Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on a unique 4-hour culinary adventure that begins in the heart of the city. Your journey starts with a guided exploration of an authentic local spice market, where you’ll engage in fun, interactive challenges designed to introduce you to the aromatic Sichuan spices and fresh ingredients that will star in your cooking class. From the market, you’ll retreat to our cozy Chilli Cool Workshop in the city center. Here, you’ll be welcomed like an old friend with a cup of traditional Sichuan tea, a cherished local custom. Then, under the expert guidance of a professional chef in our intimate kitchen, you’ll bring your market finds to life, mastering the art of Sichuan cuisine. The experience culminates in a delightful feast as you savor the dishes you’ve created, perfectly paired with a selection of beers and beverages. More than just a class, it’s an informative, fun, and deeply memorable journey into the heart of Sichuanese culture.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Minimum age is 5 years
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
As one of China’s eight great culinary traditions, Sichuan cuisine is renowned for its bold, distinctive flavors. Begin with a guided tour of a vibrant spice market, uncovering iconic ingredients through interactive challenges. Then, enjoy authentic tea in a serene, traditional workshop. Under a skilled chef’s guidance, learn to craft classic Sichuan dishes in a cozy kitchen, mastering time-honored techniques. Conclude by savoring your homemade creations with refreshing drinks, toasting to your culinary journey. A perfect blend of culture, flavor, and hands-on fun!
Sample Menu
main
more than 50 dishes available
main
Vegan Friendly
What‘s Included
Light refreshments
Lunch or dinner based on your class schedule
English speaking guide
Recipes
Beverages/beer
Food ingredients
Food tasting
Market tour
Gratuities
Options
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Half-Day : 3 Dishes
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Sichuan Dishes
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Half-Day : 5-dishes
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Half-day: Private 3 dishes
Private 3 dishes Cooking Class
Reviews
474 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
sachii2026,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The cooking class and the local market visit has been amazing! We had the chance to visit a local market and choose some of the especial ingredients to cook with Jerry and Aunty Li. We had such a great time and they've been very nice and warm with us.Thank you very much for sharing this experience with us! We will never forget it!
An Unforgettable Culinary Journey into the Heart of Chengdu’s Culture
matildeo575,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was absolutely incredible from start to finish. It’s so much more than just a cooking class — it’s a true cultural immersion. Jerry is simply the best! He takes you through the local market, introducing you to all the different ingredients and explaining them with fascinating details and stories. You learn so much about the products, their origins, and how they’re used in everyday Chinese cooking. It makes the whole experience feel authentic and special. After the market visit, you cook with “Auntie Li,” who is absolutely lovely — warm, welcoming, and an amazing cook. Watching her techniques and learning directly from her is such a privilege. The food we prepared was delicious, and the atmosphere felt like being welcomed into someone’s home. If you want a truly unique and fully immersive cultural experience, this is it. I couldn’t recommend it more highly!
Great tour
Global59276332723,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lance was a great guide and chef, and the food ended up tasting great. Walking through the local market is an interesting experience, you should try this tour if you have the time.
Cooking Class with Liddy
Sophia B,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful cooking class experience in Chengdu and would definitely recommend it 100% We started with a visit to a local market, where we learned about different vegetables, spices, and ingredients used in Sichuan cuisine. It was very interactive as we could taste products and ask lots of questions. Liddy, our guide. was incredibly knowledgeable and answered everything patiently, even questions not directly related to the class. After the market, we went to the workshop, had some tea, and enjoyed a relaxed conversation before we started cooking. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, and the small group made the experience even nicer. Together with Liddy and the chef, we prepared five different dishes. The instructions were clear, and all of the dishes turned out great. There are definitely a few that I’ll try to recreate at home. Overall, it was a very enjoyable and authentic experience. If you’re visiting Chengdu and are interested in food, this class is a MUST!
Spending time with Jerry...
Isabella P,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Spending time with Jerry was the highlight of our time in Chengdu. Getting around the local market while chatting about traditions, ingredients, why this, why that. Then we learned to cook several recipes and ate our dishes afterwards with some cold beer! Jerry went beyond his way to make us feel home and answer to our curiosities. It's a must do experience when in Chengdu, we wouldn't have grasped as much about the local culture without it!
Great tour and class in Chengdu
kristofvass,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time with Lance, the market visit was really interesting and we prepared some great dishes. Well organized session with a great lunch together at the end.
Family style
Syaoyao19,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the first time my friends and I visited Chengdu. We used a travel agency that booked us a unique cooking “workshop”. Truthfully we did not know what to expect. However, we were pleasantly surprised by the market tour/workshop. We learned a lot about the traditional Chinese market as well as some medicinal herbs. Our local guide was Lance, and he had a lot of great information to share with us. He was also an excellent instructor when it was time to cook our meal. His humor and patience definitely helped lighten the nervousness of my friends, since they were not so used to cooking. In the end, they created some wonderful traditional Sichuan dishes. We really enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to experience a fun and entertaining cooking class in Chengdu.
Loved it.
Compass15329332730,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience. Loved the tour around. Lance was very informative and interesting. Learning about tea drinking was fascinating and learnt alot during the cooking. Will be finding my local Chinese shop to carry on. He adapted the menu as I was a veggie with no problem. Would recommend to anyone who likes cooking.
Must do in Chengdu 🌶️
Francesca P,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing! I advise all of you to book a cooking class with them. It will be a 360 degrees Sichuan' experience, from a visit at the fresh market to a tea break through the real cooking class, you will end your experience eating all together the fresh foods you had just prepared with the local chef. I had the opportunity to do the experience guided by Lance, interesting, professional and beautiful Sichuan'guy. I must say thank you to all 🙏😊. Grazie di cuore dall'Italia! Francesca 🪷
A MUST-DO IN CHENGDU
Kim C,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful experience! Jerry was amazing, very patient with me and very very nice! I had such a great time - the info about local customs, the cooking techniques, and learning about the different ingredients was all fascinating. Going to the market was something I might not have done on my own, and I definitely would not know what a lot of things were, but was an experience I will not forget. And the food we made was so delicious!! Jerry was so kind and a wonderful teacher - he could teach even me to cook Sichuan! I HIGHLY recommend this to everyone visiting Chengdu.
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