Professional Banh Mi Class in Hanoi for Entrepreneurs with 10 Recipes, Free Lunch, and Complimentary Rice Wine

Master the Art & Business of Vietnamese Banh Mi in a Professional Banh Mi Class

Vietnamesebánh mì has grown far beyond the streets of Vietnam to become one of the world’s most loved street foods. With its crispy baguette, flavorful fillings, rich pâté, fresh pickled vegetables, and signature sauces, bánh mì is not only delicious but also offers exciting potential as a food business.

If you are thinking aboutopening a banh mi shop, food truck, café, bakery, or developing an F&B concept overseas, this private class is designed for you.

More than a cooking experience, this is anin-depth professional banh mi classdesigned for those who want to understand the product, master the techniques, and develop bánh mì as a business concept of their own.

What You Will Learn in the Professional Banh Mi Class

1. Master Vietnamese Banh Mi Bread

Start with the most important element: the bread itself.

Learn about different types of flour, their characteristics, and how to choose the right flour to create authentic Vietnamese banh mi with a crispy crust and light, airy crumb.

You will practice kneading, dividing, shaping, and proofing the dough, while learning the key factors that affect the final texture and quality of the bread.

2. Understand Yeast & Fermentation

Yeast and fermentation are essential to achieving the perfect banh mi.

Learn the differences between dry yeast and fresh yeast, how to use each type, and how to control the proofing process for consistent results.

You will understand how to achieve bread that rises well, stays light and airy inside, and develops a crisp crust—knowledge that will help you adapt the recipe to different environments and ingredients when making bánh mì abroad.

3. Make Vietnamese Char Siu Pork

Learn how to prepareVietnamese-style char siu pork, one of the most popular and flavorful fillings for banh mi.

You will learn how to marinate and cook the pork to achieve a rich, aromatic flavor that works perfectly with pâté, pickled vegetables, and signature sauces.

4. Make Traditional Vietnamese Pork Liver Pâté

Pork liver pâté is one of the defining ingredients of Vietnamese banh mi.

Learn how to make smooth, rich, and flavorful pâté from scratch, as well as how to balance it with the other ingredients to create the distinctive taste of authentic Vietnamese banh mi.

5. Make Vegan Mushroom Pâté

You will learn how to makevegan mushroom pâté, a delicious alternative for vegetarian and vegan customers. It is also a versatile option for expanding your menu and reaching a wider customer base when operating a business overseas.

6. Make Vietnamese Pork Fat Sausage

Discover how to make Vietnamese pork fat sausage, a traditional ingredient that adds richness and a distinctive texture to banh mi.

You will learn the preparation techniques and how to use it as part of a balanced banh mi filling.

7. Learn Two Signature Banh Mi Sauces

A great banh mi is about more than just the filling. The sauce brings all the ingredients together. During the class, you will learn how to prepare two signature banh mi sauces and understand how to balance them with different fillings to create a well-rounded flavor.

8. Make Vietnamese Pickled Vegetables

Learn how to make traditionalVietnamese pickled vegetables, commonly prepared with carrots and daikon.This simple but essential ingredient combinessweet, sour, salty, and rich flavors to create the distinctive taste and texture of Vietnamese banh mi.

9. Master Three Iconic Vietnamese Coffees

Complete your banh mi experience with Vietnam’s unique coffee culture.You will learn how to prepare three iconic Vietnamese coffee specialties:

• Vietnamese Egg Coffee
• Vietnamese Salt Coffee
• Vietnamese Coconut Coffee

These drinks pair naturally with bánh mì and can also inspire abánh mì & coffee business concept.

The Professional Banh Mi Class is Perfect For:

• Entrepreneurs planning to open a Vietnamese bánh mì shop overseas
• Anyone looking for a new F&B business opportunity
• Café and bakery owners who want to add Vietnamese banh mi to their menu
• Food truck and street-food entrepreneurs
• Professional chefs looking to develop their Vietnamese cuisine skills

Why Choose a Private Professional Banh Mi Class?

As a private class, the experience can be tailored to your goals and interests. Rather than simply following a fixed recipe, you can focus more deeply on the techniques and products that are most relevant to your business idea.

Take home more than freshly made bánh mì. Take home theknowledge, recipes, practical skills, and inspiration to develop your own Vietnamese bánh mì concept anywhere in the world.

Full-day Itinerary

• 8:00 – 8:15: Welcome & Introduction to Vietnamese Banh Mi

Meet your host at 519 Au Co Street, Hanoi and discover the story behindVietnamese banh mi, one of the Vietnam’s most iconic street foods.

Your host will explain what you will learn during this private, hands-on professional Banh Mi class, from bread-making and fillings to sauces, pickles, and Vietnamese coffee.

• 8:15 – 10:00 Make Traditional Vietnamese Pork Liver Pâté

Discover how to create a smooth, rich, and flavorful pâté that pairs perfectly with the crispy Vietnamese banh mi.

• 10:00 – 10:15 Make Vietnamese-Style Char Siu Pork

Learn how to prepareVietnamese-style char siu pork, a flavorful and popular filling for banh mi.Discover the key techniques for marinating and cooking the pork to achieve a rich, aromatic flavor.

• 10:15 – 12:15 Master Vietnamese Banh Mi Bread & Fresh Yeast Technique

Now comes the heart of the class: making authentic Vietnamese banh mi bread.

Learn about flour, dough preparation, shaping, fermentation, and baking techniques. You will also explore the use of fresh yeast and how to control the fermentation process to achieve the signature combination of a crispy crust and light, airy interior.

You will be introduced to a signature yeast technique used by Dine With Locals, one of the key elements behind the consistently positive feedback from guests about the quality of our banh mi.

• 12:15 – 12:45 Make Three Signature Banh Mi Sauces

Learn how to preparethree different sauces to create a variety of banh mi flavors:

• Char Siu Sauce
• Egg Oil Sauce
• Vegetarian Bánh Mì Sauce

Understand how each sauce complements different fillings and how they can be used to create a more diverse menu.

• 12:45 – 13:00 Make Vietnamese Pickled Vegetables

Learn how to prepare traditionalVietnamese pickled vegetables, an essential component of banh mi.Discover how to create the right balance ofsweet, sour, salty, and fresh flavors to complement the rich fillings and sauces.

• 13:00 – 14:00 Enjoy Lunch with Freshly Made Banh Mi

Take a break and enjoy lunch with the fresh banh mi you have prepared during the class. Taste the different fillings, pâté, sauces, and pickled vegetables and experience how the individual components come together in a complete Vietnamese banh mi.

• 14:00 – 15:00 Make Vegan Mushroom Pâté

Explore a plant-based alternative by learning how to preparevegan mushroom pâté.This recipe is ideal for developing vegetarian and vegan banh mi options and expanding your potential menu for different customer groups.

• 15:00 – 17:00 Learn to Make Vietnamese Pork Sausage

Continue your culinary journey by learning how to makeVietnamese pork sausage (chả lụa) from pork.Discover the preparation techniques and traditional flavors behind this popular Vietnamese ingredient, which can also be used as a banh mi filling.

• 17:00 – 17:45 Vietnamese Coffee Workshop

Complete your cooking experience with three iconic Vietnamese coffee specialties:Egg Coffee. Salt Coffee and Coconut Coffee.Learn the techniques behind each drink and discover why Vietnamese coffee has become an important part of the country’s food culture.

• 17:45 – 18:00 Q&A & Business Discussion

Finish your private professional Banh Mi class with an open Q&A session.

Ask questions about ingredients, techniques, recipes, equipment, menu development, and adapting Vietnamese bánh mì to your local market.

This is also your opportunity to discuss ideas for developing your own bánh mì business or menu based on what you have learned.

Leave with practical skills, authentic Vietnamese recipes, and a deeper understanding of how to recreate and develop bánh mì in your own country.

Inclusion

• Expert instruction from an experienced professional in Vietnamese cuisine
• Detailed recipes for all dishes and techniques learned during the class, provided after the experience so you can develop your own business
• All ingredients and equipment needed for the cooking class
• Complimentary fermented fruit wines during the class
• Complimentary Vietnamese tea and drinking water
• Lunch included, featuring the freshly prepared Vietnamese bánh mì from the class
• Private Q&A session to discuss recipes, ingredients, techniques, and ideas for developing your own bánh mì business

Exclusion

• Hotel pickup & drop-off
• Personal expenses (shopping, additional food or drinks not mentioned)
• Gratuities/tips (optional and at your discretion)

Purchase Notice

• Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time.
• Inform us in advance about any food allergies or dietary restrictions (vegetarian options available upon request; vegan/gluten-free may have limited availability).

Cancellation Policy

• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure time.
• 50% charge for cancellations within 24 hours.
• 100% charge for no-show or cancellation within 4 hours of departure.