Cooking Class: Authentic Hot Pot
Join Chef Li for a fun cooking class as you create hot pot from scratch.
Choose from a savory chicken and mushroom broth seasoned with fresh aromatics, a spicy Sichuan mala broth with chilies and Sichuan peppercorns, a Japanese-style kombu and dashi broth packed with umami or a creamy Thai-inspired coconut broth with lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves. Fill your hot pot with classic ingredients such as sliced beef, shrimp or tofu, along with a variety of vegetables and noodles. You’ll also prepare three dipping sauces to complement your creations. Finish the class on a sweet note with a creamy matcha panna cotta for dessert. Explore the vibrant flavors of Asian hot pot and book your spot today!
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Signature Broth
Choose one
Chinese Golden Chicken and Mushroom
With chicken stock, mushrooms and aromatics
Sichuan Mala
With chilies and Sichuan peppercorns
Japanese Kombu Shabu-Shabu
With kombu and umami-rich dashi
Thai Tom Yum Coconut
With coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves and lime
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Hot Pot Ingredients Preparation
With sliced beef, shrimp, tofu, mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, leafy greens and noodles
Three Signature Dipping Sauces
With Chinese sesame sauce, Japanese ponzu and Sichuan garlic chili sauce
Matcha Coconut Panna Cotta
With coconut milk, heavy cream and matcha
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 4
- Maximum Guests 8
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- Labels Group, Beginner, Chinese, Asian, Thai, Japanese
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Zayne
30 Aug 2025
Me and my dad had a great time with Chef Li! Her house was beautiful, clean, and there was plenty of space for everyone to work. The food was amazing and we can’t wait to try the recipes at home ourselves. It is very clear Chef Li loves to cook and is very knowledgeable about it as well.
Nicholas
10 Aug 2025
This was a wonderful unique experience. Chef Li opened her home to us and we enjoyed learning from her.
Connie
16 Feb 2025
We enjoyed our class very much! Chef Li gave us excellent instructions, the food was portioned out appropriately for each couple, and we had lots of room at our cooking station. We sat at a communal table in her lovely home, which made it cozy and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. And, we even got a special treat since it was Valentines Day.
Event location: Washington, D.C.
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Meet your chef
Chef Li is an experienced chef who has cooked and studied all around the world. She was formerly based in Singapore, where she offered private cooking classes as well as corporate cooking events. Now Chef Li offers cooking classes in the US, although her style is influenced by her international background. Although Chef Li specializes in traditional Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine, she welcomes students of all culinary backgrounds and loves the chance to open their minds to new cooking styles.
