Cooking Class with Celebrity Chef Tony Hu

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Cooking Class with Celebrity Chef Tony Hu

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 US$143.78  per guest
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Earliest available date: November 20, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
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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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Other
Wheelchair Accessible, Pet-friendly
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Embark on a unique culinary adventure with celebrity chef Tony Hu. Learn to create his signature Chinese dishes in an intimate, hands-on class. Dive into delicious tradition!

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

Experience Details

Join our exclusive cooking workshop series in collaboration with celebrity chef Tony Hu. In the first session, you'll learn to prepare two of his signature dishes—Chef’s Special Dry Chili Chicken and Crispy Lemon Shrimp.

Featured on numerous TV shows and interviews, including NBC, ABC, FOX, and WGN, Chef Tony Hu is the founder of the iconic Lao Sze Chuan Restaurants with 14 locations across the country. This hands-on cooking workshop is more than just a culinary lesson—it’s a cultural experience. We invite you to connect with Chinese heritage in a warm, interactive setting where every dish tells a story, and every bite is a celebration of tradition.


A minimum of 4 participants is required for this experience. If the minimum is not met, the tour may be canceled, and you will receive a full refund.

Sample Menu

MAIN
Chef’s Special Dry Chili Chicken
A signature creation from Chef Tony Hu, this dish is the star of numerous TV shows and interviews, including NBC, ABC, FOX, CCTV, and WGN.
MAIN
Lemon Crispy Shrimp
Featured at 2025 ACF by Chef Tony Hu: Crispy fried shrimp in a zesty lemon sauce—light, tangy, and irresistibly refreshing.

What You Get

A free Chinatown Pedicab voucher (1 ride, valid for 2025 season)
An opportunity on our “Chinatown Cooking Heroes” wall of fame
A professional photo from the event
Gratuities
Suggested gratuity: $15–$20 per participant.

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
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

The Chicago Chinatown Visitor Center is proud to present an exclusive partnership with Chef Tony Hu—renowned Chicago restaurateur and celebrated media personality, founder of the iconic Lao Sze Chuan Restaurants with 14 locations across the country. This hands-on cooking workshop is more than just a culinary lesson—it’s a cultural experience. We invite you to connect with Chinese heritage in a warm, interactive setting where every dish tells a story, and every bite is a celebration of tradition. Includes: 1. Guided cooking steps with expert tips from chef Tony Hu 2. A shared meal featuring the dishes you help prepare 3. Insights into essential ingredients and traditional techniques that define Sichuan cuisine This workshop is perfect for: Culinary enthusiasts and food lovers Tourists and first-time Chinatown visitors Cultural organizations and student groups Corporate teams seeking unique team-building activities No prior cooking experience needed—just come hungry to learn and taste!

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Lao Sze Chuan, South Archer Avenue, Cook County Illinois, United States, US, 60616

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2172 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

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

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