Bao Bun workshop- Every Saturday& Sunday
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Bao Bun workshop- Every Saturday& Sunday

  • ALL AGES

Our Bao bun workshop will bring you a hands-on and immersive cultural experience by learning how to make a steamed bao from scratch.

By Take Five

Location

Take Five

5 Porters Walk Edinburgh EH3 9GJ United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

Take Five Bao Bun Workshop is located in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, just a few steps from the Futures Institute of the University of Edinburgh and close to The Meadows. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the art of making bao buns from Chef May Ling, who brings over 14 years of experience running an Asian restaurant.

The workshop welcomes guests aged 6 to 80 in a fun, relaxed environment. You'll learn every step of the process—from dough preparation and shaping to wrapping and steaming the buns.

Chef May Ling was invited to appear on ITV1 as part of MasterChef judge John Torode’s TV documentary series, and she has had the honour of cooking for His Majesty the King of Malaysia and the Royal Family at her restaurant. With her rich culinary background, she is passionate about sharing her bao bun-making expertise through this unique workshop in Edinburgh.

At the end of the session, you'll take home a detailed recipe and some key ingredients so you can recreate the magic in your own kitchen.Vegan and halal options are available, and the workshop is designed to be inclusive and accessible to all. Chef May Ling is fluent in English, Malay, Cantonese, and Mandarin, allowing her to share not only the techniques of bao bun making but also insights into Asian food culture.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have vegetarian friendly options?

We do have vegetarian options. During the event, we will use red bean paste as the bao filling which is vegetarian friendly. For the steamed bao you take home, please notify us when you book your ticket so we can make the necessary arrangements.

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Take Five

Join this Bao Bun workshop in the heart of Edinburgh city centre and learn the art of making delicious bao buns in this hands-on activity. Located just steps from the University of Edinburgh's Futures Institute and near The Meadows, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn from Chef May Ling, who brings over 14 years of experience running an Asian restaurant.

Throughout this engaging workshop, you will learn every step of the process – from preparing and shaping the dough to correctly wrapping and steaming the buns. You'll gain practical skills under expert guidance. At the end of the session, you'll not only have learned a new culinary skill but also receive a detailed recipe allowing you to recreate the bao buns yourself, and a portion of Bao bun freshly made by our head chef!

You'll leave this enriching workshop with newfound knowledge, tasty takeaways, and the confidence to make authentic bao buns in your own kitchen.

Vegan and halal options are available, ensuring the workshop is inclusive.

Chef May Ling is fluent in English, Malay, Cantonese, and Mandarin, enabling her to share valuable insights into Asian food culture alongside the baking techniques.

What you'll get

  • All ingredients provided – no need to bring anything!
  • Free refreshment during the workshop.
  • Detailed recipe to take home, so you can recreate the magic.
  • 2 freshly made bao buns (handmade by head chef) to enjoy.
From £35.00
Multiple dates