The Chinese Larder: Bao Cooking Class

Learn to make delicious authentic bao buns at this cooking class in Bristol.



2.5 hours Class size 1 to 12 guests       £99

In this authentic cooking workshop, you'll learn how to create your own delicious bao buns using traditional Chinese techniques. Throughout the session, you'll develop essential dough-making and filling skills while preparing both folded gua bao and classic dim sum enclosed bao to enjoy.
This hands-on activity welcomes participants of all skill levels, requiring no previous experience with Chinese cuisine. The process combines simple techniques with flavourful ingredients – perfect for exploring this beloved culinary tradition.
During the workshop, you'll step into a Chinese larder environment where you'll first master crafting the perfect bao dough – achieving that signature soft, fluffy texture that makes these buns so special. You'll then experiment with creating various fillings including cha siu pork and panko crusted chicken complemented by pickled vegetables and Korean gochujang sauce. The session covers both preparation and cooking techniques, ensuring you understand the complete process.
By the end of this flavourful workshop, you'll have created multiple styles of bao – gaining valuable skills in a popular aspect of Chinese cuisine that you can continue to explore and enjoy at home.

Upcoming dates for The Chinese Larder: Bao Cooking Class

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 3 Oct 2026, 6:43pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 31 Oct 2026 and 16 Jan 2027.

  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Sat 16 Jan 2027, 9:30am-12pm
What you'll get
All ingredients and tools are provided.
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, 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

The Global Larder Cookery School, Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3AW

The Chinese Larder: Bao Cooking Class location
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Recent reviews of The Chinese Larder: Bao Cooking Class

  • 5/5 from Nathan Allan, attended Feb 2026: The teacher was excellent and provided clear instructions that were easy to follow. The kitchen facilities were superb. Really good cookery class that I would highly recommend.
Your teacher

The Global Larder
The Global Larder

5.0 (15)

I’m Pete, an experienced cookery tutor who has spent the past eighteen years working for the likes of Waitrose, The Women's Institute, and Gordon Ramsay, teaching adults and children from 4 to 84 to become better cooks.
During that time I’ve built a solid reputation and a loyal following of returning students from around the country who kept asking me when I was going to set up my own cookery school. So that's exactly what I've done!

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