Dim sum is one of those cooking traditions that feels intimidating until you're actually doing it, and then it turns out the fundamentals are completely learnable in an afternoon. This Portland, OR class covers the full picture: participants start by making a hot water dough from scratch, a simple but specific technique that results in wrappers with just the right texture for folding without tearing.

From there, the class splits between two fillings: a savory mix of ground pork and chicken seasoned with green onion, and a vegetable version packed with cabbage, shiitake mushroom, and parsley. Both get folded, then cooked, and served alongside a dipping sauce of soy, sesame oil, and chili crunch that adds real heat and depth. Held at a local Portland brewery, the class is approachable for complete beginners and satisfying for the curious home cook looking to expand their repertoire. All ingredients and tools are provided, and beverages are available for purchase at the brewery.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: Must be 21 years of age or older to attend
• Experience level: All levels are welcome, including complete beginners

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: This is not an experience for children. All participants must be 21 or older.
• Dietary restrictions: Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class. Contains gluten, pork, and soy.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: 2 hours
• What's included: All fresh ingredients and professional cooking tools. Guests will cook and enjoy a full meal.
• Who will be present: A culinary instructor will be present at all times, along with up to 25 total participants.
• Photo/video: Photos encouraged!
• Specific rules to follow: No outside beverages allowed. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at the brewery.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This is an indoor experience
• Arrival: Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in and get settled
• Parking: You can park at the experience location.
• What to wear: We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes. Please dress in clothing you won't mind getting dirty.
• What to bring:
  • Phones/cameras are allowed
  • Outside food and drinks are not permitted
  • Space for personal belongings may be limited

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

• Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase from the venue during the class
• Location is based on class date. Please check your confirmation email for the meeting location of this class.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for any other experience in our marketplace, free of charge, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly at customer.support@classpop.com or 800-385-0675. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 in advance means losing the value of your experience.