Thai Dumplings: Prawns & Chicken, Cooked 4 Ways (4.5 hrs)

"My 2nd class. Love the authenticity of Rany's recipes and her phenomenal way of teaching" - Sharona D -
• Why Join: Signature class - delivered 100+ dumpling classes since 2017 ✌️ / Rany's exclusive creation / Halal
• Protein: Chicken & Prawn (lamb or beef dumpling served for those with shellfish allergy)
• Can't Accomodate: Vegetarian & vegan, gluten intolerant
• Ideal For: Family & friends bonding, Private party, Home entertainment, Team building, Date night
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- Essential ingredients (required for all customers' consumption): Chicken, prawn, fish sauce, wheat (dumpling wrappers, which also contain soybean oil)

Part 1. Preparation*
- Thai chicken filling
- Thai prawn filling
- Vietnamese dipping sauce: nuoc cham
- Thai salsa

Part 2. Making dumplings
- Setting up the station
- Folding techniques: do & don't
- Freezing & storage

Part 3. Cooking & serving dumplings
- Steamed dumplings with nuoc cham
- Thai curry dumpling soup
- Boiled dumplings with Thai salsa
- Potsticker dumplings

*Using store-bought dumpling wrappers: We don't make wrappers in class.
- To save you a significant amount of time, your sanity (and ours too), and a tremendous amount of effort.
- Unless you're a super experienced pasta-making master, store-bought wrappers deliver a superior taste when cooked.

1. All sales are final. No refunds.

2. Date changes are free more than 28 days before class. 28–7 days before: R250 per person. Under 7 days, up to 72 hours before: R350 per person. 72–48 hours before: 50% of the fee is forfeited. Under 48 hours: 100% forfeited. Hours count back from the class start time. Choose your new date within 1 month, or the credit expires.

3. Can't make it? Send someone in your place, at no cost.

4. Check the class menu before booking, especially for groups. No cancellations or date changes due to dietary restrictions. Full details: Cooking Class T&Cs →

FAQs

About 4 hours, in three parts: a welcome drink and potstickers on arrival, 2 hours of prep and learning (no drinking yet), then 1.5 hours to cook and eat together. We cook as one team. Watch, take notes or get stuck in, it's up to you.

Waterfall Estate, Midrand. 5 minutes from Mall of Africa, 30 minutes from Johannesburg, Pretoria and the airport.

No, we cook together as a team: half demo, half hands-on. You learn from Rany, our founder and a seasoned food educator with 10+ years of experience, from questions and from each other, cover 3–4 recipes, and taste the dish done right, your reference for cooking at home.

Our halal classes use halal-certified meat, with no pork and no alcohol in the cooking. We're not halal-certified, and other guests may have wine with the meal. Non-Muslim guests are welcome too: same authentic recipes. Read the full answer →

Nothing but a healthy appetite and a good sense of humour. We prepare everything.

4 days before, we WhatsApp you directions and your gate access code.

We cook on solar.

Yes, bring your own. ½ bottle of wine (1 bottle per couple) or 2 beers per person. We keep the first 2 hours, prep and learning, alcohol-free. Sharp knives, clear heads.

10 years old. Our classes are for anyone who truly wants to learn how to cook, whatever their age. If a young guest can stay focused for around 4 hours and cook alongside adults, they're welcome. We use fire and knives, so guests aged 10–17 must attend with a paying adult. Same class, same menu, same price.

All sales are final. Change your date for free more than 28 days before; fees apply after that. Or send someone in your place at no cost, any time. Full details: Cooking Class T&Cs →

Classes run only at our studio, where the kitchen and team are set up for it. But we can bring private dining to your home: from R1,000 per person (incl. VAT), based on 10 guests. Talk to us → for details.

Yes, from 8 guests. Your own class, your own date, just your group.

Smaller group (min 6 people)?

  • Keep it private: pay the min session fee. See the 6-guest examples in our sample quotes.
  • Join a public class: book seats in any class on our calendar. Or request your chosen class on your chosen date, with at least 6 weeks' notice. We fill the remaining seats.

Book a private class →   Plan team building →

As a general rule, not our regular classes. This avoids conflicts of interest and protects our recipes, which have been copied and sold without our permission before. Now and then we run classes open to everyone, so talk to us first. Chefs and food businesses can also book our consulting or chef training.

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Customer Reviews

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Zee Martinho
Well worth using my leave to attend this class.

Unbelievable second class with Rany! Learned so much: prawn mincing (never thought I could do this!), mastered 2 divine fillings, dumpling making and proper storage, transformed frozen dumplings into show-stopping dishes, and discovered the magic of Thai salsa...! Easy, practical, and worth taking a leave to attend this class ❤️

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Julia S.
Truly Special

Had the most wonderful experience with Rany - a wonderful Thai Dumplings 🥟 course . Everything was spectacularly presented and staff all amazing. A truly special occasion and would highly recommend her courses and products !!!

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A.M. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Very hands on with great demonstrations.

Excellent course, incredibly knowledgeable teacher who is passionate about the topic. Course is open to everyone including those new to Asian cuisine. Fun workshop and very hands on with great demonstrations.

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Chloe Lewis
I had such fun.

I had such fun. Really enjoyed the Thai Dumplings class. Cooked for my family last night. Everyone loved it. You will definitely see me again in your classes😄

Hi Chloe, When you told me you find this class 'enriching and deeply enlightening', you just made my day. That's what we aim for. Thank you for your kind feedback and hope to see you again in another class!

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Geraldine Ramiah
Absolutely loved the class

Thank you Rany. Absolutely loved the Thai dumpling class that i attended with my friend Pre on 12 Feb 2022. Your knowledge on Asian cooking is what i will value most. Loved the extra goodies that i bought and will definitely recommend to others.

Thank you Geraldine. Hope to meet you again in the near future.

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Tauhierah (Centurion, ZA)
Dietary Restriction: Halal
Thai dumplings

Love the course

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Duncan (Sasolburg, ZA)
Dietary Restriction: Eat all
Stunning!

The dumpling course is a must for anyone who wants to know how to cook these little gems properly - the small hacks that make all the difference between decent and delectable! Rany and her team are superb, and it's not just learning to prepare and cook the dumplings that makes it so worthwhile, it's also the knowledge she imparts about fish sauce, tasting different sauces and dips and pickles to understand the cuisine better that makes it essential for anyone wanting to impress family and friends. I would highly recommend it!

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Natalie C.
Nothing short of spectacular!

If you’re on the lookout for a fun, delicious, and memorable night out, this is it! With unforgettable dishes, a charismatic (but witty) instructor, and a chance to meet fantastic people, it was a joyful blend of cooking and connection. If you’re itching to level up your culinary skills while having an absolute blast, sign up!

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Graham Minnaar
Absolutely FAB

Thank you so much for the wonderful evening last night. We absolutely loved it. We look forward to many more cooking classes. Lots of love. Team Outside.

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Claire Cristensen
We will be back!

We loved your infectious enthusiasm and you opened up a world of delicious flavors and condiments. Thank you Rany!

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Belinda Ross
Brilliant

A professional and educational cooking class where we learnt alot, not just following a recipe. Food delicious and I look forward to another of Umami classes soon!

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Henuti Daji
Valentines Day Treat

A great way to spend Valentine's Day with my partner and learnt a new skill at the same time. Rany and her team are really knowledgeable and patient in teaching the skills of making dumplings to all the guests regardless of their cooking ability. She made it a special day and included everyone in the preparation and cooking process.

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Hema Gokal (Johannesburg, ZA)
This class is for everyone!

Divine dumplings! What a blast we had at the Thai Dumpling class! Rany is an absolute delight - sharing her expert knowledge on how to create the perfect dumpling and how small changes in the ingredients can make an impressive change in flavour. Whether you're a pro in the kitchen or the kind that takes 20 minutes to cook 2 minute noodles, this class is for everyone!

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S.D. (Johannesburg, ZA)
I love the authenticity of Rany's recipes.

This was my second class and I just loved it! I love the authenticity of Rany’s recipes and her phenomenal way of teaching. I really and truly have learnt so much and these are recipes I will use always. Can’t wait to book more classes!

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A.M. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Awesome food, lovely people!

It was very lovely everyone was so friendly

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S.D. (Johannesburg, ZA)
I love the authenticity of Rany's recipes.

This was my second class and I just loved it! I love the authenticity of Rany’s recipes and her phenomenal way of teaching. I really and truly have learnt so much and these are recipes I will use always. Can’t wait to book more classes!

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R.K. (Johannesburg, ZA)
The Thai Dumpling class was amazing.

The Thai Dumpling class was amazing. Enjoyed making dumplings and learning different cooking techniques. Rany has an amazing sense of humour - the class was so much of fun . Looking forward to attending another class soon.

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Z.P. (Johannesburg, ZA)
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Zaheera Bhabha (Johannesburg, ZA)
This was an awesome experience!!

This was an awesome experience!!!! Highly recommend it for anyone wanting a taste sensation and to awaken your tastebuds...Lovely morning spent with lovely people...

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Natasja Nel
What a wonderful experience!

What a wonderful experience! Thank you Rany Jo

Thank you Natasja! Hope you feel confident to make delicious thai dumplings at home!

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Nikki Coventry
Absolute Incredible experience!

What an absolute incredible experience! We definately going to do some more of her classes. And now finally we know what a real dumpling should taste like, and oh WOW 🥟🥟🥟

Hi Nikki. Thank you for choosing us to celebrate your special day with your partner. Now you know all How's and tricks: hope you ever run out of dumplings in your life.