Discover the flavors behind Chongqing cuisine through a hands-on cooking experience led by the team of a local restaurant with over 13 years of culinary expertise.
Visit a traditional local market, learn about unique Sichuan ingredients, and cook three authentic regional dishes from scratch under the guidance of an English-speaking chef. After cooking, sit down and enjoy the meal you've created together.
Tour Highlights
- Explore a traditional local market and experience everyday Chongqing life
- Learn about iconic Sichuan ingredients such as Sichuan peppercorns and fermented rice wine
- Cook three authentic Chongqing dishes with step-by-step guidance from a professional chef
- Enjoy your homemade meal after the class
- Receive the recipes so you can recreate the dishes at home
- English-speaking instruction throughout the experience
Menu
Wanzhou Tomato Meatball Hot Pot
A regional specialty from eastern Chongqing that offers a different side of local hot pot culture. Featuring a rich tomato broth and freshly handmade pork meatballs, this comforting dish is perfect for both spice lovers and non-spicy eaters.
Chongqing Pea & Minced Pork Noodles (Wan Za Mian)
One of Chongqing's most beloved comfort foods. Learn how to prepare the signature minced pork topping and assemble a bowl of authentic local noodles from start to finish.
Panda Ice Jelly
A traditional Sichuan-Chongqing dessert made from natural ice jelly seeds. Served with homemade fermented rice wine, osmanthus syrup, and other local toppings for a refreshing finish.
Itinerary
13:30 – 13:40
Meet at Lan Breeze Restaurant and enjoy a welcome tea while learning about Sichuan cuisine and the day's activities.
13:45 – 14:30
Visit a local market to explore ingredients and purchase selected items for the cooking class.
14:40 – 16:30
Hands-on cooking session with the chef, followed by enjoying your homemade three-course meal.
Price Includes
✔ English-speaking chef/instructor
✔ All cooking ingredients
✔ Local market visit
✔ Three-dish cooking class
✔ Homemade meal
✔ Digital recipes
Price Excludes
✘ Transportation to and from the cooking venue
✘ Personal expenses
Important Information
- Please inform us of any dietary requirements, food allergies, or vegetarian preferences when booking.
- In case of severe weather, the market visit may be replaced by a visit to a nearby local grocery store.
- Guests aged 16 and above may participate fully in the cooking activities.
- Children under 16 may join the market visit but are not permitted to cook.
- Children aged 0–5 join free of charge.
- Children aged 6–15 receive a 50% discount.
Booking & Cancellation Policy
Booking
- Available Monday to Friday
- Class Time: 13:30–16:30
- Minimum 2 participants required
- Advance booking of at least 48 hours is recommended
- Private and customized sessions are available upon request
Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local Chongqing time)
- If the class is cancelled due to extreme weather or insufficient participants, guests may choose a full refund or reschedule to another date
