Whilst the downright deliciousness of dumplings means we may consider them an everyday dish, the intricacy and time that goes into preparing and sculpting each of these pockets of flavour means they also often act as a symbol of reunion for many Chinese households, as family members come together to prepare and eat them, especially at festival time.

The girls will take you through the steps for sculpting and cooking traditional dumplings, with an unlimited flow of Chinese tea to keep you feeling fresh and focused throughout the session. They'll demonstrate how to make the perfect pastry from scratch…