China · COOKING CLASSES IN SHANGHAI

The 4 Cooking Classes in Shanghai That Earn Their Price

4 tours  ·  from $82 a head

Good cooking classes in Shanghai fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Shanghai-Cooking Dumpling & Meal in Local Family-w/Vegan - Two and a half hours at the dumpling table
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Shanghai-Cooking Dumpling & Meal in Local Family-w/Vegan

1.Cooking Dumpling & Meal in Local Family-w/Vegan

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82Our pick

Make dumplings with Bonnie and her mother in a Shanghai home, share local dishes, and get practical tips in a friendly small-group class.

“A truly special and authentic experience. Bonnie was fantastic: very knowledgeable, kind, and professional. You can clearly tell she has hosted this experience many times, as everything is well organized and feels very natural. She explains each step calmly and really involves you in the dumpling-making process, letting you get hands-on multiple times. Bonnie’s mom is lovely and brings true family tradition to the table. Cooking with them makes you feel immediately at home. It’s wonderful to prepare dumplings from scratch, try several different types, and then enjoy them together during the final dinner, all prepared by the family. The atmosphere is warm and genuine — it truly feels like…”

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Private Cooking Class: Make Your Own Dim Sum In Shanghai

2.Private Cooking Class: Make Your Own Dim Sum In Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $88Top rated

Make two dim sum dishes in a private Shanghai cooking class with an English-speaking chef, then sit down to eat your handmade meal.

“I haven't seen cooking class prices this low anywhere, and Mike was so good! Witty, didn't rush us, clearly thought out how he'd explain everything beforehand, very patient with our distractable teen who divided into halves three times, and Read more”

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Private Home Cooking Class with Shanghai Mama - From the market to a 1950s to 1970s Shanghai home
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Private Home Cooking Class with Shanghai Mama

3.Private Home Cooking Class with Shanghai Mama

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $199

Visit a Shanghai wet market, sample local snacks, then cook a private Chinese meal in a local home with hotel transfers included.

“We had a perfect experience and a nice evening of cooking the most delicious food. Our guide FeiFei, her mother and Penny were very hospitable and we learned a lot about chinese culture. The visit to the market was also very interesting and we tried many delicious snacks. If you like cooking and want to enjoy chinese culture, you must book this tour!”

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2.5hrs Chinese Kitchen Cooking Class: Xiaolongbao Soup Dumplings - Meeting at 10:00 am and finding the studio
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2.5hrs Chinese Kitchen Cooking Class: Xiaolongbao Soup Dumplings

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