Our pick

Meet your local guide at BeBe Tailor, shop Hoi An Market for cooking ingredients, visit Kim Bồng Carpentry village, make a lantern, cook with chef Tim, and paddle through a nipa palm forest while learning to catch purple crabs.

“Great trip. Met at a cafe, walked around the markets to pick some of the fresh ingredients we needed for our cooking class. We then took a short bus ride to the bamboo village. We got to learn a few dishes by a chef who has worked in 5 sRead more”

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2.Hoi An: Cooking Class, Crab Fishing-Basket Boat, Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 108 reviews · 4 hours · from $20Best value

Start with hotel pickup and a guided market visit, then ride a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh coconut forest and try crab fishing. Finish with a five-course Vietnamese cooking class, extra dishes, and lunch. Small groups of up to 10, with vegetarian menus available.

“We absolutely loved this tour. Our guide was very well informed and learned lots about the different foods in Vietnam and how to cook with them. The cooking experience was fantastic and we ate some of the best food we have had all holiday! The basket boat was also great fun! Our only regret was we forgot to take a copy of all the recipes with us!”

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3.Bergen: Guided Fishing Tour with Outdoor Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · from $253

Travel from Bergen to Syltøy in Øygarden, then fish for cod, mackerel, shrimp and crab with an English-speaking guide. After about 90 minutes on the water, return to a historic sea house to prepare the catch with a chef. The menu changes with the day’s haul.

“Guide was super, we tried to catch and he showed his catching tricks and traps as well as introduced local nature and salmon farms. Weather was rainy and one member of our group rushed to catch the plane. Otherwise after fishing I would have rented also sauna somewhere near to warm up. cooking and eating session were nice but some service design can be added - some fish snacks available while waiting, not paper plates etc.”

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4.PRIVATE Mekong Delta 1 Day with Kayaking, Biking & Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $119

Travel privately from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre for a full day of river life, cycling, kayaking, honey tea, coconut candy, fruit, music, and cooking. Your English-speaking guide sets the pace, with Son, Dennis, Tri, and Nhi praised for warm, attentive service.

“Fantastic Tour! Our guide, Son, was enthusiastic, engaging and spoke excellent English. He knew just when strike up conversation and when to let us rest. It was a long day and my husband was feeling quite ill for most of it. Son was very Read more”

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5.Half Day Fishing and Outdoor Cooking in Bergen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $219

Meet your guide in central Bergen, then ride 30 to 35 minutes to Syltøy in Øygarden. Fish from a six-meter boat, check crab traps, gather seaweed or shrimp, and help prepare a meal of the day’s catch with guides such as Johan, Casper, or Alexander.

“Great fishing trip. Johan, our guide, and Alexander, our cook, made the whole experience incredible. We all caught fish and there is nothing better than fresh cooked fish at the end.”

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6.Hoi An Eco Tour & Cooking Class ( local market ,basket boat ,fishing,cooking )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $29

You’ll visit Hoi An’s local market, paddle a traditional bamboo basket boat, catch fish and crabs, then prepare a four-course Vietnamese meal with a local cooking team. Hotel pickup, small groups of up to 10, and morning or afternoon departures make this a practical cultural outing.

“The tour included a visit to a wet market, with some remarks by the guide, transportation to the basket boat location, the basket boat ride, and a cooking "class." The cooking class is more of a shared cooking participation--not a lot of learninRead more”

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7.Arctic Fishing & Open Fire Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · 5 hours · from $167

Join Xwander Nordic for a five-hour trip to Rahajärvi, where you drill ice holes, try pilkkiminen and inspect under-ice nets before cooking fish over an open fire. Guides speak Finnish, English, and French. A guide named Julien has led this outing.

“Absolutely fantastic 😍 We went as a family of 6 with young kids and grand parents. Everyone loved the activity so much. The members of the Xwander are fabulous. They explained in great details how to fish, performed demonstrations for everyone and were of great help with the kids. We caught fish with a fishing line, then checked the nets. Eventually we had such a great time around the fire in the tent. This day by the lake in the forest is one of our best experiences ever. A must do in Lapland!”

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8.Hoi An Basket Boat Tour & cooking class(local market, boating, fishing crab…)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $30

Join Tin and Trang for a four-and-a-half-hour small-group outing from Hoi An. Shop for ingredients at the local market, cruise the Thu Bon River, paddle through Bay Mau Coconut Forest, try crab and net fishing, and cook spring rolls and banh xeo beside the water.

“What an amazing tour! Not to be missed! Loved every minute and we had a great guide. You will love it! Best tour in vietnam”

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9.PRIVATE LUXURY Mekong 1 Day with Biking, Fishing, Cooking Class & BBQ LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $119

Leave central Ho Chi Minh City at 8 am for a private nine-hour Mekong Delta outing. With an English-speaking guide, you’ll cruise from My Tho to Unicorn and Turtle islands, row through narrow canals, sample fruit and coconut treats, visit a bee farm, bike, cook, and share a BBQ lunch.

“Incredibly enjoyable and well planned tour, We had observe the people's life honestly along the Mekong River, I also try taking pictures with the real bee hive. It was a bit nervous at first, but it's also fun after. And a lots of tasty snacks and lunRead more”

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10.Hoian/Da Nang: Fishing, basket riding and cooking class

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 5 reviews · 270 minutes - 6 hours · from $35

Spend 4.5 to 6 hours in Hoi An’s countryside with an English-speaking guide. Shop for lunch ingredients at the local market, row a bamboo basket boat through water coconut channels, try traditional net fishing, then cook four Vietnamese dishes with a local family.

“Fun activity. Family who runs Activity were lovely. Basket ride fun. Cooking class amazing.”

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11.Mumbai Coastal Cooking: From Fishing Net to Flavourful Plate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $21

Meet English-speaking hosts Kavitha and Ravi, visit Mumbai’s historic fishing quarter and market when access allows, then cook fish curry, fried mandeli, roti, rice, and local dishes in their home. This private experience may focus mainly on cooking and conversation if village access is restricted.

“Kavitha was an excellent teacher and so graciously hosted me for the class. I learned a lot about not only the fish curry and the fried fish that we cooked, but also broadly about food culture across India. We also made roti and chapati, and she gave great guidance through the process. Would definitely recommend!”

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12.Ninh Binh Jeep Adventure: Temples, Lotus, Fishing & Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 8h 30m · from $30

Ride an open-air Jeep through Ninh Binh’s rice fields and limestone hills with an English-speaking guide. Visit Thai Vi Temple, Bich Dong Pagoda, Chua Linh Coc, lotus ponds, and Coi Khe village, then fish with locals and cook lunch. Tony is one named guide, and groups are limited to seven.

“Had a lovely time on my trip - family owned business and the drivers were very welcoming.”

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13.Arctic Fishing & Open Fire Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $188

Spend about five hours in Lapland with Xwander Nordic, drilling through Lake Inari’s ice, checking fishing nets, and preparing fish soup in a Lappish tipi. Guides including Sonja, Juhanni, Ossi, and Jennifer may lead the outing. Transfers from Ivalo are included, with optional sauna or ice swimming.

“The best activity we did in Finland. They have the best guides, they know how to fish, cook, sing, navigate, tow a sled with a snowmobile... they know everything!!”

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14.Fishing with Mt. Fuji Views and Japanese Home Cooking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $247

Meet Naomi at Kanazawa-Hakkei Station for a boat trip targeting Japanese whiting. After about three hours at sea, return to cook your catch as sashimi, tempura, or grilled fish. The tour suits first-time anglers, but expect an early start, changing weather, live bait, and an extra boat fee.

“It was my first time fishing and I caught a lot! Naomi taught me how to cook the fish I caught. Since we caught a lot, we cooked a lot and got full. Our guide, Naomi, had a lot of fun!”

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15.Cooking Class , Local Market , Basket Boat And CRABS FISHING

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $65

Start with Hoi An market shopping, then paddle a bamboo basket boat through the coconut waterways to fish for purple crabs. Learn Vietnamese recipes with an expert chef, eat your lunch, and enjoy pool and shower access afterward. Private groups and hotel pickup are available.

“June was an awesome guide. This is a must do if visiting HỘI An. Great food from bath me to white rose dumplings and famous Mot tea. Highly recommended”

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