Group Bao Bun Workshop

Learn the art of making authentic bao buns at this fun cooking class in Edinburgh.



3 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests       £42

Weekend Group bao bun workshop is a fun experience where a large group of participants comes together on the weekend to learn, create and enjoy how to make delicious bao buns.
What to expect:
Throughout this engaging workshop, you will learn every step of the process – from preparing and shaping the dough to correctly wrapping and steaming the buns.
You’ll gain practical skills under expert guidance.
Vegan and halal options are available, ensuring the workshop is inclusive.
Chef May Ling is fluent in English, Malay, Cantonese, and Mandarin, enabling her to share valuable insights into Asian food culture alongside the bao bun making techniques.
At the end of the session, you’ll not only have learned a new culinary skill but also receive a detailed recipe and some key ingredients to take home, allowing you to recreate the bao buns yourself.
This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hen do. This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Upcoming dates for Group Bao Bun Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 9 Oct 2026, 8:22pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

14 upcoming dates between 11 Oct 2026 and 16 Jan 2027.

  • Sun 11 Oct 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sun 11 Oct 2026, 2:30pm-5:30pm
  • Sun 18 Oct 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sun 25 Oct 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sat 5 Dec 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sat 19 Dec 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sat 26 Dec 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sun 27 Dec 2026, 2:30pm-5:30pm
  • Sat 16 Jan 2027, 11am-2pm
What you'll get
  • Free refreshments during the workshop.
  • Detailed recipe and key ingredients to take home so you can recreate the magic.
  • 2 freshly made bao buns (handmade by the head chef) to enjoy, plus your own creations to bring home.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

5 Porters Walk, Edinburgh EH3 9GJ

Group Bao Bun Workshop location
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Recent reviews of Group Bao Bun Workshop

  • 5/5 from Juliette Wolseley, attended Sep 2026: Such a fun experience! The teacher was very helpful and lovely. Went with my friend and we had a blast. I was very proud of our Kirby and Capybara boa buns.
  • 5/5 from Lisa McIntyre, attended Sep 2026: Me and my friend came along the other day and had a fab time. It was a very welcoming space and the teacher was very nice and helpful. I honestly feel that after taking this workshop (and with how it was broken into easily digestible chunks of learning) I could make these in my own home! Our lunch bao bun was delicious and I have been reccomending this to all my friends.
  • 5/5 from Jackie Moloney, attended Sep 2026: What a wonderful way to spend a few hours, an excellent class taught by a fantastic teacher, who was assisted by her gentle mannered employee.
  • 5/5 from Lennox Oertel, attended Sep 2026: This bao bun workshop was AMAZING, I came by myself and was welcomed and met loads of very nice people, and ate lots of yummy bao buns! The teacher was very friendly and kind and helped me a lot, I would definitely recommend this!
  • 5/5 from Cristina Alvarez, attended Sep 2026: Excellent experience! The refreshments were great and absolutely enjoyed making the bao buns. Strongly recommended:)
  • 5/5 from Paul Healy, attended Sep 2026: Had a really great time with my 11 year old daughter. It was fun and simple to make 4 delicious bao buns. Would definitely go again!
  • 5/5 from Heather Darling, attended Sep 2026: Our grandson Elliot age 13 thoroughly enjoyed his Bao Buns workshop with Chef May Ling. He sent a review with photos attached.
  • 5/5 from Karen, attended Sep 2026: This was excellent. The session was so well organised and the teacher and assistant lovely. It was good fun and to be recommended.
  • 5/5 from Sophie Neale, attended Sep 2026: Great class! Definitely recommend
  • 5/5 from Jane Fraser, attended Sep 2026: Really enjoyed the class. Teacher was very knowledgeable and attentive
  • 5/5 from Maria Craiu, attended Aug 2026: A fun and engaging workshop where you get to learn the absolute basics of dough, dyeing your food, and shaping your very own, fun little bao buns! Many cute models to choose from as well. The staff is super helpful and very clear with easy instructions throughout. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Winnie Hildebrandt, attended Aug 2026: Es hat super viel Spaß gemacht. Hatte eine tolle Zeit und die Ergebnisse sind zum Anbeißen lecker und süß.
  • 5/5 from Lydia Auty, attended Aug 2026: Fantastic, creative freedom and delicous results.
  • 5/5 from Chloe Bartlett, attended Aug 2026: I got this for my birthday, it was such a gorgeous present to resive. Had such a lovely time, the owner so nice and helpful. The boa buns where delisious, so so good. Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Eona Beveridge, attended Aug 2026: A very patient teacher, and really fun class! Loved learning how to make them. I would have liked to learn a bit more about steaming, fillings but appreciate time constraints. I would thoroughly recommend doing, great experience.
  • 5/5 from Natalie Mayes, attended Jun 2026: Was great fun! The buns served at break were delicious and the ones we made ourselves turned out amazing!
  • 5/5 from Laura Armstrong, attended Jun 2026: A really easy, laid back activity for our family! We enjoyed being left to create, but given just enough guidance to keep us going. Everything is provided including a snack (delicious) and the results are awesome! We are locals rather than tourists but would recommend to anyone.
  • 5/5 from Patricia Amillos, attended Jun 2026: This was an excellent workshop! Well-organised and all ingredients and materials were provided. Lots of designs to choose from and plenty of guidance all throughout. Highly recommend :)
  • 5/5 from Veronica Page, attended Jun 2026: We had a great time at this class - the teacher was very friendly and informative throughout the class. We enjoyed the snack break and would definitely recommend this class to anyone looking for a fun activity to do
  • 5/5 from Carla Palmer, attended May 2026: Fabulous event, very welcoming and fun for all ages
  • 5/5 from Robyn Maich, attended May 2026: Great little activity. The teacher was patience, helpful and explained clearly the steps to do
  • 5/5 from William Bodles, attended May 2026: What great fun, we had a fab morning. A fabulous way to make memories. Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Maria Norman, attended May 2026: This class was really fun; the teacher was super friendly and very engaging. I highly recommend this workshop for anyone who enjoys cooking and arts & crafts.
  • 5/5 from Alan Manderson, attended May 2026: Really good fun and lots of options to choose from (we tried little pigs and some tomatoes). Teacher is very kind and helpful. Added bonus of the lovely char siu pork buns to try halfway through . Thanks very much
  • 5/5 from Grant McRobbie, attended May 2026: We attended the group Bao Bin workshop and had an absolutely brilliant time. Our teacher was very patient and attentive during the process and was very hands on with showing us the techniques. Very easy to follow along and shows how much patience is needed for baking as getting the buns final shape was a good challenge. Getting to pick your design was a lot of fun (we done pigs and mike wazowskis). The buns we got during the break were absolutely delicious and the class was a nice pace. We would 100% recommend doing this as it was so much fun.
  • 5/5 from Annu Lamba, attended Apr 2026: Thank you so much for such a wonderful event! Alisha and the girls had an amazing time at the Bao Bun Workshop. They absolutely loved learning how to make the buns, and the whole experience was so much fun. A special thank you for the lovely surprise and birthday present for Alisha’s 16th birthday — it really made her day extra special and memorable. The teacher was fantastic, very helpful and made the workshop enjoyable for everyone. It was a great experience and we would definitely recommend it to others. Thanks again for making Alisha’s birthday so amazing!
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Take Five
Take Five

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Take Five Bao Bun Workshop is located in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, just a few steps from the Futures Institute of the University of Edinburgh and close to The Meadows. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the art of making bao buns from Chef May Ling, who brings over 14 years of experience running an Asian restaurant.
Chef May Ling was invited to appear on ITV1 as part of MasterChef judge John Torode’s TV documentary series, and she has had the honour of cooking for His Majesty the King of Malaysia and the Royal Family at her restaurant. With her rich culinary background, she is passionate about sharing her bao bun-making expertise through this unique workshop in Edinburgh.
The workshop welcomes guests aged 6 to 80 in a fun, relaxed environment. You'll learn every step of the process—from dough preparation and shaping to wrapping and steaming the buns. At the end of the session, you'll take home a detailed recipe and some key ingredients so you can recreate the magic in your own kitchen.
Vegan and halal options are available, and the workshop is designed to be inclusive and accessible to all. Chef May Ling is fluent in English, Malay, Cantonese, and Mandarin, allowing her to share not only the techniques of bao bun making but also insights into Asian food culture.

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