Asian Dimsum Cooking Class: Dumplings and Wontons

Learn how to make dumplings and wontons from scratch at this cooking class in London!



1.5 hours

Class size 1 to 15 (public classes), 2 to 20

  £75 - £85 (£75 for Public; £85 for Select-Time or Weekends)

Welcome to the Kitchen

Welcome to the Kitchen

Step into our friendly London kitchen for a fascinating introduction to the world of dim sum. Your expert Chinese cooking teachers will welcome you and share the rich history of these delicious bites before you roll up your sleeves to create your own.


Dough and Delicious Fillings

Dough and Delicious Fillings

Get hands-on with the heart of any good dumpling: the pastry and the filling. You’ll learn how to make the perfect dough from scratch. And the chef tutor will explain how to prepare a juicy, flavourful filling. You can select Chop Mince by Hand in Add-on to actually make the filling yourself.


Master the Perfect Pleat

Master the Perfect Pleat

Learn the folding technique.


Boil, Fry & Simmer

Boil, Fry & Simmer

Learn not one, but three authentic cooking methods! You’ll simmer delicate wontons in a comforting soup, boil dumplings for a soft texture, and pan-fry another batch to achieve that irresistibly crispy, golden-brown bottom.


Your Dim Sum Feast

Your Dim Sum Feast

Step back and admire the incredible spread you’ve created. All that’s left to do is sit down and enjoy your authentic, handmade dumplings and wonton soup, leaving with the skills to recreate a delicious dim sum feast at home.


Keen to learn to make dumplings? Looking for foodie activities in London? Have a go at this fun beginner cooking class and learn to cook the perfect dumpling or wonton!
During this beginner dumpling class, you'll learn how to make dumplings and wontons from expert Chinese cooking teachers. You'll be shown how to make your dishes using authentic methods.
Usually small classes in a spacious shop with air conditioner, more often gets private class if booking in weekdays. You will get full attention from tutors and your questions will be all answered.
This class begins with a short introduction to the world of dim sum and Asian cuisine — you will learn all about the history of dumpling making and how dumplings fit into modern trends of cooking.
During this beginner dumplings class you will learn how to:
  • How to choose your flour.
  • How to prepare fillings for meat or veg.
  • Make dumpling pastry from dough.
  • Wrap dumplings.
  • Cook your dumplings in two different methods, boil and pan fry.
  • Make wonton wraps.
  • Make wontons.
  • Cook wontons and prepare the soup with it.
Add-on Classes
  • All Add-ons are in the same class. It is to save your time and make the class more fun. Please allow extra time, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Some may require you attend the class 30 minutes to 1 hour earlier. Ie, knead the dough, chop the mince. You can always contact us before booking to find out more details.
  • This class is designed for beginners focus on wrapping, the most important stage. If you like to knead dough and chop mince by hands, you can choose the add-ons.
  • The dumplings are boiled and pan fried in this class. A unique egg skin dumplings you can add on to this class. You will learn additional cooking skills in Asian cuisines. Please allow extra 30 minutes.
  • Festival Special Drinks featuring warm drinks, Butterbeer, Christmas Special Mulled Wine and Hot Chocolate with Rum.
At the end of this dumpling cooking class in London, you can sit down and enjoy what you've made, or take it all home for later.
Allergy Information
Let us know about any special dietary requirements via ClassBento message after booking and we'll do our best to accommodate.
  • Gluten is not avoidable.
  • Soy and Sesame seeds can be avoided.
  • Egg is not used in this class except egg dumplings add-on.
  • Pork is the authentic filling in Chinese DimSum. If you don't eat pork, don't worry. Our vegetable filling (shiitake, Chinese leaves and carrots) is the second best to the pork filling. It is suitable for vegans. Please notify us at the booking page.
Come along and enjoy a cool, welcoming space with the chance of a private class on quiet weekdays. You'll leave with a brand new Asian cooking skillset and plenty of delicious treats to take home with you!
Important Notes
  • Price shows here is for one person. Every one requires a valid ticket in order to stay in the class, regardless whether participants in the class or just taking photos.
  • The estimated class duration time is only a reference based on 12 persons in the class. It covers the entire experience, from the minute you arriving until you eating all the food. Don't worry if you need more time. And be proud if you take less time.
  • Please do not bring any outside food or beverages.
  • This is an adult-only class (18+). For safety reasons, the class is not suitable for pregnant women.
  • We have a strict 15-minute lateness policy. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time, your booking will be cancelled without a refund or reschedule.
Contacts
If you need to get in touch, the best way is through ClassBento message. This ensures we have your booking details on hand so we can help more easily.
Refund and Reschedule
  • If you need to reschedule, a £50 fee per person applies. The request must be made and the fee paid at least one week prior to your class date.
  • If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend or family member (18+). If you want to do this, simply notify us of the new attendee's name.
  • The best way you can help the micro business is that, If you cannot attend booked classes, please give it to your friends and family. They will thank you for that as our classes are excellent. They will return the favour to you. It is win-win-win for all.
Thank you very much for reading and understanding.
What you'll get
  • The dumplings and wontons you make in your class.
  • Compliment tea during the whole class.
  • Recipe automatically sent after the class.
  • Can purchase ingredients from the shop if want to practise it after the class.
Read more details   
Knowledge required
  • Beginner-friendly.
  • Cut Nails would help.
  • A person under 18 cannot attend the class at all. We will ask for valid IDs if you look very young. You class will be cancelled without refund if failed to provide proofs. It is for your safety and required by insurance policy. If we don't follow it, this class will not be allowed to carry on. Thank you for your understanding.
What to bring
  • Containers to take your food home in.
  • Short nails make wrapping your dumplings easier.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Have one cup of Bubble Cocktail (Alcohol) (£10)
  • Chop mince by hand (£15)
  • Add One Special Tea Tasting (£15)
  • Extra Dumpling Shapes (£15)
  • Thermomix Demo (£10)
  • Private Class (£10)
  • Egg Skin Dumplings (£25)
  • Festival Special Drinks (£15)
  • Sparkling Wine (£35)
You can add these when you book (optional).
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 cool gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Oriental Food - 126 Junction Road, London, N19 5LB, England

This venue is within walking distance of Tufnell Park and Archway tube stations. Street parking is limited and expensive.

Asian Dimsum Cooking Class: Dumplings and Wontons location
Verified reviews

Our reviewers receive the same incentives regardless of the ratings or comments provided

ClassBento loader icon
Your teacher

Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen
Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen

5.0 (920)
female Women-owned

We are a wife-and-husband team running a small shop called Oriental Food in North London.
We started offering cooking classes to commercial clients since 2008, which soon became very popular to the general public as well.
Currently we have more than 50+ different in-person cooking classes and tasting sessions, and 20+ pre-recorded video classes. We focus on authentic and traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean food.
Come along and let us share with you our authentic cooking techniques as well as modern culinary trends. That's right, you can make delicious Chinese, Japanese and Korean food too!

Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen is also a ClassBento award winner:

Gift this artisan class

With our gift card, they can book this class at a time that suits them.

They can also choose from our 13,000+ other classes.

redeem Gifting options


When you book Asian Dimsum Cooking Class: Dumplings and Wontons on ClassBento, you'll enjoy exclusive perks:


  • Earn loyalty points
  • Money-back guarantee* for peace of mind
  • Local support from our UK-based team, rated 5 stars by customers
  • Public liability insurance included for your protection
  • ClassBento donates 50p to Mental Health UK with every paid booking
1E57MXLBSX b30fa37a8c654059964d2a78c24cea95 production london London London GB london