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Dim Sum Dating

Ping Pong, Central London

Sunday, 19 January 2020

Sun 19
JAN

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, 19 January 2020

Sun 19
JAN

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

Sorry, this event has sold out

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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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Dahlia Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/10/2025
naushad Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/10/2025
Ioram Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/10/2025
rose Verified Attendee
  the good way to socialize with new people  
Posted: 12/10/2025
Mona Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/10/2025
Jon-Paul Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/10/2025
Teresa Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/10/2025
Stephen Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/10/2025
Seán Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/10/2025
John Verified Attendee
  Another very good singles night ! Nice bar nice people thank you for creating these events very encouraging to have these opportunities Johnny  
Posted: 12/10/2025
Fotios Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/10/2025
Saad Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/10/2025
Alan Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/10/2025
Martyn Verified Attendee
  Person there organising was helpful and nice. Well Run. Feel more info could be provided on where to go when arrived but sorted out in the end. Varied and nice groups of people.  
Posted: 11/10/2025
Tara Verified Attendee
  Great .....  
Posted: 11/10/2025
Jamie Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/10/2025
Alex Verified Attendee
  The opportunity to meet many gay single men of my own age group in person outside of dating apps worked well.  
Posted: 11/10/2025
Alex Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/10/2025
Michael Verified Attendee
  great host  
Posted: 11/10/2025
Dmytro Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/10/2025
Jack Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/10/2025
Ralitsa Verified Attendee
  I am very happy about three things, namely: 1) This afternoon dating format allows for plenty of time afterwards to speak to the men of interest. I don't have to rush to take the last train home which is the case for evening dating events. 2) The men present were serious enough to attend on time and were all down-to-earth. There were no heavy drinkers. 3) A BIG THANK YOU to the organiser/representative for carrying the event for us even though some of the ladies turned us down by not attending. It was advantageous for us, the attending ladies, to have slightly longer mini dates and get a better idea of the man opposite. I will attend events organised by Original Dating again. :)  
Posted: 11/10/2025
Ademola Verified Attendee
  A social gathering with well minded people getting to know each other all at once. Once you good with people you will be fine  
Posted: 11/10/2025
Kaloyan Verified Attendee
  Probably needs a bit more publicity but an enjoyable event  
Posted: 11/10/2025
Mariana Verified Attendee
  Reasonably well organized event, very entertaining host, it's a shame some participants left, due to not enough counterparts.  
Posted: 11/10/2025
Peter Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/10/2025
Catherine Verified Attendee
  Good quiet venue, friendly people.  
Posted: 11/10/2025
John Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/10/2025
Marcus Verified Attendee
  Pretty well done all round…  
Posted: 11/10/2025
Monica Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/10/2025
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.