Chinese Hotpot Experience – Handmade Meatballs, Broth and Sauce

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Chinese Hotpot Experience – Handmade Meatballs, Broth and Sauce

Name: Chinese Hotpot Experience – Handmade Meatballs, Broth and Sauce
Start: 2026-11-04T16:00+00:00
End: 2027-11-19T16:00+00:00
Location: Archway
Rating: 4.96

Master Chinese hotpot: broth, handmade meatballs, and signature sauces in one hands-on class.

Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen

5.0 (1,142)

ClassBento donates 50p with every booking to

1.5 hours

Archway

1 to 10 (public dates), 2 to 20 (private) (private events)

£88 - £98 (£88 for Public; £98 for Select-Time or Weekends)

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What you'll do

A Warm Welcome

Step into our friendly London kitchen for a fascinating introduction to the world of sushi. In our small, personal classes, your expert chef-tutor will share the history of this iconic dish and get you excited to master the original and most famous style: the Maki roll.

Learn Essential Knife Skills

The knife skills are the key to delicious Chinese food. Here is your chance to understand it with preparing slice beef for your hotpot.

Make Egg-skin Dumplings

Next, you’ll create the amazing egg-skin dumplings to serve in the hotpot. Learn to make the wrapping with liquid egg and wrap meat/veg fillings inside on a hot pan!

Make Meat / Fish Balls

Make delicious meat/fish balls to serve in the hotpot. Vegan options are available.

Create the Soup Base

Learn to create a rich soup base according to your taste. It is the foundation of the delicious hotpot.

Cook and Enjoy

Now it is time you are waiting for. Sit to watch the soup boiling with the base you created and put the ingredients in to enjoy them.

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.

Warm, social, and full of flavour.

Step into a vibrant Chinese hotpot cooking experience in London, where you’ll learn how to create a complete hotpot meal from scratch — from rich soup bases to handmade meat or fish balls and signature dipping sauces. You may also have heard of Malatang and Malaban. You will learn them all in this class.

This is more than a cooking class — it’s a shared culinary experience built around flavour, technique, and connection.

Perfect for hotpot lovers, date nights, group experiences, or team building.

A Hands-On Chinese Cooking Experience

Your class begins with an introduction to the culture and tradition of Chinese hotpot — a meal designed to bring people together around the table.

Then it’s time to get hands-on.

Held in our spacious, air-conditioned London studio, classes are kept small for a more personal and relaxed experience. Weekday sessions are often quieter and may feel like a private class.

What You’ll Learn

In this immersive workshop, you will:

Develop essential Chinese knife skills to prepare hotpot ingredients
Learn to make egg-skin dumplings
Learn to make handcrafted meat and fish balls with the right texture
Create a flavourful hotpot soup base from scratch
Prepare signature dipping sauces
Understand ingredient pairing and cooking timing at the table
Assemble and present a complete hotpot spread

You’ll gain confidence in balancing flavours, textures, and heat — key elements in authentic Chinese cooking.

Why Guests Love This Class

A complete hotpot experience from scratch
Learn multiple skills in one session
Social, interactive, and fun cooking style
Small class sizes with personal guidance
Perfect for groups, celebrations, and team bonding

Many guests say this is one of the most enjoyable and interactive cooking experiences they’ve tried.

The Experience

This class is lively, engaging, and full of flavour.

From preparing ingredients to cooking together at the table, you’ll experience the joy of hotpot as it’s meant to be — shared, interactive, and deeply satisfying.

At the end of the session, you’ll gather around and enjoy your hotpot feast together.

You’ll Leave With:

A full Chinese hotpot meal you created
Your own egg-skin dumplings, meat balls and hotpot base if you didn't eat them all
Confidence in knife skills and ingredient preparation
Practical knowledge to recreate hotpot at home

Add-On Experiences

All add-ons take place within the same session. Please allow an additional 30–60 minutes. Popular options include:

Crispy Chilli Sauce — create an extra classic dipping sauce
Hand-Pulled Noodles — learn an iconic Chinese skill
Drinks Add-On — cocktails, bubble tea, or tea pairing
Chinese Tea Experience — learn tea pairing with hotpot
Knife sharpening guidance — bring one safely to learn
Branded apron — continue your cooking journey at home
Recipe collection booklet — beautifully designed recipes

A great way to elevate your experience and learn even more in one visit.

Allergy Information

Please inform us of any dietary requirements via ClassBento message after booking.

Gluten may be present (sauces, processed ingredients)
Egg is essential for the egg-skin dumplings
Soy is commonly used in sauces
Seafood may be included (can be adjusted upon request)
Sesame and peanuts may be used (can be avoided)
Beef/chicken can be used in hotpot. Please let us know your preference
Vegan options available upon request

We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Come and enjoy a warm, social Chinese cooking experience in London, where you’ll learn authentic skills and share a memorable meal.

Important Information

Adult-focused class: Children are welcome when accompanied by a participating adult. Every attendee, including children and anyone accompanying the group, must hold a valid ticket to enter or remain in the class.
Price: The listed price is per person.
Duration: The advertised duration is an estimate based on a group of approximately 12 people. It covers the complete experience, from arrival and preparation to making and enjoying your desserts. Please allow some flexibility, as the actual duration may vary.
Outside food and drinks: Please do not bring outside food or beverages into the class for food safety reasons.

Late arrivals: We operate a strict 15-minute lateness policy. Arrivals more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time may result in cancellation without a refund or rescheduling.

Health & Safety

In accordance with UK food hygiene guidance, anyone experiencing vomiting, diarrhoea, or similar symptoms must be symptom-free for at least 48 hours before attending.
Guests may be asked to confirm this upon arrival, and we reserve the right to refuse entry if this requirement is not met.

Contact & Booking Enquiries

For any questions about your booking, add-ons, or class arrangements, please contact us through ClassBento messaging. This helps us access your booking details and assist you more efficiently.

Refund & Rescheduling Policy

All bookings are non-refundable.
Rescheduling: A fee of £50 per person applies. Requests must be made and the fee paid at least one week before the scheduled class date.
Ticket transfers: If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to a friend or family member. Please notify us in advance of the replacement attendee's name. Children attending must be accompanied by a participating adult and both with valid tickets.

As a small business, we truly appreciate your support. If you cannot attend, transferring your ticket to someone who can enjoy the experience is a wonderful way to ensure your place does not go to waste.

Upcoming dates for Chinese Hotpot Experience – Handmade Meatballs, Broth and Sauce

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 31 Oct 2026, 8:36am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

825 upcoming dates between 4 Nov 2026 and 30 Dec 2027.

Wed 4 Nov 2026, 4pm-5:30pm
Wed 4 Nov 2026, 7pm-8:30pm
Thu 5 Nov 2026, 4pm-5:30pm
Thu 5 Nov 2026, 7pm-8:30pm
Sun 8 Nov 2026, 4pm-5:30pm
Sun 8 Nov 2026, 7pm-8:30pm
Mon 9 Nov 2026, 4pm-5:30pm
Mon 9 Nov 2026, 7pm-8:30pm
Tue 10 Nov 2026, 4pm-5:30pm
Tue 10 Nov 2026, 7pm-8:30pm
Wed 11 Nov 2026, 4pm-5:30pm
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Thu 12 Nov 2026, 7pm-8:30pm
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What you'll get

Your delicious food to eat and enjoy!
Compliment tea to enjoy.

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Knowledge required

Beginners and hotpot lovers.

What to bring

Please bring containers if you wish to take food home. You can buy them from us if you forgot yours.
A thermal bag will be useful in the hot summer. You can buy one from us too.

Beginner-friendly!

Add-ons available for this class

Private Class (£10)
Have one cup of Bubble Cocktail/ Mocktail (£10)
Add One Special Tea Tasting (£15)
Sparkling Wine (£35)
Add Crispy Chilli Sauce (£15)
Recipe Collection Booklet (£15)
Apron (£15)
100% Hand-Pulled Noodle (£15)
Top 10 Class Recipe Book (£50)

You can add these when you book (optional).

Location

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

This venue is within walking distance of Tufnell Park and Archway tube stations

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Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen

5.0 (1,142)

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.

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