WOKTOPIA — Authentic Cantonese Dim Sum Cooking Classes in Guangzhou

Guests showing handmade coconut mochi at WOKTOPIA Cooking Class

Guest shaping char siu bao during a WOKTOPIA cooking class

Freshly steamed handmade char siu bao at WOKTOPIA Cooking Class

WOKTOPIA teacher and guest presenting handmade char siu bao

Guest learning to shape dumplings at WOKTOPIA Cooking Class

Fresh handmade dumplings prepared during a WOKTOPIA cooking class

Happy guest showing handmade dumplings at WOKTOPIA Cooking Class

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The Experience

Traditional, authentic,
and genuinely fun

Roll, pleat and steam Cantonese favourites with us — then sit down and enjoy everything you made.

Make Cantonese dim sum from scratch
Learn in English, French or Chinese
Local wet market tour
Vegetarian, gluten-free & more
Traditional Cantonese tea tasting
Step-by-step hands-on guidance
Customisable private classes
Cooking classes for kids
Free digital recipe book

Featured Dim Sum

What you will make & eat

A rotating menu of Cantonese classics, with vegetarian, gluten-free, halal-friendly and other dietary options available on request. Here are a few favourites from our kitchen.

Signature

Fluffy Cantonese char siu bao filled with barbecue pork in a bamboo steamer

叉烧包

Char Siu Bao · BBQ Pork Bun

The king of dim sum. Pillowy, cloud-soft steamed buns filled with succulent Cantonese BBQ pork — a beloved flavor among local Cantonese.

Veg-friendly Cantonese lo mai gai with sticky rice, chicken, mushrooms and seafood steamed in a lotus leaf

糯米鸡

Lo Mai Gai · Sticky Rice Chicken

Fragrant sticky rice and chicken wrapped and steamed in a lotus leaf, with savoury mushroom and seafood — comforting, aromatic and endlessly customisable.

Veg-friendly Cantonese shrimp and yellow chive cheung fun served with seasoned soy sauce

肠粉

Cheung Fun · Rice Noodle Rolls

Silky rice noodle rolls filled with shrimp and yellow chives, finished with a fragrant dipping sauce.

Classic

烧卖

Siu Mai · Pork & Shrimp Dumpling

An essential dim sum classic with a juicy pork-and-shrimp filling, wrapped in a delicate golden skin and steamed until tender.

Veg-friendly Handmade steamed jiaozi and golden pan-fried potstickers served with dipping sauce

饺子 & 煎饺

Jiaozi · Dumplings & Potstickers

Roll, fill and pleat your own dumplings, then enjoy them freshly steamed and pan-fried until golden and crisp, served with a fragrant dipping sauce.

Veg-friendly Double-skin milk custard topped with fresh mango in a blue-and-white porcelain bowl

双皮奶

Double-Skin Milk Custard

A must-try traditional dessert in Guangzhou — a silky milk custard with a delicate skin, creamy, gently sweet and irresistibly wobbly.

Veg-friendly Four handmade Cantonese steamed baozi in a bamboo steamer

包子

Baozi · Steamed Buns

Make two kinds of soft, fluffy steamed buns: one packed with juicy pork and earthy mushrooms, the other filled with smooth, gently sweet red bean paste.

Veg-friendly Coconut-coated Cantonese lo mai chi arranged on a wooden plate with Chinese tea

糯米糍

Lo Mai Chi · Coconut Mochi & Mochi DIY

Soft, tender and delightfully chewy: classic Coconut Mochi filled with sweet red bean paste and rolled in fragrant coconut, plus Mochi DIY shaped into your own playful creations.

Veg-friendly Mango pomelo sago with fresh mango, pomelo and sago pearls in a glass dessert bowl

杨枝甘露

Mango Pomelo Sago

Juicy mango, bright pomelo and chewy sago in a creamy coconut base — refreshing, fruity and packed with texture. Summer in a bowl.

Explore full class menus

"Slow down, roll a dumpling, and taste a little peace."

好吃

Yummy

好玩

Funny

正宗

Authentic

Why WOKTOPIA

A cooking class, made for travellers

Designed for visitors who want the real thing — warm, welcoming, and never a tourist trap.

Bilingual chef-teachers

Every class is taught in fluent English and Chinese, so nothing gets lost in translation — only added.

Immersive wet market tour

Step into a lively neighbourhood wet market and discover its sights, sounds and flavours — an authentic taste of everyday Guangzhou life.

Small hands-on groups

Intimate class sizes mean your hands are in the dough the whole time, with plenty of personal guidance.

Vegetarian-friendly

Every dish can be adapted for vegetarians — just tell us when you book and we will tailor your menu.

Certificate & recipes

Leave with a WOKTOPIA certificate of attendance and the recipe cards to recreate everything at home.

Culture, not just cooking

Stories, history and Cantonese table manners woven through the class — you leave understanding the food.

Good to Know

Questions & answers

Do I need any cooking experience?

Not at all. Our classes are built for complete beginners and curious travellers. Your teacher guides you through every step, and there is no such thing as a dumpling that is "too ugly to eat".

Is the class taught in English?

Yes. Every class is led by a bilingual chef-teacher in fluent English and Chinese, so you will follow along easily whether you speak Cantonese, Mandarin, or neither.

Can you cater for vegetarians or allergies?

Absolutely. Every dish on our menu can be made vegetarian, and we handle most common allergies. Just let us know your needs when you book and we will adapt your menu.

How long is a class and what is included?

Most classes run around 2.5 to 3.5 hours depending on the package. That includes all ingredients and equipment, the hands-on session, a full sit-down tasting of what you made, recipe cards and a certificate. Market-tour packages add roughly an hour.

Do we eat what we cook?

Of course — that is the best part. You sit down and enjoy the full spread you have made, Cantonese-family style, tea included. Bring your appetite.

Where are you located?

We are based in Guangzhou, Guangdong — the home of Cantonese dim sum. The exact address and directions are sent with your booking confirmation. See the contact page for the neighbourhood.

Book Your Seat

Come pleat, steam
and feast with us

Tell us your dates and group size and we will hold your spot. Private sessions, couples and families all welcome.

StudioGuangzhou, Guangdong, China
Emailcontact@woktopiacookingclass.com
Phone / WeChat+86 183 1875 0386

A Taste ofTradition Yummy & Funny!

Traditional, authentic,and genuinely fun