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Shanghai: Dine in a local's home with English speaking hosts
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Shanghai: Dine in a local's home with English speaking hosts

2 hours
Shanghai
€44.94/person
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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the activity. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund Vouchers can be used any time within the validity period. Refunds can't be made once it has been redeemed.
  • English-speaking guide
  • Meals and beverages
  • Lunch or Dinner

Not included: Other personal expenses

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Overview

You've eaten at Shanghai's restaurants. Now eat where locals actually eat — at someone's kitchen table. +1 Chopsticks connect travelers with curated local host families across Shanghai. Each host cooks food their family actually eats — seasonal, fresh, made from scratch. You'll share not only the meal, but their stories, upbringings and tips to go around Shanghai. Includes: home-cooked meal, tea and water, lots of laughter and interesting cultural exchange (including our proprietary Home Dining Cheat Sheets for Chinese dinner) We accommodate vegetarian, halal, non-mammalian, and most dietary restrictions. Not included: Transportation. We'll share full directions by public and private transport — your host will guide you in. That's part of the fun of finding a local residence!

Highlights

Eat at a real local family's table — not a restaurant, not a tour. It will be either lunch or dinner (We'll confirm over email)
All hosts are English-speaking or have English support arranged
We'll assign the host for you, with an option to change: dumpling-making family, garden Ayi, solo-friendly host and more
Pre-visit dietary check-in — vegetarian, halal, non-mammalian and more accommodated
Every meal is cooked fresh from scratch — seasonal ingredients, zero shortcuts
One of Shanghai's only true home dining experiences — inside a real family home

What's included

English-speaking guide
Meals and beverages
Lunch or Dinner

What's not included

Other personal expenses

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

Please select an experience date
Is this a cooking class or a dinner? This is a home dinner experience, not a cooking class. You’ll meet with locals in their own home, where your host prepares an authentic Chinese meal while you relax, chat, and learn about everyday life in Shanghai. Some hosts also invite you to help fold dumplings before the meal. Do I need to speak Chinese to meet with locals? No. All our hosts are English-speaking or have English support arranged, so you can meet with locals and enjoy real conversation without a language barrier. Is the food authentic Chinese home cooking? Yes. Every dish is authentic Chinese food made the way local families actually eat at home — not a restaurant version. Recipes are passed down through generations and adapted to what’s fresh and in season. Can you accommodate dietary restrictions? Yes. We confirm dietary needs before your visit, including vegetarian, halal, non-mammalian, and most other restrictions, so your authentic Chinese meal still suits your needs. Is this safe for solo travelers who want to meet locals? Yes. Many guests travel solo or for business and want a genuine way to meet with locals. Hosts are personally vetted, and you’ll receive full contact details and directions in advance. What’s included in the price? A full authentic Chinese home-cooked meal, tea and water, and our Home Dining Cheat Sheets — a short cultural primer sent before your visit to help you meet with locals confidently.
Departure: Meet the operator at your selected meeting point. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. [Attraction/experience] 3 hour(s), Guided tour, Host Location (matched based on your hotel) [Return] 21:00, at [Same as pickup,]() Day {num}
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount Free for children aged 0-5 Participants aged over 65 are considered seniors, based on their official ID
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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