Cooking Class: Handmade Dumplings With Chef Brandi
Learn how to make pork fried dumplings shaped like little white roses in this fun cooking class.
During this session, you’ll create the most delicate, hand-pleated dumplings. Each dumpling is filled with minced pork, garlic chives, fresh lemongrass and ginger. You'll also roast bok choy, seasoning it with ginger and red chilies for a flavorful, slightly spicy side. Working alongside Chef Brandi, you’ll learn tips for shaping dumplings, balancing flavors and making a simple dipping sauce of soy, black vinegar and chili oil that perfectly complements the savory filling. Book your spot now!
What’s Included
- A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Brandi
- An authentic dumpling-making experience hosted at a local public venue in Baltimore (venue varies by date)
- All fresh ingredients and professional cooking tools provided
- Expert techniques, tips and chef insights you can use long after class
- A complete meal you’ll cook and enjoy yourself
What to Expect
- Step-by-step guidance from Chef Brandi, who makes every technique approachable
- A welcoming, beginner-friendly dumpling-making class in Baltimore with zero pressure on skill level
- Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
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Pork Fried Dumplings (White Rose Style)
With minced pork, garlic chives, lemongrass, ginger and dumpling wrappers
Roasted Bok Choy
With ginger and red chilies
Soy Black Vinegar Dipping Sauce
With soy sauce, black vinegar and chili oil
Cooking classes on Classpop! are designed to be fun, social events. Feel free to purchase wine or beer at the venue to enjoy during the class.
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 4
- Maximum Guests 25
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- Restrictions Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
- LabelsAdult, Beginner, Date Night, Fun, Vietnamese
Outside Reviews for Chef Brandi
Nasha
11 Feb 2026
I had such a beautiful experience with Brandi. From the moment you interact with her, you feel her warm and welcoming energy, she genuinely creates a space where people feel comfortable, included, and encouraged to participate.
Micaiha
09 Feb 2026
Ms Cook Therapy is hands down AMAZING. Every single dish is made with so much love and it truly shows in the flavor. Her food NEVER misses!!
John
04 Feb 2026
Brandi is a over the top positive treasure. I make a point to attend any event/place that hosts her. Here lemonade and peanut brittle is fantastic and my go to gift for myself and others. I've had that pleasure of sitting for a live cooking demonstration of her gumbo that was divine and informative. Giving me the Confidence to try it and work on my own recipe at home.
Event location: 1611 Guilford Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21202
Venue Type: Brewery
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
Meet your chef
Chef Brandi is a Certified Food Service Manager and culinary educator passionate about making the kitchen a welcoming, confidence-building space for all. Since 2020, she has led cooking lessons for children, adults and individuals with disabilities, expanding her work into team-building events, live demonstrations and customized meal prep services. Known for her engaging teaching style and focus on flavor, texture and technique, Chef Brandi creates inclusive, hands-on culinary experiences that inspire creativity and joy.
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