Fun Dumpling Making Class at a Trendy Local Brewery in San Diego

Your dumpling era starts with a mixing bowl and a stack of wrappers. At a casual San Diego brewery, you’ll combine ground pork, shrimp paste and fresh chives to create a savory filling, then learn how to fold and shape Chinese dumplings without stressing over perfect pleats. You’ll get hands-on practice with each step, making the process approachable even if you’ve never folded a dumpling before. While your dumplings cook, you’ll whip up a sweet-savory dipping sauce using soy sauce, honey, sesame oil and rice vinegar. Then you’ll work with the remaining pork-and-shrimp filling to create shumai-style dumplings, learning a second shape and technique. Once everything is cooked, enjoy your freshly made meal. It’s hands-on, social and just messy enough to be fun — especially when that first dumpling actually holds together.

Fold, steam and bite into dumplings you actually made yourself at a lively San Diego brewery. You’ll start by mixing ground pork, shrimp paste and fresh chives into a flavorful filling, then learn how to fold and shape Chinese dumplings by hand. The techniques are simple enough for beginners but satisfying enough to make you want to keep folding long after the class ends. Next, you’ll mix a dipping sauce with soy sauce, honey, sesame oil and rice vinegar, learning how to balance salty, sweet, tangy and nutty flavors. You’ll then use the remaining filling to shape shumai-style dumplings, giving you another folding technique to add to your kitchen repertoire. After cooking your creations, you’ll sit back and enjoy your handmade meal in the brewery’s relaxed, social atmosphere. Takeout might have some competition now.

• 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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.