Market to Table Chinese Cooking Experience

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Market to Table Chinese Cooking Experience

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
Chinese, English
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Join our immersive Market to Table Chinese Cooking Experience in Shanghai. Explore local markets, learn essential Mandarin, and cook your own signature dish in a small, intimate group setting.

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

Experience Details

•Hyper-Local Immersion: Explore a vibrant market, favorite among Shanghai locals.

•Crash Course in Chinese: Learn essential "market mandarin" to interact with vendors and ask for those "free scallions."

•Hands-on Cooking: Move beyond the demo—every guest prepares their own signature dish from scratch.

•Small-Group Intimacy: Enjoy a personalized experience with plenty of time for photos, stories, and social sharing.

Sample Menu

MAIN
Kung Pao Chicken
A classic Sichuan stir-fry featuring tender diced chicken, crispy peanuts, and smoky chilies in a bold savory, sweet, sour, and spicy sauce.

What You Get

Meals

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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Your journey begins at the Shanghai Library Metro Station, where you’ll meet your guide and fellow foodies for a quick ice-breaker. We then head to the market, where you’ll receive a shopping list and use your newly learned Chinese phrases to secure your ingredients. After that, we'll transfer to our kitchen studio. Guided by a professional chef, you will learn the art of Chinese heat control and seasoning as you cook your own main course. Finally, sit down for a communal dinner to enjoy your creations, swap travel stories, and snap those perfect "Chef-mode" photos for your social media.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Shanghai Library, Huai Hai Zhong Lu, Shang Hai Shi, China, CN, 200031

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Meeting Point: Shanghai Library Station (Line 10), Exit 3.
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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Reviews
5.0
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Amazing experience!
June 15, 2026

Amazing experience! We visited a local market, learned about fresh ingredients, and cooked delicious Chinese dishes together. The whole experience was fun, authentic, and a great way to understand ...read more

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