The Highlights

Learn to make soft, fluffy Chinese bao buns
Create zingy pickles, smashed cucumber salad, and a tasty Kung Pao filling
Enjoy your bao at the chef’s table
Complimentary glass of fizz or tea/coffee on arrival
Vegetarian and vegan diets can be accommodated
Digital recipe pack to take home
Exchangeable Experience Gift

2 Locations To Choose From

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London - Islington
London - Oxford Street

The Main Event

Looking for the perfect foodie gift? The Brilliant Bao Class at The Jamie Oliver Cookery School would be a great choice.

During this class, guests will learn the secrets to creating soft, fluffy Chinese steamed buns. Guided by expert chefs, you’ll get stuck in with making dreamy bao dough, shaping pre-proved balls into pillowy perfection and steaming them in traditional bamboo baskets.

It’s not all about the buns though, this class takes you deeper into delicious Chinese-inspired flavours. You’ll sharpen your knife skills by making a zingy carrot and mooli pickle and a crunchy smashed cucumber salad. Then comes the star of the show: a lip-smacking Kung Pao dressing, perfectly balancing spicy, sweet, and salty notes. Using this sauce, you’ll stir-fry either free-range chicken or oyster mushrooms to create a rich filling for your bao.

The best part? Sitting down at the chef’s table to enjoy your creation, stuffed with sticky Kung Pao chicken or mushrooms, crisp salad and tangy pickle. Or, if you prefer, you can pack your bao to take home to enjoy later.

Everything is taken care of, from aprons and equipment to fresh ingredients, so all you need to do is turn up, roll up your sleeves, and have fun. You’ll work in pairs, following easy-to-understand demos that make cooking accessible for all levels. Plus, you’ll leave with a handy digital recipe pack, so you can recreate your bao at home whenever the craving strikes.

Important Bits

Important to Note

This experience is not suitable for gluten-free diets. However it can be adapted for vegan and vegetarian diets.

If you are attending by yourself, you may be paired up with another person.

The classes are taught by Jamie’s team of trained teaching chefs, in his relaxed
signature style.

When

Available on selected dates throughout the year.
Excluded dates may apply.

Duration: 1.5 hours (includes teaching demos, cooking and time to enjoy your dish afterwards)

Validity

Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.

Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.

Who Can Go

Minimum age: 15 years old
Ages 15 to 17 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
This experience is not suitable for gluten-free diets.
Alcohol will only be served to those who are 18 and over.
Spectators cannot be accommodated, nor is there a waiting area for friends and family.

What about Insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

How it Works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

Image Guidance

Images are for illustrative purposes only. The experience may vary by location or availability. Please refer to the experience description for full details of what is included.

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