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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Master Ma Po Tofu
First, you'll learn to make one of China's most famous and flavourful dishes. We’ll show you how to prepare the tofu and create the authentic, aromatic Ma Po sauce, balancing the spices perfectly for that signature taste.
Try More Tofu
Next, explore the gentler side of tofu. To complete your meal, you’ll learn how to create a delicious non-spicy tofu dish, showcasing just how adaptable this wonderful ingredient can be.
Create a Tofu Feast
With expert guidance, you’ll bring all the elements together, cooking and presenting your dishes like a pro. It’s a wonderfully rewarding experience to see your ingredients transform into a complete and beautiful three-course meal.
Admire Your Dishes
It’s time to eat! You can sit down and enjoy the amazing tofu feast you’ve just cooked, or pack it up to take home. You’ll leave with a set of fantastic new recipes and the confidence to cook them again.
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.
Think tofu is bland?This class may completely change your mind.If you're looking for a unique gift experience in London, planning something different for a party, or simply curious about plant-based Chinese cooking — this tofu-focused class is a wonderful choice.Tofu is one of the most versatile and celebrated ingredients in Chinese cuisine. When treated properly, it’s comforting, bold, delicate and deeply satisfying — all at once.A Relaxed & Flavour-Focused Vegan Cooking ExperienceIn this welcoming small-group class, your experienced chef teacher will guide you step by step through creating two completely different tofu dishes — proving just how versatile this ingredient can be.You’ll work in our spacious, air-conditioned studio, with full attention from your tutor. Weekday sessions are often quieter and sometimes feel like a private class.This class is calm, hands-on and full of flavour.In This Class, You Will Learn:
How to prepare tofu and vegetables properly for maximum flavour
How to make authentic Ma Po Tofu from scratch
How to create the famous Ma Po sauce and balance spice and savoury depth
How to cook a second, non-spicy tofu dish
How to bring everything together into a satisfying two-course meal
Yes — an entire meal built around tofu.And by the end, you may never call it “just tofu” again.Why Guests Love This Class
It completely changes how they see tofu
It’s vegan-friendly without feeling restrictive
You learn bold Sichuan flavours in a simple, clear way
You leave with two different dishes from one core ingredient
It’s perfect for plant-based food lovers and curious beginners alike
Many guests say this is the class that finally teaches them how tofu should taste.
Allergy & Diet Information
Designed for vegans (no meat or egg used)
Soy is essential
Possible to adapt for gluten-free (please request after booking)
Please let your teacher know about any specific dietary requirements after booking.
To minimise allergy risks, please do not bring outside food or drinks into the class.
Add-On ExperiencesAll add-ons take place within the same session. Please allow an additional 30–60 minutes depending on your selection.Popular options include:
Smashed Cucumber Salad – A refreshing and very popular vegan add-on
Additional Tofu Dishes – Explore even more variations
Crispy Chilli Sauce – Add extra depth and heat to your creations
Apron with logo to wear at home cooking in the future
Recipe Collection Booklet to collect beautifully designed and printed recipes
If you’ve travelled to join us, it’s a lovely way to make the most of your time.Come and enjoy a welcoming cooking space in London where bold sauces meet silky tofu and confidence grows with every stir of the wok.Sit down at the end to enjoy your handmade dishes — or carefully pack them to share (if you feel generous).You’ll leave with:
Two flavour-packed tofu dishes
A deeper understanding of Sichuan seasoning
Confidence cooking plant-based Chinese food at home
And a completely new respect for tofu
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 PolicyAll 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.ReschedulingIf 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 & PunctualityClasses 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 advance preparation and planning.We look forward to cooking with you!
A person under 18 cannot attend the class at all. We will ask for valid IDs if you look very young. Your class will be cancelled without a refund if you fail to provide proof. It is for your safety and required by the insurance policy. If we don't follow this rule, this class will not be allowed to continue. Thank you for your understanding.
What to bring
Containers if want to pack the food. You can buy from us if you forgot yours.
Thermal bag will be useful in hot summer. You can buy from us too.
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 Vegan Cooking Class with Tofu
5/5 from Andrea Corsi, attended Jul 2026: We just completed a tofu class and it was excellent! A perfect way to spend my birthday. Simon and Hannah were great teachers and I'll definitely be making these dishes at home. We can't wait to come back for another class! Ellen
5/5 from Ash Hughes, attended Jul 2026: Really enjoyed the vegan tofu cooking class and the food was amazing. Thanks to Hanna who was a great teacher!
5/5 from Jo , attended May 2026: I now feel confident to cook Tofu!. Hanna is a good teacher and very knowledgeable about how Chinese cooking has evolved. This is authentic home cooking the Chinese way.
5/5 from Dominic O'Keeffe, attended Apr 2026: Great class and experience, Hanna was insightful and lovely. The mapo tofu was delicious, highly recommend.
5/5 from Mila Goulon, attended Apr 2026: Hannah was lovely and the dishes were simple but delicious!
5/5 from Hannah Green, attended Feb 2026: Simon was so friendly and knowledgeable! We had a great time learning how to make the different dishes and learning about the history of Chinese cooking. Thanks so much!
5/5 from Colette Morris, attended Jan 2026: We really enjoyed our tofu cooking class. The teacher put us at our ease and was friendly as well as knowledgable. We learnt how to cook three distinctly dishes in an hour and a half. The teacher was clear and we would be able to cook them again at home. The finished dishes were delicious. We received this class as a gift card which was extremely easy to redeem with options for dates and times. Thank you
5/5 from Sarah Ostroff, attended Jan 2026: To celebrate our birthdays, me and 2 other friends had a fun cooling session making 3 different but delicious tofu dishes. Simon and Hannah were very knowledgable and helpful. All 3 of us came away wanted to do another course with them!
5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Dec 2025: This was a brilliant class where we not only learnt to cook but also learn some history about the dishes! We will definitely be booking more classes with you
5/5 from Zara Sumpton, attended Nov 2025: The tofu class was an excellent and thoroughly enjoyable event! Hanna was a wonderful teacher and guided us through each step. It was educational and very tasty! The ma po tofu dish was our favourite! Thank you so much for having us, we hope to be back again for another class :)
5/5 from Nina van der Mark, attended Nov 2025: This was a great class! Our teacher also knew a lot about China's culinary history which was a lovely bonus to an already lovely experience.
5/5 from Magda Tritto, attended Oct 2025: Really nice class! We were lucky to be just our friends group and it was lovely and intimate and they teach you as much as you want to learn! Lovely hour, recommended:)
5/5 from Simon Karaiskos, attended Sep 2025: Simon was a great teacher. Not only was he knowledgeable about cooking, but he also had lots of interesting facts about the historical culture. I would definitely recommend this class. Thank you!
5/5 from Samuel Tietjen, attended Sep 2025: Class with Simon was great. Easy to find location. Simon was a lot of fun and knowledgeable about the dish and some cool background knowledge of it. Took a couple classes with him
5/5 from Catherine Lloyd Evans, attended Jul 2025: We enjoyed this class so much, and are really excited to be taking three awesome new recipes home! We learned lots of techniques, and have even bought some of their sauces so we can recreate the dishes perfectly. Loved hearing about the history and methods of the dishes too - it was like a cookery and history class all in one! Thanks so much to you both - we really enjoyed it and can’t wait to scoff the rest at home
5/5 from Julian Glover, attended Feb 2025: We have Simon and Hannah, and they were lovely instructive and really friendly. Food was absolutely delicious!
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.
Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen is also a ClassBento award winner:
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