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Team Building Activity: Make Dumplings and Have a Duel

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Looking for a team building activity that's both competitive and delicious? Look no further! Join Chef Iliana for a hands-on dumpling-making experience that will bring your team together in a fun new way.

From dough to fillings to folding, Chef Iliana will guide your group through the process of creating perfect dumplings from scratch. Once you've mastered the basics, it's time to put your skills to the test with a fun and friendly competition. Split into teams and let the creativity flow as you mix and match fillings like tofu, chicken, pork, and veggies to create the tastiest and most unique dumplings possible. Judges will evaluate each team's dumplings based on appearance, taste and originality. Get ready for a fun-filled culinary adventure with your crew!

Cooking classes on Classpop! are designed to be social events that do not require any previous experience. Guests are welcome to purchase or provide alcoholic beverages to enjoy during the class.

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Dumpling Dough

With flour, water and cooking oil

Filling Ingredients

With chicken, pork, tofu, mushrooms, green onion, water chestnuts, vermicelli, cilantro and more

Minimum Guests 10
Maximum Guests 50
Event Duration 2 hours
This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.

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Dora

20 Jun 2025

Chef Illiana - was amazing.

Zoe

14 Jun 2025

Chef Iliana was very friendly and is clearly a great chef, but I hate to say I was disappointed by this class. For how much it cost, I was surprised by the low quality. We didn’t make the tomato sauce (which was advertised in the class description— she brought it pre-made) and the tools we used for cooking were just the contents of a plastic to-go cutlery set (and the included salt and pepper pack was the only seasoning option). There wasn’t much instruction given, either, so the gnocchi my friend and I made turned out quite large and dense. It felt more like a fun social activity rather than a class to gain cooking skills. The pictures on the website are also misleading… I hate to leave a bad review but I also don’t like to feel ripped off… so here we are.

Katrina

12 Jun 2025

What a nice and cute experience, she was a delight thank you.

Landis

11 Jun 2025

Chef Iliana was extremely knowledgeable, warm, and a fun teacher! Our group had a blast, and I’m so excited to go home and try to make this dish on my own!!!

Madison

22 Mar 2025

This was very disappointing, after arriving right before the class begun the owner of the bar saying they were not sure if the class was happening because they have not heard from the chef. Eventually someone comes and has to set up after the event has started. It was not Chef Iliana but her gf who was there to lead the class. After starting late we did not do much, but there was not enough dumpling presses for all of us, so my partner and I did not have the proper material the rest of the class did. After being the first ones to turn in our dumplings we did not get them back until THE ENTIRE CLASS HAD EATEN AND LEFT. Every single person had left the building but us, they did not realize that ours was not cooking. Usually they said they use bamboo steamers but this time was just tin foils and flames, but ours did not work. After the chef showed up covered in glitter from the people she met on the train, even though we were told she was late due to traffic the class had been going on for two hours. She had told us that our dumplings were falling apart and she would have instructed us to make them differently if she was here, but she was not? They are very nice people but it was very unprofessional and not organized at all.

Hannah

20 Feb 2025

Such an incredible experience for my partner and i’s anniversary! Chef was so kind and taught us a lot about food at home! Can’t wait to have my dumplings for lunch tomorrow!

Joel

14 Feb 2025

Felt extremely disappointed and overcharged by this class. The teaching part was extremely simplistic, the amount of food was paltry, the space itself felt extremely low rent, and overall the experience was a huge let down. This class needs to be either rebuilt from the ground up or completely cancelled.

Maggie

30 Jan 2025

Awesome and fun class!

Taylor

29 Jan 2025

Chef Iliana was not only a wonderful and educational Chef, but she was a great hostess as well! Had a wonderful time in her class!

Aladian

23 Jan 2025

10/10 experience!

FARICA

07 Nov 2024

I enjoyed everything about this experience the chef, her family, meeting new people, and most of all the delicious dumplings we made!! 10 outta 10

Caroline

01 Aug 2024

This was a great and fun class!

Hannah

27 Jun 2024

Chef Iliana was truly amazing! Exceptional attention to detail defines Chef Iliana's dumpling skills. From the first bite to the last, every flavor harmonizes perfectly, showcasing a true mastery of the culinary arts. We can’t wait to book another class with Chef Iliana!

Anthony

14 Jun 2024

Well done and enjoyable .

Krupa

09 Jun 2024

we took this class as a team building event and Liliana did a great job keep us engaged and help us all connect more through making dumplings. We made steam dumplings but wish we also had the option to make fried dumplings but otherwise it was a great class.

Eva

22 May 2024

Chef Iliana is wonderful. Venue was too loud. We sat in the back of a restaurant close to the DJ. Venue felt unsanitary for making food. Also I could see spit coming out of Chef Iliana’s mouth and landing on food. She spoke so close to the table where the food was and people were sitting. Not the most sanitary. I am sure that she would have spoke from further away if the room wasn’t so loud.

Maria

15 May 2024

Went to Iliana's Dumpling making class for a date night- Me and my partner absolutely loved every second of it. She is very organised and on point with all the arrangements. Break down of all steps make it very easy to follow instructions and get the yummiest dumplings as end result. She is very friendly and answers as many questions as you have. Overall it was a really fun class and cant wait to do my next class with her.

Alfonso

08 May 2024

What a great learning and hands-on experience!!! I will definitely be back!!!

Brittany

05 May 2024

Amazing class!! So much fun and learned so much. Can’t wait to make my own tortillas at home!

Heather

25 Apr 2024

BEST CLASS EVER!!!!!!!! i cannot even put into words how awesome our experience was. we did the beginner sushi making class with Chef Iliana, and it was incredible! Iliana was soo kind, patient, fun, & knowledge. we got a great lesson and a delicious meal to go along with it! 100000/10!⭐️

Emeliy

21 Apr 2024

Great experience! Ilianna is amazing!

Michael

15 Apr 2024

The experience was great! She is great and We enjoyed a lot and we had so much fun! Thanks a lot

Cassi

07 Apr 2024

Chef ILi is amazing! The class was so much fun and the dumplings were so flavorful. Definitely are taking another class and doing a personal class soon!

Kyle

03 Apr 2024

10 out of 10 HIGHLY recommend chef Iliana! Super dope vibes and great Gyoza. I will definitely be attending more of her classes in the future.

Roslyn

25 Mar 2024

This was a fun outing for a girls night out. This is something we always wanted to do, and it was a great experience.

Kristen

22 Mar 2024

We had a great time and learned a lot of techniques that we can use at home. Chef Ili was super friendly and helpful with the entire process.

Melissa

21 Mar 2024

It was a great partner, I appreciated how inviting Chef Iliana was and approachable. I had a great time with my partner and now I know how to make sushi :) thank you

Amanda

18 Mar 2024

We had a wonderful experience! Such a fun way to spend an evening! Chef Iliana was fantastic!

Christian

13 Mar 2024

Knowledgeable, patient, kind, and most importantly FUN!

William

06 Mar 2024

Had a great time fun advent chef was awesome would do it agy

Christopher

06 Mar 2024

Great chef, highly recommended.

Kat

06 Mar 2024

Everything from the atmosphere to her energy was amazing. We felt confident in our Gyoza creations as she led the class. We hope to take another one of her classes!

Christine

29 Feb 2024

Chef Iliana is very personable and made the class fun. She explains technique well and is very happy to help if needed.

Cathy

21 Feb 2024

Left a tip at the event It was a super fun night

Amy

09 Jan 2024

Iliana was absolutely amazing! She had a wonderful way of balancing personal conversation and cooking instruction. She has so much to offer as both a person and a chef. I am not a chef to begin with but, her class truly inspired me to be more experimental with food. We will be seeking out more classes with her!

Adrianna

04 Jan 2024

Chef Ili was awesome and the class was fun! The dumplings were delicious. Super happy that we signed up for this!

Evan

30 Dec 2023

Great night out learning how to make sushi with Chef Iliana- would definitely recommend!

Brian

28 Dec 2023

The venue was nice, and we had a good time, but the class didn't deliver for the money. I learned almost nothing about making sushi. It seemed like the chef went to Whole Foods on the way to the class to pick up ingredients. 90 minutes into the session, and we still hadn't eaten. The ingredients were served on paper plates and for $55 each, we didn't have enough ingredients to make the two rolls.

Janet

30 Nov 2023

Great class.

Daniela

14 Aug 2023

Chef Lliana was amazing! Such a fun and interactive class. I really enjoyed making sushi with my mom and not worrying about how it looked because it tasted great! Lol

Evelina

10 Aug 2023

simply the best

Laureli

24 Jul 2023

The most fun I have ever had in a cooking class! I'm not sure that I'm any more capable of making Gyoza than I was before, but my sister, best friend and I had an absolute blast!

Elizabeth

16 Jun 2023

The experience was great and the hosts were very pleasant! Look forward to doing it again

Paloma

16 Jun 2023

It was interesting

Outside Reviews for Chef Iliana

Gregory

06 Apr 2025

Fantastic, my wife and I booked chef ili for a private cooking class dinner. I wanted to surprise my wife with a class since she has been on a binge of learning new tricks and trades. Low and be hold chef ili was recommended to me by a colleague of mine who hired her for two previous events he held. She came in with her team and turned our kitchen and dining room into a beautiful foodie oasis, where she set up 3 different cooking stations for us to prepare our own 3 course tasting menu. It was such a blast and my wife had the time of her life. We will be hiring chef ili and her team again.

Lena

06 Apr 2025

Absolutely Amazing! Chef ili catered a private event for my family and we had such a great time. She not only cooked all the food but she also crafted a delicious cocktail for us with the liquor we provided. Chef ili and her team truly took the time to cater to every family member by remembering each persons choice of drink to passing extra bites after dinner. We even went ahead and pre-booked a private cooking class birthday dinner for my sister. Thanks a million to chef ili and her amazing team for making all of us feel important that day!!

Hailey Mueller

29 Aug 2022

Had an intimate private dinner party at my house with my boyfriend and another couple. She cooked every dish with an immense amount of love and creativity. Since that night I am now a regular meal prep client of hers.

Evelyn Roman

29 Aug 2022

Truly enjoy the way Chef ili speaks to her class with complete knowledge and passion with every word that flows from her mouth. I'm always recommending her to friends and colleagues. She also travels to other states, as i was hosting a party in Florida and she gladly came and cooked up a storm for my 60 guest ! I appreciate her hard work.

Gladys Roman

29 Aug 2022

I am so happy that I attended the Chef ili’s cooking class at the Manna of Life Food Pantry. The class was fun, informative and we learned so much in a short time. Chef ili focused on the foods that the pantry provides. One of the recipes was chicken nuggets that were made with canned chicken. Her recipe was easy to follow and the nuggets were very tasty and well made. I was not sure what to do with the canned chicken but she gave us many ideas on what to do with the product. At a previous class she taught us how to make a very tasty sautéed cabbage. Chef ili enjoys teaching and her love of cooking is very contagious. She teaches with passion and wants us to learn how to make better choices when we are preparing meals. Chef ili is very professional and her expertise is very evident. Love her classes.

Edgar Guardia

09 Aug 2022

We had the privilege of partnering up with Chef Ili for our spring 2022 season providing us nutritional meals, snacks and drinks for our soccer teams. I also personally had the privilege of getting meals for myself and as always she amazes our taste buds. Chef Ili always communicate with us to make sure we had what we needed whether it be sufficient if the teams enjoyed the meals and also very punctual with delivery. She stays hands on with you exceeding your expectations Id recommend Chef Ili over and over again never disappointed. I personally have eaten veggies and foods I wouldn’t have before but anything she touches is a hit!

Karina C

28 Jul 2022

Chef Ili cooked for our private events to celebrate our one year anniversary. She outdid herself and truly catered to each individual that attended the 20 person party. Iliana was super energetic and had everyone engaged. I recommend everyone to her, she truly makes the best experience!

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