Chinese Cooking Class - Hainanese Chicken

Learn to Make the Authentic Silky Poached Chicken, Fragrant Rice & Classic Summer Comfort



1.5 hours Location Archway Class size 1 to 15 (public classes), 2 to 20   £78 - £88 (£78 for Public; £88 for Select-Time or Weekends)
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Welcome and Prep

Welcome and Prep

Come into our welcoming kitchen as we introduce you to Hainanese Chicken and how to make it. Learn essential Chinese knife skills as you get to prepping.


Secret Tips

Secret Tips

As you get cooking, you'll learn the secret to keeping the chicken tender and juicy. We'll be on hand to help you through the process.


Make the Sauces

Make the Sauces

Learn how to make a few dipping sauces to give you a range of tasting experiences. Pick your favourite flavours to recreate at home!


More Knife Skills

More Knife Skills

With guidance, work more on your knife skills so you can craft your dishes with precision like a cooking expert.


Taste the Success

Taste the Success

Sit back and be proud of what you've achieved! Taste your handmade Hainanese chicken and take the rest home to enjoy.


Add-on Hand Pulled Noodle

Add-on Hand Pulled Noodle

Learn to make a long noodle to serve with your dish.


Add-on Crispy Chilli Sauce

Add-on Crispy Chilli Sauce

Learn to make the delicious crispy chilli sauce to serve with the dish and take the rest home.


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.


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 Experience
You’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 Experiences
All 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.
  • Apron with logo to wear at home cooking in the future
  • Recipe Collection Booklet to collect beautifully designed and printed recipes
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 Policy
All 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.
Rescheduling
If 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 & Punctuality
Classes 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.

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Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 22 Oct 2026, 5:46pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

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What you'll get
  • 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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Knowledge required
  • Beginner-friendly.
  • Adult only as sharp knife used in the class.
What to bring
  • Containers if wish to take food home. You can buy from us if you forgot yours.
  • Thermal bag will be useful in hot summer. You can buy from us too.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Private Class (£10)
  • Have one cup of Bubble Cocktail/ Mocktail (£10)
  • Add Crispy Chilli Sauce (£15)
  • Recipe Collection Booklet (£15)
  • Apron (£15)
  • 100% Hand-Pulled Noodle (£15)
  • Add Egg Fried Rice Mini-Class (£10)
  • Add Smashed Cucumber (£15)
  • Cold Chicken Feet Dish (£35)
  • Top 10 Class Recipe Book (£50)
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, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.


FAQ

Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes, we can cater for gluten free, dairy free and halal. Let us know your requirements before or after booking. If you have a food allergy or need a strictly gluten-free meal for coeliac disease, please message us before booking.
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 limited and expensive.

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Recent reviews of Chinese Cooking Class - Hainanese Chicken

  • 5/5 from Adarsh Essurredeen, attended Sep 2026: Everything was great from redeeming the gift card to the actual class. Can’t fault it. The teacher clearly had background in the food he was teaching being from the country it originates and went at length with the inception of the dish and the different type
  • 5/5 from Thito Wisambodhi, attended May 2025: What a wonderful class! Our teachers Simon and Hannah were really friendly and knowledgeable. They taught how to make noodles, prepare hainanese chicken, and make the sauce. They gave us enough details and tips so we can recreate it at home. The food was perfect. Also had a bit of history of the dish.
  • 5/5 from Yurica Li, attended Sep 2023: I came back again today cooked another lovely dish for myself. The simplest cooking method for best ingredients. This is the philosophy for this class. Simon is a very wise person. He teach Chinese history and culture in his classes.
Your teacher

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

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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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