Beijing: Private Dumpling Cooking Class in Local Family

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4 hours
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1 - 15 guests
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Immerse in Beijing's culture with Catherine's private cooking class. Explore local markets, learn to make authentic dumplings, and enjoy a hearty DIY meal with her family. A unique local experience.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Welcome to Catherine’s home!

You will be part of her family in this experience and feel the local people’s hospitality from the start.

Market is always an interesting place to see local people’s life, where Catherine will show you the traditional pastries, local seasoning, health tea and infusion explaining their functions.

You will learn how to make dumplings and two other local dishes, and enjoy your DIY meal later.

During this fun local family visit, you also have an opportunity to speak to their kids in English, Chinese or even by body language! This surely is a great cultural dining experience as part of your stay in Beijing.


What You Get

Transfer
All the Drinks
Gas, toll & parking lot fees
Gratuity to the guide and driver (for good service)

Good To Know

  • Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Pls inform us your food allergy

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Your private driver will meet you in your hotel lobby in the morning. Prior to visiting the local family, your hostess will show you around the local wet market nearby. Upon arrival to the local family home, you will start preparing your own dumpling meal plus 2 local dishes. You will learn how to prepare fillings and dumpling wrappers and fold over it in a good-looking way. Dumpling is not the only food we are going to taste for lunch, will also learn how to cook two more delicious dishes to make the meal with more local flavors (Kung Pao Chicken and Sour Sweet Pork or scrambled egg with tomato; Sauteed soy sauce cabbage or green bean pork). Interesting topics are always talked about at the table. Drinking some tea, the hostess will share you her personal experience and would be very glad to hear your story as well. Please make your favorite choice upon booking, and you must advise if you have any food allergies or special food requests in advance.
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We pick up all clients from hotel lobby within 4th ring road of Beijing

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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