Private Authentic Chinese Cooking Class in Shanghai with a Lovely Local
Meet Vivie and her husband Chris at their small but welcoming apartment located in central Changning, Shanghai. Between the living room and dining table, enjoy interesting banter ranging across topics from ‘China vs the world’ and ‘The greatest music videos of all time’ to ‘The most beautiful undiscovered places in the world’ with a drink in your hand.
Then join Vivie in her kitchen to learn to make famous Chinese dishes which include unique variations that have been created by her forefathers and passed down through generations in her family. Your cooking lesson will include learning to make northern dishes such as dumplings and noodles to spicy southwestern dishes such as kung pau chicken and mapo tofu. Enjoy learning about the tips and techniques involved in cooking before you sit down at the table to share the meal you helped prepare with host Vivie.
Options
Cooking + dinner + alc
Cooking + dinner + alcohol
What's included in Private Authentic Chinese Cooking Class in Shanghai with a Lovely Local
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Vivie is originally from Guizhou, a province in the middle of China renowned for its spicy food and culinary diversity. It is also the birth place of China’s beloved chili sauce ‘Lao Gan Ma’! Vivie was raised as a child mostly by her grandmother who taught her how to create the perfect synthesis of the different spices and flavors of her hometown. Every day after school, Vivie and her grandmother got together and cooked dinner for their family. Her family seldom ate at restaurants because Vivie and her grandmother created and served such delightful dishes at home. Vivie moved to Shanghai when she was eighteen to attend university and has been here for the past decade. Vivie lives with her husband Chris who moved to Shanghai from America along with their two cats Frank and Tim in their comfortable apartment near the famous Xin Hua road.
Apart from cooking, Vivie is big fan of dancing, karaoke, playing the guitar, fitness and travel. Vivie and Chris routinely travel Greater China to trek through historical towns. They also enjoy a good game of beer pong on occasion. As you chat you will pick up traces of delicious scents wafting from the kitchen before you all sit down to enjoy an authentic Chinese South-Western meal together.
Please note this is not a commercial cooking class, rather an opportunity to cook with an expert home cook in her home and immerse yourself in Chinese culture and cuisine!
Inclusions
- Alcoholic beverages
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Gratuities
- Private cooking class + meal with your host Vivie
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Fully refundable up to 48 hours prior to experience; since our hosts begin preparing for your experience up to 2 days in advance, we cannot offer a refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of the experience
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Private, personalized experience
- Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Shanghai home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share Chinese culture and cuisine together.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet your host Vievie at her home in Near Jiaotong University and Xinhua Road of Shanghai. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Local contact information: If you need assistance, please contact your host Vivie at +86 15221 500354 or via email at [email protected] Address: Apt #1902 (19th floor), Building 9, Dong Hu Ming Yuan, Fa Hua Zhen Road #881, Changning District, Shanghai Meeting Instructions: Meet your host at her apartment. If taking public transportation, take Line 3 to Zhongshan Park and exit onto Yan’an West Road. Walk 5 minutes to her apartment located in a contemporary area. Taking a taxi to get here is also easy. Here is a google maps link to her location: https://goo.gl/maps/WGhEJxwQH1E2 -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
