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 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.”
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 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 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 five hours with an English-speaking local chef, shop for fresh produce in Hoi An, ride a basket boat through Cam Thanh’s coconut forest, and cook four Vietnamese vegan dishes. The class may include meat cooks, and guide Nhung is one possible host.
“This cooking class was one of the best activities we did on our trip in Hoi An! The teacher was so kind and helpful, and the food we made ended up tasting so good! Could not recommend more, this is a must if you’re in Hoi An.”
In central Shibuya, instructors including Momoyo and Kaito guide you through a sushi-history quiz, California rolls, and nigiri. You use fresh vegetables, learn practical rolling techniques, then eat your creations. Vegan, vegetarian, halal, and gluten-free options are available if requested when booking.
“momoyo was a great teacher. easy and fun class. happy to have a new skill to take home and a nice big yummy meal! really fun and easy. allow extra time to find the venue though!”
Choose a cooking class at a local fishing village, or add a market visit and bamboo basket ride through Cam Thanh Coconut Village. An English-speaking chef, including Ms. Dim on some departures, guides you through a Vietnamese meal, followed by lunch or dinner with the family.
“Great fun! Excellent host, made delicious food I would highly recommend this tour!”
Join Meena in her Alwarpet home for a private, hands-on vegetarian cooking class. Learn to roast spices, prepare dishes such as sambar, rasam, kootu, dosa, and payasam, then eat together on a banana leaf. Add a market visit in Mylapore if you want to shop for ingredients first.
“We had a lovely time in this cooking class - with great conversations and amazing food! Meena asked us beforehand what we like and created a menu accordingly. We highly recommend!”
Join Shilpa in her Mumbai home near Five Gardens for a private two-hour Punjabi cooking class. You’ll prepare roti or paratha, paneer makhani, dal, and other seasonal vegetarian dishes, then sit down to eat them together. Vegan meals and schedule changes are available by request.
“It is such a pleasure to be able to learn Punjabi thali with chef Shilpa. She is enthusiastic to share the secrets and techniques of preparation and techniques of cooking. Through out the class she explained every step in detail. She is suRead more”
Join Chef Yin at Chinese Taste Culture Studio for a 2.5-hour vegan soup dumpling class in Shanghai. You will make dough, wrappers, filling, pleated dumplings, and steamed xiaolongbao, with tea, coffee, tools, and an apron provided.
“Fun experience! My 15 year-old nephew and I really enjoyed learning how to make vegan dumplings. Enjoyable!”
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