From dim sum to kuih, discover six Asian pastry classes in Singapore that are fun, hands-on, and full of flavour
Walk into any kopitiam or hawker centre in Singapore, and you’ll notice one thing: pastries and snacks are everywhere. From flaky egg tarts to fried dough fritters, from tang yuan in sweet ginger soup to colourful kuih lined up neatly on banana leaves, these aren’t just desserts. They’re comfort food, they’re culture, and they’re part of what makes living in Singapore so special.
But here’s the thing. How many of us have actually tried making them at home? It’s easy to buy a box of kuih from the market. It’s simple to order dim sum from your favourite Cantonese restaurant. But when you roll up your sleeves, knead the dough, fold the pastry, or stir that pot until the fragrance fills the room that’s when food becomes memory. That’s when you go from eating to creating.
That’s what our Hands-on Asian Pastry Baking Classes are about. Six unique sessions, each one designed to teach you something new, something nostalgic, and something you’ll want to bring back to your own kitchen table. All in a professional kitchen studio in Singapore, guided by chefs who know how to make learning fun.
Class 1: Dim Sum Favourites – From Egg Tarts to Radish Cake
Dim sum is more than food, it’s an experience. It’s family crowding around a round table, bamboo baskets stacked high, and the sound of clinking teacups. In this four-hour class, you’ll step into that world, not as a diner, but as a maker.
You’ll learn to craft three timeless favourites: flaky pastry egg tarts with that golden, slightly jiggly custard; siew mai dumplings packed with minced pork and shrimp; and steamed radish cake, soft yet savoury, the kind you slice into squares and pan-fry later at home if you like it crisp.
What makes this class special is not just the food, but the joy of learning techniques usually kept behind kitchen doors. You’ll see how simple ingredients transform into crowd-pleasers, and you’ll leave ready to impress at your next family dim sum feast.
Class 2: Asian Pastry Classics – Fried Chinese Dough Goodies
Some snacks just hit differently when paired with kopi or teh. This class focuses on those iconic fried pastries that make Singapore breakfasts so comforting. Imagine tearing apart a crispy you tiao and dipping it into hot soy milk. Or biting into a ham chim peng, fragrant with five-spice, crunchy on the outside, soft inside. And then, the spiral curry puff, flaky, golden, and packed with filling.
Over four hours, you’ll learn how to handle dough, shape it, fry it, and get that balance of crispy yet light. The class isn’t just about cooking. It’s about slowing down and realising why these old-school snacks never go out of style. And once you’ve made your own batch, you’ll never look at store-bought you tiao the same way again.
Class 3: Winter Solstice Festival – Tang Yuan and Dumplings
Every culture has traditions that centre around food, and for Chinese families, the Winter Solstice Festival is one of the most meaningful. Tang yuan, colourful glutinous rice balls filled with peanut or sesame paste, floating in ginger syrup, symbolise reunion and harmony. In this three-hour class, you’ll learn to shape, fill, and cook tang yuan, along with handmade jiao zhi dumplings, another festival staple.
Cooking together makes the celebration even more special. You’ll share laughter as your first tang yuan comes out slightly lopsided, and pride when the next ones look smooth and round. This class is about food, yes, but it’s also about tradition, storytelling, and keeping cultural practices alive in Singapore’s busy modern life.
Class 4: Asian Breakfast – Comfort to Start the Day
Breakfast sets the tone for the day, and in Asia, it’s never boring. In this class, you’ll explore three dishes that transform a simple morning into a feast: Chinese congee with chicken meatballs and century egg, homemade spam (yes, you’ll make your own instead of opening a tin), and fresh youtiao made from scratch.
The three-hour session shows you how comforting breakfast can be when it’s handmade. You’ll see the difference between store-bought spam and the one you craft yourself. You’ll taste the warmth of congee when you stir it patiently, the grains breaking down into silky smoothness. And you’ll smile when you pull hot, golden youtiao out of the fryer. This class doesn’t just teach recipes. It gives you back the joy of mornings.
Class 5: Asian Flaky Pastry – Layers of Delight
If you’ve ever bitten into a flaky pastry that shattered gently in your mouth, you’ll know the magic of layers. This four-hour class is dedicated to teaching you that magic. You’ll start with the dough itself, learning how to fold and roll until thin layers appear. Then comes the fun part: fillings. From sweet red bean paste to savoury chicken, from caramelised apple to winter melon, you’ll enclose them all in flaky pastry shells.
The class also gives you a chance to explore shaping techniques, temperature control, and timing. It’s not about rushing. It’s about patience, precision, and the reward of pulling trays of golden pastries from the oven. And when you bring them home, don’t be surprised if they disappear faster than you expect.
Class 6: Singapore Kuihs – Sweet, Colourful Traditions
No pastry journey in Singapore would be complete without kuih. These traditional cakes are as much about texture and colour as they are about flavour. In this four-hour class, you’ll get hands-on experience making four different kuihs: Ma Lai Gao, soft and fluffy; Kuih Kosui, bouncy and coated in coconut; Kuih Bingka, fragrant with tapioca; and Ang Ku Kueh, with its bright red skin and sweet filling.
Kuihs are more than snacks. They are memories of growing up, festive treats, and tokens of love often given to relatives and friends. Learning to make them is learning to connect with Singapore’s culinary heritage. And when you share them later with your family, you’ll carry that heritage forward in the most delicious way.
Why Join These Singapore Hands-on Classes?
Baking is more than following recipes. It’s about understanding culture, sharing stories, and creating food that brings people together. These six classes let you do all that in a fun, professional kitchen studio. You’ll laugh with fellow participants, learn from chefs who know their craft, and leave with pastries you’ll be proud to share.
Whether you’re a parent looking for a weekend activity, a foodie craving new skills, or simply someone curious about Asian pastries, these classes give you the perfect chance to explore, taste, and create.
Contact us today, and we’ll send you the latest Hands-On Asian Pastry Baking Class schedules by email. Don’t wait too long, spots fill up fast, and the kitchen is always more fun when it’s full.