Beijing: Private Dumpling Cooking Class in Local Family

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Beijing: Private Dumpling Cooking Class in Local Family

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 US$200.18  per guest
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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English
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Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Private Experience
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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

What You’ll Experience

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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.
4 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details
We pick up all clients from hotel lobby within 4th ring road of Beijing

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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5.0
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Delicious dumplings, lovely family, great cultural exchange
June 19, 2026

Mei picked us up at our hotel which was pretty far outside of city center. We walked to the local market then walked to her house because she lived close by the hotel. Her family is lovely. We made...read more

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Great cooking class
April 28, 2026

We had a great time at the cooking class! It's very interesting to see, how local people live. Catherine gave us a warm welcome and the whole family enjoyed making and eating the tasty food! We can...read more

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Unique local experience
December 06, 2025

Wanted a unique experience for my children to visit a local's home to learn dumpling making and hopefully immerse them in local culture. Was not disappointed. Catherine planned the visit well and a...read more

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Unforgettable experience in Beijing
April 13, 2025

Today we did the tour in Beijing with Gary and it was an unforgettable experience!!! What we liked the most was visiting an authentic local market, where we could discover the daily life of the peo...read more

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Happy cooking
September 20, 2024

Catherine gave me a terrific time. From providing transport to and from my hotel (vital in a city of traffic problems) to making sure I understood the process. Her family and team were very welcomi...read more

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