Our Beijing cooking classes provide the opportunity to learn about Chinese and global food culture, cooking techniques and regional cuisine. In each 2.5 hour class you will learn how to prepare 3 dishes including recipes to take home, followed by a meal of your creations.
Our public cooking classes are 350 RMB, 300 RMB for members.
Come on your own or with friends for a lunch or dinner experience. Each class concludes with a meal around the table, enjoying what you and your fellow classmates have cooked using your newly acquired skills.
Including free flow non-alcoholic drinks.
If none of our public classes are suited to your schedule, private classes can be arranged. Flexible time and menus available. For further information, send inquires to info[at]thehutong[dot]com.
Sichuan
“Can you eat spicy?” is a common question asked in Sichuan restaurants. Learn how to make use the regions famous chilies and peppercorns and prepare iconic dishes like Mapo dofu and Gongbao chicken.
Price: 350 RMB; 300 for Members
Xialongbao
The Xialongbao is the magical formula of aesthetics, alchemy and Chinese ingenuity. Learn how to prepare the infamous soup dumplings, from Shanghai.
Price: 350 RMB; 300 for Members
Shanxi Noodles
Learn how to make typical provincial favourites from Shanxi, delicious noodles such as cat’s ears and hand rolled noodles, sauces from scratch which you’ll be able to recreate at home and family.
Price: 350 RMB; 300 for Members
Dumplings
An “upright dumpling makes a woman’s heart tremble” remarked Mao, meaning that a dumpling able to stand tall without falling over reflects the very character of its creator. Throughout our dumpling class, you will not only learn how to knead and roll the dough, create fillings, concoct natural dyes from fresh vegetables for colorful wraps but also the stories behind one of the most prized dishes in China.
Price: 350 RMB; 300 for Members
Hand Pulled Noodles
Journey out West to the Xinjiang province and prepare hand-pulled noodles with a sweet and seasonal Xinjiang sauce. We break down the steps and show you how to perfect your noodle making.
Price: 350 RMB; 300 for Members
Knife Skills
Explore the versatility of the cleaver – often the sole cutting implement in the Chinese kitchen and master a range of cutting techniques. The class will teach you to how to slice, shred, mince and debone with a cleaver, while you learn to whip up three classic Chinese dishes.
Price: 350 RMB; 300 for Members
Yunnan
Yunnan Cai is unofficially dubbed the 9th school of Chinese cuisine and known its fresh herbal flavors. The cuisine also reflects the region’s ethnic diversity- known for its sultry mushroom dishes, and stir-fries strewn with mint and chilies.
Price: 350 RMB; 300 for Members
Tastes of China
Chinese cuisine is famed for its variety and each region has its own flavors, styles, and traditions. Our Tastes of China workshop will bring you three different dishes from three different regions.
Price: 350 RMB; 300 for Members
Thai
Learn how to create the balanced flavors of hot, sour, salty, bitter, and sweet of regional Thai cuisine.
The Price: 350 RMB; 300 for Members
Baking and pastry
Our baking classes range from cupcakes to French patisserie. Our chef Ali will demystify the baking process and show you how to recreate confections in your home.
Price: 350 RMB; 300 RMB for Members
Indian
Our Indian chef Reshma Khan will teach students to recreate regional, Indian in your home kitchen.
The Price: 350 RMB; 300 for Members
Italian
Join Italian chef Filippo to learn the recipes and time-honored culinary traditions of his Tuscan hometown.
The Price: 350 RMB; 300 for Members
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Our memberships and packages will offer you a wealth of culinary experiences.
Take a private cooking class and we will customize any of our menus for you and your group.
Looking for your own little piece of the Hutong? Explore our range of culinary packages, merchandise and memberships!
‘The Hutong has such an amazing range of activities – there is always something on offer. A highlight for myself are the cooking classes. I have learnt lots of new tricks in the kitchen, and met new friends. I wholeheartedly recommend The Hutong to Beijing residents or travelers passing through.’
-Lottie Dowling, New Zealand
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