Virtual Chef Yan

FAQs

1. Tell me more about Chef Yan!

Meet Chef Yan! Martin Yan has hosted food and travel television shows for over 30 years and has over 30 cookbooks published, including Martin Yan’s Feast, Martin Yan’s Chinatown Cooking, Martin Yan’s Quick & Easy, and Martin Yan’s China. In response to the pandemic, Chef Yan has hosted numerous virtual events that are both educational and entertaining for charities and corporate clients, including well-known companies like Google.

Born in Guangzhou, China, into a restaurant and grocery family, Chef Yan developed a passion for cooking at a young age. He trained as an apprentice in a popular restaurant in Hong Kong and further advanced his skills at the Overseas Institute of Cookery in Hong Kong and later in the USA. In 1978, he launched the now-iconic Yan Can Cook series, blending cooking lessons with his unique humor and expertise.

2. What can I expect from Chef Yan's virtual cook-along?

Experience a highly entertaining and engaging virtual culinary adventure with a beloved TV chef! Online guests will embark on a journey of cultural and culinary discovery, cooking Asian cuisine with Chef Yan in real-time. Chef Yan can customize the virtual cook-along for all skill levels, along with themes and occasions such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Chinese New Year. Cuisines and topics include:

• Quick and easy 15-minute meals

• Holiday celebrations

• Festive menu

• Healthy cooking

• Dim sum and other appetizers

• Chinese, Asian, or fusion menu choices

• Techniques: wok skills, knife skills

We highly recommend booking Virtual Chef Yan for virtual Chinese New Year celebrations, national Asian holidays, cultural events, and memorable online remote team-building experiences!

3. Is Chef Yan's online cooking class live or pre-recorded?

Typically, this is a live-streamed online cooking class, available on most popular video conferencing platforms including Zoom. Chef Yan will join the session live from his professional home kitchen, with multi-camera angles capturing all the action. Pre-recorded presentations are also possible. Please get in touch for more details. We strongly recommend the live-streamed session as online guests can interact with Chef Yan in real-time, experiencing his incredible energy and unwavering passion for food!

4. How long is the virtual cooking class?

Join Chef Yan online for a 45-60 minute experience including Q&A. In a 45-minute class, for instance, participants can cook three quick and easy 15-minute meals. Virtual Chef Yan is flexible, so contact us today to discuss your virtual event needs.

5. What do guests need to take part?

Recipes and shopping lists will be sent to participants via email in advance. Most of the ingredients and seasonings that Chef Yan uses are available in regular supermarkets, so there's no need to visit an Asian market or specialty food shop. Clients can also purchase Chef Yan’s special gift set, which includes his signature chef knife, scissors, and an autographed cookbook—a wonderful keepsake of the virtual event! More information is available upon request.