Pork Shumai
Delicate open-faced dumplings filled with seasoned pork, steamed in traditional bamboo baskets.
Beef filling available upon request.
The Experience
Discover the art of handmade dumplings.
Explore traditional folding techniques, delicious fillings, and three different cooking methods while preparing an irresistible selection of Asian-inspired favorites. From delicate steamed shumai to golden pan-fried dumplings and crab rangoons, this experience brings restaurant-quality flavors into your own hands.
Perfect for food lovers, passionate home cooks, friends, families, and intimate celebrations.
The Culinary Experience
What you'll create together.
Chicken, Shiitake & Chive Dumplings
Hand-folded dumplings filled with seasoned chicken, shiitake mushrooms, and fresh chives. Pan-fried and steamed to achieve tender wrappers with golden-seared surfaces.
Crab & Cream Cheese Rangoons
Golden wontons filled with creamy cheese and savory crab, served with homemade sweet chili sauce.
Cream cheese rangoons without crab available.
Vegetarian Dumpling Option
A flavorful combination of tofu, shiitake mushrooms, vegetables, and cabbage, wrapped and cooked using traditional dumpling techniques.
Vegetarian substitutions available upon request.
Beyond the Dumplings
Sides, sauces & a gift to take home.
Asian Smashed Cucumber Salad
Refreshing smashed cucumbers tossed with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili dressing.
Homemade Chili Crisp
Discover how to prepare a fragrant chili crisp infused with aromatic spices. Each guest receives a small mason jar of homemade chili crisp to take home.
Sweet Chili Sauce
A delicious balance of sweetness, acidity, and gentle heat. Prepared as a chef demonstration and served alongside the dumplings.
What Guests Will Experience
Intimate, interactive, and hands-on.
- 01
Hands-on dumpling folding and preparation
- 02
Three cooking methods: steaming, pan-frying, and air-frying
- 03
Exploring different fillings and folding styles
- 04
Preparing smashed cucumber salad
- 05
Chef demonstrations of chili crisp and sweet chili sauce
- 06
Enjoying the freshly prepared dishes together
- 07
Taking home a jar of homemade chili crisp
Meet the Chef
Alvaro Luna
Born in Lima and based in New York City, Alvaro Luna brings together two worlds that have shaped his life: art and food. A professional artist, chef instructor, and educator, he approaches cooking with the same creativity, curiosity, and visual sensibility that define his artistic practice.
Drawing inspiration from his Peruvian heritage, global culinary traditions, and years of teaching, Alvaro creates hands-on experiences that invite guests to explore new flavors, discover techniques, and enjoy the pleasure of cooking together.
For Alvaro, cooking goes beyond recipes. It’s an opportunity to experiment, connect, and create something memorable around the table.
Pricing & Group Details
An evening built
around your table.
$125
per person
All ingredients, equipment & instruction included
4 – 15 guests
- Duration
- Approximately 2 hours
- Group size
- 4 – 15 guests
- Location
- Your space in NYC
- Format
- Private group bookings
- Skill level
- Home cooks & food enthusiasts
- Dietary
- Vegetarian & alternative proteins with advance notice
BOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
This is a booking inquiry — Chef Alvaro will confirm your reservation personally.