Dumpling-Making Workshops

Cha Community Dumpling-Making Night Workshops began in 2019 - prior to us having our own space in downtown Waco, Texas. Our pop-up workshops were located throughout the Waco community hosted in organizations, including at the former Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce building and Startup Waco. We also hosted privately booked Dumpling Workshops for organizations and nonprofits in Waco looking to book a fun team building activity. 

Using the original recipe from our co-owner and CEO Devin Li's grandfather, we sought to walk out in our mission of bridging cultures and create community through delicious handcrafted Chinese dumplings!

We unfortunately had to pause all in-person workshops for 2 years from March 2020 to March 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In lieu of of the in-person workshops in Waco, we temporarily pivoted our workshops to at-home Dumpling Kits, frozen grab and go dumplings for at-home cooking, lunch and dinner service, and our Cha Community Dumpling Food Truck along with Virtual/Zoom-based Dumpling workshops.

We were extremely excited that we had the opportunity - once again! - to re-launch our in-person Dumpling-Making Workshops summer 2022. This time, in both Waco and Temple, Texas! Since 2022, we have continued Dumpling-Making Workshops for private groups and teams looking for a memorable team-building gathering/experience.

What should guests expect at our workshops?

During our Dumpling-Making Workshops, our team will teach you how to fold, cook, and eat our delicious handcrafted Chinese dumplings! You will leave with not only the technique of how to make our handcrafted Chinese dumplings, but also with the collective experience of learning this in community. Because of the nature of Chinese traditional dumpling recipes being flour-based, we do not provide gluten-free options. 

Last, but not least, all guests leave with Devin's grandfather's Dumpling Recipe so that you can continue making dumplings at-home with your family and friends. Of course, if you are short on time, you can always enjoy our freshly prepared pan-fried dumpling boxes at the Waco Downtown Farmer's Market and/or at our downtown Waco and Temple shops. 

We customize Private Dumpling-Making Workshops for team building events of all sizes. These events are booked by non-profits, schools, churches and other community organizations that are seeking to bridge cultures and create community through handcrafted Chinese dumplings - in-person or virtually! We offer full-scale and mini private Dumpling Workshops in person and virtually to teams and/or groups of all sizes - scheduled on-site or virtually with your organization. 

We will work with your group to schedule a time that works best for everyone. Please note, Private Dumpling Workshops are scheduled dependent on our team's availability! Location of in-person private workshops must have electric outlets, refrigeration, and sink access. Our Downtown Waco & Temple cafes, may also be available for in-person Dumpling-Making Workshop rental in the evenings, contingent of scheduling availability. 

Email us today at info@chacommunity to inquire about booking a potential private Dumpling Workshop for your team, group, and/or organization! We look forward to curating a memorable experience!