Dumplings Making Class
with Asians at Amazon
A Meaningful Event Focused on Team Building and Cultural Exchange
Date: June 24, 2025 – New York, NY
Vanessa’s Dumpling House was invited by Meaningful Experiences to host a special dumpling-making workshop with Asians at Amazon, Amazon’s New York City offices.
The event brought together Amazon employees from across departments for a hands-on cultural and culinary experience that celebrated tradition, craftsmanship, and flavor.
The interactive class was led by Vanessa Weng, founder and partner Neal Glaser. They shared the rich history of Chinese dumplings and demonstrated how to fold them into various traditional shapes. Dumplings are a cornerstone of northern Chinese cuisine, with a history dating back over 1,800 years. Traditionally enjoyed during the Lunar New Year, dumplings symbolize family, fortune, and prosperity. Today, they hold an even broader meaning. “It’s not just about food,” said Vanessa. “It’s about bringing people together, sharing culture, and making something with your hands that you’re proud of.”
Over time, Vanessa and her team have developed a range of signature dumpling flavors by blending traditional recipes with creative twists—all grounded in the belief that high-quality, natural ingredients are at the heart of every great dumpling.
The workshop was part of Amazon’s ongoing Culture & Wellness Initiative, designed to foster meaningful team-building experiences while celebrating diversity and community.
Participants enjoyed a tasting of Vanessa’s signature offerings, including classic pork and chive dumplings, dan dan noodles, red bean buns, and vegetarian options. Vanessa personally guided attendees through the entire dumpling-making process—from rolling out the dough and shaping wrappers to filling and folding each dumpling by hand. Everyone was encouraged to get creative, adding their own flair to the session.
The class wrapped up with a friendly team competition, where each group presented their dumplings for judging.
Winner took home a prize—capping off a fun, flavorful, and unforgettable day at Amazon.
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Participant Reviews Section
The dumpling-making class was met with enthusiastic feedback from attendees. Here’s what some of the Amazon team members had to say about the experience (all reviews shared anonymously from participants in the experience group):
“Great time overall learning about how to make dumplings and learning more about Vanessa's dumplings. Would attend again.”
" Vanessa's dumpling making was such a unique experience. Really enjoyed learning about how to fold it, the technique, and the background behind why she created Vanessa's Dumplings in the first place. Highly recommend "
"We had such a great time — thank you for creating a wonderful experience for us. It was the perfect way to get some good friends together to do something different. We loved hanging with you for a fun and delicious night!! "
