Side by Side · Parent-and-me cooking classes
Dumpling House
One filling, three ways.
About 2 hours · Ages 9+ · Up to 6 families · $250 per parent-and-kid team
The class
One filling, three folds, three ways to cook
Every team makes one filling and its own wrapper dough from scratch, then folds it three different ways and cooks each one a different way. Same filling, three completely different dumplings.
The filling
Minced shrimp, mushrooms, scallions, garlic and a little ginger. No-shellfish and fully vegetarian swaps are easy.
The dough
Mixed and kneaded by hand, rested while you make the filling, then rolled into about 20 thin wrappers with a small rolling pin, for your seared and steamed dumplings.
Pleated crescents, seared
Classic pot stickers, crisp on the bottom. Served with a soy, vinegar and chili oil dip with a touch of honey.
Money bags, steamed
Gathered and knotted on top, steamed and served in a flavorful broth with a thin black vinegar and ginger dip.
Gold ingots, fried
Folded into little boats from 10 more wrappers we provide, fried golden and served with our house sweet chili sauce. Each team adjusts the heat to taste.
How it goes
Made together, start to finish
Every parent-and-kid team works at its own station, with an instructor guiding the room.
- 1
Make the dough.
Mix and knead your wrapper dough, then let it rest.
- 2
Make the filling.
Mince and season the filling while the dough rests.
- 3
Roll and fold.
Roll about 20 wrappers by hand, then fold all three shapes.
- 4
Sear, steam and fry.
Cook each fold its own way, then mix your dipping sauces.
What you take home
Yours to keep
About 30 dumplings per team: eat some at the table and take the rest home.
Real skills
What they keep
- ✓Making and rolling wrapper dough by hand
- ✓Three classic folds
- ✓Searing, steaming and frying
- ✓Balancing a dipping sauce
Schedule
Coming soon
The first dates are being set now, usually Sunday afternoons at 3 PM. Leave your details and we will let you know as soon as one opens.
Details
Good to know
- Who it's for
- One parent and one kid per ticket. Best for kids 9 and up, mostly so they can work comfortably at counter height. Younger cooks are welcome when their grown-up is beside them; just ask.
- How long
- About 2 hours, including hands-on cooking followed by a meal together.
- Class size
- Up to 6 families.
- Price
- $250 per parent-and-kid team.
- Allergies
- Need no shellfish, or fully vegetarian? Tell us when you book and we'll set your station up for it. Allergies or dietary needs, including sesame? Tell us when you book and we'll reach out before class to talk through what we can adjust.
- Cancellation
- Payment in full reserves your seats. Cancel 14 or more days before your class for a full refund. Cancel 2 to 13 days before for a class credit for the full amount, valid for 6 months. Cancel within 48 hours and you'll receive a class credit less a $50 per person rebooking fee. Cancellations are non-refundable within 14 days, and no-shows forfeit their booking. Can't make it? You're welcome to send someone in your place at no charge. This policy applies to public classes only; private events follow a separate policy.
One filling, three ways.
Side by Side: Parent-and-me cooking classes.