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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
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Learn the art of making soft, pillowy mini bao buns completely from scratch in this NYC culinary class!
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Garment District
16 to 33 guests
$65 - $89
($65 for Public class; $89 for Private class)
What you'll do
In this NYC cooking class, you'll learn the art of making soft, pillowy mini bao buns completely from scratch! Easily steamed, they are even more fun to fill with your ingredients of choice.You will follow along as your instructor shows you the process of making the dough and allowing it to prove while you make your filling of choice. You will choose between a vegan (featuring zucchinis, carrots, cabbage, and leeks) or seasoned ground beef filling. You'll also learn to make a Siopao dipping sauce from scratch. No experience is required! We provide all the equipment and ingredients. Our events are casual and meant to be fun and instructive, not hardcore. This class is designed to be just as fun for the cooking enthusiast who wants to be a part of every step as it is for the first-timer who’s happier observing and assisting (or taste testing).This class is the best of both worlds because you will get to practice working with dough as well as sharpening your cooking and knife skills. You'll be making bao buns at home in no time!Please Note:Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in, wearing your mask. You will be seated with your booking party and socially distanced from other guests. Guests in the same booking party will work together throughout the class by sharing ingredients and equipment. Drinks are NOT included in the ticket price, but will be available for sale at the venue. Outside drinks are not allowed. 21+ only.
What you'll get
Chicken street tacos! There are also vegan/vegetarian options available for this class.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Proof of ID, 21+ only.
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.
Location
The Breakfast Room @ Fairfield Inn & Suites by Ma - 338 West 36th Street, New York, NY
This venue is within walking distance of 34 St - Penn Station, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, 34 St-Penn Station and 34 St-Hudson Yards stations
Your teacher can also travel within 15 miles of Garment District, to a venue of your choice for a private class.
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Recent reviews of Cooking Class: Steamed Bao Buns
- 5/5 from Kristin Eley, attended Jul 2024: My partner and I had a wonderful time learning how to make bao buns as a date night. Sandro was kind, well-paced, helpful, and full of good cooking advice! The class was an amazing value for the cost. We really loved making the dough of the buns! Thank you so much for a great class, Sandro.
- 4/5 from Daniel Rothenberg, attended Dec 2023: Good class to start with. Food came out great and we had fun making everything.
- 5/5 from Elena Cipollini, attended Sep 2023: The class was really fun, the guys also very good in explaining the steps and checking on our work. The buns were delicious! Definitely recommend this class.
- 5/5 from Stephanie Sorage, attended May 2023: Our teacher was fantastic, and the venue seemed very well equipped for the class. The teacher was professional and seemed very experienced and made sure to provide guidance on the dos and don'ts for each step. Overall, I thought the class was great and the bao buns were delicious! 10/10
- 5/5 from Anita Nari, attended Apr 2023: The teacher was wonderful. He put all his enthusiasm and passion in explaining the recipe. The class was very well organized. It was a very pleasant discovery with a lot of fun! I recommend it also because the recipe is very smart and easy, something that you can replicate also in your home!
- 3/5 from Lauren Zander, attended Jan 2023: Nice evening out, but the end result was just ok. The bao was very heavy and not very authentic. The instructor was pleasant enough but we were disappointed that every table got the same amount of food to work with — whether you were just one person, or if you were a couple like us. Most of the couples could only have one person working at a time while the other person watched.
Your teacher
CocuSocial believes that great food is even better when it's made together! Born from the idea that cooking should be a social experience, CocuSocial — whose name literally means "cooking socially" in Latin — connects food lovers with talented local chefs and welcoming spaces to share one-of-a-kind culinary moments. Their mission is refreshingly simple: make cooking classes affordable, accessible, and genuinely fun — because everyone deserves a seat at the table, regardless of skill level or budget.From handmade pasta and hand-rolled sushi to French macarons and Spanish paella, CocuSocial offers a wide range of beginner-friendly classes designed to build confidence while keeping things light and enjoyable. They also host private events — from birthday parties and bridal showers to corporate team-building gatherings — partnering with local restaurants and hotels to keep everything easy and accessible. Whether you're rolling in solo, bringing a date, or gathering a whole crew, CocuSocial is the kind of place that turns a random night into a memory worth savoring!
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