Family Tanghulu Workshop: Make Chinese Candied Fruit Together

Make the famous Chinese candied fruit treat together at this parent and child cooking class in London.



1.5 hours

Class size 1 to 6 (public classes), 1 to 10

  £148 - £158 (£148 for Public; £158 for Select-Time or Weekends) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

A Warm Welcome

A Warm Welcome

Welcome to our cool and friendly London kitchen! Your culinary journey begins with a fascinating introduction to the history of TangHuLu. In our small, personal classes, your experienced chef will get you settled in and excited to create the delicious Chinese treats.


Prepare the ingredients

Prepare the Ingredients

Get hands-on with every step: select the fruits and prepare the fruits. Not all fruits suitable for TangHuLu. We’ll guide you through the process and you will easily to make them again at home.


Cook the sugar syrup

Cook the Sugar Syrup

The most important step, cook the sugar syrup. Your expeirenced chef tutors will guide you through carefully. Make sure you can get the perfect glaze of sugar and the crunchy texture.


Wrap and Deco TangHuLu

Wrap and Deco TangHuLu

Unleash your creativity as you add the finishing touches. You'll learn simple but beautiful ways to decorate your TangHuLu, working with a variety of flavours to create a colourful and tempting collection of desserts.


Your Delicious Creations

Your Delicious Creations

Step back and admire the beautiful TangHuLu you’ve made! You’ll leave the workshop with satisfied sweet tooth, plus the skills and know-how to recreate them whenever you like.


Discover the magic behind one of China’s most iconic street desserts in this colourful Parent & Child Tanghulu workshop in London.
Tanghulu is famous for its beautiful glossy appearance and satisfying crack when you bite into the crisp sugar shell. In this hands-on class, you and your child will transform fresh fruit into sparkling candied skewers that look like edible jewels.
This class turns dessert-making into a fun family experience, where adults and children work side by side to create delicious treats together.
Our workshops are small and relaxed in a spacious, air-conditioned London studio, giving each family plenty of guidance from our friendly tutors. Weekday sessions are often quieter and can sometimes feel like a private class.
No experience is needed — just bring your curiosity and sweet tooth.
What Is Tanghulu?
  • Tanghulu is a traditional Chinese candied fruit dessert made by coating fresh fruit in a thin, crisp sugar shell.
  • The result is a delightful contrast of sweet, tangy, and crunchy flavours — and a treat that looks almost too beautiful to eat.
  • In this class, you and your child will create your own handcrafted Tanghulu skewers from scratch.
  • Children especially love watching the sugar transform into a shiny shell and decorating their colourful fruit creations.
In this family workshop, you and your child will learn to:
  • Choose the best fruits for perfect Tanghulu
  • Understand the science of cooking sugar to the right temperature
  • Coat fruit evenly with a crisp, glass-like sugar shell
  • Create colourful and beautifully presented Tanghulu skewers
  • Safely handle and cool sugar to achieve the perfect crack
You’ll work with seasonal fruits and simple, high-quality ingredients while being guided step by step by our experienced tutors.
Why Families Love This Workshop
  • 1 Ticket = 1 Adult + 1 Child (10+), discounted from normal adults-only class.
  • Further discount for extra children and adults. Well discounted for a family day out.
  • A fun and interactive parent & child dessert-making experience
  • Extremely visual and colourful — perfect for young chefs
  • Beginner-friendly and fully guided
  • Small classes with personal attention
  • Take home your own handmade Tanghulu
  • Perfect for school holidays, birthdays, or family days out
  • Learning and practising Chinese Mandarin with the tutors
Many families say the crack of the sugar shell is the most satisfying part.
After the Class You Will Leave With
  • Your own handmade Tanghulu creations
  • A new dessert-making skill
  • Confidence working with sugar safely
  • A memorable and delicious family experience
Optional Add-Ons
Enhance your dessert experience with one of our popular upgrades. Add-ons take place within the same session and may require an additional 30–60 minutes.
  • Bubble Cocktail: Adults can enjoy a refreshing bubble cocktail while making their Tanghulu.
  • Matcha Mini-Class (Extra 30 min): Learn authentic Japanese Matcha preparation.
  • Mochi Tanghulu Upgrade: Create a creative fusion dessert combining Tanghulu and Mochi.
  • Thermal Take-Home Bag: Recommended if you plan to transport your Tanghulu. As the dessert is made from natural sugar and fresh fruit, it may soften in warm conditions. Ice is provided.
Allergy Information
Please inform us of any allergies or dietary requirements via ClassBento message after booking.
  • Suitable for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diets
  • Main ingredients are fresh fruit and sugar
  • Dairy, nuts, or sesame may appear in optional decorations but can be avoided
Important Booking Information
  • 1 Ticket must be booked as 1 Adult + 1 Child (10+). Children cannot attend without an accompanying adult. If only adults are attending the class, the full price will be charged.
  • Recommended for children aged 10+
Due to booking system limitations, each ticket can only add:
  • 1 extra adult
  • 1 extra child
If your group is larger, please send us a message. We can help you with booking.
  • Each participating adult and child must hold a valid ticket
  • 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 cannot attend, you may transfer your ticket to another adult and child pair. Please notify us in advance.
Rescheduling
Rescheduling is available with a £50 fee per booking. Requests must be made at least 7 days before the scheduled class date.
Arrival & Punctuality
Classes begin promptly. A 15-minute grace period is provided. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, 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 advance preparation.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child for a colourful Tanghulu adventure!
What you'll get
  • Beautiful handmade Tanghulu
  • A new dessert-making skill
  • Confidence working with sugar
  • A memorable and delicious experience
  • Complimentary tea during the class
Knowledge required
Beginners are welcome.
What to bring
  • A food box to take your desserts home.
  • Thermal bag in summer. If you need, you can buy from us.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Have one cup of Bubble Cocktail/ Mocktail (£10)
  • Private Class (£10)
  • Add Mochi TangHuLu (£35)
  • Add Matcha Making (£35)
  • Thermo Bag (£15)
  • Extra Child (£58)
  • Extra Adult (£78)
  • Add One Cup of Bubble Tea (£10)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hen do.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

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

This venue is within walking distance of Tufnell Park and Archway tube stations. Street parking is very limited and expensive.

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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.
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We guide you to create beautifully shaped rolls with professional standards — even as a beginner.
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Our tea and Matcha workshops explore centuries of history and philosophy, helping you understand the story behind what you taste.
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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
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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.
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