Beijing cuisine is often hearty and heavy, perfect for the cold winter months, or in the summer alongside a cold local Yanjing beer. Take an exciting culinary journey of the capital and explore the city you love through its best dishes. Learn how to make three classic local recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients, and also learn the story behind the recipes.

Once a season we host a joint Tastes of Beijing class with our good friends from The Beijing Cultural Heritage Protection Center.

The Hutong’s Chinese Kitchen series is designed to teach you the basics and beyond. Each of our cooking workshops covers wok and cutting techniques, tips on how to combine spices and we provide the Chinese names of ingredients. You’ll learn how to make best use of fresh seasonal produce and prepare balanced Chinese meals for your friends and family. Take a gastronomic tour of China’s regions in our Chinese Kitchen. Only at The Hutong. Sharing Culture. Sharing Knowledge.

Cost: 249 RMB, 199 for members + 1 RMB lolly bill (click here to find out more).

Click here to visit our calendar and to sign up for Tastes of Beijing.

Click here for directions to The Hutong, and here for our Live Long and Prosperous Map.

Click here to find out how to become a member, and click here to find out about our Year of The Dragon 6 Course Card, and here for information on our MonthLong Card.

Last not but not least, if you are a photography enthusiast click here to learn how you can win a voucher for 2 for a free cooking class, by entering our Culinary Photo Competition.