Private Authentic Chinese Dumplings Cooking Class

Master the Art of Handmade Dumplings: Authentic Private London Workshop with Pan



3 hours Class size 2 to 6 guests    

  £80 - £90 (£80 for Under 16; £90 for Weekdays; £90 for Weekends)
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If you're keen to broaden your culinary horizons, come along to this hands-on cooking class, where you'll learn how to create delicious homemade-style Chinese dumplings completely from scratch!
Not the same as dumplings from Chinatown or other Dim Sum takeaways, these are the real ones that Chinese families enjoy at home, especially in Northern China, the birthplace of the dumplings, where they're part of the staple diet.
During this dumpling class, you'll learn how to make dumplings from expert Chinese cooking teacher Pan. You'll be shown how to make your dishes using authentic methods. With class sizes kept small and intimate, you will get full attention from Pan, who'll be around to make sure all your questions are answered.
This class begins with a short introduction to the world of dumplings and Asian cuisine — you will learn all about the history of dumpling making and how dumplings fit into modern trends of cooking.
During this dumplings class, you will learn how to do:
three types of fillings:
1. pork minces with Chinese chives optional prawns
2.sweet corn with minces
3. Courgettes with eggs optional add prawn.
  • Make dumpling pastry from dough.
  • Three ways to fold dumplings.
  • Cook your dumplings in Chinese ways.
This class is designed for beginners, and will focus on wrapping, the most important stage. You'll also learn how to knead dough and chop your ingredients by hand for the best results.
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. Recipe will send via email after lesson.
Allergy Information
Gluten is not avoidable.
Soy and Sesame seeds can be avoided.
Egg is used in this class for Veg option fillings.
Pork is the authentic filling in Chinese dumplings. If you don't eat pork, don't worry. Our vegetable filling is the second best to the pork filling. It is suitable for vegans.
Vegan option please notify me in advance. If you don't eat prawns pls notify me too.
This class could be held online as well as at client site. Please send us a message to discuss the details.
What you'll get
  • All the ingredients and tools to make some Chinese dumplings to enjoy after the class.
  • Complimentary tea during the whole class.
  • two sides provided with dumplings
  • Recipe sent to you after the class.
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Knowledge required
perfect for beginners
What to bring
  • Containers to take your food home in.
  • Apron if you have one.
  • Short nails make wrapping your dumplings easier.
Suitable for

This class is great for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

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

Location

Surrey Quays

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Recent reviews of Private Authentic Chinese Dumplings Cooking Class

  • 5/5 from Alexandra Lammond, attended Jul 2026: We had a wonderful time - Pan was a wonderful, informative, and friendly teacher. It was our first experience having a home cooking lesson, and we felt extremely welcomed into her home (with excellent tea!). She gave us a comprehensive and enjoyable experience learning how to make authentic dumplings. I would highly recommend this class to anyone interested in learning from a great chef in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We will definitely be following her recipe again at home. Thank you Pan!
  • 5/5 from Latifah Saad, attended May 2026: Pan was an absolute joy and so so funny! The class was helpful, detailed and a lot of fun. Pan was warm and welcoming and it felt like we were cooking with family. The dumplings came out amazingly and we even got a chance to eat some of them at end. Pan offered us some Chinese tea and some Tupperware to take our leftover dumplings home so we could also enjoy them later. She also allowed us to try some of her other homemade foods like dates and pickles, these were delicious! Thanks Pan :)
  • 5/5 from Ellie Farmer, attended Feb 2026: Xia's dumpling class made the perfect gift for my best friend's birthday. Xia is a lovely teacher, super welcoming and she took us through every step really clearly. We learned loads, the dumplings were delicious and we will definitely be making dumplings at home!
  • 5/5 from Becky Dsylva, attended Feb 2026: Couldn't reccommend this more! We spent time learning about the history of dumplings before Pan guided us through every step to make 3 different types of dumplings. A fun and informative evening where we've learnt a new skill we'll definitely be practising at home.
  • 5/5 from Andy McCammont, attended Feb 2026: I can't recommend this class enough, we felt so at home in Xia Pan's house and she was so welcoming. We spent the first part learning about the history of dumplings and the way different regions of China approach dumplings before we got started on making the dough and fillings. Her personality is absolutely the best part of the class, her sense of humour and good nature set such a great tone for the day and we loved learning from her! The dumplings themselves were really fun to make and delicious to eat! We learnt some niche skills that she explained in detail before letting us try ourselves and it made such a difference compared to techniques we've tried before. It was the perfect balance of educational and fun and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great way to spend a few hours learning with a brilliant teacher!
  • 5/5 from Qasim Afghan, attended Nov 2025: Fantastic class - really recommend it to anyone interested in learning how to make traditional Chinese dumplings! And the teacher was so great, very friendly and made the class very fun.
  • 5/5 from Tracy Wilson, attended Aug 2025: We were a group of three ladies. We had such a great time. Pan was lovely, chatty and informative. The whole experience was relaxed and fun. We learnt so much. Would definitely recommend.
  • 5/5 from Federica Selleri, attended May 2025: Xia has been a great teacher: patient, joyful and full of knowledge! She taught us three different recipes and gave us lot of useful advice for preparing dumplings by ourselves. We really enjoyed her Chinese tea and the choice of super fresh ingredients, in addition to her knowledge of Chinese cultures and anedoctes.
  • 5/5 from Ed Pauker, attended Nov 2024: Pan was an absolutely wonderful host, cook, and teacher. It was such a lovely and tasty afternoon spent in her home my two kids and me. Thank you Pan! Highly recommended!
  • 5/5 from Nicole Kuek, attended Nov 2024: Highly recommend this class if you love dumplings or delicious food in general! We learned how to make dumplings with three different fillings. Pan was a really engaging teacher. She explained all the steps in detail and answered our questions. She was also happy to accommodate dietary restrictions (mentioned ahead of the class). It was a three hour session and four people in the class, so we all did a lot of cooking - we definitely worked for our meal! We had so much fun and came away extremely full.
  • 5/5 from Andrew Walker, attended Oct 2024: Such an AMAZING experience. Pan was so lovely and such a great teacher. Welcomed us into her home was such a great way to have a celebration. Will definitely be recommending to all my friend!!! And hopefully bring other people back. Thank you so much.
  • 5/5 from Abby Thompson, attended Jun 2023: Pan was super friendly and we had a really fun evening. She welcomed us into her home, we made loads of dumplings (way more than we could eat!) in different styles with different fillings. We also cooked them in different ways and ate them with other delicious dishes that Pan had already prepared. She was a great teacher and the class was run really well. We’d definitely go back! Thank you Pan :)
Your teacher

Xia Pan
Xia Pan

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Teaching Chinese cooking classes can be a rewarding and exciting experience for me who is passionate about Chinese cuisine and enjoys sharing their knowledge with others. I would like to teach students the art of Chinese cooking, including the unique flavors, cooking techniques, and ingredients that make this cuisine so popular around the world.
I have a deep understanding and appreciation of Chinese cuisine, as well as experience working with a variety of Chinese ingredients and cooking methods. I should also have excellent communication skills and be able to convey complex cooking concepts in a clear and easy-to-understand manner.
I will likely start with the basics of Chinese cooking, such as how to use a wok and the key ingredients that are essential for Chinese cooking. From there, I can introduce more advanced cooking techniques, such as stir-frying, steaming, and braising.
I also have a good understanding of the different regional styles of Chinese cuisine, such as Sichuan, Cantonese, and Hunanese, so that I can offer a broad range of recipes and techniques to my students.
In addition to teaching cooking techniques and recipes, also be able to provide guidance on where to find authentic Chinese ingredients and how to substitute more readily available ingredients for those that may be harder to find.
Overall, learning Chinese cooking classes can be a fun and rewarding experience that allows I share my passion for Chinese cuisine with others while also learning from my students and expanding my own culinary skills.
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