OVERVIEW

The Morning Glory cooking school has earned well-deserved praise over the years for its classes. Owner and founder Ms Trinh Diem Vy is a third generation chef and native of Hoi An. A highly passionate individual, Ms Vy has created diverse cooking class programs to suit all types of interested gastronomes. Ms Vy's zeal for recreating street food favourites in the Morning Glory cooking school is driven by a personal desire to keep local recipes alive and her mantra is that "Street food recipes are passed on from generation to generation. I wish to recreate and teach dishes in Morning Glory that will keep the street food experience alive, especially foods which are special to Hoi An,"  

OPTION 1: 4-HOUR BEGINGER/INTERMEDIATE

Become more familiar with the art of Vietnamese cooking with a start to finish cooking course. This 4-hour tour combines a market tour, an overview of ingredients common in Vietnamese food, and a hands-on cooking class that ends with each participant making their own multi course meal. It is a great way to see all the nooks and crannies of a Vietnamese market and understand the secrets behind Vietnamese cooking. Perfect for beginners or intermediate levels with two options offered.  

PROGRAM DETAILS

0830 start, with a transfer from the hotel. It begins with a 1 hour tour of the Hoi An market. Learn how to select the freshest ingredients. Return to Morning Glory, where a lovely air-conditioned room with individual cooking stations will be used for the cooking class. Here each dish is made step by step as you follow along. Additional assistance is offered by staff, for beginners or those that might need some extra help. The class not only covers cooking techniques, but also herbal remedies, and tricks to using Vietnamese vegetable graters and knives. All efforts are rewarded with the lunch that you have made for yourself! (L)

Notes:

Dishes vary based on the seasonal availability of fresh ingredients.

Non-private tour; unless requested.

OPTION 2: 6-HOUR PROFESSIONAL/ADVANCED 

This course is for experienced cooks or those who have a passion for all of the nuances in the art of Vietnamese cooking. Add to your skills through this 6-hour class that reviews menu design, challenges of finding all the fresh ingredients from the market, and culinary techniques.

PROGRAM DETAILS

0830 start, with a transfer from the hotel. Personalized instruction by chef and experienced restaurant owner Ms Trinh Diem Vy. Take a culinary journey with Ms. Vy as she explains the history and philosophy behind the art of Vietnamese cooking. Topics will cover how to create a menu that is sensitive to seasonal availability of fresh ingredients and challenges of timing the preparation for up to 8 dishes at once. (L)

Notes:

Dishes vary based on the seasonal availability of fresh ingredients.

Non-private tour; unless requested. See change in rates below.

PRICING: in US Dollars per person

Rates are valid until 30 September 2012

Our services include:

• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
• Transfer from hotel in Hoi An to starting/ending point of the tour.
• English or French speaking local guide
• Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary

Our services do not include:

• Vietnam visa  arrangements (a visa to Vietnam is compulsory for most nationalities)
• International and Domestic Flights  (quoted separately )
• Meals and drinks other than mentioned above.
• Camera/video entrance fees
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tips etc..)
• Travel insurance
• Any service not mentioned above.