Cooking Class - The Art of Handmade Dumplings in Newton

Chef Melissa is a wonderful teacher and chef! My son (16) and I had a blast making the wontons and dumplings and talking with Chef Melissa! They were delicious! We can't wait to try to make them for ourselves and our friends and family. We recommend this course to anyone who likes dumplings!! Patty

This was a great class, and well exceeded my expectations! Chef Melissa set us at ease but also challenged us. She started by introducing herself and getting to know us a bit, which made me feel less intimidated about what would happen next. Then she led us through a number of different styles of wonton and dumpling formation, explaining each one clearly and encouraging us as we practiced doing them. So fun! Chef Melissa is an expert in what she does, but she knows how to present information and technique accessibly. The class was well thought out and organized, with different activities to keep the multi-hour class consistently engaging. But Chef Melissa also brought a lot of heart and warmth to the class, making it a nice bonding experience. I wondered how cooking in her home kitchen would be, but the space was clean, ordered and welcoming. I’m already looking forward to taking more classes with Chef Melissa!

Chef Melissa was amazing in every way! My fiancé and I did the class together and it was super relaxing and fun. She was an excellent teacher, but also super fun to chat with - and she kept making us laugh the entire time with her funny jokes. We are already talking about the next class we want to book with her - it was such a fun experience!!

Chef Melissa is amazing! If I could give her 10 stars, I would. She was a great host and made our ladies night so much more than just a cooking class. Chef Melissa welcomed us into her home, which is spotless by the way. She shared her story and took the time to learn about each of us. When we moved over to the kitchen, she taught us so many dumpling folding techniques. We had a blast trying different shapes and laughed throughout the whole process. And the food was delicious!! The wonton soup was perfect and chef Melissa even shared some of her special ingredients to spice it up. We made pan fried and steam pot stickers that were out of this world. I was so proud of the meal she helped us prepare! If you are looking for a unique and special night out you need to take a class with chef Melissa - you won’t be disappointed. I know that we will absolutely be taking another class with her! Thank you chef!

We were entertained, well fed, and we learned how to make a variety of different dumplings. A very good time and well worth the money.

It was a delightful evening - Melissa was a gracious and authentic host, making the night fun…and the dumplings were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend.

Melissa creates an amazing experience by sharing her love of food and a genuine desire to create real bonds with people. I highly recommend a cooking night with her, great food and great company!

Such an amazing evening! Wonderful food and conversation. Chef Melissa is incredibly welcoming and a great teacher.

Chef Melissa’s class was the perfect balance of fun and educating! We learned how to craft different styles of dumplings and wontons while having some great conversation!

Absolutely amazing class! We came in expecting your average run of the mill cooking class but Melissa made it into such an educational and special experience! Any class with her is guaranteed to teach you a lot about food and culture and have you laughing and smiling the whole time.

Cooking with Chef Melissa was so fun! We did a private event with my two adult children and their friends as a family Christmas present. Chef Melissa was good at explaining how to do things…I actually was able to fold good looking potstickers! But even better was her personality, she is a lovely caring person and made the entire night enjoyable.

Melissa is extremely talented and knowledgeable about her craft. Her passion shines through in the intimate setting at her home. She welcomed us with open arms and shared her inspiring story about her life and journey as a chef. It was inspiring and fun to share stories before diving into the hands on lesson. I’m not a cook and was intimidated upon arriving but she made it all easy and fun. We met another awesome couple and shared a lot of laughs. We will do this again.

We had a fun class with Chef Melissa! The food was great and we learned a lot!

Chef Melissa was wonderful and we had a fabulous time. She made everything fun and easy and made us feel very special. She was a pleasure to work with and brought such joy and enthusiasm to the class that every minute felt like a party. Simply the best!

This was an absolutely amazing experience! Chef Melissa is not only a phenomenal chef with an insane amount of experience but she is also wonderfully kind. Luckily for us, the other couple was a no show so we had a one on one lesson. She was so patient, encouraging and hilarious. Prior to the class she checked in and I have a ton of dietary restrictions. She was able to accommodate those and I'm so glad she did! I love that she grows her own herbs. She had us play some fun games and taught us a ton of useful skills. She also makes you feel at ease and her zest and positivity for life in general was contagious. We left incredibly full, with left overs and ear to ear grins. We will absolutely be back for other classes, buy classes with her as gifts and happily refer her to anyone we meet! Thank you for an amazing going away/birthday dinner for Bryan. We can't wait to learn more dishes with you in the future!

Our experience with Chef Melissa is a joy we will forever treasure. She is funny, personable, and a great instructor. We appreciate her welcoming us into her space and providing us with an unparalleled cooking experience. Our time together with the other couple was filled with joy, fun, and a love for learning. I surprised my boyfriend with this class because he loves cooking and is a major foodie. This was such a wonderful gift to him and myself as well! It brought us closer together in a super fun way. The meal came out super delicious and there was plenty left over to take home. Chef Melissa is clearly well versed in her craft as well as a wide variety of other cuisines. She gave us insight in the meal we were preparing and inquired on what foods we liked to cook in our everyday lives to provide us with helpful hints how to edify our meals. We will certainly be booking with her again. Well worth the investment in self and my relationship! I encourage anyone with the slightest curiosity to move forward and take this class! It is a one of a kind experience for sure.

The class was amazing, Chef Melissa was very informative, patient and funny, we were there with another couple which made the experience even better. The food was amazing! I would definitely recommend to friends and family and would return for another cooking class. Oh her home was beautiful and clean.

Excellent teaching method. She is delightful, highly skilled, went above and beyond to make the class fun while teaching amazing cooking techniques. I will go back for more lessons. Best experience I have had while in Boston.