Hoi An Private Seafood Cooking Class & Oyster Experience with Market Visit
Spend a morning at Hoi An’s riverside market and an afternoon cooking fresh seafood with a private chef. Learn market selection, knife basics, and regional techniques, then enjoy your meal in a coconut-forest setting.
The Experience
Before You Go
Market timing
Markets are busiest at dawn—arrive early for the freshest catch and lower heat exposure.
Declare allergies
Share dietary restrictions when booking and again at the start so the chef can adapt dishes safely.
Footwear
Wear shoes you can remove easily; the venue has short sandy or muddy paths and relaxed seating.
Take leftovers
Bring a reusable container or ask for one if you’d like to take cooked dishes home.
Local Knowledge
Hidden Gems
- •Tra Que vegetable village for a pre- or post-class stroll and fresh herbs
- •An Bang Beach stalls for casual seafood and sunset views
Wildlife
- •kingfisher
- •water buffalo
Conservation Note
Cham Island reefs and local fisheries face pressure from tourism and overfishing; choose operators who source responsibly and minimize single-use plastics.
Hoi An was a major Southeast Asian trading port from the 15th to 19th centuries; Cham Island supplies much of the local seafood tradition practiced here.
What to Bring
Closed-toe shoesEssential
Protects feet in market crowds and the kitchen area.
Sun hat and sunscreenEssential
Market visits expose you to sun and heat during morning hours.
Insect repellent
Useful for the riverine countryside setting, especially at dawn.
Reusable container
Bring one to take home leftovers if desired.
Common Questions
Is pickup included from Da Nang or Hoi An?
One-way pickup is offered depending on the option you select—confirm your pickup point when booking.
Can the chef accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions?
Yes; notify the operator at booking and upon arrival so they can adjust recipes and ingredients.
Is the class suitable for children or infants?
Children can join but infants must sit on an adult’s lap as noted in booking rules—confirm comfort with knives and heat with the operator.
What language is the instruction given in?
Instruction is typically provided in English by the private chef; confirm language needs when you reserve.
Book This Experience
Check AvailabilityDuration
4 hours
Location
Hoi An, Quang Nam
Difficulty
easy
Fitness Level
Light activity—suitable for people who can stand for short periods and handle basic kitchen tasks
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