Fun Dumpling Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Portland

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

If folding dumplings while surrounded by good food and good vibes sounds like your kind of evening, this cooking class with Chef Jimmy belongs on your Portland bucket list. Hosted at a trendy local venue, this interactive dim sum experience teaches you how to make authentic dumplings from scratch without the stress or intimidation.

You’ll start by preparing fresh hot water dough before learning how to shape delicate dumpling wrappers by hand. Then, Chef Jimmy will walk you through two flavorful fillings: a hearty pork and chicken mixture with green onions and a savory vegetarian option featuring cabbage, shiitake mushrooms and parsley. Once your dumplings are folded and ready, you’ll make a simple but addictive dipping sauce with soy sauce, sesame oil and chili crunch for the perfect finishing touch. This beginner-friendly class includes all ingredients and cooking tools, plus step-by-step guidance that makes every part of the process approachable, fun and surprisingly therapeutic.

Example Menu

Main

Hot Water Dough

With four, salt and hot water

Main

Meat Dumpling Filling

With pork, chicken and green onion

Main

Vegetable Dumpling Filling

With cabbage, shiitake mushroom and parsley

Main

Dipping Sauce

With soy sauce, sesame oil and chili crunch

What's Included

A fun, hands-on 2-hour cooking class led by a talented local chef.
All ingredients and cooking tools provided.
Expert instruction, tips and chef secrets you’ll use daily.
An authentic experience hosted at a local public brewery, distillery, craft beer bar or wine bar.
Drinks are available for purchase at the bar of the venue. Prices range from $3 to $20.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before your scheduled session. Upon arrival, check in with the host or staff at the entrance and mention that you're attending the event.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Store-bought frozen dumplings are officially on notice. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Jimmy, you’ll learn how to make fresh dim sum dumplings from scratch while hanging out at a trendy local venue in Portland. This fun and beginner-friendly experience combines comforting flavors, practical kitchen skills and the deeply satisfying feeling of eating dumplings you folded yourself.

Chef Jimmy will guide you through preparing hot water dough using flour, salt and hot water before teaching simple techniques for rolling, filling and sealing dumplings like a pro. You’ll craft two delicious varieties: a savory meat dumpling packed with pork, chicken and green onion, plus a vegetable dumpling filled with cabbage, shiitake mushrooms and parsley. To finish, whip up a flavorful dipping sauce with soy sauce, sesame oil and chili crunch that takes every bite to another level. Expect plenty of folding, tasting and laughing while learning approachable techniques you can easily recreate at home for your next dinner party or comfort-food craving.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
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