The Peninsula Academy

Join The Peninsula’s master chef for a joyful and immersive culinary experience that brings China’s most beloved comfort food to life. This intimate, half-day programme introduces guests to the essence of dumpling making — from market to table.

What Awaits:

• Local Market Visit: Begin your morning with a guided visit to a traditional Beijing market to hand-pick the freshest ingredients alongside your Peninsula chef.
• Dumpling Workshop at Huang Ting: Return to the hotel’s Cantonese restaurant, Huang Ting, and change into a chef’s uniform. Under expert guidance, learn to mix fillings, fold dumplings into intricate shapes, and master cooking techniques.
• Gastronomic Reward: End the session with a relaxed meal at Huang Ting, where you’ll savour your handmade dumplings alongside seasonal Cantonese specialties prepared by the restaurant’s culinary team.

Details:

• Duration: Approximately 4 hours
• Group Size: Maximum 5 persons
• Language: Mandarin or English available