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
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Reviews
428 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Authentic taste of Chengdu
Y6668SKstephenl,
Nov 2, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00A very enjoyable, informative and tasty experience. I thoroughly recommend this Sichuan cooking class. Jerry’s English was perfect and he along with a chef guided, and demonstrated to the class, how to prepare and cook 5 traditional Sichuan dishes, which you’ll find on menus in restaurants across Chengdu. After which, the group sat around a table and enjoyed the food we’d cooked. The food was delicious. Can’t wait to try the recipes at home. The event was very well organised. Overall 10/10.
Unforgettable experience
finneh2025,
Nov 1, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Lance was our tour guide and he is very friendly and polite. He took us around the market first and it was fun! We learnt about each food and why they're important to the people and what it used for. He even teaches you some Chinese words to communicate which was a fun experience. Afterwards he took us to the kitchen to cook some authentic Chendgu dish. It was a fun experience overall and the food was amazing thanks to Lee, our chef! Thank you for experience! We are beyond grateful for the experience and culture!
A great cookery class!
799par93,
Oct 30, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Lance took us to a local market and showed us everything from local meat and fish through vegetables and spice. He was very informed and his English was great. We then went to the cookery school for tea and a great lesson in cooking local dishes. It was a great selection and we loved the lesson. The class was vibrant, fast paced and a lot of fun. He has since messaged us all the recipes to try at home. There was also a clean, western style bathroom at the venue!
Highlight of Chengdu Visit
Jaxy008,
Oct 27, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Big thank you to Liddy and Lin who made this experience so amazing! I had such a wonderful time and learnt so much, and the food was delicious!! Would highly recommend!
Fun and accessible cooking for everyone
649roxanan,
Oct 24, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Our small group was accompanied by Lance, a guide with an obvious passion for food and lots of knowledge that he is very happy to share. We explored one of the local markets where we learnt more about the local ingredients. Then we had a small snack break with fruits and tea, after which we got into the cooking. We cooked a total of 5 dishes, a mix of sides and mains as well as vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. The cooking itself was a lot of fun, and the end results were super yummy. The kitchen was well organised and the chef had a lot of the finicky chopping already done for us (though I would’ve loved to do it myself). I can’t recommend this experience enough - you can learn a lot in a short period of time and leave with new skills too.
Authentic and unforgettable cooking experience in Chengdu with Lance
valeriof841,
Oct 24, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00I joined the cooking class with market visit today, and it was truly one of the highlights of my trip to China. The entire experience was perfectly organized, authentic, and full of flavor — both literally and culturally! Lance is an exceptional guide and instructor: professional, passionate, and incredibly knowledgeable about Sichuan cuisine. During the market visit, he introduced us to local ingredients and traditions with enthusiasm and insight, making every stop fascinating and enjoyable. The cooking class itself was wonderful — well-structured, hands-on, and full of useful tips that only someone who genuinely loves what they do could share. The dishes we prepared were delicious and gave a real taste of Chengdu’s rich culinary heritage. Lance also has a great talent for creating a warm, friendly atmosphere, making everyone feel welcome and comfortable. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to discover the true heart of Sichuan cuisine in an engaging and authentic way.
Wonderful experience
Svetymil,
Oct 19, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00It is a unique experience which makes you understand the local cuisine. Lance is a very good guide and his explanations are so clear that make everything look very easy. Our international group spent some very good time together and shared our experiences with Chinese food. I strongly recommend this tour to everyone visiting Chengdu.
A great insight into Sichuan cuisine
charliefL7171XH,
Oct 18, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time exploring the local neighbourhood and markets with Jerry. Such a friendly and informative guy. The cooking class was fast paced and fun, definitely came away with a few tips. Would highly recommend!
Excellent cooking class
lacipollainnamoratal,
Oct 18, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fantastic experience. I highly recommend it. The guide is very knowledgeable and speaks very good English. Congratulations
Highly recommended
Paul L,
Oct 17, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful experience. The meeting place was easy to reach, the group small and our guide Lance fantastic. He shaped the experience; we will remember it for a long time. At a local market we saw, learned and tasted a lot and Lance also assisted us in buying souvenirs ;). It never got boring. Then we went to the nearby nicely furnished kitchen, there was first Chinese tea and a few snacks from the market and then cooking. We cooked five dishes; all were very delicious. It was a "hands-on experience" and in the meantime even in a good sense it became stressful, it was a lot of action! Afterwards, they had dinner together. Thanks Lance for this great experience and also to the cook and her husband!:-)
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