I learned a lot about Sichuan food. Got to try making things like mapo tofu which I love but have never tried to cook myself before. The market visit was very interesting, although my inability to recognise most of the vegetables was slightly embarrassing :) The host was a lot of fun. Definitely recommend if you are in Chengdu and have any kind of interest in food!

This was a very immersive experience, and one that you may not find on your own. We had the unique opportunity to walk around a local Chengdu area with the guide, who was very good at explaining the history behind the location and its significance. I thoroughly enjoyed the cooking experience too, and eating it afterwards was even more rewarding. I feel much more comfortable making Chinese-style dishes in the future. And the guide, Jerry, was amazing! So knowledgeable, kind, and resourceful. I would definitely recommend this tour to any travelers that may be interested.

A most memorable experience in Chengdu and one that we definitely recommend to anyone who can spare some time to learn more about the local culture and cuisine of the region - we met our guide Lance by the subway and after a warm greeting and introductions, he expertly navigated us through the spice and vegetables markets of the city, picking some local ingredients and sweets for us along the way and making way to their kitchen space, all the while telling us more about the local way of living. The cooking class itself was expertly organized - most of the ingredients were already laid out, the chef (and Lance as our translator) guided us step by step from chopping up vegetables, heating the wok and the oil and starting the fast yet delicate cooking process. We chose to cook 3 dishes - stir fry cabbage, Kung pao chicken and mapo tofu. Each dish expertly taught to us, with knowledge shared about the specific process and tips to adjust the flavor, resulting in three delicious dishes that closely resembled what the chef prepared simultaneously with us. Lastly, we joined Lance in eating the meals we had just prepared with an additional serving of dumplings. Overall, an amazing experience and we truly appreciate Lance and Chilli Cool for customizing the experience to our needs (including vegetarian friendly options), the great conversations and a memorable taste of Chengdu and the Sichuan food. Thank you!

Delizioso pomeriggio con la nostra guida Lance che parla inglese perfettamente, e ci ha accompagnato in giro per il mercato, insegnato a comprare in cinese, e poi dopo un buon tè abbiamo iniziato a cucinare buonissimi piatti! Poi abbiamo cenato insieme, bevuto, chiacchierato e imparato un sacco di cose! Davvero una splendida esperienza di cooking class!