Chinese Cooking Class - Hainanese Chicken

Light. Elegant. Deeply satisfying.Hainanese Chicken is one of the most loved cold dishes for summer — delicate poached chicken served with aromatic rice and flavourful sauces that bring everything together beautifully.In this hands-on Chinese Bento class in London, you’ll learn how to recreate this iconic dish from scratch — with confidence.Perfect for beginners, curious food lovers, and anyone who appreciates clean flavours done exceptionally well.A Refined Yet Approachable Cooking ExperienceYou’ll cook in our spacious, air-conditioned studio in a relaxed small-group setting. Weekday bookings are often quieter and may feel like a private class.Your expert instructor will guide you step by step — from selecting quality ingredients to mastering the precise poaching technique that gives Hainanese Chicken its signature silky texture.No prior experience needed.Just curiosity and appetite.What You’ll Learn

• This class focuses on technique, balance and precision.
• You will be guided through:
• Selecting and preparing fresh chicken
• Mastering the art of gentle poaching for tender, juicy results
• Preparing aromatic rice infused with chicken essence
• Making traditional herb-based sauces from scratch
• Balancing flavours for an authentic finish

Hands-On Skills You’ll Practise:

• Knife skills for preparing fresh herbs and aromatics
• Proper chicken preparation techniques
• Sauce preparation and flavour balancing
• Plating and presentation for a clean, elegant bento-style finish
• You’ll experience how simplicity, when done correctly, becomes extraordinary.

At the end of the session, sit down to enjoy your dish in our welcoming space or pack it carefully to share at home.Why Guests Love This Class

• It teaches precision without being intimidating
• The flavours are clean, comforting and refreshing
• It’s a perfect summer dish
• You gain real confidence handling and cooking chicken
• It looks impressive but is wonderfully achievable
• Many guests say this class changes how they cook chicken forever.

Allergy Information

• Gluten present in soy sauce (gluten-free soy sauce available upon request)
• Soy used in sauces
• Chicken is essential for this dish
• No vegan or alternative protein options available for this class

Please leave any dietary requirements at the time of booking.Add-On ExperiencesAll add-ons take place within the same session. Please allow an additional 30–60 minutes depending on your selection.Popular additions include:

• Smashed Cucumber Salad – A refreshing vegan side
• Crispy Chilli Sauce to add a different flavour dimension
• Bubble cocktails or drinks to enhance your experience
• Knife sharpening guidance — bring one knife safely if you’d like to learn proper care

A wonderful way to extend your culinary skills while you’re here.Come and enjoy a calm, welcoming cooking environment where technique meets tradition and simplicity becomes refined.You’ll leave with:

• Perfectly poached Hainanese chicken
• Fragrant, flavour-infused rice
• Fresh herb sauces made from scratch
• Stronger knife confidence
• A timeless summer dish you can recreate again and again

Important Booking Information

• Price is per person. Each attendee must hold a valid ticket.
• This is an adult-only class (18+).
• Outside food and drinks are not permitted.
• Class duration is an estimate and may vary depending on group size.

No Refund PolicyAll bookings are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another adult (18+). Please notify us in advance with the new attendee’s name.ReschedulingIf you need to reschedule your booking, a £50 fee per person applies. Reschedule requests must be made at least 7 days before your scheduled class date.Arrival & PunctualityClasses begin promptly. A 15-minute grace period is provided. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time, we may not be able to admit you and your booking will be forfeited.Health & Safety Policy

• For the safety of all guests and in line with UK food hygiene guidance, anyone experiencing vomiting, diarrhoea, or similar symptoms must be symptom-free for at least 48 hours before attending the class
• Guests may be asked to confirm this upon arrival
• We reserve the right to refuse entry if this requirement is not met

We appreciate your understanding, as our small-group classes require preparation, fresh ingredients and careful planning.

• The food you made in the class are all yours. It is enough to call a meal. You can eat after the class or take home.
• Compliment tea served in the whole class.
• Special knife skills and cooking knowledge.

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