About Us

Our Story

Keeping The Tradition Of Bao Making Alive

Welcome to Take Five Bao Bun workshop, we believe making bao buns should not be just following traditional method with plain flour, it is about being creative adding character and making each buns your own. Our workshops are all about getting together, having a laugh, learning something new and enjoying delicious food that you have made with your own hands.

Learn the art of making bao buns at this fun cooking class in the heart of Edinburgh City centre

Our workshops are friendly and suitable for beginners aged 6 years old and above, our chef will guide you through every step, Whether you are joining us with family, friends, colleagues or a party group, we want you to feel welcome, have fun and create some wonderful memories along the way.

Chef May Ling

Take Five Founder

Our Mission

To share traditional bao-making skills through welcoming, hands-on experiences that inspire creativity, connection and a love for bao.

Our Vision

To inspire everyone to discover, appreciate and preserve the cherished tradition of Chinese bao making for generations to come.

Our Background

Where Our Bao-Making Journey Began

Take Five Bao Bun Workshop is located in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, just a few steps from the Futures Institute of the University of Edinburgh and close to The Meadows. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the art of making bao buns from Chef May Ling, who brings over 14 years of experience running an Asian restaurant.

Chef May Ling was invited to appear on ITV1 as part of MasterChef judge John Torode’s TV documentary series, and she has had the honour of cooking for His Majesty the King of Malaysia and the Royal Family at her restaurant. With her rich culinary background, she is passionate about sharing her bao bun-making expertise through this unique workshop in Edinburgh.

The workshop welcomes guests aged 6 to 80 in a fun, relaxed environment. You’ll learn every step of the process—from dough preparation and shaping to wrapping and steaming the buns. At the end of the session, you’ll take home a detailed recipe and some key ingredients so you can recreate the magic in your own kitchen.

Vegan and halal options are available, and the workshop is designed to be inclusive and accessible to all. Chef May Ling is fluent in English, Malay, Cantonese, and Mandarin, allowing her to share not only the techniques of bao bun making but also insights into Asian food culture.