Intimate Bao Bun Workshop

With 4 people maximum - Learn the art of making authentic bao buns at this fun cooking class in Edinburgh.



3 hours

Class size 1 to 4 (public classes), 1 to 6

  £65 - £70 (Earlybird price of £65 applies if you book into a public session 7+ days ahead) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Join this bao bun workshop in the heart of Edinburgh city centre and learn the art of making delicious bao buns in this hands-on activity. Located just steps from the University of Edinburgh's Futures Institute and near The Meadows, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn from Chef May Ling, who brings over 14 years of experience running an Asian restaurant.
Chef May Ling's impressive background includes an appearance on ITV1 alongside MasterChef judge John Torode and the honour of cooking for His Majesty the King of Malaysia. She is passionate about sharing her expertise, showing you how to master bao buns in a fun, relaxed environment suitable for everyone aged 6 to 80.
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. 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.
You'll leave this enriching workshop with newfound knowledge, tasty takeaways, and the confidence to make authentic bao buns in your own kitchen.
Further details about this activity:
  • 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 baking techniques.


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Save £5 per guest, when you book 7+ days before a session
What you'll get
  • Free refreshment during the workshop.
  • Detailed recipe and key ingredients to take home, so you can recreate the magic.
  • 2 freshly made bao buns (handmade by head chef) to enjoy, plus your own creations to bring home.
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Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

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 fun gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

5 Porters Walk Edinburgh EH3 9GJ

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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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