Authentic vietnamese cooking experience
Das Erlebnis
📍 Location: Danang or Hoi An, Vietnam
⏳ Duration: 1 day (4-5 hours)
💰 Program Fee: $50 per person (10% discount for each additional participant, up to 10 people)
This Authentic Vietnamese Cooking Experience is part of HerKitchen, a social-impact initiative under Catalyst for Change Vietnam (C4C). Unlike typical cooking classes, HerKitchen is a vocational training program that equips single mothers with professional cooking skills.
Was Sie anbieten
5 Stunden Hilfe pro Tag
Kochen:
Wähle das Menü, suche Zutaten aus und koche köstliche Gerichte.
Küchenhilfe:
Hilfe bei der Zubereitung, Fertigstellung und dem Servieren von Mahlzeiten.
Zusätzliche Gebühr erforderlich
Betrag:
US$ 50
Pro Tag
Gebühr bezahlt für:
Vorteile für Reisende und Materialien für Freiwilligenaktivitäten
Beschreibung:
Sustainability of the Initiative: Your participation helps sustain this social-impact program, allowing more women to gain confidence, financial stability, and a pathway to self-sufficiency. Furthermore the fees are covering the costs of material used during the sessions.
Was Sie bekommen
2 freie Tage pro Woche
Privatzimmer:
Du bekommst ein Bett in einem privaten Zimmer. Mit anderen Worten, ein Zimmer nur für dich.
Team dorm:
Du bekommst ein Bett in einem Gemeinschaftszimmer, was bedeutet, dass du dir den Raum mit anderen Personen teilst.
Frühstück:
Du hast Anspruch auf ein kostenloses Frühstück an jedem Tag deines Aufenthalts.
Mittagessen:
Du hast Anspruch auf ein kostenloses Mittagessen an jedem Tag deines Aufenthalts.
Abendessen:
Du hast Anspruch auf ein kostenloses Abendessen an jedem Tag deines Aufenthalts.
Kostenlose Wäsche:
Du kannst unseren Waschraum frei nutzen.
Kostenlose Touren:
Wir nehmen dich mit auf Touren und Fahrten durch die Stadt. Kostenlos!
Kostenlose Partys:
Erhalte kostenlosen Eintritt für die besten Partys der Stadt.
Kostenlose Events:
Erhalte kostenlosen Eintritt für die besten Events der Stadt.
Fahrräder zur Verfügung:
Du kannst unsere Fahrräder jederzeit nutzen.
Abholung:
Wir holen dich bei deiner Ankunft ab und bringen dich zu unserem Grundstück.
Nutze unsere ausgestattete Küche:
Nutze gerne unsere Küche und bereite dein eigenes leckeres Essen zu.
Zertifikat:
Erhalte ein Zertifikat nach Beenden deines Erlebnisses.
Schneller Internetzugang:
Hochgeschwindigkeits-Internet, damit du remote arbeiten kannst
Dedizierter Arbeitsplatz:
Spezieller Bereich, damit du remote arbeiten kannst
Anforderungen
Mittelstufe Englisch oder Mittelstufe Vietnamesisch
Zwischen 18 und 60 Jahre alt
Empfängt Einzelreisende, Paare und Partner von Freiwilligen
Reiseversicherung
Was nicht inbegriffen ist
Flüge, Reiseversicherung, interne Transportmittel und Visum
Programmdetails
📍 Location: Danang or Hoi An, Vietnam
⏳ Duration: 1 day (4-5 hours)
Program Introduction
This Authentic Vietnamese Cooking Experience is part of HerKitchen, a social-impact initiative under Catalyst for Change Vietnam (C4C). Unlike typical cooking classes, HerKitchen is a vocational training program that equips single mothers with professional cooking skills.
Through this program, single mothers learn, teach, and earn—training international volunteers in traditional Vietnamese cuisine while building confidence and financial independence. Many of them go on to work at C4C volunteer houses across Vietnam or start their own micro food businesses.
By joining this program, you will learn the secrets of authentic Vietnamese cooking while supporting women on their journey to self-sufficiency.
Program Overview
This one-day immersive experience allows participants to:
✅ Learn traditional Vietnamese cooking techniques with single mothers training as chefs.
✅ Prepare and enjoy authentic homemade dishes.
✅ Understand the role of food in Vietnamese culture through personal storytelling.
✅ Support vocational training that helps single mothers build better futures.
Why Join?
By participating in this program, you:
✅ Gain a deeper understanding of Vietnamese culture through food and personal storytelling.
✅ Support single mothers in gaining financial independence through vocational training.
✅ Take home delicious recipes and new cooking skills that allow you to recreate the flavors of Vietnam.
Aktivitäten & Schichten
Vietnamese Cooking with HerKitchen
Hands-on cooking session led by single mothers training as chefs.
Learn to prepare authentic Vietnamese dishes using locally sourced ingredients.
Gain insights into Vietnamese food culture—family traditions, flavors, and techniques.
Enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal that you prepared.
Storytelling session: Learn about the journeys of single mothers, their challenges, and how food has given them a new path forward.
Program Schedule
Morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) | Vietnamese Cooking Workshop
Introduction: Overview of Vietnamese cuisine, cooking techniques, and food culture.
Select menu and walk to nearby local market to buy cooking materials.
Hands-on cooking session: Learn to prepare 3-4 traditional dishes, such as:
Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese crispy pancake)
Gỏi chay (Vietnamese Vegetarian Salad)
Gỏi Cuốn (Fresh spring rolls)
Bún Thịt Nướng (Grilled pork with vermicelli)
Ram (Vietnamese-style spring rolls, crispy and savory)
Phở Cuốn (Pho noodle rolls stuffed with beef and herbs)
Đậu Khuôn Sốt Cà (Tofu in tomato sauce, a simple yet flavorful dish)
etc
Storytelling session: Single mothers share their experiences, including:
How food is helping them rebuild their lives
Their aspirations—whether it’s running a small food business or working at a C4C volunteer house
Lunch: Enjoy the meal together, creating a communal dining experience.
Afternoon (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) | Cultural Food Discussion & Reflection
The Deeper Meaning of Vietnamese Cuisine:
The emotional and family connections to food in Vietnamese culture.
The importance of vocational training for women’s empowerment.
How culinary skills help single mothers gain financial stability.
Q&A session with the chefs: Learn more about traditional recipes and the women’s personal journeys.
Regeln
Volunteers are required to follow C4C's housing regulations, including adhering to Vietnamese laws, maintaining a clean living space, and refraining from returning late or staying overnight away from the accommodation.