Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit
Description
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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(540)
Amazing experience. Lance was very kind and knowledgable. We had a lot of interesting conversations and with this learned a lot about culture, language and food. As I'm learning Mandarin we could do the tour in Mandarin, so my vocabulary is very grateful for this experience as well. I would definitely recommend doing this tour, as you will learn a lot about local food and customs.
Dear Guest, Thank you for participating in our Local Ingredients Stir-Fry Experience! We hope you enjoyed discovering fresh produce and learning authentic techniques. Share your market-to-table journey with @ChilliCoolChina! It was wonderful having you with us, and we'd be thrilled to see you again in future workshops. Warm regards, Lance Chilli Cool Team
This was a great experience. Lance was a great guide and walked us through a local market explaining a lot about Sichuan food culture and ingredients. He also explained the recipes for the dishes being prepared and interacted well with our 2 young kids. The Chef was friendly and the food was amazing. With Lance's help she explained the dishes well. The facilities were top notch and very clean. I would definitely recommend to anyone interestrd in Sichuan food and culture.
Dear Guest, Thank you for participating in our Local Ingredients Stir-Fry Experience! We hope you enjoyed discovering fresh produce and learning authentic techniques. Share your market-to-table journey with @ChilliCoolChina! It was wonderful having you with us, and we'd be thrilled to see you again in future workshops. Warm regards, Lance Chilli Cool Team
This was a brilliant introduction to the history, culture and food of Chengdu and Sichuan cooking. Lance was our guide - they were brilliant and tailor our experience to what we were interested in! Real personal touch! The chef at kitchen was brilliant! She explained and demonstrated the technique and visual cues you would be looking for when preparing these dishes at home. Well worth taking the time to experience this introduction to the Chengdu and the area.
Dear Guest, Thank you for joining our Sichuan Fire & Flavor Workshop! We hope you had a great time exploring the market and mastering stir-fry techniques. Tag @ChilliCoolChina in your cooking photos - we're always hungry for your creations! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we'd love to see you again in future classes. Happy wok-tossing! Lance Chilli Cool Team
It was so much more than a cooking class. Jerry was amaising guide. Market was so inspiring. I had some cooking experience before but I learned couple of new tricks. I found out how MSG is made. How to proportion spices and some really useful tricks. It was a cooking class but also a coultoural tour. And Jerry spoke exelent englesh so I used opertunety to ask him so many question regarding food and Chengdu.
Dear Guest, Thank you for participating in our Authentic Sichuan Stir-Fry Adventure! We hope you enjoyed the market atmosphere and learning traditional recipes. Share your wok skills with @ChilliCoolChina - you might inspire others to join! It was wonderful having you with us, and we'd be delighted to see you again in future sessions. With best wishes, Lance Chilli Cool Team
A great experience and one of my favourite cooking classes that we’ve done. Jerry was a great host, super knowledgeable and lovely to talk to. They easily accommodated to my low spice level and the food was delicious, I’ll definitely be making these at home.
Dear Guest, Thank you for joining our Fresh Market Stir-Fry Class! We hope you had a rewarding time selecting ingredients and creating authentic Sichuan dishes. Don't forget to tag @ChilliCoolChina - we love seeing your culinary journey! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we'd love to see you again in future workshops. Sincerely, Lance Chilli Cool Team
A wonderful way to find out more about the cuisine of Chengdu. Jerry was warm, friendly and informative. We loved the trip to the market, seeing all the fresh produce and then were able to cook our own dinners under the guidance of the Chilli Cool team . Highly recommend as one of our best experiences.
Dear Guest, Thank you for participating in our Local Market and Sichuan Stir-Fry Experience! We hope you enjoyed immersing yourself in the vibrant flavors and learning proper wok control. Share your spicy creations with @ChilliCoolChina using #SichuanHeat! It was wonderful having you with us, and we'd be thrilled to see you again in future classes. Happy cooking! Lance Chilli Cool Team
Had an absolute blast with the cooking class. Lance picked me up on time and we went to the market. Cooking class was well prepared. Made mapu tofu, stir fried cabage and braised pork. Afterwards had lunch with Lance and had a propper laugh!! 5/5 would recommend
Dear Guest, Thank you for joining our Market Tour & Stir-Fry Workshop! We hope you had a fantastic time choosing fresh produce and learning authentic Sichuan techniques. Tag @ChilliCoolChina in your cooking videos - we might feature you on our page! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we'd love to see you again in future sessions. Warmly, Lance Chilli Cool Team
Food was delicious and the experience was great! Lance was very friendly and helpful and made our time there even better. Would definitely recommend <3
Dear Guest, Thank you for exploring the local market and Sichuan stir-fry with us! We hope you enjoyed discovering authentic ingredients and learning fiery wok skills. Share your market finds and dishes with @ChilliCoolChina - we can't wait to see them! It was wonderful having you with us, and we'd be delighted to see you again in future workshops. Best regards, Lance Chilli Cool Team
amazing experience!! we loved the class, jerry is a good guide and a good person too. he teach to us a lot of about chinese food and the culture! ❤️
Dear Guest, Thank you for joining our Sichuan Stir-Fry Experience! We hope you had an exciting time selecting fresh ingredients at the local market and mastering wok techniques. Don't forget to tag @ChilliCoolChina in your cooking photos - we'd love to share your creations! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we'd love to see you again in future classes. Happy stir-frying! Lance Chilli Cool Team
Great afternoon with Lance. Thanks!
Dear Guest, Thank you for experiencing our Complete Stir-Fry Journey! We hope you enjoyed the market tour and learning traditional Sichuan cooking methods. Share your experience with @ChilliCoolChina using #ChilliCoolClass! It was wonderful having you with us, and we'd be thrilled to see you again in future workshops. Sincerely, Lance Chilli Cool Team
