| Master Class Dumplings

Health and Safety for You and the Community is my first priority.

Businesses in historic Chinatown are slowly returning to normal. To ensure the safety and well-being of my clients, I will have masks available as well as hand sanitizer; the dumpling lesson area will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized both before and after the lesson, and a brief health survey will need to be completed. If you have made a booking and do not feel well, Historical Chinatown Tours is happy to re-book for a later date. Please continue to follow the advice of our BC Health Officer, Chief Medical Health Officer, and the Minister of Health. Stay well. I look forward to welcoming you soon.

Update: I was vaccinated in May 2021.

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Dumpling History

Chinese dumplings are far more symbolic than simply a delicious morsel. They have a unique history and are a culturally intangible food item that is one of the most widely loved and popular foods in China and around the world. Judy passes on this Chinese tradition through her dumpling-making classes.

Some interesting facts include:

Chinese dumplings are thought to date back to the Eastern Han (AD 25 - 220)
Chinese dumplings are one of the most important foods during Chinese New Year and other Chinese holidays and festivals
Traditionally, family members get together to make dumplings on the eve of the Lunar New Year
The shape of Chinese dumplings is similar to ancient gold or silver ingots, and represent wealth and good fortune
The fillings vary from region to region, but all of Judy's ingredients are organic, free-range, and local

Making dumplings is a bonding, zen, and fun experience for individuals, families, friends, team-building with colleagues, dinner parties and much more. Judy can customize experiences to suit any age-group and group size.

Master Class Activities

We'll learn to make authentic Chinese dumplings with Judy, also known as the Dumpling Diva.
First, Judy will discuss the ingredients used for Cantonese-style home cooking and where to buy them.
Second, she will show you how to make dumplings.
Then we get to eat them. It's a lot of fun!