Dim Sum Class Introductory Class (Half Day hands-on workshop) + Lunch / Dinner Afterwards! by London Cookery School

Rating: 7.0

hosted by London Cookery School

Love Dim Sum? Impress yourself and your friends by learning how to make a variety of Dim Sum in this sociable 3 hour session and get to enjoy your own hand-made Dim Sum afterwards!

This class is suitable for complete beginners!

Dim Sum Introductory Class A
In Class A you will be taught how to make the 3 Dim Sum below (see pics)

Har Gow 蝦餃 (Prawn Dumplings) (King of dumplings)

Sui Mai 燒賣 (Open top Steamed Pork Dumplings) (Queen of dumplings)

Chiu Chow Fun Gwor 潮州粉果 (Chiu Chow steamed dumplings)

Learn how to make restaurant style Dim Sum from scratch!
The class will cover all the steps -
from making and rolling the dough, preparing and mixing the fillings, forming the dumplings and cooking them!

We will discuss different ingredients and fillings, how restaurants make dim sum, equipment, and also learn how to pronounce the different Dim Sum the proper way and order from Restaurants in Cantonese!

Dim Sum Etiquette: what to do and what not to do, what to order and the order to order it in!

Chinese Teas: The different Chinese teas available in restaurants, and how to find one you like

Everything that you need will be provided but if you have a favourite apron please bring it along.

COST is £45 per class and includes 3 hour workshop with a delicious meal at the end of it!

Whats included?

3 hour hands-on workshop covering everything you need to know to make Dim Sum!

Chinese tea for the thirsty Dim Sum chefs (Alcoholic Drinks can be purchased separately from the bar)

A big Dim Sum dinner afterwards where you can enjoy your own handmade Dim Sum!

A list of recommended products that have been used in the class and are readily available in a good Chinese / Oriental supermarket

Notes and recipes sent to you afterwards via Email showing you all the recipes covered in the class

Why join us?
It will be fun!
Join like minded learners in a relaxed sociable atmosphere

Order like a pro in a Chinese Restaurant!

Once you have mastered making Dim Sum why not throw a party and invite friends (and / or me) to admire your creations?

Having a Party? Work Team-Building Exercise? Celebrating a Birthday? Want something Different?
We are happy to come to your house, a venue, or workplace to run a specially tailored class.
The most important thing is that everyone has fun.

Join us!

Have a query about this event? Contact London Cookery School

Schedule

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Chaotic fun

Rating: 6

NewLondoner attended in October 2014, reviewed on 13 October 2014

We had a huge class of 17 or so people, and only one host/teacher, so it was a bit chaotic with people chatting and going at different paces. We also had a mix up with some ingredients so we didn't end up eating until 10pm. Regardless of the chaos, and slightly stressed teacher, we had a fun night. It was great to eat self-made dim sum, and understand how they are all put together, learn some cultural tips etc.

Other comments:

Make sure you take an apron or clothes you don't mind getting mince or flour all over.

There was no bar as advertised, but there was a bottle shop up the road, so a few of us ran up and grabbed some beverages.

My advice to Will would be - make sure you have a helper, particularly if you have such a big group. Start with an intro and instructions then read out etiquette tips and facts throughout the night while we are eating or waiting for the food to steam. Start with the hardest dim sum first, while people are still excited and focused. Perhaps even skip the dough making and pre-make this. I think most people will probably just buy their dough pre-made and packaged, particularly given the ingredients are so hard to find... it might give you more time to talk about the interesting facts, and your own story - which people would be very interested to hear.

Review

Rating: 8

maija attended in September 2014, reviewed on 12 September 2014

My friend and I had a lovely time. We made delicious dim sum dishes (if I say so myself), and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed. We're looking forward to the more detailed notes which the organiser promised to send us next week or so, and will try to make them at home too.

Dim Sum Class Introductory Class (Half Day hands-on workshop) + Lunch / Dinner Afterwards!