If you've three months and a few thousand yuan to spare, you can study for a certificate from a hotpot academy and become a master in the cuisine.

The Chongqing Hotpot Academy was launched on Oct 26 in the municipality, which is widely recognized as the place where hotpot originated.

The academy has been co-established by the Chongqing Hotpot Association, the Chongqing Cuisine Association and the Chongqing Modern Vocational Training Academy.