Hands-on family experience · Hoi An
Candy Making in Hoi AnMake traditional Vietnamese sweets together
A sweet hour with a local candy maker. Watch the sugar turn golden, mix in roasted peanuts and sesame, then press, cut and wrap your own bag of sweets. The candy maker does the hot part; kids do the shaping, tasting and wrapping.
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Who it suits
Is this workshop right for your family?
Everyone sits at the same table, from the littlest to the grandparents. Here is how it works for each age.
Under 3 Free
Free. Sits with a parent and gets a taste.
3 to 7
Mixes, shapes and wraps. The candy maker handles the hot sugar.
8 and up
Helps press and cut the candy with the candy maker.
Grandparents
Seated, and often remember these sweets from long ago.
Step by step
What you'll do, step by step
A suggested flow. The candy maker keeps the hot sugar away from small hands.
- Meet the candy maker
A look at the simple ingredients: sugar, malt, roasted peanuts and sesame.
We send the exact address when you book. Hotel pick-up can be added on request. - Watch the sugar cook
The candy maker cooks the sugar until it turns golden. Kids watch from a safe spot.
- Mix, press and shape
Stir in the peanuts and sesame, then press the mix flat. Little ones shape small pieces once it has cooled.
- Taste test
Tea for the grown-ups and the first pieces for everyone.
- Cut and wrap
Cut the candy into pieces and wrap your own bag to take away.
Pair it with hat painting or pottery on the same day.
Price
What's included & price
One simple price per person, materials included. Children under 3 join free.
Included
- Private session with a local candy maker
- All ingredients
- A bag of candy per person to take home (age 3+)
- Help in English throughout
- Tea and water
Not included
- Tips (optional)
- Hotel pick-up (on request, ask for a price)
Price for your family
Private for your family, up to 12 people. Bigger group? We quote it for you.
4 people × $20
$20 per person from age 3. Under 3: free, sitting with a parent. Grandparents can join in or just watch; tell us when you book.
Good to know
Questions before you book
Something else on your mind? Ask us. A local lead answers within 24 hours.
Ask on WhatsAppIs candy making suitable for babies and toddlers?
Yes, babies are welcome. Children under 3 join free and sit with a parent. From age 3, children mix, shape and wrap their own candy. The hot sugar is handled only by the candy maker.
Does the candy contain nuts?
Yes, the traditional recipe uses peanuts and sesame. Tell us about any allergy when you book and we will advise whether this workshop is right for you.
How long does the candy keep?
Wrapped and kept dry, it keeps for a week or two. Check your home country's rules before taking food on the plane.
Is it easy for grandparents?
Yes. Everything is done sitting at a table, with no walking.
Where do we meet? Is there hotel pick-up?
You meet us at the workshop. The workshop is in Hoi An. We send the exact address and a map pin when you book. Hotel pick-up can be added on request; ask us for a price.
Book
Book this workshop
Message us on WhatsApp or by email with your date and who's coming. A local lead replies within 24 hours to confirm. Nothing to pay now.
Send us a message
Tell us the day you'd like, morning or afternoon, and how many are taking part. We check the workshop and confirm.
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