Affordable Cultural Experiences in London
Join EasyStepUK for affordable, hands-on cultural experiences in Lewisham. Learn traditional skills, meet new people and discover East and Southeast Asian culture in a friendly community setting.
Our activities include dumpling making, flower arranging, traditional crafts, lion dance and dragon dance experiences. No previous experience is required.
Income from these activities supports EasyStepUK’s charitable community programmes.
Your workshop team
Every session is supported by a team of four to five people: one tutor to explain and demonstrate, one chef to handle cooking, one designated safety lead to oversee on-site safety, and one or two volunteers to assist participants.
Learn to fill, fold and cook traditional Chinese dumplings with EasyStepUK. No previous experience is needed.
£30 per person includes:
• Tutor-led teaching, all ingredients and dumpling-making tools.
• Gloves and an apron to use during the workshop.
• Chinese tea.
• On-site tasting of freshly cooked dumplings, with condiments, plates and cutlery provided.
• A separate takeaway box of six ready-to-eat dumplings, pan-fried or boiled (value £10), in addition to the tasting.
Meat and vegetarian dumplings are available. Please discuss dietary requirements and any food allergies with us before booking so we can confirm suitability.
Private bookings: Date and time agreed on request. Workshops can take place at Zhu Lin Hidden Village, 100–104 Lewisham High Street, London SE13 5JH, or at your venue within 10 miles of our Lewisham location. Customer venues are subject to availability and confirmation of suitable food preparation and cooking facilities.
Public classes: Dates to be confirmed. Register your interest or join the ClassBento waitlist for future dates.
Duration: 60–75 minutes. Children aged 8+ are welcome at our venue; under-16s must attend with an adult.
Private group enquiries: Please send your preferred date, group size, venue postcode and dietary requirements to info@easystepuk.org. Book or request a private class on ClassBento: https://classbento.co.uk/chinese-dumpling-making-class-london
Income from the workshop supports EasyStepUK’s charitable community programmes.