Pho + More: Learn to cook authentic homemade Vietnamese pho and more.

Join me, Xuan, in my Walthamstow kitchen for a fun and social way to explore the art and umami deliciousness of Vietnamese food. It’s an immersive cooking experience that’ll feel like part cookery class and part social supper club. Whether you’re new to Vietnamese cuisine or looking to refine your skills, my classes offer a taste of authentic Vietnamese cooking traditions with an easygoing, social approach.

Come join the family!

The Class

During this 3.5 hour Vietnamese cooking class, you’ll master Vietnam’s iconic Chicken Pho, a refreshing Vietnamese Pickled Cabbage Salad (Gỏi Bắp Cải) served with Prawn Crackers, and Pho Broth-Poached Chicken with Steamed Rice and Ginger Chilli Soy Sauce. You’ll also learn how to make two essential Vietnamese condiments that you can use for a whole variety of Vietnamese cuisine.

With your help, I’ll show you how to make each of the dishes and condiments from scratch. I’ll also share practical Vietnamese cooking tips and information so you can learn more about the dishes and Vietnamese culture, save time preparing dishes, adapt recipes to taste and make your own spin-off dishes. You’ll also find out where to buy Vietnamese foods and what brands my family and I tend to go for.

It’ll be far too much food to eat in one go so, roughly 2 hours into the class, we’ll sit and eat the Vietnamese Pickled Cabbage Salad and Prawn Crackers and the Pho Broth-Poached Chicken with Steamed Rice and a Ginger Chilli Soy Sauce. We’ll then finish preparing the Pho together and sit and eat that roughly 3 hours into the class.

You’ll have summary recipes to follow during the class to help you track all the steps. After the class, I’ll email you the full recipes, including ingredients and methods, so you can replicate the dishes at home and practice your Vietnamese cooking skills. As a little bonus, you’ll also get the recipe to make the delicious Saigonese-style Beef Pho (Phở Bò).

Menu

• Authentic Saigonese-style Chicken Pho (Phở Gà)
• Vietnamese Pickled Cabbage Salad (Gỏi Bắp Cải) with Prawn Crackers
• Pho Broth-Poached Chicken with Steamed Rice and Ginger Chilli Soy Sauce
• Nước Chấm (Fish Sauce Dressing)
• Ớt Bằm (Scotch Bonnet Chilli Condiment)

Other Information

If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions or preferences, please contact us before booking to see if we can accommodate.

This class is not suitable for pescatarians, vegetarians or vegans currently. If you’re interested in a pescatarian, vegetarian or vegan variations of these dishes or dedicated pescatarian, vegetarian or vegan classes, send me a message – the more interest, the more quickly we’ll be able to adapt this class and/or offer specifically pescatarian, vegetarian or vegan classes.

We’re not licensed to serve paid-for alcohol but feel free to BYOB and if we have any booze we’ll be happy to share.

Xuan’s full address will be in your booking email when you buy a ticket. Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the class start time.

Read our Cookery Class Terms in advance of booking please – they contain very important information about what (not) to wear to class, cancellations and allergies.

See our FAQs for more information.