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Dim Sum Dating

Ping Pong, Central London

Sunday, 16 August 2020

Sun 16
AUG

Tickets

£25
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Our age guides are not set in stone. You are still welcome to book tickets if you are slightly outside the published age range.
Age
25-40
Home London Dim Sum Dating

Dim Sum Dating

Ping Pong, Central London

Sunday, 16 August 2020

Sun 16
AUG

Tickets

£25
?
Our age guides are not set in stone. You are still welcome to book tickets if you are slightly outside the published age range.
Age
25-40
This is a past event, please click here to see future events in London.

About the event

Introducing Dim Sum Dating - London's tastiest dating experience.

Original Dating have partnered with dim sum masters, Ping Pong to bring you this steamy new dating event. Think speed dating meets dim sum tasting.

You'll meet people for a succession of short introductions and a delicious dim sum course will be served after every few dates, in your own individual steaming basket.

You'll make your way round the room to ensure everyone gets to meet everyone else and you'll be served three courses of dim sum along the way. You won't leave hungry!

We have exclusive access to the private dinning room for this new dating experience.

This hot new Sunday afternoon event is perfect for foodies and those looking for a little something different.

After the event you'll have access to our unique online matching system to find out who you've matched with and to get back in touch. Book now!

Important information

On arrival to Ping Pong please make your way to the private dinning room where the host will meet you on arrival.

- Doors open 4:30pm
- Event starts 5.00pm
- Event finishes approximately 7pm
- Venue closes 10pm

It’s essential that you arrive before 4.55pm in order to take part. We might not be able to allow entry if you are late.

All dim sum is included in the ticket price and drinks are available to purchase from the bar. By default, dim sum will include meat and veggie options. Please email us with any specific dietary requirements.

Price: £25

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Where

Buzzing with the excitement of opera and theatre land, Ping Pong Covent Garden is located on Maiden Lane and is a short walk from both Covent Garden Station and Charing Cross Station. OriginalDating has exclusive access to the mezzanine level private dining room which is perfect for our Dim Sum Dating events.

Address  Ping Pong, 23-24 Maiden Lane, London, WC2E 7NA

Nearest station  Covent Garden

Tel  02071125174 – Please note this is not a booking line

PLEASE NOTE: Advance booking is essential and no tickets will be available to purchase on the door. Online booking is simple and very secure. Our payments are handled by Stripe, one of the world's largest payment processors using the highest grade security currently available.

Reviews

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William Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/07/2025
William Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/07/2025
John Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/07/2025
Roger Verified Attendee
  Well organised and a great deal of fun too!  
Posted: 11/07/2025
Jessica Verified Attendee
  It was great, but it would be nicer if there was more of an even break between conversations.  
Posted: 10/07/2025
Caroline Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/07/2025
Simon Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/07/2025
Jo Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/07/2025
Isabella Verified Attendee
  Met some great people  
Posted: 10/07/2025
Nick Verified Attendee
  Apart from the initial nerves it was great fun with a wonderful group of people  
Posted: 10/07/2025
Ivy Verified Attendee
  This was a great event 🥰  
Posted: 10/07/2025
Lisa Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/07/2025
Nikki Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/07/2025
Nima Verified Attendee
  Yes, the host was lovely  
Posted: 10/07/2025
Matthew Verified Attendee
  Host was great very welcoming.  
Posted: 10/07/2025
Lana Verified Attendee
  It was fun  
Posted: 10/07/2025
Rebecca Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/07/2025
Oliver Verified Attendee
  I thought it was really fun! 😁  
Posted: 10/07/2025
Mahesh Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/07/2025
Daniel Verified Attendee
  Would be nice to have these events in Peterborough as Cambridge is hard to get back as direct trains don’t run late enough.  
Posted: 09/07/2025

Original Dating reply

Thanks Daniel. It's an area we're looking at currently. Watch this space.

Karina Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/07/2025
Veena Verified Attendee
  good set up and people  
Posted: 09/07/2025

Original Dating reply

Thank you Veena!

David Verified Attendee
  Organiser was very friendly and the event was well managed. Very pleasant evening.  
Posted: 09/07/2025

Original Dating reply

That's lovely thanks David!

James Verified Attendee
  Would it be possible to arrange the profiles of the attendees in their seat order, and thus the order in which one spoke to them, just in case one isn't good with names, thank you  
Posted: 09/07/2025
Siddhant Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/07/2025
Joseph Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/07/2025
Mena Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/07/2025
Claire Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/07/2025
Marc Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/07/2025
Reyner Verified Attendee
  Nice dating  
Posted: 05/07/2025
Aneesa Verified Attendee
  Fun, nice mix of people. Good location. Great dim sum!  
Posted: 20/01/2020

Original Dating reply

Hey Aneesa, we're absolutely delighted you enjoyed Dim Sum Dating x

Nigel Verified Attendee
  It was a great opportunity to get to talk to many different people from all walks of life. The 4mins quickly flew by, 5mins would have been better.  
Posted: 20/01/2020

Original Dating reply

Hi Nigel, so pleased to read your 5* review of Dim Sum Speed Dating.

Usha Verified Attendee
  Good fun, lovely people  
Posted: 20/01/2020

Original Dating reply

Hey Usha, so pleased you had a good time x

Dev (Dave) Verified Attendee
  Great Venue and Event - Food plus dating is a win win! The host, Joseph, was fun and well organised. Had fun and enjoyed the food. Thanks Original Dating  
Posted: 20/01/2020

Original Dating reply

Hi Dev, so happy you enjoyed the format. These speed dating events are getting great feedback!

Bhavna Verified Attendee
  Excellent venue and location very well organized and friendly people and dim sum was yummy thank you Original Dating x  
Posted: 20/01/2020

Original Dating reply

Thanks so much, who doesn't love Dim Sum!

Kimberley Verified Attendee
  Well organised with a super friendly host. I had lots of fun meeting new people with the added bonus of dim sum!  
Posted: 19/01/2020

Original Dating reply

Hi Kimberley, so pleased you enjoyed our dating event. We'll pass on your feedback to the host for sure!

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HOW IT WORKS

The beauty of Speed Dating London lies in its no-nonsense approach. You take an equal number of single girls and guys, put them in a room and give them a few minutes to chat with every other member of the opposite sex.

When you get there

Original speed dating events in London normally begin at 7.30pm. You will need to register with our hosts and to begin with they will issue you with a score sheet. This will help you to keep track of the singles that you would like to meet again and perhaps go on a date with. After a short period of mingling, your host for the evening who will run through detailed instructions and give you your starting position if you are a guy or table for the event if you are a girl.

Meet & Mingle

A London speed dating event is split into two halves, each lasting around an hour, there will be an interval at half time of about 15 minutes for speed dating London. You will have between 4 and 5 minutes with each person, after which you need to tick a box on your score sheet - "yes, I would like to meet this person again" or "no. Thanks but no thanks". Or "friend" if you'd like to get to know them platonically. Make sure that you do this after each date to keep track. Afterwards there is an opportunity for everyone to meet and mingle informally - this is often where the real action begins, so make sure you don't disappear too quickly!

Complete your score sheet

After the event you simply tick who you liked on the Original Dating website and the site works about your matches automatically. If the dates you have ticked as a "yes" have reciprocated you have a match. You will be able to view the first names and message them via our site online without revealing your email address until you are ready to. You'll be having proper first dates in no time.