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Culinary expedition tasting Vietnam’s treasures

The experience

Immerse yourself in Vietnam’s diverse culinary landscape through this hands-on, culturally enriching experience. Led by HerKitchen’s women chefs and culinary mentors, this program offers volunteers the opportunity to explore regional specialties, learn authentic recipes, and connect with Vietnamese food culture on a deeper level.
About HerKitchen. HerKitchen is a social-impact initiative under Catalyst for Change Vietnam (C4C).

What you offer

18 hours of help per week

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Vietnamese

Between 18 and 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

📍 Location: Danang or Hoi An, Vietnam
⏳ Duration: Minimum 1 week

Program Overview
Immerse yourself in Vietnam’s diverse culinary landscape through this hands-on, culturally enriching experience. Led by HerKitchen’s women chefs and culinary mentors, this program offers volunteers the opportunity to explore regional specialties, learn authentic recipes, and connect with Vietnamese food culture on a deeper level.

About HerKitchen
HerKitchen is 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.

Through guided market visits, interactive cooking sessions, and food storytelling experiences, you will gain an understanding of how food plays a central role in Vietnamese family life, festivals, and traditions. Whether you're a home cook or a food enthusiast, this expedition will enhance your skills, broaden your palate, and leave you with a newfound appreciation for Vietnamese cuisine.

Activities & Shift

Living Experience & Additional Perks
🌿 Live in the C4C Volunteer House:
As part of the program, you will stay in a shared accommodation with other volunteers who are participating in different community service projects, creating a diverse and enriching social experience.
🍚 Daily Home-Cooked Meals:
Aside from the dishes you prepare during your cooking sessions, you will

Rules

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.