Vegan Buns 3 Ways – Bao, Mantou and Spring Onion Twist Masterclass

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Vegan Buns 3 Ways – Bao, Mantou and Spring Onion Twist Masterclass

Think you know Bao buns? Let’s take it to the next level.

Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen

5.0 (1,125)

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1.5 hours

1 to 15 (public classes), 2 to 20 (private) (private classes)

£82 - £92 (£82 for Public; £92 for Select-Time or Weekends)

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What you'll do

Welcome and Get Kneading

Get familiar with our kitchen and settle in. Start by kneading the dough for your bao buns.

First Up: Plain Bao Buns

Learn how to make plain bao buns first, starting with the simpler recipe, so you can build your skills. Expert help will be on hand if you need it.

Spring Onion Buns

Next up, learn how to make a special vegan bao bun -- a rare kind of bun that you might not see anywhere else.

Vegan Bao Buns

Learn how to make the bao buns with vegan fillings -- the wrapping technique is key!

Taste the Success

Reflect on your newfound bao-making skills and taste the dishes together. You'll feel proud of your creations and get to recreate them time and time again.

Add-on Special Tea Tasting

Enjoy special Chinese tea with your hand made Dimsum. And learning the history and knowledge of Chinese tea.

Add-on Smashed Cucumber Salad

Make an extra salad to serve with your hand made DimSum.

Bao buns are already popular across London — soft, fluffy, and perfect for sharing. But have you tried their elegant cousin? In China, twisted spring onion buns are a household favourite, yet they’re rarely seen in the UK.

In this fully vegan-friendly Asian bun-making class, you’ll learn how to create three classic Chinese buns completely from scratch:

Bao Buns
Vegan Bao (traditional steamed buns)
Spring Onion Twists (beautifully layered and aromatic)
From flour to finished bun, you’ll get hands-on with dough, shaping, steaming, and tasting — guided step by step by experienced chef tutors.

Small classes ensure personal attention, and weekday bookings often feel like a private masterclass.

What You’ll Learn

How to mix and knead dough from scratch
Understand flour types and dough texture
Shape each bun into its distinctive form
Create the signature layered Spring Onion Twist
Steam and serve your handmade buns
Eat your creations fresh and warm (the best part!)

These skills are perfect for home cooking, hosting dinner parties, or surprising friends with something they probably haven’t seen before.

Why Guests Love This Class

Unique buns rarely found in the UK
Fully vegan-friendly by design
Hands-on and beginner-friendly
Small class sizes with expert guidance
Instagram-worthy shapes and textures
Perfect foodie gift experience

Allergy & Diet Information

Please inform us of any dietary requirements via ClassBento message after booking:

Designed to be vegan-friendly
Gluten is essential for dough structure

Add-On Options

All add-ons take place within the same session, allowing you to maximise your visit and experience. Please allow extra time depending on your selection.

Learn additional bun varieties
Drinks pairing options — relax and sip while your buns steam
Jajang Add-On – our chef’s family signature dish (highly recommended)
Homemade Crispy Chilli Sauce — learn to make it or purchase in-store
Homemade Pickles — served with your buns and available as a learning add-on
Apron with logo to wear at home cooking in the future
Recipe Collection Booklet to collect beautifully designed and printed recipes

Important Booking Information

Price is per person. Each attendee must hold a valid ticket.
This is an adult-only class (18+). Don't worry, we have a family class for you and your children. Please visit this link, https://classbento.co.uk/w/9cz5.
Outside food and drinks are not permitted.
Class duration is an estimate and may vary depending on group size.

No Refund Policy

All bookings are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another adult (18+). Please notify us in advance with the new attendee’s name.

Rescheduling

If you need to reschedule your booking, a £50 fee per person applies. Reschedule requests must be made at least 7 days before your scheduled class date.

Arrival & Punctuality

Classes begin promptly. A 15-minute grace period is provided. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time, we may not be able to admit you and your booking will be forfeited.

Health & Safety Policy

For the safety of all guests and in line with UK food hygiene guidance, anyone experiencing vomiting, diarrhoea, or similar symptoms must be symptom-free for at least 48 hours before attending the class
Guests may be asked to confirm this upon arrival
We reserve the right to refuse entry if this requirement is not met

We appreciate your understanding, as our small-group classes require advance preparation and planning.

We look forward to cooking with you!

Upcoming dates for Vegan Buns 3 Ways – Bao, Mantou and Spring Onion Twist Masterclass

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 4 Oct 2026, 5:35pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

441 upcoming dates between 5 Oct 2026 and 30 Dec 2027.

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What you'll get

Compliment the tea during the class.
Knowledge and skills from experienced chef tutors.
Recipes and photos from the class.
All the food customers made themselves.
Purchase limited ingredients.

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Recent reviews of Vegan Buns 3 Ways – Bao, Mantou and Spring Onion Twist Masterclass

5/5 from Nadia Liapi, attended Sep 2026: Excellent instruction coupled with surprise insights about Chinese culture that I really appreciated. I’ll do it again.
5/5 from Bobbi Duffin, attended Aug 2026: As always, Hanna & Simon were amazing and very patient as they helped us through the steps for each different bun. The best part was that we got to eat a few at the end of the lesson! This is our third class with them and we will most certainly be coming back for another class.
5/5 from Rosie Galezia, attended Apr 2026: Great class, Hannah was lovely and the spring onion buns were especially delicious
5/5 from Rachel S E Collins, attended Apr 2026: Excellent class, really knowledgable teachers and very welcoming!
5/5 from Anaïs Guyonvarch, attended Jan 2026: The teacher was very nice and patient with us! And the buns we made were delicious, highly recommended.
5/5 from Cat Weston, attended Nov 2025: Excellent class with super friendly and helpful teachers! We booked the Vegan Buns Three Ways plus optional add-ons smashed cucumber and tofu salad. We learned dough skills and also knife skills and tips and tricks for all the ingredients and approaches were shared, including using hot oil to bring out flavour even in cold dishes. Hanna and Simon also taught us about the history and culture of the dishes and were super patient in showing us (and reshowing us!) the different techniques. We had great fun, laughed a lot, and learned a lot. And we had lots of delicious food to eat and take home after! We would 100% recommend.
5/5 from Elisa Pisi, attended Aug 2025: Both Simon and Hannah were lovely and very patient. Additionally to kneading, forming and eating the different Buns you also got additional information about the whole history behind it. The class was entertaining and instructive from the beginning to the end. I would recommend it to everyone who wants to get started with the basics of Buns.
5/5 from Farah Ranjbar-Balaie, attended Jul 2025: Everything was 10 out of 10. From the teachers to the service to the quality. My husband and I came here for the first time and it certainly won’t be the last. We are already planning to book the pineapple cookie making class. Highly recommended.
5/5 from Debbie Mantio, attended Jun 2025: We had a great afternoon at our Bao bun class yesterday. Simon and Hannah were super helpful and our buns were really tasty. Enjoyed the whole experience.
5/5 from Sam Ernest, attended Jun 2025: My partner and I had a great time today in our cooking class. We were in a small group of 4 with 2 teachers and made three types of buns, in total it took 90 minutes. The teachers were very attentive giving great demonstrations and then helping to ensure our bao buns came out well - they also shared interesting history and context about the food we were making and shared valuable insights. They then served us the food we made with kimchi and chilli sauce, it was delicious! Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys cooking or bao buns.
5/5 from Victoria Turner, attended Jun 2025: Best cooking class ever!!! This was a great course and Simon and Hanna were excellent teachers! Hands-on practical class learning how to make the buns, plus lots of really interesting history around the food we were making and plenty of tips and tricks that you could use when making the buns at home. I’d definitely recommend booking this class - great teachers, great cooking advice and you come away with lots of lovely food you can eat afterwards!!! I will definitely be doing another course with Simon and Hanna in the future!
5/5 from Srinidhi Soundararajan, attended Mar 2025: Very patient and clear instructions, also friendly. enjoyed the class thank you Simon and Hannah
5/5 from Truly Johnston, attended Mar 2025: I bought this as a birthday present for my sister-in-law. The workshop was great. Simon and Hanna were really knowledgeable and helpful and the end products were really delicious. It was a fun class and great to learn a bit about the history of the food alongside the skills to make it. Would highly recommend. Thanks Simon and Hanna :)

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Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen

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Women-owned

At Hanna and Simon's Foodie Kitchen, we believe cooking is more than following recipes — it is a craft, a culture, and a shared experience.

Founded in London with a passion for precision and authenticity, we specialise in immersive Asian culinary workshops that combine traditional knowledge with hands-on learning.

From sushi masterclasses to Chinese tea ceremonies and artisan dessert experiences, every class is designed to give you more than just a finished dish. We teach you the “why” behind the technique — so you leave with confidence, not just instructions.

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Our sushi classes focus on technique, structure and presentation.

We guide you to create beautifully shaped rolls with professional standards — even as a beginner.

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Our tea and Matcha workshops explore centuries of history and philosophy, helping you understand the story behind what you taste.

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Our dessert workshops celebrate colour, texture and joy — turning simple ingredients into stunning, handcrafted treats.

We keep our classes small to ensure personal guidance and a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re joining for a date night, birthday, team event or simply to learn something new, you’ll be welcomed into a calm and thoughtfully designed space.

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When you leave our studio, we want you to feel proud of what you’ve created — and confident enough to recreate it at home.

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