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Chinese Cooking Class - Hainanese Chicken
Learn to Make the Authentic Silky Poached Chicken, Fragrant Rice & Classic Summer Comfort
1.5 hours
1 to 15
(public classes),
2 to 20
(private)
(private classes)
£82 - £92
(£82 for Public; £92 for Select-Time or Weekends)
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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
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
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
With guidance, work more on your knife skills so you can craft your dishes with precision like a cooking expert.
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
Learn to make a long noodle to serve with your dish.
Add-on Crispy Chilli Sauce
Learn to make the delicious crispy chilli sauce to serve with the dish and take the rest home.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
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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.
- Thermal bag in hot days. We have some in sale.
Add-ons available for this class
- Have one cup of Bubble Cocktail/ Mocktail (£10)
- Add Egg Fried Rice Mini-Class (£10)
- Add Kung Po Chicken (£35)
- Add Shanghai Spring Onion Noodle (£15)
- Add Crispy Chilli Sauce (£25)
- Add Smashed Cucumber (£15)
- Private Class (£10)
- Bao Buns Mini Class (£15)
- 100% Hand-Pulled Noodle (£15)
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.
Your teacher
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 PhilosophyCraft. 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.
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