How 10 Chinese Chefs Cook a Wedding Feast for 1,200 Guests: Cantonese Tradition, Luxury & Flavor

Video Description

In this video, I’ll take you to a classic large-scale open-air wedding banquet in rural Guangdong, China. This is a traditional Chinese celebration where 10 village chefs come together to prepare an extravagant feast for 1,200 guests. You’ll see how food, tradition, and Cantonese culinary culture come alive amid the smoky charm of a countryside kitchen. From the preparation of fresh seafood to the roasting of whole suckling pigs, and the remarkable “Hundred Chicken Banquet,” this video captures how these rural chefs work with speed, skill, and heart to efficiently pull off this massive outdoor feast. In Guangdong wedding banquets, every dish carries its own symbolism — some represent prosperity and wealth, others stand for reunion and longevity. From garlic-steamed lobster and ginger-scallion Spanish mackerel to char siu stir-fried vermicelli and vegetables topped with savory broth, each dish reflects the true essence of rustic Cantonese flavor. With steaming, roasting, stir-frying, deep-frying, and boiling happening all at once, this is more than just a meal — it’s a grand celebration of traditional Chinese cuisine, local culture, and the warmth of human connection. 00:00 Video Overview 01:37 Arriving in the Village 02:35 Seafood Cleaning & Plating 06:53 Roasting the Suckling Pig 10:44 Oysters & Scallops 11:39 The Hundred-Chicken Banquet 14:54 Stir-Fried Vermicelli with Char Siu 17:13 Stir-Fried Mixed Nuts & Vegetables 19:23 Garlic-Steamed Lobster 21:18 XO Abalone & Garlic Scallops 23:01 Steamed Spanish Mackerel with Ginger & Scallions 25:18 Blanched Greens with Savory Broth 26:22 The Banquet Scene