Team Building Activity: The Ultimate Dumpling Duel
Craft delightful dumplings in this high-energy team building activity led by Chef Mary.
The class begins with a savory sour and garden salad with a spicy carrot ginger dressing prepared by Chef Mary. Next, you'll learn how to make dumpling dough before stuffing it with a mouth-watering filling and cooking it until golden perfection. Then, work in teams to create the best dumplings of the day, Make a custom filling with ground pork, napa cabbage, scallions and more. Plus, serve it alongside sauces from the DIY dipping bar, which can include chili oil, soy sauce and a variety of hot sauces. At the end of the day, you'll compete for bragging rights while improving communication and collaboration skills. Finally, indulge in mini Japanese soufflé cheesecakes for dessert.
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Miso Soup and Garden Salad With Carrot Ginger Dressing
Made by the Chef
With tofu, seaweed, scallions, mixed greens, carrot ginger dressing and freshly cut seasonal veggies
Handmade Potstickers: From Dough to Dumplings
With flour, ground pork, napa cabbage, garlic, ginger, scallions, soy sauce and sesame oil
DIY Dipping Sauce Bar
With soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, garlic, scallions, sesame seeds, optional spice blends and hot sauces
Mini Japanese Soufflé Cheesecakes
Made by the Chef
With cream cheese, eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 40
- Event Duration 3 hours
Outside Reviews for Chef Mary

Jennifer B.
10 Jan 2023
Chef Mary is a sushi master! Her cooking classes are fun and educational. Highly recommended!
Event location: Detroit
Chef travels to your location
Chef Mary has spent more than three decades crafting her stellar culinary career. She’s mastered the art of sushi, first in pop-ups and then in a brick-and-mortar restaurant on the Detroit riverfront. For over a decade, she’s taught aspiring chefs how to prepare their own exceptional cuisine using her smart cooking techniques. With expertise to share and passion to spare, Chef Mary has found her true love helping others find their place in the kitchen.
