14/07/2025
China Week at Cadbury Hall 🇨🇳
This afternoon, Phoebe, one of our wonderful carers, shared her culture and culinary skills by leading a hands-on dim sum making session with residents!
Dressed in beautiful traditional costume, Phoebe brought fun, flavour, and cultural flair to the activity.
Our chef will be steaming the dim sum ready for a pre-supper taste test—we can’t wait!
A big thank you to Phoebe for such a vibrant and engaging contribution to China Week!
What is Dim Sum?
Dim sum (點心) refers to a variety of small, flavourful dishes traditionally served with tea in Chinese cuisine. The term “dim sum” translates roughly to “touch the heart,” reflecting the original idea of small portions meant to satisfy rather than fill.
Origins of Dim Sum:
Rooted in Southern China, particularly in Cantonese (Guangdong) culture, dim sum originated in the ancient tea houses along the Silk Road.
Travellers would stop for yum cha (飲茶) – meaning “drinking tea” – and over time, tea houses began offering light snacks to accompany the tea.
Dim sum grew into a culinary tradition in cities like Guangzhou (Canton) and Hong Kong, where it became a popular social experience, especially on weekends.
Typical Dim Sum Dishes Include:
Steamed dumplings (e.g. har gow – shrimp dumplings, siu mai – pork and prawn dumplings)
Buns (e.g. char siu bao – BBQ pork buns)
Spring rolls, turnip cakes, and rice noodle rolls
Sweet treats like custard tarts or sesame .
For more information please contact Audrene.abrigo@barchester.com
General Manager
