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The Great Dumpling Throwdown: Cooking Class in Chicago

About this Experience

What you'll do:

Grab your crew and get ready to fold, fill, and battle for dumpling glory in Chicago! In this high-energy, beginner-friendly competition, you’ll master the art of crafting gyoza, bao, and wontons before racing the clock to create the most mouthwatering dumplings.

After the final taste test, it’s time to dig in and celebrate your team's tasty creations! Hosted at your office, event space, or one of Classpop!'s partner venues in Chicago — no kitchen needed, just plenty of fun and friendly competition.

Why we love it for your party:

  • Expert instruction from a talented chef

  • All ingredients and dumpling-making tools provided

  • Hands-on fun with folding, filling, and cooking dumplings

  • Beginner-friendly and fully mobile, perfect for any space

About this experience partner:

Classpop! connects guests with talented independent chefs and instructors to deliver fun, hands-on experiences. Each event is led by an experienced chef who brings their unique expertise and creativity to the activity, making it perfect for celebrations, team-building events, and more.

Additional information:

  • This fully mobile, beginner-friendly experience can be hosted anywhere — your office, an event space, or one of Classpop! partner venues. No kitchen required!

  • Guests must be 21+ if the event is hosted at one of Classpop! venue partners

  • If hosted at your venue, the venue must provide access to nearby sinks, tables for prep, and garbage containers

  • Chefs arrive a minimum of 30 minutes before the event for setup

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Reviews

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6 Reviews

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Jessica

June 2025 • Other Party

Chef Kelly was great! The competition was well organized and engaging, while still being laid back and fun. The dumplings were delicious!

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Jessica

June 2025 • Other Party

Chef Kelly was great! The competition was well organized and engaging, while still being laid back and fun. The dumplings were delicious!

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Thalia

May 2025 • Other Party

We had such a great time making dumplings for our work event with Chef Kevin and his assistance! It was a great activity for work colleagues. Perfect balance of cooking, socializing, laughing, and bonding!

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Thalia

May 2025 • Other Party

We had such a great time making dumplings for our work event with Chef Kevin and his assistance! It was a great activity for work colleagues. Perfect balance of cooking, socializing, laughing, and bonding!

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Noel

May 2025 • Other Party

We so enjoyed the class with Chef Tiore! Class had such great energy, flavor and fun. Perfect for our team building event. Can’t wait for the next one!

N

Noel

May 2025 • Other Party

We so enjoyed the class with Chef Tiore! Class had such great energy, flavor and fun. Perfect for our team building event. Can’t wait for the next one!

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of team-building activities do you offer?

We currently offer Cooking, Paint and Sip, Pottery, and Candle-making team-building activities.

How long does a team-building event last?

Most of our team-building events are designed to be approximately two hours in duration.

Where do the team-building events usually take place?

We have established partnerships with various venues that can host our classes. Alternatively, you also have the option to provide your own venue for the event.

Are prizes included as part of the team-building package?

Prizes are not included. However, you are welcome to provide your own prizes, and we can assist in coordinating their distribution with the Chef or Instructor leading your chosen activity.

Are beverages provided during the team-building event?

Drinks are not included but can be purchased at the venue.

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What is typically included in the team-building event package?

Our packages include all the necessary ingredients and materials required for the selected activity.

How much does a team-building event cost?

The specific rates for each team-building event are provided alongside the class description. Please note that the listed rate is on a per-person basis.

What is your policy regarding cancellations?

We adhere to a 48-hour cancellation policy for all our team-building events.

Can you accommodate participants with food restrictions or allergies?

Yes, in most cases, we can accommodate dietary restrictions if we are informed about them prior to the event.