Authentic Chinese Cooking Class in Astoria, Queens
Overview
Step into Alison's home in Astoria, Queens, for an intimate introduction to regional Chinese home cooking rarely found in restaurants. Inspired by her upbringing in southwest China, Alison shares family recipes, cultural traditions, and practical cooking techniques while guiding you through a private, hands-on cooking experience. Depending on the season, you may even harvest fresh herbs from her garden before enjoying your meal indoors or beneath a mulberry tree in the backyard. This authentic cooking class experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with local culture and discover a side of New York City beyond the typical tourist trail.
What's Included
- Personalized instruction from your host, Alison
- All food, beverages, ingredients, and equipment
- Meal enjoyed together after cooking
- Private, hands-on cooking class in a local Astoria home
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
23-92 21st Street
Astoria, NY 11105, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join Alison in her spacious home in Astoria, Queens for a private, hands-on Chinese cooking class that combines authentic regional cuisine, cultural storytelling, and practical cooking techniques. Begin with a homemade beverage and Asian snacks as Alison introduces the ingredients, flavors, and culinary traditions of southwest China, along with tips for shopping at Asian markets and recreating dishes at home.
Together, prepare three dishes from scratch, including a traditional noodle dish and seasonal sides that showcase the savory, spicy, sweet, tart, and aromatic flavors of regional Chinese cuisine. In warmer months, you may harvest fresh herbs from Alison's garden to use in your cooking.
After cooking, enjoy the meal together indoors or, weather permitting, beneath a mulberry tree in the backyard. Finish with tea and a light dessert or fresh fruit. This authentic Queens cooking experience offers a unique way to connect with local culture beyond the typical NYC tourist attractions.
Dietary requests, larger private groups, and additional dates may be accommodated with advance notice. Tips are optional and appreciated.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Personalized instruction from your host, Alison.
- All food, beverages, ingredients, and equipment.
- Meal enjoyed together after cooking.
- Private, hands-on cooking class in a local Astoria home.
- Gratuities (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Authentic Chinese Cooking Class in Astoria, Queens is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Authentic Chinese Cooking Class in Astoria, Queens will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Personalized instruction from your host, Alison
- All food, beverages, ingredients, and equipment
- Meal enjoyed together after cooking
- Private, hands-on cooking class in a local Astoria home
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
