1^st lesson free

Xiaoya

5 (2 reviews)

Rate $43
Response 13h
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Number of students Xiaoya has taught since their arrival at Superprof
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Number of students Xiaoya has taught since their arrival at Superprof

5 (2 reviews)

$43/h

1^st lesson free

Health cuisine
Vegetarian cooking
Asian cuisine
Gluten-free cooking

Super nice theacher MA in socialogy and 1 years of uk fusion finedinning experience

Health cuisine
Vegetarian cooking
Asian cuisine
Gluten-free cooking

Lesson location

- online

About Xiaoya

I offer relaxed, hands-on cooking and pastry lessons in London, focused on Chinese Southern home cooking, dim sum, cake decoration, and Japano-French patisserie.

My teaching is practical and home-kitchen oriented, helping you build confidence through clear techniques, flavour understanding, and attention to detail. Suitable for complete beginners as well as those refining existing skills.

I studied History (BA) and Sociology & International Politics (MA) at the University of Leeds, followed by five years of full-time experience in London kitchens.

My experience includes 1 year as Demi Chef de Partie in a Michelin-level Japano-French pastry kitchen, 2 years in a Hainanese fusion restaurant influenced by Southern Chinese coastal cuisine, and 2 years of private dessert catering for events and clients.

I’m interested in food as something connected to memory, culture, and everyday life, and I enjoy translating traditional dishes into simpler, more accessible home versions without losing their essence.

Lessons are calm, step-by-step, and adapted to your pace, helping you build confidence naturally in the kitchen.

My aim is to help you enjoy cooking, feel at ease in the kitchen, and understand the cultural stories behind everyday food.

About the lesson

My teaching style is structured but still very relaxed. I like to keep things practical and easy to follow, so I usually prepare simple notes or visual guides before class, and sometimes slides if they’re useful. Each lesson is planned in advance, but I’m always happy to adjust depending on your pace, your questions, or what you’d like to focus on that day.

Lessons are usually 2 to 4 hours long, depending on what we’re cooking. There’s always a mix of demonstration, hands-on cooking and feedback, so you’re actively making the food rather than just watching.

I’ve done around 500 hours of private tutoring, working with individuals and small groups. Over time, I’ve learnt how important it is to keep things calm, clear and step-by-step, especially when someone is learning a completely new technique. I want people to build confidence without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

I work with complete beginners, more experienced home cooks, adults, children and families who want to learn together. I always adjust the level so it feels comfortable, but still useful and rewarding.

I’m also very interested in Chinese nutrition, healthy cooking and vegetarian food. Because I’m lactose- and gluten-intolerant myself, I’m used to thinking about substitutions, lighter cooking methods and how to adapt dishes without losing too much flavour or character.

I personally love food that is healthy, balanced and realistic to make at home. So if you enjoy Chinese food, fusion cooking, vegetarian dishes, or simply want to explore healthier and more modern ways of cooking, I’d be very happy to explore that with you.

More than anything, I want my lessons to feel clear, relaxed and enjoyable — and for you to leave feeling that you understand not only how to make the dish, but also how to recreate and adapt it confidently in your own kitchen.

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Mahmoud

Hi, I’d be happy to recommend Xiaoya as a Chinese tutor to anyone looking to learn the language and understand the culture.

She is very punctual, patient and reliable. She has a professional background in education and has experience working with young people, so she is very good at explaining things clearly and adapting to different learners.

What I especially like about her is that she doesn’t make learning Chinese feel too rigid or textbook-based. She can explain the language together with Chinese culture, history, food and everyday life, which makes the lessons much more memorable and interesting.

She is also very supportive and approachable, and I think she would be especially good for beginners, younger learners, or anyone who wants a more personalised way of learning Chinese.

I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a friendly, knowledgeable and conscientious Chinese tutor.

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Mahmoud
Hi, I’d be happy to recommend Xiaoya as a Chinese tutor to anyone looking to learn the language and understand the culture.

She is very punctual, patient and reliable. She has a professional background in education and has experience working with young people, so she is very good at explaining things clearly and adapting to different learners.

What I especially like about her is that she doesn’t make learning Chinese feel too rigid or textbook-based. She can explain the language together with Chinese culture, history, food and everyday life, which makes the lessons much more memorable and interesting.

She is also very supportive and approachable, and I think she would be especially good for beginners, younger learners, or anyone who wants a more personalised way of learning Chinese.

I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a friendly, knowledgeable and conscientious Chinese tutor.
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Xiaoyue

Hi, I’d be happy to recommend Xiaoya as a Chinese tutor.

She is a very responsible, patient and reliable person, and she takes teaching seriously. She has a professional background in education and has experience working with young people, so she is very good at explaining things clearly and adapting to different learners.

What I especially like about her is that she doesn’t make learning Chinese feel too rigid or textbook-based. She can explain the language together with Chinese culture, history, food and everyday life, which makes the lessons much more interesting and easier to remember.

She is also very supportive and approachable, and I think she would be especially good for beginners, younger learners, or anyone who wants a more personalised way of learning Chinese.

I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a friendly, knowledgeable and conscientious Chinese tutor.
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Xiaoyue
Hi, I’d be happy to recommend Xiaoya as a Chinese tutor.

She is a very responsible, patient and reliable person, and she takes teaching seriously. She has a professional background in education and has experience working with young people, so she is very good at explaining things clearly and adapting to different learners.

What I especially like about her is that she doesn’t make learning Chinese feel too rigid or textbook-based. She can explain the language together with Chinese culture, history, food and everyday life, which makes the lessons much more interesting and easier to remember.

She is also very supportive and approachable, and I think she would be especially good for beginners, younger learners, or anyone who wants a more personalised way of learning Chinese.

I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a friendly, knowledgeable and conscientious Chinese tutor.
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