Learn to Cook Real Sichuan Food in Chengdu
The tour lasts 3 hours
Available in English
Description
When people talk about Chengdu, they always think of two things: pandas and food. Sichuan cuisine boasts a unique and wonderful flavor, so many travelers are eager to learn how to cook authentic Sichuan dishes.
A famous chef runs a special restaurant and cooking school right in Kuanzhai Alley. Lots of international guests join the cooking classes here and have really impressive experiences.
Why not step into the Sichuan kitchen, roll up your sleeves and join our hands-on cooking class? I will guide you throughout the whole process for a fun and rewarding experience.
After that, you can walk in Kuanzhai Alley to enjoy this beautiful place with more than 300 years of history. There are many interesting handicraft shops.
Here are the details of the cooking class:
1. Choose your dish & Head to the local market (optional)
First, choose your favorite dish from our menu:
Kung Pao Chicken(宫保鸡丁)
Mapo Tofu(麻婆豆腐 )
Sliced Pork in Hot Chili Oil (水煮肉片)
Yuxiang Shredded Pork(鱼香肉丝)
Twice-Cooked Pork,(回锅肉)
Douban Fish（豆瓣鱼）
Then our chef will take you to a local market to buy fresh meat and seasonal vegetables for your cooking.
2. Clean and prepare ingredients
Back to the kitchen, wash all the produce, chop everything up and get all ingredients ready.
3. Learn the dish’s history and cooking style
Our chef will tell the story behind your dish, its history and the traditional way of cooking it.
4. Explore seasonings and flavor ratios
You’ll know all the special Sichuan spices and learn how to match them in the right proportions to get that classic Sichuan taste.
5. Cook with the chef’s one-on-one guidance
While you cook, the chef will teach you real techniques — how to hold your knife, the right cutting angle, proper knife skills, and how to control the heat perfectly.
6. Enjoy your homemade Sichuan food together
After all the practice, you’ll have a perfect homemade Sichuan dish. Finally, we’ll sit down together in the nice and relaxing space to taste our own hard-won delicious food!
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Tips suggestion
Since our cooking experience requires extensive support—including a bright, clean kitchen, an experienced chef, a full range of seasonings, and fresh ingredients—tips are greatly appreciated. The suggested tip is RMB 300–350 per person.(≈ 40–45 EUR)
Guide: Ella
Guiding since 2026As Forrest Gump once said, "Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get." Becoming a tour guide is just one delightful surprise from this box of life.
As a kind and enthusiastic local, I often help foreign visitors traveling in China. Many of them get lost or have trouble taking the subway, so I assist them with all kinds of daily matters. As time went by, I gradually developed a strong desire to work as a professional tour guide.
I truly love sharing Chinese culture and authentic local life with international friends. I hope to make you feel right at home with my warmth and enthusiasm, while you're far from home.
For me, being a guide is not just a job, but a bridge that connects our worlds.
Let's enjoy this journey together!
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