Taiwanese Cooking Class: Gua Bao

Explore new culinary delights with this London cooking class.



3 hours Location Wandsworth Class size 1 to 20 (public classes), 15 to 30   £135 - £165 (£135 for Public class; £165 for Private class)
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Welcome

Welcome

On arrival, you will be greeted by our friendly chefs and a glass of wine, which will flow throughout the evening.


Demo Time

Demo Time

You will then take a seat for an informative demonstration displaying what you’ll be making during the class


Let's Get Cooking

Let's Get Cooking

Once you have absorbed a whole host of Bao tips and knowledge, you will get hands-on and recreate these little dreams


Time to Sit and Enjoy

Time to Sit and Enjoy

At the end of the class, you will get to sit and enjoy your creations amongst great company and even more wine.


Are you a fabulous foodie looking to tantalise your tastebuds with new and exciting flavour combinations? This cooking class in the heart of London is the perfect way to learn all about one of Taiwan’s most famous signature dishes - gua bao!
Whether you’re searching for team building events, fun group activities or just want to go it alone and mix with some like-minded people, you’ll get the chance to connect with one of our amazing local chefs, who’ll show you how to knead, fill and steam your way to beautiful bao.
Don’t worry if this is your first time trying out a cooking class, all of our workshops are suitable for beginners and aim to make learning completely accessible for everyone. We’ll provide all the ingredients and equipment you need, so you can focus on relaxing and learning some fantastic new skills with your group.
Your London cooking class will begin with a warm welcome from your expert teacher, who’ll provide you with a glass of wine and a friendly atmosphere. They’ll provide a demonstration of the equipment and techniques you’ll use before it’s your turn to take over and explore the beauty of Taiwanese cuisine.
You’ll use your new knowledge to whip up some brilliant buns and choose from a selection of fillings like crispy chicken and spiced duck to create truly amazing gua bao.
You’ll pair your creation with an Asian salad that will perfectly complement the rich tastes and flavours of your bao and finish with a flourish by seasoning your delicious dish.
Sample menu: (subject to change due to seasonality and availability)
  • Crispy chicken bao with pickled cucumber, homemade Asian mayonnaise and crushed peanuts.
  • Spiced pulled duck bao with pickled cucumber, homemade Asian mayonnaise and crushed peanuts.
  • Crispy paneer bao with pickled cucumber.
  • Homemade Asian mayonnaise and crushed peanuts.
  • Crispy Asian salad.
At the end of your workshop experience, you’ll get the chance to sit down and enjoy your amazing home-cooked meal with your group.
You’ll leave this London cooking class with a boosted confidence in your culinary abilities and with all the skills you’ll need to create mouth-watering Gua Bao from the comfort of your own home.

Upcoming dates for Taiwanese Cooking Class: Gua Bao

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 22 Oct 2026, 5:46pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

28 upcoming dates between 30 Oct 2026 and 11 Sep 2027.

  • Fri 30 Oct 2026, 7pm-10pm
  • Sun 15 Nov 2026, 7pm-10pm
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 7pm-10pm
  • Fri 4 Dec 2026, 2pm-5pm
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 2pm-5pm
  • Wed 23 Dec 2026, 7pm-10pm
  • Fri 8 Jan 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Tue 19 Jan 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Thu 28 Jan 2027, 10am-1pm
  • Thu 4 Feb 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Mon 15 Feb 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Thu 4 Mar 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Sun 14 Mar 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Fri 26 Mar 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Wed 7 Apr 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Fri 16 Apr 2027, 10am-1pm
  • Sun 25 Apr 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Sun 9 May 2027, 2pm-5pm
  • Mon 10 May 2027, 9am-12pm
  • Thu 20 May 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Sat 29 May 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Sat 19 Jun 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Mon 28 Jun 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Sun 11 Jul 2027, 10am-1pm
  • Thu 5 Aug 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Fri 13 Aug 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Fri 27 Aug 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Sat 11 Sep 2027, 7pm-10pm
What you'll get
Aprons for the duration of the class
All ingredients included
Food to indulge in at the end of the class
Bottomless booze
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
  • Tupperware for any leftovers.
  • Paper and pen if you’d like to take notes.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Avenue Cookbook (£30)
  • Avenue Apron (£20)
  • Avenue Cancellation Cover (£20)
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 fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

The Avenue Cookery School - Wandsworth, London, SW18 1FZ

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Recent reviews of Taiwanese Cooking Class: Gua Bao

  • 4/5 from Martha Moniz, attended Dec 2024: Got a Bao buns cooking class as a birthday present. Spent a lovely time there. Would go back!
  • 5/5 from Emily Miles, attended Jul 2024: Amazing food! Super attentive and helpful instructor. Was a great date night activity - would highly recommend!
  • 1/5 from Steven Akehurst, attended Feb 2024: If you get sick at the last moment they won’t let you reschedule, but will take your money anyway.
  • 5/5 from Chris Stapleton, attended Feb 2023: Absolutely incredible class! Made so many different dishes for our baos. What an amazing experience to learn to make baos and can’t wait to show them off at a dinner party. Highly recommend and cannot fault this class! Thankyou!
  • 5/5 from Marta Tyrajska, attended Sep 2022: Absolutely amazing! Despite the fact we cook a lot at home we learnt so many new things (not only specifically about bao). The class was extremely well planned and super fun! Delicious food!
Your teacher

The Avenue Cookery School
The Avenue Cookery School

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Hello! We're The Avenue Cookery School and we are an independent, family-run cookery school, based in Wandsworth, South West London. We love all things foodie and incorporate that love and enthusiasm into our amazing cooking courses and classes.
With years of experience, our passion for teaching others to cook shines through in our relaxed and fun classes — we think you’ll feel at home as soon as you walk through our doors! All ages and abilities are welcome.
Come and treat those taste buds and see what you can create with us!
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