Cooking Class: Delightful Dumpling With Chef Megan
Learn to make traditional Chinese pork and cabbage dumplings in this fun cooking class.
You’ll start with the savory filling, made with ground pork, cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil. Then, you’ll make simple homemade dumpling dough with flour and water before rolling, filling and folding each dumpling by hand. Once assembled, you’ll pan-sear the dumplings until they are beautifully golden and crisp. To finish, you’ll create a flavorful dipping sauce with soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, green onions, sesame oil, sesame seeds and optional chili paste. Book your spot today!
What’s Included
- A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Megan
- An authentic dumpling-making experience hosted at a local public venue in San Diego (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 Megan, who makes every technique approachable
- A welcoming, beginner-friendly dumpling-making class in San Diego with zero pressure on skill level
- Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
MENU
Pork and Cabbage Dumplings
With flour, ground pork, cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil
Chinese Dumpling Dipping Sauce
With soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, green onions, sesame oil, sesame seeds and optional chili paste
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.
- LabelsBeginner, Date Night, Chinese, Asian
Outside Reviews for Chef Megan
Matera
15 Jun 2026
We had a great experience with the knife skills and testing out of the different tiles and where they're made from. Thanks, Chef Megan!
Ma.Kathleene Puno
01 Jun 2026
Had a great time making paella and olive oil gelato. I learned a lot with Chef Megan and she was so thorough and helpful.
Barbara H.
16 May 2026
This bread baking class was awesome! I've been baking bread for years and I learned so many new tips and have such a better understanding because of Chef Megan's teaching. She was gracious and fun and everything we learned was absolutely delicious!
Event location: 3869 Miramar St., San Diego, CA, 92092
Venue Type: Brewery
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
Chef Megan brings 10 years of restaurant ownership experience in Sonoma County, with a background spanning French bistro fare, steakhouse menus, Mediterranean cooking and wood-fired cuisine. Born in Holland and shaped by five years in Paris, she grew up cooking Italian food and developed a passion for global flavors. Her specialties include approachable Mediterranean cuisine and meals that bring people together through warmth, creativity and connection.
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