Chinese Hotpot Experience – Handmade Meatballs, Broth and Sauce

Master Chinese hotpot: broth, handmade meatballs, and signature sauces in one hands-on class.



1.5 hours

Experience size 1 to 10 (public dates), 2 to 20

  £88 - £98 (£88 for Public; £98 for Select-Time or Weekends)
A Warm Welcome

A Warm Welcome

Step into our friendly London kitchen for a fascinating introduction to the world of sushi. In our small, personal classes, your expert chef-tutor will share the history of this iconic dish and get you excited to master the original and most famous style: the Maki roll.


Learn Essential Knife Skills

Learn Essential Knife Skills

The knife skills are the key to delicious Chinese food. Here is your chance to understand it with preparing slice beef for your hotpot.


Make Crispy Chilli Sauce

Make Crispy Chilli Sauce

Next, you’ll create the amazing sauce to top your hotpot. Learn to make the aromatic Chilli Sauce and other dipping sauce according to your taste. Best of all, you take the rest of chilli sauce with you!


Make Meat/Fish Balls

Make Meat / Fish Balls

Make delicious meat/fish balls for the hotpot. Vegan options are available.


Create the Soup Base

Create the Soup Base

Learn to create a rich soup base according to your taste. It is the foundation of the delicious hotpot.


Cook and Enjoy

Cook and Enjoy

Now it is time you are waiting for. Sit to watch the soup boiling with the base you created and put the ingredients in to enjoy them.


Add-on Recipe Collection Booklet

Add-on Recipe Collection Booklet

This is your journey of cooking adventure.
You can get beautifully designed and printed recipe from each class once you bought the booklet (Two colours to choose).
You also will get Polaroid-style photo sticker from your class, showing your highlight in the class you attended.
Your chef tutor also will give you a stamp. It is your certificate of success.


Warm, social, and full of flavour.
Step into a vibrant Chinese hotpot cooking experience in London, where you’ll learn how to create a complete hotpot meal from scratch — from rich soup bases to handmade meat or fish balls and signature dipping sauces. You may also have heard of Malatang and Malaban. You will learn them all in this class.
This is more than a cooking class — it’s a shared culinary experience built around flavour, technique, and connection.
Perfect for hotpot lovers, date nights, group experiences, or team building.
A Hands-On Chinese Cooking Experience
Your class begins with an introduction to the culture and tradition of Chinese hotpot — a meal designed to bring people together around the table.
Then it’s time to get hands-on.
Held in our spacious, air-conditioned London studio, classes are kept small for a more personal and relaxed experience. Weekday sessions are often quieter and may feel like a private class.
What You’ll Learn
In this immersive workshop, you will:
  • Develop essential Chinese knife skills to prepare hotpot ingredients
  • Learn to make handcrafted meat and fish balls with the right texture
  • Create a flavourful hotpot soup base from scratch
  • Prepare crispy chilli sauce and other signature dipping sauces
  • Understand ingredient pairing and cooking timing at the table
  • Assemble and present a complete hotpot spread
You’ll gain confidence in balancing flavours, textures, and heat — key elements in authentic Chinese cooking.
Why Guests Love This Class
  • A complete hotpot experience from scratch
  • Learn multiple skills in one session
  • Social, interactive, and fun cooking style
  • Small class sizes with personal guidance
  • Perfect for groups, celebrations, and team bonding
Many guests say this is one of the most enjoyable and interactive cooking experiences they’ve tried.
The Experience
This class is lively, engaging, and full of flavour.
From preparing ingredients to cooking together at the table, you’ll experience the joy of hotpot as it’s meant to be — shared, interactive, and deeply satisfying.
At the end of the session, you’ll gather around and enjoy your hotpot feast together.
You’ll Leave With:
  • A full Chinese hotpot meal you created
  • Your own crispy chilli sauce
  • Confidence in knife skills and ingredient preparation
  • Practical knowledge to recreate hotpot at home
Add-On Experiences
All add-ons take place within the same session. Please allow an additional 30–60 minutes. Popular options include:
  • Dumpling Making — create classic handmade dumplings
  • Hand-Pulled Noodles — learn an iconic Chinese skill
  • Drinks Add-On — cocktails, bubble tea, or tea pairing
  • Chinese Tea Experience — learn tea pairing with hotpot
  • Knife sharpening guidance — bring one safely to learn
  • Branded apron — continue your cooking journey at home
  • Recipe collection booklet — beautifully designed recipes
A great way to elevate your experience and learn even more in one visit.
Allergy Information
Please inform us of any dietary requirements via ClassBento message after booking.
  • Gluten may be present (sauces, processed ingredients)
  • Soy is commonly used in sauces
  • Seafood may be included (can be adjusted upon request)
  • Sesame and peanuts may be used (can be avoided)
  • Beef/chicken can be used in hotpot. Please let us know your preference
  • Vegan options available upon request
We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Come and enjoy a warm, social Chinese cooking experience in London, where you’ll learn authentic skills and share a memorable meal.
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 Policy
All bookings are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to another adult (18+). Please notify us in advance.
Rescheduling
A £50 fee per person applies. Requests must be made at least 7 days before your scheduled class date.
Arrival & Punctuality
Classes begin promptly. A 15-minute grace period is provided. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, your booking may 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
  • 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 timing.
We look forward to cooking with you.

Upcoming dates for Chinese Hotpot Experience – Handmade Meatballs, Broth and Sauce

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 12:59am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

440 upcoming dates between 6 Oct 2026 and 30 Dec 2027.

  • Tue 6 Oct 2026, 7pm-8:30pm
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What you'll get
  • Your delicious food to eat and enjoy!
  • Compliment tea to enjoy.
Knowledge required
  • Beginners and hotpot lovers.
  • Children must be accompanied by at least one adult. All require valid tickets.
  • A person under 18 cannot attend the class alone. We will ask for valid IDs if you look very young. Your class will be cancelled without a refund if you fail to provide proof. It is for your safety and required by insurance policy. If we don't follow it, this class will not be allowed to carry on. Thank you for your understanding.
What to bring
  • Please bring containers if you wish to take food home. You can buy them from us if you forgot yours.
  • A thermal bag will be useful in the hot summer. You can buy one from us too.
Beginner-friendly!
Add-ons available for this class
  • Private Class (£10)
  • Have one cup of Bubble Cocktail/ Mocktail (£10)
  • Add One Special Tea Tasting (£15)
  • Sparkling Wine (£35)
  • Recipe Collection Booklet (£15)
  • Apron (£15)
  • 100% Hand-Pulled Noodle (£15)
  • Egg Skin Dumplings (£25)
  • Top 10 Class Recipe Book (£50)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Location

Oriental Fodd - Oriental Food, 126 Junction Road, London, N19 5LB

This venue is within walking distance of Tufnell Park and Archway tube stations

Chinese Hotpot Experience – Handmade Meatballs, Broth and Sauce location
Your host

Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen
Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen

5.0 (1,125)
female Women-owned

At Hanna and Simon's Foodie Kitchen, we believe cooking is more than following recipes — it is a craft, a culture, and a shared experience.
Founded in London with a passion for precision and authenticity, we specialise in immersive Asian culinary workshops that combine traditional knowledge with hands-on learning.
From sushi masterclasses to Chinese tea ceremonies and artisan dessert experiences, every class is designed to give you more than just a finished dish. We teach you the “why” behind the technique — so you leave with confidence, not just instructions.
Precision.
Our sushi classes focus on technique, structure and presentation.
We guide you to create beautifully shaped rolls with professional standards — even as a beginner.
Culture.
Our tea and Matcha workshops explore centuries of history and philosophy, helping you understand the story behind what you taste.
Creativity.
Our dessert workshops celebrate colour, texture and joy — turning simple ingredients into stunning, handcrafted treats.
We keep our classes small to ensure personal guidance and a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re joining for a date night, birthday, team event or simply to learn something new, you’ll be welcomed into a calm and thoughtfully designed space.
Many of our weekday sessions feel almost like private classes — giving you time to ask questions and refine your skills.
Our Philosophy
Craft. Culture. Confidence.
We believe learning should feel rewarding, not rushed.
Beautiful, not complicated.
Professional, yet welcoming.
When you leave our studio, we want you to feel proud of what you’ve created — and confident enough to recreate it at home.
We look forward to welcoming you to Hanna and Simon's Foodie Kitchen.

Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen is also a ClassBento award winner:
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