Private Sichuan Cooking Class in Chengdu: Learn from a Chef
Cook Sichuan dishes yourself, then eat what you made
A private cooking class and dinner in a traditional Chengdu house where you learn to prepare classic Sichuan dishes from a professional chef, then sit down to a feast of authentic regional food. The experience includes tea, beer, and soft drinks, and takes place in a private room and kitchen reserved entirely for your group.
What’s included
- Professional chef instruction in cooking classic Sichuan dishes.
- private dining room and kitchen reserved for your group.
- Gaiwan tea and traditional snacks to start.
- over 50 dishes to choose from for your meal.
- unlimited tea and beer throughout.
- one complimentary beer or soft drink per guest.
- transportation from Liangjiaxiang Metro Station to Chilli Cool House.
Times
- Every day 09:30 14:00
Information
Prices and times updated 5 days ago
Operated by Chilli Cool China
The experience
Chilli Cool House sits in a traditional Chinese building near Liangjiaxiang Metro Station, where you'll be escorted to a private room and kitchen set up just for your group. After settling in with Gaiwan tea and traditional snacks, you move into the kitchen to watch or join a professional chef preparing classic Sichuan dishes. You'll follow along step by step as ingredients transform into the region's signature aromatic dishes, learning the stories behind the famous spices and seasonings that define Sichuan cooking.
The main event is a feast spread across the table: bold spicy dishes like Mapo Tofu alongside lighter vegetable plates, each one a true representation of the region's culinary heritage. Tea flows freely throughout the meal, and each guest gets one complimentary beer or soft drink. You can set up your own menu from more than 50 dishes, so the experience shapes itself around what your group wants to eat and learn.
The whole experience runs about four hours in a completely private setting: your own dining room, your own kitchen, no shared space or other groups. Chilli Cool can also arrange surprises in advance, like a birthday or anniversary celebration built into the meal.
Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you can follow the cooking instruction and conversation comfortably even if you don't speak Mandarin. This works well for families with children from age 3 up, and for groups of friends or colleagues who want to cook and eat together in a space that's entirely private.
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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 dishes will I learn to cook?
You'll prepare classic Sichuan specialties with the professional chef, including Mapo Tofu, one of the region's best-known dishes. You can choose from more than 50 dishes to learn and eat, so the menu adapts to what your group wants to try.
Do I have to cook, or can I just watch?
You can join the chef in the kitchen and cook alongside them, or watch as they prepare the dishes. The choice is yours. Either way, you'll learn the techniques and stories behind the region's signature spices and seasonings.
What's included in the price?
The experience includes all the food you cook and eat, unlimited tea and beer, one complimentary beer or soft drink per guest, and use of the private room and kitchen. Transportation to Chilli Cool House from Liangjiaxiang Metro Station is also arranged.
Private Sichuan Cooking Class in Chengdu: Learn from a Chef
4h · EN
from US$ 80 per person