Market to Table Chinese Cooking Experience

4.5
Photo of star full
Photo of star full
Photo of star full
Photo of star full
Photo of star partial
8
Reviews
Photo of star full
Photo of star full
Photo of star full
Photo of star full
Photo of star partial
4.5  (8)
Photo of heartV2
Add to Wishlist
Share
Photo of img box all
Show all photos
Detail
Detail
Detail
Show all photos
Detail
Detail
Detail
Detail
Detail
Detail
Detail
Detail
Detail
Detail
Detail
+9
Photo of heartV2
4.5
Photo of star full
Photo of star full
Photo of star full
Photo of star full
Photo of star partial
8
Reviews
Photo of star full
Photo of star full
Photo of star full
Photo of star full
Photo of star partial
4.5  (8)
Available TodayReserve your spot now and join the experience today.
Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience
Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world
Why book with byFood?
Japan's #1 food travel platform
Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT
Location
Duration
4 hours
Group size
Max 10 guests
Language
Chinese, English
Location
Duration
4 hours
Group size
Max 10 guests
Language
Chinese, English

Why travelers loved this

4.5
•8 reviews
 US$73.06  per guest
Instant Confirmation
Select Options
Available TodayReserve your spot now and join the experience today.
Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience
Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world
Why book with byFood?
Japan's #1 food travel platform
Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT
•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.
Vegetarian option available
Meals
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.
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.
Meeting Point

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

Open in Google Maps
Meeting Point: Shanghai Library Station (Line 10), Exit 3.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.
No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.
4.5
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star half v4
8 reviews
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Photo of caption
Photo of caption
Photo of caption
Photo of caption
Photo of caption+8 photos
8 reviews
L
lilywB27SDSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Market to table cooking class in Shanghai

This was the highlight of our trip to China! Both William and Jasmine were such kind people who made the experience really special. They took us to a local market and taught us some Chinese so we could order our own food. We then spent the evening cooking delicious dishes while we chatted about our lives and learnt more about the Chinese culture and food. I would highly recommend you do this experience! Thank you again.

J
j0ezysJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
An Authentic Shanghai Food & Culture Experience

I discover the charm of Shanghai through a unique market and cooking experience. Explore a bustling local market, learn practical Chinese phrases for everyday shopping, and prepare your own delicious dish from scratch under expert guidance. With small group sizes, you'll enjoy a personalized, interactive atmosphere that's perfect for asking questions, taking memorable photos, and experiencing the city's rich culinary culture firsthand. A wonderful choice for food lovers and travelers looking for...read more

X
xiyuanw2026July 2026 • TripAdvisor
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Hands down the best thing we did in Shanghai!

The local wet market was a total eye-opener—super lively and just really cool to see compared to grocery stores back home. A big highlight was this price-guessing game we played with the other guys in the group while picking out ingredients. It totally broke the ice and got everyone laughing. Jasmine was an awesome host. She’s super smart, well-educated, and her English is perfect, so it was really easy to just hang out and chat about food and life in the city. The actual cooking part was grea...read more

Photo of caption
OS
Ola SJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Amazing experience!

Everything was perfectly organised from start to finish. Jasmine and William were amazing hosts who made the whole experience enjoyable, and I really liked chatting with them throughout the day. The experience began with choosing the dish I wanted to cook, followed by a visit to a local wet market where I selected the ingredients myself. During the cooking class, the chef explained every step of the process and shared many interesting facts about Chinese cuisine and its traditions. After cookin...read more

Photo of caption
Photo of caption
Photo of caption
V
Response from ViatorJuly 06, 2026

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable time with us. If your travels ever bring you back to our city, you know where to find us for another adventure.

2
292paddypJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Shanghai Cooking Experience

I had a great experience with Jasmine at the cooking experience. The format of the afternoon was perfect, with some time spent firstly at the market buying ingredients, and then the rest of the afternoon reserved for the cooking class. The work shop was very well organised and educational as well. Jasmine was very approachable and always there to help out when needed. Overall I would highly recommend this experience

Photo of caption
Photo of caption
Photo of caption