Culinary Adventure: Making Bao at Islington HQ by Brilliant Bao

Have a go at creating, shaping and stuffing soft and pillowy Chinese steamed buns in this hands-on class.

Uncover the secrets to making a dreamy bao bun dough, with our expert chefs as your guide. You’ll shape pre-proved balls into lovely little pillows, then cook them to perfection in traditional bamboo steamers.

What you’ll do:

• Take your knife skills up a notch as you knock up a carrot and mooli pickle and build a lip-smacking smashed cucumber salad.
• Learn how to balance a slightly spicy, sweet and salty Kung Pao dressing.
• Stir-fry free-range chicken or oyster mushrooms in your sauce.
• Cram your bao with the succulent Kung Pao filling, smashed cucumber and pickle.
• Take a seat at our chef’s table and tuck into your pillowy bao.

What you’ll eat & drink:

• Perfectly soft and fluffy bao
• Sticky Kung Pao chicken or pulled mushrooms
• Zingy carrot & mooli pickle
• Crunchy smashed cucumber salad
• A complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival (or a soft drink, if you prefer)
• Water is provided throughout, and you’re welcome to purchase wine, beer, spirits & mixers, cocktails and softs from our drinks menu.

What to expect:

• Easy-to-follow demos, led by one of our expert teaching chefs.
• Tuck into your bao around our chef's table (or pack a box to take home, if you prefer).
• A digital recipe pack with everything you need to recreate the magic at home.
• All ingredients, equipment and aprons will be provided.
• You’ll work in pairs to recreate the dishes at your cooking stations.

Additional info

• You don’t have to be part of a pair to book. If you’re flying solo, you may be paired up with another person.
• The duration of the class includes teaching demos and hands-on cooking, as well as time to tuck into delicious dishes at our chef’s table.
• Only those who are actively taking part in a class are permitted at the Cookery School. Sadly, we are unable to accommodate spectators or provide a waiting area for friends and family.