Culinary Competition: Mystery Basket Team Clash in Boston

Learn to cook your favorite dumplings from scratch!

Ditch the white takeout boxes and streaming services for a fun night out making your favorite dumplings from scratch! Chef Gary is a Cape Cod native who has over 15 years of chef experience running four restaurants in the North End. He’s mastered his skills in several ethnic cuisines - including dim sum! In this social environment, conveniently located in downtown Boston, you’ll learn how to make all your favorite dim sum treats using traditional Chinese ingredients and utensils. Dumpling varieties include: 

• Dim Sum Style Dumplings filled with savory pork and tender veggies, either steamed or pan fried.

• Pot Stickers stuffed with your choice of mushrooms and chicken, shrimp, or pork and pan-fried.

• Jiaozi Dumplings, filled with chicken and vegetables. A specialty around Chinese New Year and considered very lucky!
  
  

 It’s impossible to eat all of these dumplings you’ve handcrafted and not have a great time. With friends, and Chef Gary, we guarantee your Selfup experience will have you smiling - and dim sum!

Learn to make your own pizza that rivals any pizzeria! Chef Peredina will start off this pizza making by guiding you through the process of making your own homemade extraordinary Pizza dough.

Our experienced chefs will teach your team how to create a pie that’s worthy of the most popular pizzerias in the city. Plus, everyone will take a hand in the process. This team building event requires everyone to work together – the outcome hinges on their ability to function as a cohesive team.

Alongside our celebrated adventure of making your own pizza, we're excited to introduce additional Italian culinary delights:

• Caesar Salad with Focaccia Croutons: Kickstart your culinary experience with our Caesar salad, boasting homemade focaccia croutons and anchovy paste dressing. Vegetarians can enjoy our house dressing alternative.
• Hand-Stretched Mozzarella Cheese for Pizza: Dive into the world of cheese-making, where you'll stretch mozzarella to perfection for your pizzas, elevating the experience from great to extraordinary.
• Demonstration on Dough: Witness the transformation of simple ingredients into versatile focaccia bread, a skill you'll treasure.
• Fruit Crostata for Dessert: End on a sweet note by crafting a fruit crostata. Work in groups of 4-6 to make pie dough and assemble your delightful dessert.

Now go put some pizzazz on your homemade pizza in your most loved city–Boston!