Cooking Classes · VEGAN & VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASSES
Whole classes built without the meat, not just a substitution on request. The 15 below cover Thai, Indian and Italian kitchens, priced and clear on which are fully vegan and which flex.
Walk through Oaxaca’s Merced neighborhood with Chef Victor or a member of his team, shop for fresh ingredients, taste local foods, then prepare mole, tortillas, salads, and other vegetarian dishes in a traditional kitchen. The class is taught in English and ends with a shared meal.
“An absolute must-do experience. Cannot recommend enough. Amazing food and the class leader was exceptional.”
Meet Chef Fatima or Yasser near Andalusia Restaurant, then cook in a Moroccan family home in the Medina. You’ll learn spice use, prepare a starter, vegetable tagine or couscous, and dessert, then eat together. Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy needs can be accommodated.
“We really like it, the stuff was very Glince and friendly. My only comment is that one of the participants was smoking a cigarette and I wish it was said to everyone that smoking is not allowed. There were kids around and I find it disrespectful for him to smoke.”
Meet your English-speaking chef in Cam Thanh Coconut Village, learn four Vietnamese dishes, and eat what you make. Guides such as Ha and Nhung keep the class lively, while vegetarian and meat-based menus can usually share one group. Hotel pickup and a basket boat ride are optional.
“Very calm, very beautiful place, nice teacher. :) The food was really delicious. You can cook vegetarian and not vegetarian food too.”
Visit a local Oaxaca market with guides such as Victor, Quetzali, or Martin, choose seasonal ingredients, then prepare vegetarian mole, salsas, quesadillas, rice, salad, and dessert. The 3.5-hour class serves up fresh food, local stories, mezcal, and recipes in a group of up to four.
“This was a fun activity to learn how to make mole, vegetarían Oaxacan food and meet other international visitors. The walk through the market was also great!”
Meet Shalini near Crystal Mall, visit a Jaipur street market to choose seasonal produce and spices, then cook a vegetarian Rajasthani meal with Shalini and her mother-in-law at home. You’ll learn family recipes, make dishes such as dal, vegetables, chapatis, and parathas, and eat together afterward.
“I recently attended a cooking class that was an absolute delight from start to finish. We began with a fun trip to the market, learning how to pick the freshest ingredients, which made the experience feel authentic and immersive. Back in tRead more”
Join Yoshi and Amo near Ekoda Station for a two-hour, hands-on class in fresh ramen and gyoza. You will make noodles, fold dumplings, prepare toppings, and build your own bowl. The small group format allows plenty of help, and vegetarian, vegan, and food-restricted meals can be arranged in advance.
“We loved traveling to this residential area! Navigating the trains was easy. First, Amo met us at the train station & then walked us to their home for the class. It was so clean & being there just felt comfortable. Yoshi had prepared the broth and meat in advance, which we learned was extremely time consuming. The cooking experience, the deliciousness of the food, and the friendly environment made it the hi light of our day. Even my picky eater teenage son loved it, he was able to customize his bowl. My personal favorite part was making the noodles. My family of 4 just loved it. I absolutely recommend you…”
Join Lily, Quan, or another English-speaking cook for four vegetarian Vietnamese dishes, then ride a basket boat through Cam Thanh Coconut Village. Hotel transfers, ingredients, entry, and your meal are included. The boat ride is short, but the cooking class offers real hands-on time.
“Very fun and we got lots of instruction and ate a variety of foods! Very well adjusted for vegetarians.”
Meet Suyang Chang near Seomyeon, explore Bujeon Market, choose two Korean side dishes and one stew or soup, then cook and eat your meal together. The menu can suit vegetarians and includes lesser-known dishes, practical recipes, and plenty of personal guidance.
“After taking us to a local market, Suya (apologies for the spelling, Suya , I'm not sure how to spell your name) took us to his place where he taught us to cook several dishes from scratch. He explained the different steps and we cooked. This was great, as I had previously been on a cooking course where most had been pre-prepared and we only assembled the various elements - not fun at all! Suya is also very generous with portions and we had enough food for 6 people, even though there were only 2 of us on the course. We recommend this experience 100%”
Meet at Komae Station for a 2.5-hour vegan and vegetarian cooking class with local instructor Kaori. Visit a Japanese supermarket, learn about dashi-free ingredients, then prepare ramen and gyoza in a home kitchen. The group is limited to six people and ends where it begins.
“We had a wonderful time with Kaori and picked up so many new skills. Our group made vegan ramen and gyoza after first visiting a local grocery to learn about the ingredients. I would HIGHLY recommend this class to anyone who loves Japanese cuisine!”
At An Nhien Garden near Hue, Nhien guides you through her family’s ancestral home, an outdoor art collection, and a hands-on class for fig and king oyster mushroom salad and An Nhien rolls. A five-course vegetarian meal follows.
“Nhien was an amazing host and cooking teacher! Her family story is compelling and her retelling is riveting! Highly recommend her cooking class!”
Join Mango, Aroma, or another English-speaking Rose Kitchen instructor for a 4.5-hour vegan cooking class in a local Hanoi villa. Visit a market, choose seasonal produce, prepare four Vietnamese dishes, and sit down to eat with unlimited water, tea, fruit, and local wine.
“Mango was such a nice guide and chef. She went over and beyond and made the class an experience never to forget.”
At SOYBIRD in Koukaki, you’ll spend about 3.5 hours preparing vegan Greek dishes such as moussaka, spanakopita, fava, dakos, and almond feta. The small-group class is hands-on, social, and led by cooks including Alexandra and Mirka, with drinks and digital recipes included.
“SO much fun! Our group got to make so many amazing dishes and it was wonderful to meet and connect with so many new people! Great for both new and experienced chefs, and for vegans and non-vegans! I'm vegetarian and loved all the food, and my partner who eats meat thought all the dishes were amazing, too. Great for date nights, group activities, and a solo activity! I'd definitely take this class and more of their other classes again!”
Join Aki, a warm English-speaking Japanese host, in her small kitchen near Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station. Over about 2.5 hours, you’ll knead ramen noodles, prepare broth, fold gyoza, and eat what you make. Vegetarian, vegan, halal, and allergy requests may be adjusted with advance notice.
“Dad (45): We went to this experience in the last day/minute just before going to the airport. It was one of the best experiences in Japan, all the family loved it. Mom (42): They are very patient and nice in explaining everything. We went wRead more”
Join English-speaking host Bonnie and her mother in Jing’an for a 3.5-hour Shanghai food experience. You’ll make dumplings from scratch, taste local dishes, drink tea, and get personal tips for Shanghai and nearby cities. Small groups are limited to six, with vegan options available by advance notice.
“A truly special and authentic experience. Bonnie was fantastic: very knowledgeable, kind, and professional. You can clearly tell she has hosted this experience many times, as everything is well organized and feels very natural. She explains each step calmly and really involves you in the dumpling-making process, letting you get hands-on multiple times. Bonnie’s mom is lovely and brings true family tradition to the table. Cooking with them makes you feel immediately at home. It’s wonderful to prepare dumplings from scratch, try several different types, and then enjoy them together during the final dinner, all prepared by the family. The atmosphere is warm and genuine — it truly feels like…”
Spend four hours cooking seasonal vegan temple food with a Buddhist monk, then explore Cheongnyangni’s herbal market, an Oriental Medicine Museum, and local street-food stalls with an English guide such as Gina, Jade, or BJ.
“the tour was amazing, throughout the whole day we kept being surprised by the quality of the tour and services provided, BJ was such a professional, a note also that it was PRIVATE i booked the slot and i was pleasantly surprised by the VIP treatment !! 🔥 not forgetting of course that the cooking class was so informative 👌 the tour was so convenient for foreigners also, make sure to take classes on saturday btww that's when the classes are in english !!”
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