Half-Day Chengdu Cooking Class with Local Market Visit

From USD 75

5.0

328 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

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

Options

Chengdu 5-dishes class

5-course class: 5 hours professional cooking class with fun local spices market adventure

Chengdu 3-dishes class

3-dishes class: 4 hours professional cooking class with fun local spices market adventure

Private 3-dishes Cooking Class

Private afternoon 3-dishes Cooking Class

Operated by Chilli Cool China

Reviews

5.0

328 reviews

322

A wonderful day!
Marni R,
Nov 8, 2024
5.0
Jerry and Lance were kind, knowledgeable and kept the experience so fun for our group. We learned a lot and had a wonderful time doing it. Highly recommend!
Top notch experience!
Curt O,
Nov 7, 2024
5.0
This cooking and dining experience, with local food market tour, was delightful and incredibly entertaining. We learned to cook three dishes and enjoyed a remarkable meal. The journey around the food market was educational and we sampled food along the way as well. Too notch in every way!
An unforgettable taste and experience of Chengdu
MALVIKA B,
Sep 29, 2024
5.0
A most memorable experience in Chengdu and one that we definitely recommend to anyone who can spare some time to learn more about the local culture and cuisine of the region - we met our guide Lance by the subway and after a warm greeting and introductions, he expertly navigated us through the spice and vegetables markets of the city, picking some local ingredients and sweets for us along the way and making way to their kitchen space, all the while telling us more about the local way of living. The cooking class itself was expertly organized - most of the ingredients were already laid out, the chef (and Lance as our translator) guided us step by step from chopping up vegetables, heating the wok and the oil and starting the fast yet delicate cooking process. We chose to cook 3 dishes - stir fry cabbage, Kung pao chicken and mapo tofu. Each dish expertly taught to us, with knowledge shared about the specific process and tips to adjust the flavor, resulting in three delicious dishes that closely resembled what the chef prepared simultaneously with us. Lastly, we joined Lance in eating the meals we had just prepared with an additional serving of dumplings. Overall, an amazing experience and we truly appreciate Lance and Chilli Cool for customizing the experience to our needs (including vegetarian friendly options), the great conversations and a memorable taste of Chengdu and the Sichuan food. Thank you!
Great experience!
Paulina r,
Sep 11, 2024
5.0
Great class - both enjoyable and educative. I genuinely recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about Sichuan cuisine. Very accommodating as well (I’m vegetarian!).
Learn from Chengdu’s Celebrity Chef
Antonio B,
Jul 9, 2024
5.0
A truly fun and educational cooking experience. Lance is an excellent guide and translator which opens the door to great interaction with Lee the Celebrity Chef. She is masterful and so eager to share her skills and knowledge. The setting is beautiful and comfortable, and the market place tour amazing. The whole experience adds up to a great time and good eats. I’m already looking forward to my next visit !