Tradition of Dumpling Making

Making Dumplings is one of the most cherished Chinese traditions whenever family and friends get together. Bao Gao Club wants to share this experience with you so that you can learn this craft and enjoy cooking dumplings with your loved ones

The teacher of the dumpling course presents and explains the individual ingredients that are used for the dumplings. There are meat ingredients as well as plant-based, vegan ingredients for the dumpling filling

Meet our Teacher

Xiaowu's roots trace back to South China, where different Chinese cuisine styles converge. Here, she grew up in the flavorful environment of her family's restaurant and soaked up all the culinary know-how. In her 20s, she jetted off to Beijing, spending seven years mastering the art of Taichi and teaching martial arts and Chinese.

But when she moved with her family to Berlin in 2015, something was missing—those mouthwatering tastes of home.

To fill the void, Xiaowu and her husband dove headfirst into the food scene, starting with pop-up gigs. Soon, they were dishing out authentic Sichuan burnin’ noodles at their very own spot in Neukölln. Not content with just serving up goodness, Xiaowu also started teaching dumpling classes in Berlin, sharing her love for Chinese cuisine with fellow food enthusiasts.

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Dumpling classes

  • Ein Teller voll mit leckeren chinesischen Dumpling von der Sorte "Gao", (auch Jiaozi auf Mandarin genannt), die von Bao Gao Club in Berlin hausgemacht wurden.

    Gao (Jiaozi)

    Gao are the most popular kind of Chinese dumplings. Easy to learn it, is very versatile for different filling combinations

  • Ein Teller voll mit fluffigen chinesischen Dumpling von der Sorte "Bao", (auch Baozi auf Mandarin genannt), die von Bao Gao Club in Berlin hausgemacht wurden.

    Bao

    Learn to create the super fluffy leavened yeast dough for Baos. Hearty snacks that can be comfortably eaten with your hands

  • Ein Teller voll mit leckeren chinesischen Dumpling von der Sorte "Wantan", (auch Huntuan auf Mandarin genannt), die von Bao Gao Club in Berlin hausgemacht wurden. Die Wantans sind mit einem Sichuan-Vinaigrette verfeinert und ein Wantan wird mit Stäbchen gerade hochgehoben

    Wonton

    Create Wonton - tender dough wrapped around a springy shrimp & pork filling that can also be deep fried to be a crunchy snack

  • Xiao Long Bao

    Advanced class for Soup Dumplings that encapsulates an umami-filled broth in a thin wrapper

How does it work?

Our classes are dedicated to a specific kind of dumpling that you will learn to make from scratch. We normally teach a meat and a vegan/vegetarian filling.

You will learn the entire process from making dough and filling, wrapping and cooking the dumplings. Thereby, we make sure to teach the fundamental principles of how the recipes work so you will be well equipped to make your own variation.

We will also explain how to pair and mix your sauce so you can create your personal favorite dipping sauce.

At the end we gather to a dumpling feast to taste your own creations.

Skills you will acquire

  • Dough making
  • Meat and vegan filling
  • Wrapping techniques
  • Where to buy the right ingredients
  • How to mix your own dipping sauce
  • Different cooking methods (steaming, boiling, pan-frying etc.)
  • How to create your own style of dumpling
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Book a Private Dumpling Class — For Teams, Birthdays & Celebrations

Want a hands-on experience that brings people together over food? Our private dumpling classes are perfect for company team events, birthday parties, and group celebrations. You'll make dumplings completely from scratch — kneading dough, rolling wrappers, mixing fillings, and wrapping together — before sitting down to enjoy everything you made. Classes are available in English and German and run for 2.5–3 hours. Groups of 8 to 25 people welcome.

  • Company & team events


    Looking for a team event in Berlin that's actually fun? A private dumpling class is a creative, hands-on alternative to the usual dinner or escape room. Working together to make dumplings from scratch is a natural icebreaker — and the reward at the end is a proper meal everyone made themselves. We can accommodate groups up to 25 people and adapt the session to your schedule.

  • Group celebrations


    Whether it's a hen party, a family reunion, or just an excuse to do something different — some of the best memories are made with your hands in the dough, laughing over a badly folded dumpling. The making is half the magic: the focus, the friendly competition, the little victories when the pleats finally come together. And then you sit down and eat what you created — a meal that tastes better because you made it together.



  • Birthday parties


    Celebrate your birthday with something you'll actually remember. Gather your closest friends, get your hands in the dough, and wrap a feast together. We can add a signature black sesame cheesecake or welcome cocktails to make it extra special — or you're welcome to bring your own cake. The perfect birthday for anyone who loves food.

What's included

Every private dumpling class includes:

  • Everything from scratch — dough kneading, rolling, filling, wrapping, and cooking
  • All ingredients and tools provided
  • A full dumpling meal at the end
  • A recipe link shared with everyone after the class to take the skills home
  • Available in English or German (just let us know when you get in touch)
  • Vegan and meat fillings as standard — we can go fully vegan on request
  • Water and tea for all adult participants

Duration: around 1.5 hours of dumpling-making, followed by roughly 1 hour eating together (2.5–3 hours total). If your group needs an earlier finish, just mention it when you enquire.

Special add-ons

Make it even more memorable with optional extras:

  • Welcome cocktails & mocktails
  • Free flow drinks packages
  • Desserts for a sweet finish
  • Chinese tea ceremony and introduction to tea culture
  • An Executive Coach can integrate a communication and team building workshop into the dumpling class
  • Chopsticks and a chopstick helper as a take-home memento for each guest
  • Additional dishes from our menu
  • Our signature black sesame cheesecake for birthday celebrations (or you can bring your own)
  • Children's dumpling party option (ages 13 and under)

Ready to book your private dumpling class?

Fill in the form below and we'll get back to you with everything you need to know. Let us know your preferred date, how many people are joining, and what the occasion is — we'll take it from there.

For job applications, please send your CV to jobs@baogaoclub.de

FAQ — Private Classes

How many people can join?
We work with groups of 8 to 25 people. Bigger groups can also be arranged — just ask. Smaller groups are also fine, but you need to bear the costs for a minimum of 8 people.

Can you cater to dietary restrictions?
Yes. We always prepare a pork filling and a vegan filling. Pork can be swapped for beef. Participants who need it can be assigned only the vegan option, or we can make the whole class vegan. Please note that soy and gluten are unavoidable in dumpling making. But we can offer stuffed tofu as an alternative for people with gluten allergies.

How long does a private class take?
Around 2.5 to 3 hours in total — roughly 1.5 hours of making dumplings and 1 hour eating together. We can adjust if your group has a time limit.

What languages do you teach in?
German or English. Just let us know your preference when you enquire.

What drinks are included?
Water and tea for all adults. Additional drinks, beer & wine, or a cocktail free flow can be added — mention it in your enquiry.

Where is the class held?
At Bao Gao Club in Schönhauser Allee 103, Berlin Prenzlauer Berg

Is the location wheelchair accessible?
Yes, we have a ramp for wheelchairs and also a disabled toilet.