Half-Day Professional Mapo Tofu Cooking with a Local Market Visit

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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
Chinese, English
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Discover Sichuan's culinary secrets in this half-day cooking class. Explore a local market, learn about spices, and master Mapo Tofu with expert guidance. A delicious, hands-on adventure awaits.

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

Experience Details

Famous Sichuan style Mapo Tofu(麻婆豆腐) is one of the most popular Chinese dishes.


During this 4-5 hours special cooking workshop, you will be taken into an adventure to explore the authentic local market with fun challenges to complete and learn different kinds of special spices and  ingredients which will be used in the following "Mapo Tofu" cooking class. The class will be carried out in a Professional Cooking School. You will be treated with traditional Sichuan. 


You’ll be treated with Sichuan local tea as it’s local’s custom to treat friends and visitors. After that, you then will be guide to start the cooking process by a professional chef in a cozy kitchen. Finally, you can enjoy the Mapo tofu made by yourself along with some beers or beverages. For it’s really informative, interesting and fun, this class will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime.

Sample Menu

MAIN
Mapo Tofu

What You Get

Light refreshments
Souvenir
Lunch or dinner based on your class schedule
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Famous Sichuan style Mapo Tofu(麻婆豆腐) is one of the most popular Chinese dishes. During this 4-5 hours special cooking workshop, you will be taken into an adventure to explore the authentic local market with fun challenges to complete and learn different kinds of special spices and ingredients which will be used in the following "Mapo Tofu" cooking class. The class will be carried out in a Professional Cooking School. You will be treated with traditional Sichuan. You’ll be treated with Sichuan local tea as it’s local’s custom to treat friends and visitors. After that, you then will be guide to start the cooking process by a professional chef in a cozy kitchen. Finally, you can enjoy the Mapo tofu made by yourself along with some beers or beverages. For it’s really informative, interesting and fun, this class will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

梁家巷, China, CN, 610051

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Your guide will meet you at Liang Jia Xiang Metro Stop Exit D ,Line 6 (梁家巷地铁站D口,6号线),the morning class meeting time is 08:50, afternoon class meeting time is 13:50,evening class is 16:50
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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Best Mapo Tofu
June 11, 2024
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100% Recommend this class. We were met at the station by Jerry and taken to a local food market. The food Market was an experience in its self and we ended up picking up some spices to take back ho...read more

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Perfect half day activity
January 07, 2020
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My partner and I did a half day cooking class here with translator and guide Lance. This was the perfect activity to end our trip to Chengdu. It was so fun to learn how to make some of our favorite...read more

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Great cooking class!
January 07, 2020
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We had a blast touring the spice market and cooking some really yummy foods. Lance was a great leader and would do another tour with him again if we had the opportunity! -Joey

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“Chilli cool culinary experience”
December 20, 2019
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Had an awesome time with Lance, our local tour guide. Had an exceptional time tasting cooking and making new friends! The day started with us meeting him outside our hostel where he took us to a ...read more

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Fantastic experience
November 07, 2019
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Really professionally-run company that provides a great way to experience Sichuanese food and cooking. Our guide Hazel was really friendly and informative and learning to cook from the chef was fun...read more

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