Brilliant Bao @ Oxford Street

Chinese Bao Making Masterclass Brings Traditional Steamed Bun Skills to Life

Food lovers can discover the secrets of traditional Chinese steamed buns in an immersive hands-on cooking class focused on creating soft, fluffy bao from scratch. Guided by expert chefs, participants will explore the techniques behind perfect bao dough, learning how to shape and steam these beloved treats using traditional bamboo steamers.

The experience takes guests through every stage of bao preparation, from shaping pre-proved dough into delicate little pillows to achieving the ideal texture through careful steaming. Alongside the buns, participants will develop their knife skills by preparing a refreshing carrot and mooli pickle and a crunchy smashed cucumber salad, perfectly balancing the flavours of the dish.

Guests will also learn how to create a flavourful Kung Pao sauce with the perfect combination of spicy, sweet, and savoury notes. The class continues with stir-frying free-range chicken or oyster mushrooms in the sauce before filling the freshly made bao with the delicious mixture, pickles, and salad.

Once their creations are complete, participants can enjoy their homemade bao at the chef’s table or take them home to savour later. With expert demonstrations, all ingredients and equipment provided, a digital recipe pack, and hands-on guidance throughout, this class offers an authentic introduction to Chinese cooking techniques and flavours.