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Delicious Dumplings

Description

Discover the flavor-packed world of dumplings! These juicy and plump morsels filled with hearty ingredients such as ground meat, vegetables and classic seasoning such as soy sauce and sesame oil wrapped in fun shapes and folds will bring such joy as soon as you take a big bite. This class is hands-on, yet casual and easy going, making it a perfect occasion for a romantic date night or a fun outing with your family and friends!

Master the basics of dumpling wrapping in different shapes including triangular, wonton and pleated crescent. You will get a chance to work with high-quality store-bought dumpling wrappers and also learn valuable knife skills and learn how to create your own option of fillings and dipping sauce from scratch.

No experience is required! We provide all the equipment and ingredients, which are easy to find at local markets if you do not already have them in your home kitchen. Our events are casual and meant to be fun and instructive, not hardcore. This class is designed to be just as fun for the cooking enthusiast who wants to be a part of every step as it is for the first-timer who is happier observing and assisting (or taste testing).

Please arrive 15 min early to check in and settle in. BYOB is welcome.

What this class looks like

8 - 26

Group size

2 hours

Duration

All Levels

Class level

We provide

Equipment and ingredients

Tools

Any dietary restrictions

Vegetarian friendly

Nut free

Gluten free

Kosher friendly

Dairy free

Fish free

Egg free

Shellfish free

Vegan friendly

Meet your chef instructor

Introducing Chef Charlie, a culinary maestro blending Swedish and Black American heritage into her global gastronomic journey. From her roots foraging wild treasures in the forests of Gothenburg and fishing along Norway's riverbanks, to studying gastronomy near the Arctic Circle and refining her craft at Michelin-starred DILL in Reykjavík, Charlie's passion for wild foods and sustainable living is palpable. Her culinary odyssey took a meaningful turn when she helmed an anarchist kitchen in Iceland, providing nourishment and support to refugee families. Leading the charge at Värt: Sustainable Food Lab in Sweden, and collaborating with indigenous chef Angus Adams in Australia, Charlie honed her skills in merging sustainability with culinary innovation. After competing on Food Network's Battle of the Decades and 24 in 24, and grabbing the top 3 spot on Amazon Prime UK’s The World Cook, taking home the win in Roku’sBest Bite Wins then being featured on Ginger and Carrot and Women in Food, Charlie is now on a mission in southern California. Her mantra? If it grows together, it goes together. Join Chef Charlie Ray in her quest to spread sustainable and zero-waste culinary wisdom, one delectable dish at a time.

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Where the class will be

Partake Collective

456 Elm Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802

Good food brings people together and everyone should have an opportunity to partake. We created a place that makes it possible.

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Guest requirement

The nature of our classes are set up so that booking parties will work together during class, sharing both ingredients and equipment. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to park and check in. BYOB Beer, Wine or Sake is Welcome-our venue partner has a $5 corkage fee that can be paid directly to the venue on the day of the class as well as offering beverage for sale on site. Please visit the kiosk inside the venue to pay the corkage fee before class begins.

Cancellation policy

Reschedule request have to be made at least 48 hours before the class for groups of less than 6 people and 14 days for groups of 6 people or more. Cancellations are not permitted and tickets are non-refundable.See terms and policy.

Reviews

Xiomara H.

I treated my mom and mother-in-law to this class. It was our first time taking this class. We very much enjoyed Chef Charlie! She offered a brief history of the origin of the dumplings which we found very interesting. She was very nice and easy going. She made the class a delicious fruit salad and made us a dumpling from Botswana to try out. I highly recommend this dumpling course, and other courses taught by Chef Charlie!

Jun, 23rd, 2025

Margaret M.

Fun and tasty! Chef Charlie Ray taught us some of the important history behind the dumplings and encouraged us to be creative.

Jun, 20th, 2025

Jaime M.

Chef Charlie was incredibly charismatic and engaging, with a great sense of humor that made the experience even more enjoyable. We truly appreciated the personalized touches and the extra effort she put in—especially the thoughtful moments designed with social media in mind. The only downside was the room temperature; the strong air conditioning created a chilly, Antartica-like atmosphere, which caused our dumpling steamer to take significantly longer than expected. Thank you!

May, 30th, 2025

Rebecca D.

Would love to have taller tables to work at.

Mar, 3rd, 2025

Elicelda D.

We very much enjoyed Chef Charlie! She offered information and a brief history of the origin of the dumplings. She also made the class a delicious fruit salad and made us a dumpling from Botswana to try out. I highly recommend this dumpling course, and other courses taught by Chef Charlie!

Jun, 23rd, 2025

Michelle O.

Fabulously delicious

Jun, 20th, 2025

Gloria L.

I love the experience it was fun, easy and delicious.

Apr, 9th, 2025

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📍Partake Collective (456 Elm Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802)

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