Laos · COOKING CLASSES
Sticky rice, laap, mok pa steamed in a banana leaf. These 10 classes start at the morning market, run three to five hours and are clear about how much you cook rather than watch. The price includes the eating.
Cook five Lao dishes, visit a local market, receive a Baci blessing, and enjoy Hmong music at a family home near Luang Prabang.
“It was a well constructed evening. We would have liked more information about items at the market regardless of use in Lao cooking. Overall a good introduction to Lao culture and cooking.”
Weave bamboo, cook Lao dishes, and enjoy music in a traditional house outside Luang Prabang during this hands-on half-day experience.
“The facilities, people and activities were all very nice. It was very nice to hear that the whole business was run by Laotians. Our favorite was cooking together and learning about the ingredients”
Learn Lao cooking after a market visit, then eat homemade dishes beside the Mekong in a four-hour Luang Prabang class.
“A good food tour with market visit, then a two hour wait/wander whilst the chefs do some preliminary prep, before heading back and making three courses (soup, laab salad, coconut desert). Tour guide was very pleasant. I think it could’ve been improved if dishes were chosen that the guests could’ve done more prep (rather than the 2hr wait) but a good experience.”
Learn bamboo weaving and Lao cooking near Luang Prabang in a peaceful rice-field setting, with hotel transfers and lunch included.
“This tour was a lot of fun & very informative. Our tour guides were all very knowledgeable & friendly. All phases of the tour — the explanation about all the ways bamboo is used, weaving the bamboo coasters, preparation of rice, cooking (& eating), & musical performances — were very well done. Highly recommended.”
Weave bamboo, cook Lao food, and share dinner at The Bamboo Experience in Luang Prabang, with hotel pickup for $25.
“What a wonderful experience, I learned a lot about the Laos culture and I enjoyed every minute. I learned about bamboo and its countless uses, separated the sticky rice from its husks, weaved a little coaster and helped to prepare a delicious home made meal in a Read more”
Learn Lao cooking in Luang Prabang’s forest, make bamboo utensils, visit village farms, and enjoy a private five-hour cultural adventure.
“What an incredible experience worth every cent! Our guide Pheng was very knowledgeable about all the local farms and villages were we got our food from. We harvested our fresh banana leaves, started fires from scratch, and cooked delicioRead more”
Tour Phosy Market with Si, then cook family-style Lao dishes in a local home during this private five-hour Luang Prabang experience.
“I participated in the market tour and cooking class (not for dinner, but for lunch). I can confidently recommend this experience. The Phosy Market tour is an incredibly stimulating place, filled with fascinating sights such as an impressive Read more”
Pick vegetables from The Namkhan’s organic farm, cook traditional Lao dishes with a local chef, and enjoy a small-group class in Luang Prabang.
“The experience is amazing from learning how to pick different vegetables, clean & wash to cooking. Guide speaks amazing English and explaining the Laos culture. Cooks are nice and General Manager - Carl always check on your satisfaction.”
Cook Lao dishes in Luang Prabang with Chef Sit, shop a local market, enjoy your meal, and take home recipes from a four-hour class.
“Booking was cancelled as not enough participants to run the cooking class. Unfortunately still awaiting refund 🙄”
Cook a Khmu meal in Luang Prabang’s forest, forage plants, make bamboo utensils, and learn traditional cooking with a local guide.
“Peng was awesome! This experience was so authentic and just a lovely time learning cooking techniques. This hands on experience was well worth the visit. I would highly recommend. Be prepared to get really into it as I never imagined I would be in a forest cutting down bamboo to use for my meal. Communication was excellent. I highly recommend!”
Water, karst, kitchens and towns. Where to start in each.
