Chinese Cooking Class in Shanghai

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 5 guests
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Language
Chinese, English
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Experience Shanghai's vibrant culinary culture in a hands-on cooking class. Explore local markets for fresh ingredients, then learn to cook authentic Chinese dishes with expert guidance.

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

Experience Details

With the help of your native host, you will discover the unique flavors of local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life. As part of this class, you will visit a local market, choose exotic ingredients and learn to cook typical Chinese dishes.

Sample Menu

MAIN
3 ways to eat dumplings
We will make the dumpling together and cook it as steamed, pan fried or soup.

What You Get

Carbonated beverages
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Market Exploration: Begin your journey with a guided tour of a local market, gaining insights into key ingredients and enjoying 10 minutes for personal shopping. Tea Ceremony Welcome: Relax with a traditional tea ceremony paired with a sweet snack and a refreshing cold or warm towel. Cultural Enrichment: Learn about Chinese medicine's influence on cooking, Chinese tea culture, history, spirits, wine, and the role of food in festivals across China. We'll also explore the 8 main Chinese cuisines and unique culinary traditions tied to different regions. Thoughtful Keepsakes: Take home an apron, a cooking booklet, chopsticks, and a reusable shopping bag as cherished mementos. Taste & Pair: Enjoy a pairing drink (local Chinese wine, spirits, or tea) with each dish you prepare, as you savor your creations throughout the class. Personal Touches: Customize your dishes with homemade sauces and delight in a complimentary dessert.

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
24/02/2025 - 27/07/2026

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Howard Johnson All Suites Shanghai Parking Lot, Yan An Xi Lu, Shang Hai Shi, China, CN, 200031

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We will meet you in front of the building
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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Please note that the time is in China Standard Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: July 10, 2025
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