Private Sichuan Cooking Class in Chengdu: Learn & Dine

Cook Sichuan dishes with a chef, then eat what you made in a private courtyard.

A four-hour private cooking class and meal at Chilli Cool House in Chengdu puts you in a chef's hands to learn Sichuan techniques, then sit down to eat the dishes you prepared. Hotel pickup is included, and you choose from over fifty classic recipes (from Mapo Tofu to lighter vegetable plates) with unlimited beer, wine and tea. The experience unfolds in a private room and kitchen within a traditional Sichuan courtyard, and works for groups of friends, families or anyone curious about the spices and methods behind the city's famous cuisine.

The experience

Four hours starts with pickup from your hotel and a drive to Chilli Cool House, a traditional Sichuan courtyard in the city. You'll settle into a private room with local Gaiwan tea and snacks while the chef prepares the kitchen. This is not a restaurant meal where you order from a menu you cannot read. Instead, you walk into a space built for your group alone, with a professional chef waiting to teach you.

The cooking part is optional but the core of it: you can watch the chef work through the steps or roll up your sleeves and follow their instructions to process and cook the food yourself. Either way, you'll see how different Sichuan spices and ingredients work, and understand why the cuisine tastes the way it does. If cooking is not your thing, Mahjong, photography and conversation with your group fill the same hours. Refreshments flow throughout.

Lunch or dinner is the payoff. You choose from over fifty classic Sichuan dishes (Mapo Tofu, spicy broths, lighter vegetable plates), and eat them all in your private room. Beer, Chinese wine and soft drinks are unlimited. After the meal, your leader drives you back to your hotel.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from your hotel.
• Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.
• Lunch or dinner.
• Tea and coffee.
• Use of a private kitchen and dining room.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 9 years): free · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Chilli Cool China

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you do not need a car or directions to find Chilli Cool House, so this works whether you are staying across the city or have no vehicle. The private room and kitchen are yours alone for the four hours, which suits groups of friends or families who want to cook and eat without a restaurant's schedule or crowds.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years): free. Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What does the cooking instruction actually involve?

You watch or follow the chef's step-by-step instructions to process and cook the food until it is done, learning how Sichuan spices and ingredients work together. If you prefer not to cook, you can play Mahjong, take photos or socialize while the chef prepares the meal.

Can I choose which dishes to cook and eat?

Yes, you set up your own lunch or dinner from a menu of over fifty classic Sichuan dishes, so you pick what interests you and what the chef will prepare.

Is transportation from my hotel included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the experience, so you do not need to arrange your own way to Chilli Cool House.

What is Gaiwan tea, and when do I drink it?

Gaiwan tea is a traditional Sichuan tea served in a small lidded cup. You'll have it as a welcome drink and snacks when you first arrive at the courtyard, before the cooking begins.