Overview
Learn how to cook the most healthy and delicious Chinese dishes at a local Shanghai Mama's home. The friendly Shanghai Mama will share her ancient Chinese cooking secret with you, and you will also get hands on experience during cooking process. You are suggested to learn 2 home dishes, like Sauteed Green Beans with Minced Pork and Vegetable, Shanghai Fried noodles with Pakchoi or Shanghai dumplings.
After cooking, you will enjoy your own cooked food and your Shanghai Mama will also prepare other delicious food for you. In addition, a local wet market tour is included.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Home cooking class
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Private transfer
Private professional guide
Personal expense
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
Meet your lovely local guide at your hotel lobby at 10:00 am or 4:00 pm. Then take a private car to visit one of the biggest wet market in Shanghai first, followed by a visit to a local Shanghai Mama's home.
In the wet market, you will see and taste all kinds of local snacks first, you lovely local guide will pick the best of them for you to try. After that, you will start to see different kinds of fresh vegetables, hairy crabs, shrimp, meat and fruits. Your guide will help you to recognize them and explain you the Chinese food culture behind it.
Then, head to your cooking class at the Shanghai Mama's home, a typical locals' home built in 1950's - 1970's. Your local guide will explain you all the details about their life, which is the best way for you to see the locals' real life.
After tour finished, your guide will take you back to hotel or any downtown located place.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Shanghai).
Additional Information
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Home Cooking Class with Shanghai Mama
Can I cancel Private Home Cooking Class with Shanghai Mama for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Home cooking class
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Private transfer
- Private professional guide
What's not included?
- Personal expense
- Gratuities
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Chinese, English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Shanghai Melody Tours
