Classes and Events

Seattle Asian Food Cooking Class

Private Cooking Classes

Classes are between 2 ½ and 3 hours, depending on the menu, during which time we will prepare 2 to 3 dishes start to finish.

Location

Classes can be held in any kitchen in the greater Seattle area. No kitchen is too small to teach in, but also be prepared to use tabletops in living or dining areas as extra class space. (min 6 people)

Menus

Classes are tailored to individual tastes and instructional needs. Each student will receive electronic copies of the recipes at the end of class.

Gift Certificate 

Gift certificate available for purchase with agreed terms and conditions. A private class can be arranged for me to travel to you with a minimum of six students. A gift certificate valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. All students must attend one single class on a time mutually agreed day before gift certificate expired. Gift Certificate is not refundable. Partial refunds are not offered if less than minimum class size attended. 

Scheduling 

Please tell me your prefer hours and dates.

Pricing

Class costs include all fresh ingredients, which I procure, but not basic pantry items. If your menu choices require specialty ingredients beyond the scope of the sample recipes, supplemental fees may apply. To inquire about availability, please contact me.  Email olive@cookingdolls.com to arrange your next cooking adventure with Olive.

Dim Sum, Dumplings & XLB (Soup Dumpling) Cooking Class

Be part of this hands-on Dim Sum making fun at the comfort of your own home or my kitchen! Enjoy this deliciousness and get inspired to cook Chinese food for your next occasions! I will come to you and lead you step by step on how to prepare your own Dim Sum dishes. Note: There is minimum six students per class. See Sample Cooking Classes here.

Private Class Menu Option

Choose two main dishes and one dessert or three main dishes from the list:

Classic Dim Sum Dishes:
  • Chicken or Pork Chive Dumpling (Pot-Stickers/Steamed/boiled)
  • Vegetarian Dumpling (Pot-Stickers/Steamed/Boiled)
  • Shui Mai (Steamed Prawn & Pork Dumplings)
  • Scallion Pancake
  • Char Siu Puffs (Steamed Barbecue Pork Buns)
  • Shrimp Wonton Soup
  • XLB, Shao Long Bao (Soup Dumpling) Note: When this item is requested the class will only accommodate two items total due to more works goes into this dish.
Gluten Free Dim Sum Dishes:
  • Steamed Turnip Rice Cake
  • Savory Steamed Taro Cake 
  • Crystal Ha Gou (Steamed Prawn Dumplings with Gluten Free Wrap)
  • Vegetarian Crystal Dumplings (Steamed Vegetarian Dumplings with Gluten Free Wrap)
  • Pearl Balls (Steamed Beef Coated by Sticky Rice)
  • Steam Pork Ribs with Black Bean Sauce
Dessert: 
  • Sweet Dumplings with Black Sesame or Peanuts Fillings 
  • Steamed Yam Custard Bun 
  • Ma Lai Gao (Light Steamed Sponge Cake) 
Gluten Free Dessert: 
  • Sweet Rice Balls (Sesame or Peanut fillings) 
  • Mah Lai Goh (Brown Sugar Steamed Cakes)
  • Mango Tapioca Pudding

Call (425) 998-8241 or email olive@cookingdolls.com to arrange your next cooking adventure with Olive to request a date you have in mind.

$ 110 Per Person Plus Tax
  • Class length: 3 hours
  • Classes can be customize to vegetarian or gluten free
  • Price include all ingredients, dipping sauces and recipe 
  • Minimum class size:  Peak Season ( November to January) : 8 students, other months would be 6 students. 
  • Travel fee may apply depends on your location

 

Note: Glutinous rice/sweet rice flour does not contain dietary gluten (i.e. does not contain gluten and gliadin), and should be safe for gluten-free diets.