Half-Day Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
During this 4-5 hours unique cooking workshop, you’ll be taken into an authentic local spice market to explore it with fun challenges to complete and learn different species of Sichuan spices and ingredients that will be used in the following cooking class. The class will be carried out in Chilli Cool Workshop which is in the city center. You’ll be treated with Sichuan local tea as it’s local’s custom to treat friends and visitors. After that, you then will be guide to start the cooking process by a professional chef in a cozy kitchen. Finally, you can enjoy the dishes made by yourself along with some beers or beverages. For it’s really informative, interesting and fun, this class will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime.
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‘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
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
Options
Half-Day Class: 3 Dishes
Cooking Class
Duration: 4 hours
Sichuan Dishes
3-dishes class: 4 hours professional cooking class with fun local spices market adventure
Half-Day Class: 5-dishes
Cooking class
Duration: 4 hours
5-course class: 4 hours professional cooking class with fun local wet market adventure
Full-Day: 5 Dishes + Baozi
cooking class
Duration: 8 hours
Sichuan dishes and Baozi
Private 3-dishes Cooking Class
Private afternoon 3-dishes Cooking Class
Reviews
390 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Authentic and memorable experience.
Marta P,
May 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00A delightful time in an authentic traditional Chengdu market, followed by an amazing gastronomic experience. Jerry was just great full of knowledge and energy. The cooking kitchen was a top of the line setting for preparing the meals. The location was perfect an very easy to get to, using the subway. Highly recommend it!
Come for the pandas, stay for the food!
S T,
May 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00From start to finish this cooking class experience was amazing! Each member of the team, Jerry who picked me up, Lance who took us through the market to help understand the foundations of local cuisine & translated in the kitchen, Chef Li who helped us cook and combine ingredients to make all the flavours pop, were thoughtful, kind, and funny. People come to Chengdu for the pandas - but this class is not to be missed!
Jerry provided a...
David D,
May 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jerry provided a wonderful experience. Great experience for anyone looking to learn more about Sichuanese cuisine or enjoy local Chengdu culture.
Sichuan Spice Chilli Cooking
Carl B,
May 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Unique cultural experience as you get to see and feel the local market with the cooking class following afterwards. Jerry (the awesome host/guide) was able to communicate effectively and is very knowledgeable of the ingredients used in the dishes you will cook.
Highly recommend doing this
Brian M,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Was a great experience. The market was clean and interesting even though we have seen many markets. Lance our guide was fun and helpful. The class facilities were nice and clean. Class itself great and the food was excellent.
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