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Cook in Chengdu City Centre: Half-Day Cooking Class with Local Market Visit
In this 4–5 hour hands-on cooking workshop you’ll begin with an immersive visit to an authentic local spice market to explore and complete fun challenges while learning the different species of Sichuan spices and ingredients that you’ll use in the class; the cooking session takes place at Chilli Cool Workshop, located in the heart of Chengdu City Centre in Chengdu, where you’ll be welcomed with traditional Sichuan local tea as is customary for guests. Guided by a professional chef in a cozy kitchen, you’ll be walked step-by-step through the cooking process, then sit down to enjoy the dishes you prepared alongside beers or other beverages-this informative, interesting, and fun experience is designed to be an unforgettable part of your time in the city.
About this activity in Chengdu City Centre
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Begin with an immersive visit to a local spice market in Chengdu City Centre - explore Sichuan spices through fun challenges and hands-on discovery.
- Move to the cozy Chilli Cool Workshop in the city centre for a practical cooking class led by a professional chef.
- Learn authentic Sichuan ingredients and recipes, then prepare traditional dishes yourself with step-by-step guidance.
- Sit down to enjoy the meal you made with complimentary local tea and choice of beverages or beer for a relaxed finish.
Important Information
- This experience lasts around 4–5 hours and combines a market tour with a hands-on cooking session and food tasting.
- Light refreshments, lunch or dinner (depending on schedule), recipes, beverages and a market tour are included; gratuities are not.
- Minimum age is 5; vegetarian and other dietary requirements can be accommodated if advised at booking-provide passport name, number, expiry and country for all participants.
- The activity runs in all weather, so dress appropriately and wear comfortable walking shoes; public transport options and infant seats are available nearby.
Meeting Point
Meet at the Chilli Cool Workshop in the city centre - exact meeting details and local contact information will be provided after booking so you can arrive easily from nearby transport links.
Includes
- Enjoy light refreshments to kick off your experience in Chengdu City Centre and settle in before activities begin.
- Receive lunch or dinner based on your class schedule so you can sample local flavours without extra planning.
- Learn from an English-speaking guide who leads the session and answers your questions throughout.
- Take home printed or digital recipes so you can recreate dishes after you return from the area.
- Savour complementary beverages, including beer, as part of the tasting experience.
- Use provided food ingredients during hands-on portions of the class to follow along easily.
- Join guided food tastings to explore authentic tastes and street-food styles from the region.
- Explore a market tour component that connects you with local produce and culinary traditions.
Excludes
- Gratuities are not included; please plan to tip your guide or instructor at your discretion.
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby for easy access to the meeting point in the City Centre; consider transit when planning your arrival.
- Specialized infant seats are available-please request them if you’re travelling with young children.
- Minimum age is 5 years, so this experience is best suited to families with older children and adults.
- A vegetarian option is available; please advise at the time of booking if you require it.
- You must provide passport name, number, expiry and country for all participants at the time of booking to complete registration.
- The activity operates in all weather conditions, so dress appropriately for the season and forecast here.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking so we can accommodate your needs.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, as parts of the experience include market walking and hands-on stations.
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
Big 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!
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Summary:
Our 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.
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Summary:
I 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.
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You’ll start with an authentic local spice market tour where you explore Sichuan spices and complete fun challenges, then enjoy Sichuan local tea before a hands-on cooking class at Chilli Cool Workshop. A professional chef will guide you through recipes and you’ll finish by tasting the dishes you’ve made with beverages or beer.
Your booking includes a market tour, light refreshments, lunch or dinner depending on class time, an English-speaking guide, recipes, food ingredients, food tasting, and beverages or beer as part of the class.
You must provide passport name, number, expiry and country for all participants at booking. The experience operates in all weather, so dress appropriately and wear comfortable walking shoes for the market tour.
The class takes place in Chilli Cool Workshop in the city center. You’ll cook in a cozy kitchen led by a professional chef, with a market tour beforehand to source the Sichuan ingredients used in the recipes.
Yes-you can bring children aged 5 and up. A vegetarian option is available; please advise at the time of booking if you need a vegetarian meal or have any specific dietary requirements.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Gratuities are not included in the booking price.
