Chengdu Vegan Sichuan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour

Experience Chengdu's flavors from market tour to tea and cooking

Join a local instructor to explore Chengdu's markets and discover the diverse ingredients that form the foundation of Sichuan cuisine. Examine Sichuan peppercorns, doubanjiang, pickled chilies, and fresh seasonal vegetables, learning how each ingredient is used in cooking. After the market tour, move to a private space to relax with Chinese teas like jasmine and green tea. Enjoy tea while hearing stories about the daily lives of Chengdu locals and Sichuan's food culture.

Cook vegan Sichuan dishes yourself

In a private cooking class, follow the instructor's step-by-step guidance to create signature Sichuan dishes. No prior cooking experience is necessary, and you can explore the diverse flavors of Sichuan without using animal-based ingredients.

Learn the unique cooking methods and seasoning techniques of Sichuan cuisine, such as the numbing sensation of Sichuan peppercorns, the spiciness of chilies, and the sweet and sour flavors of yuxiang, by making dishes like vegan mapo tofu, yuxiang eggplant, and dry-fried green beans.

Savor the Sichuan dishes you made

Once the cooking class is complete, serve and enjoy the dishes you've prepared at a table. You can savor a meal featuring various dishes, all made with vegan ingredients while retaining the bold flavors characteristic of Sichuan cuisine.

This small-group, private session allows for free-flowing questions to the instructor about recipes and ingredients. It's recommended for travelers who want to go beyond simply tasting food in Chengdu and experience the local food culture and cooking methods firsthand.