Beijing: Private Dumpling Cooking Class in Local Family
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Welcome to Catherine’s home!
You will be part of her family in this experience and feel the local people’s hospitality from the start.
Market is always an interesting place to see local people’s life, where Catherine will show you the traditional pastries, local seasoning, health tea and infusion explaining their functions.
You will learn how to make dumplings and two other local dishes, and enjoy your DIY meal later.
During this fun local family visit, you also have an opportunity to speak to their kids in English, Chinese or even by body language! This surely is a great cultural dining experience as part of your stay in Beijing.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Pls inform us your food allergy
What To Expect
Beijing
Your private driver will meet you in your hotel lobby in the morning. Prior to visiting the local family, your hostess will show you around the local wet market nearby. Upon arrival to the local family home, you will start preparing your own dumpling meal plus 2 local dishes. You will learn how to prepare fillings and dumpling wrappers and fold over it in a good-looking way. Dumpling is not the only food we are going to taste for lunch, will also learn how to cook two more delicious dishes to make the meal with more local flavors (Kung Pao Chicken and Sour Sweet Pork or scrambled egg with tomato; Sauteed soy sauce cabbage or green bean pork). Interesting topics are always talked about at the table. Drinking some tea, the hostess will share you her personal experience and would be very glad to hear your story as well. Please make your favorite choice upon booking, and you must advise if you have any food allergies or special food requests in advance.
Options
AM Cooking Class w/ Lunch
Pickup included
PM Cooking Class w/ Dinner
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Transfer
All the Drinks
Gas, toll & parking lot fees
Lunch or Dinner
Hotel Pick up and drop off
Dumpling Making Learning
English-speaking tour guide service fee
Gratuity to the guide and driver (for good service)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great cooking class
jangZ9897XO,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time at the cooking class! It's very interesting to see, how local people live. Catherine gave us a warm welcome and the whole family enjoyed making and eating the tasty food! We can only recommend it!
Unique local experience
MX Singapore,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wanted a unique experience for my children to visit a local's home to learn dumpling making and hopefully immerse them in local culture. Was not disappointed. Catherine planned the visit well and accommodated our requests even the last minute request of having a braised pork dish. The kids had a lot of fun and learning in making the dumplings. Thereafter the chef cooked the dumplings and many other homecooked sumptous dishes . It was fuss free and enjoyable.
Unforgettable experience in Beijing
Happiness511830,Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today we did the tour in Beijing with Gary and it was an unforgettable experience!!! What we liked the most was visiting an authentic local market, where we could discover the daily life of the people and taste typical products. Gary has been very friendly, close and always attentive to our needs and with great sympathy. In addition, he is a very professional guide, which made the whole tour easy, interesting and very enriching. We highly recommend this experience!
Happy cooking
450cathalr,Sep 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Catherine gave me a terrific time. From providing transport to and from my hotel (vital in a city of traffic problems) to making sure I understood the process. Her family and team were very welcoming and helpful. I strongly recommend her lessons.
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