Half-Day Chengdu Courtyard Cooking Class with Local Spice Market Visit

US$ 64 per person

5.00 (13)

Starting time

8:30AM, 1:30PM

Duration

3 hours

Min. participants

1 Participants

Language

English, Chinese

About

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 a traditional Sichuan style courtyard. 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 guided 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.

*Family welcome, children under 5 is free for the class.

Schedule

Morning Class:

8:30 am: Meet your guide at a Metro Station
9:00 am: Local Spice Market Visit: Your guide will take you to explore an authentic local market, you’ll learn and obtain some necessary ingredients or spices that will be used in the cooking class afterwards.
10:00 am: Ramble through back streets to the cooking class place, a hidden gem-a traditional Sichuan style courtyard.
10:10 am: Tea Break: Have a break with Sichuan Gaiwan tea.
10:30 am: The Cooking Process: The cooking process will be guided by a professional chef.
11:30 am: The Dinner Time: Enjoy the dishes that cooked by yourself with some beers or beverages.

Afternoon Class:

1:30 pm: Meet your guide at a Metro Staion
2:00 pm: Local Spice Market Visit: Your guide will take you to explore an authentic local market, you’ll learn and obtain some necessary ingredients or spices that will be used in the cooking class afterwards.
3:00 pm: Ramble through back streets to the cooking class place, a hidden gem-a traditional Sichuan style courtyard.
3:10 pm: Tea Break: Have a break with Sichuan Gaiwan tea.
3:30 pm: The Cooking Process: The cooking process will be guided by a professional chef.
4:30 pm: The Dinner Time: Enjoy the dishes that cooked by yourself with some beers or beverages.

Included Highlights

Free pickup

Sichuan cuisine

Souvenir

Spice market tour

Tea tasting

Vegetarian option

Additional Information

Confirmation

You will receive the confirmation of your booking's availability within 24 hours. Once confirmed, please present your booking reference number at the cooking school.

Cancellation

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity

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Traveler Reviews

Verified 5.00 13 reviews

"Amazing Experience"

We loved everything from the visit to the local market and the cooking class. Jerry was very welcoming and explained everything from ingredients to lifestyle of Chengdu people. The visit to the local market was the highlight of my trip in Chengdu. One super friendly aunt was there to help us during the cooking class. We probably made the best mapo tofu we ever cooked. We also learnt how to make twice-cooked pork which was a mind-blowing discovery. Thank you again !!!

"Amazing! Intimate local experience and thoughtful guide"

We had an incredible time at the Chilly Cool Workshop cooking class in Chengdu. Jerry, our guide, was fantastic- he took us on an engaging tour of the local market, offering us a fascinating glimpse into the rich food culture of Chengdu. Jerry was extremely kind, patient, and spoke excellent English, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The cooking class itself was amazing. We learned to prepare authentic dishes with fresh ingredients, and the hands-on experience was both fun and educational. The food we cooked was delicious, and the entire experience was one we’ll cherish. We highly recommend the Chilly Cool Workshop to anyone looking to immerse themselves in Chengdu’s culinary scene. Thank you, Jerry, and the entire team for such a memorable day!

"Nice local experience"

The spice market and trying different things here was great, among which the making of dumplings and tasting local strong spirits. Our guide Lance was fluent in English and very helpful, both in translating and taking pictures. Due to his familiarity with the city, it provides a good insight into the local life and helped us experience the culture better. We definitely recommend this class if you are interested in trying and making local food!