Steamed Bun Making Class

Learn the basics of making and shaping dough with this fun cooking class in the Bay Area!



2 hours Location Comes to you Class size 5 to 20 guests   $60

The age-old skill of making and shaping dough is at your fingertips! Whether a beginner or a seasoned veteran, working with dough is a very relaxing activity that helps you release stress with every pinch and punch.
In this class, you’ll learn the basic ingredients needed for doughmaking and play with the consistency of dough, experiencing the tactile changes to it as you knead it and pound it. After a break to let the dough rest, we shape it, detail it, and make it come alive! At the end of the experience, you will have the knowledge and skills to recreate these anytime you want for yourself, friends, and family.
Although it may seem daunting, the process is actually very easy to pick up and gets easier the more you do it. In fact, if you’ve made dough before, this might even be too easy. Feel free to take things up a notch and experiment with different shapes and sizes!
Design Ideas
  • Matcha turtles - matcha flavored mantou (no filling)
  • Roses - rose flavored mantou (no filling)
  • Milk Butter Whales - milk butter flavored bao (with filling)
  • Black Sesame Hedgehogs - black sesame flavored bao (with filling)
This activity is suitable for parent-and-me classes where parent and child work collectively on the same creation.
Plan an interactive birthday party or a team building activity and enjoy making treats together.
Public Workshops
Public workshops are held at Jiaren Cafe in Santa Clara. The cafe provides 20% off all their food, drinks, and products for attendees of classes! Please note that private events held at Jiaren Cafe have an extra cost. Please see their listing for more details.
Please note
  • Flavors, designs, and ingredients are customizable.
  • Kids under 9 can attend for free (though without extra material)
  • Buns are steamed! They are mantou.
FAQ
Q: Do they have filling?
A: Currently, only the hedgehogs and whales have filling, and it's either a milk butter or black sesame filling. For private events, we can try other fillings!
Q: Are they vegan?
A: The roses and turtles are vegan. Hedgehogs and whales use butter in the filling but can be adjusted to be vegan.
What you'll get
3-4 buns/person
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly but patience is required as the task is time-consuming.
What to bring
You will need to provide a kitchen space with running water and a stovetop. Instructor can bring a portable stovetop, if needed.
Instructor will provide all needed ingredients. Feel free to bring additional ingredients, and of course bring your can-do attitude!
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 9 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

Location

Your teacher can travel within 30 miles of Fremont, to a venue of your choice.

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Recent reviews of Steamed Bun Making Class

  • 5/5 from Cheruba Prabakar, attended Jun 2026: The class was great! The girls want to do it again for a playdate-- they had an amazing time.
  • 5/5 from Sophia Cabrera, attended May 2026: What a great class! My husband and I were able to bring our two children, and we all learned to make the buns together. Everything was prepped ahead of time, which made it easy to follow along. The host/teacher was incredibly attentive and kind! She even gave her dough to someone who dropped theirs and offered my husband an extra board to work with while our children were using the two boards provided. She truly made our first experience learning to make steamed buns feel easy and enjoyable. 10/10 would recommend!
  • 5/5 from Lindsey Voight, attended Nov 2025: Angela and John were wonderful hosts! They came to our location, had everything prepped for an easy start, and were great teachers. Our group had fun creating turtles, whales, roses & even our own creations! It was a fun process and highly recommend for a team activity (we were a group of 8 and it was perfect!)! :)
  • 5/5 from Sophie Xie, attended Mar 2025: My friends and I had an incredibly fun time with Angela and John! They’re very chill and a pleasure to chat with, which makes for a really enjoyable hangout activity for friends. They also make it very beginner friendly for peace of mind and a stress-free experience. Their flexibility allows you to let your creativity run wild, as you can make essentially anything your brain can muster up. On top of everything, they had all the tools, ingredients, and necessities set up so that we didn’t have to worry about anything. Thanks so much!
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Co, attended Feb 2025: It was a fun experience for the whole family! Would highly recommend and can't wait to sign up for another class! The teachers were super helpful and encouraging! Thank you!
  • 4/5 from Natalie Zelman, attended Feb 2025: The instructors John and Angela were very well perpared to present the class.
  • 5/5 from Seth Rojello Fernández, attended Sep 2024: I scheduled a private class for a friend's birthday, and it turned out to be one of the best gifts I've ever given. The class was led by Angela and John, who brought all the materials, including bowls, scales, and other essentials, making it incredibly convenient. They gave us the option to either measure the ingredients ourselves or have them bring everything pre-measured, which was a nice touch. During the class, we got to create whales, turtles, flowers, and even an adorable cockatoo. After that, they encouraged us to get creative and make whatever we wanted. The variety of flavors and colorants they brought was incredible, and they even showed us how to mix colorants to create new shades and variations. They even brought pumpkin spice to get in the holiday spirit! Plus, the bao we made was so delicious! It was such a fun and educational experience, and my friend absolutely loved it!
  • 4/5 from Emilia Liu, attended Sep 2024: The instructor were all great and the instructions are very clear, however I was hoping that they had prepared an already rised steam bun for us to shape the Steam bun. Because it tasted it a bit awful... Other than that, it was great
  • 5/5 from Cynthia Yao, attended Aug 2024: Angela and John did a great job teaching our group of 7 to make a variety of buns! We loved that everything was pre-measured and ready to go. Super fun event!
  • 5/5 from Kirth Cucueco, attended Aug 2024: Materials were all prepared and so easy to go through class. The ingredients were all pre-measured and offered creative flexibility. The buns turned out so cute! Everyone at the company event had fun, kiddos and adults! Thank again!
  • 4/5 from Alex To, attended Jul 2024: The class was located at an independent coffee shop that was clean, spacious, and unique. I was surprised however to see that about 1/3 of the shop was partitioned off to accommodate this class. Nevertheless, given how the ingredients were pre-measured, the space was adequate. There were 2 teachers for this class but they seemed shy and perhaps a bit un-rehearsed in teaching a class as many of us were struggling to keep up with the instructor---perhaps if the main teacher were situated in the middle of the group---it would be easier for everyone to follow along. It was exciting to create a tasty bun---however, I could have learned that within the comfort of my kitchen. Overall, the class would significantly benefit from more tips and tricks on HOW to make the buns cuter as that was how I justified the price of this unique class. For your reference, the instructor's bun is on the bottom left in the attached photo.
  • 5/5 from Angela Kaminsky, attended Jun 2024: My daughter and I had a wonderful time. The class was well organized, with clear simple directions. Our steamed rose buns looked beautiful, and there was plenty of opportunity for creativity! I highly recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Jun Lu, attended Oct 2023: Very Responsible and patient. Would’ve been better if we communicated before hand to understand the arrangement
  • 5/5 from Keren, attended Sep 2023: Angela was very approachable and she brought all the materials to make these buns. At the end she even gave us a recipe to make rose buns! My friends and I had a fun afternoon!
  • 5/5 from Hsiao Mei, attended Apr 2023: Great teacher. Grandma had fun with the shaping and eating of dough. We made some prescibed turtles and other shapes as well.
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Bay Area Bun
Bay Area Bun

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Bay Area Bun began in 2023 by making the parents’ favorites, and since they were so well received, more and more steamed buns evolved, some savory and some mildly sweet, some with eyes and legs and some without!
Influenced by Japanese and Taiwanese designs and appetites, Bay Area Bun aims to share the joy and knowledge of making steamed buns with and for loved ones and seeing everyone’s personal touches to their own creations.
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2026-11-20 15:00:00
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