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Dim Sum Dating

Ping Pong, Central London

Sunday, 19 July 2020

Sun 19
JUL

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 July 2020

Sun 19
JUL

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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Isha Verified Attendee
  More people to speak to and the host was friendly and professional. A bit of a loud venue, but most are for a Friday. ☺️  
Posted: 30/11/2025
Kash Verified Attendee
Posted: 29/11/2025
Ricky Verified Attendee
Posted: 29/11/2025
Romeo Verified Attendee
Posted: 29/11/2025
Danny Verified Attendee
Posted: 29/11/2025
Heidi Verified Attendee
Posted: 29/11/2025
Chris Verified Attendee
  Location and venue. Plus , we’ll organised.  
Posted: 29/11/2025
Yunyun Verified Attendee
Posted: 29/11/2025
Lauren Verified Attendee
Posted: 29/11/2025
Mihai Madalin Verified Attendee
  It was fun, good admosfere and nice people to chat with.  
Posted: 29/11/2025
Andy Verified Attendee
  Being socially inept at group events, I was totally out my comfort zone here. Not being comfortable raising my voice in such a loud environment doesn't detract from the great idea behind the event. Ironically I was getting on really well with a Polish lady, let's call her "M" , but she wasn't listed as one of the ladies that attended.... just my luck. The room needs to be slightly bigger.  
Posted: 29/11/2025
Sara Verified Attendee
  Peter was a fantastic host, thank you  
Posted: 29/11/2025
Alex Verified Attendee
Posted: 29/11/2025
Matt Verified Attendee
Posted: 29/11/2025
Tracy Verified Attendee
  The host was fun and it was a good group of people  
Posted: 29/11/2025
Jon Verified Attendee
  Great fun and great way to meet people 😊👍  
Posted: 29/11/2025
Stephanie Verified Attendee
  Smaller than I thought it would be, lots of fun though.  
Posted: 29/11/2025
Keith Verified Attendee
  Great Hosts, great venue, great participants.  
Posted: 29/11/2025
Lisa Verified Attendee
Posted: 29/11/2025
Stephen Verified Attendee
Posted: 29/11/2025
Ryan Verified Attendee
  Was not expecting speed dating scenario at first but it turned out a good event in end despite low numbers.  
Posted: 29/11/2025
Gareth Verified Attendee
Posted: 29/11/2025
Richard Verified Attendee
Posted: 29/11/2025
Tareq Verified Attendee
Posted: 29/11/2025
Ade Verified Attendee
  Please I need to meet Gareth again.  
Posted: 29/11/2025
Davey Verified Attendee
  Very relaxed and welcoming, Peter was attentive and helpful. Great atmosphere!  
Posted: 29/11/2025
Ricky Verified Attendee
  It was good fun and great to meet so many people  
Posted: 29/11/2025
Ben Verified Attendee
  Really chilled and comfortable vibe.  
Posted: 28/11/2025
Michal Verified Attendee
Posted: 28/11/2025
Floriana Verified Attendee
Posted: 28/11/2025
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.