About This Class

Step into the vibrant world of Chinese cookery and discover just how achievable your favourite takeaway classics can be at home. In this flavour-packed, hands-on class, you’ll learn to balance sweet, salty, sour, and heat—hallmarks of truly satisfying Chinese dishes. We’ll begin with Kung Pao Chicken—tender pieces of chicken coated in a savoury sauce with toasted peanuts and a gentle chilli kick. You’ll learn how to prepare and marinate the chicken for maximum tenderness, build flavour through layering ingredients, and create that signature glossy finish. Next, master the essential Egg Fried Rice. Light, fluffy grains tossed with egg and aromatics may seem simple, but we’ll show you the techniques that prevent clumping and ensure perfectly separated rice every time—no soggy takeaway tubs here. Finally, you’ll create crispy, golden Prawn Toast. Spread with a seasoned prawn mixture and fried until irresistibly crunchy, this classic starter delivers satisfying texture and big flavour. You’ll learn how to achieve that signature crisp exterior while keeping the topping juicy and well-seasoned. Throughout the session, we’ll focus on knife skills, timing, seasoning, and coordinating multiple elements so everything comes together perfectly. Expect fragrant aromas, sizzling pans, and plenty of tasting along the way. You’ll leave with the confidence to recreate these takeaway favourites at home—and a generous feast to enjoy, without a single takeaway container in sight. Dietary Info: Contains meat, shellfish, egg, and gluten. This class can be adapted for vegetarian diets only. Unfortunately, it is not suitable for vegan, or gluten-free requirements. Please let us know your dietary needs at the time of booking. Skills You’ll Learn: • Preparing and marinating chicken for tenderness • Building balanced sauces from scratch • Cooking perfectly separated egg fried rice • Preparing and seasoning prawn toast topping • Safe shallow- and deep-frying techniques • Efficient prep and knife skills • Coordinating multiple dishes to serve together Portions: Each dish is a generous portion for one. You're welcome to sit down and eat with us at the end of class or take it home to enjoy later. Please bring your own tubs or containers for anything you'd like to take home, as we're cutting back on single-use packaging. Details: • Duration: 3.5 hours • Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate • Prerequisites: None required Upcoming Class Dates • Saturday 1st August 2026 • Friday 18th September 2026 • Thursday 1st October 2026 • Saturday 14th November 2026 2027 Dates: • Saturday 9th January 2027 • Friday 29th January 2027 • Saturday 20th February 2027 • Thursday 11th March 2027 • Thursday 6th May 2027 • Sunday 23rd May 2027