Menu
Login to your account

Home London Dim Sum Dating

Dim Sum Dating

Ping Pong, Central London

Sunday, 20 January 2019

Sun 20
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
Home London Dim Sum Dating

Dim Sum Dating

Ping Pong, Central London

Sunday, 20 January 2019

Sun 20
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
Slide Slide Slide
This is a past event, please click here to see future events in London.

About the event

***LAST FEW PLACES LEFT - BOOK NOW***

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 in gender balanced groups of around 4-6 people and a delicious dim sum course will be served with each group of people in your own individual steaming basket.

Groups will be rotated to ensure everyone gets to meet everyone else and you'll be served a different dim sum course with every group you meet. You won't leave hungry!

We have exclusive access to the private upstairs 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 upstairs 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

Back to top

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

Back to top
Kirsty Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/10/2026
Robert Verified Attendee
  Your organiser is talented, the venue was superb and everything was run well. But don’t make the most sensitive person there your benchmark for complaints. It dials back resilience.  
Posted: 02/10/2026
Natalie Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/10/2026
Anthony Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/10/2026
Lidia Verified Attendee
  Although the process was good and I tried to enjoy myself, the fact that the men seemed quite old put me off a bit. The event was meant for people between 30-45 but there were people over 50 there so it makes it difficult really. It was my second time trying this out so I will keep trying. Thank you very much.  
Posted: 02/10/2026
Alicia Verified Attendee
  The atmosphere was good. I wish they gave us the bartender downstairs so we didn’t need to keep going up. There were a ton more guys than girls, it would have been cool if it were more even but I know you can’t control that  
Posted: 02/10/2026
Andy Verified Attendee
  Well organised and friendly from everyone  
Posted: 02/10/2026
Miranda Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/10/2026
Mark Verified Attendee
  James was good although you should let him participate in an event so he knows how it works. I think a yes and a friend should be told about each other not just 2 yes's. I think there should be a bit of free time in-between for note taking. You can't make notes during its too short  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Gary Verified Attendee
  First time- new experience enjoyed it  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Alan Verified Attendee
  Had a great night and met some lovely woman. Was over an hour early finishing, spent the rest of the night in the Royal oak with the lovely Karen, we are friends now! X  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Christopher Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
Robert Verified Attendee
  Nice group of people and great venue . could only give 4 stars though because host was awful, and thats a polite description of him!!  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Rebecca Verified Attendee
  It was good however not enough men to match the women  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Iain Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
Mark Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
Debbie Verified Attendee
  Good venue. Nice people. Host... a bit different  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Danny Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
Ann-Marie Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
Anthony Verified Attendee
  Comfortable and spacious venue where every conversation could be heard and every date had privacy. Great hosting but having to stand outside for ages rather than being led in wasn't ideal.  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Max Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
Ben Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
Jules Verified Attendee
  A fun way of breaking the ice with strangers...convenient location with an upbeat facilitator  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Natalie Verified Attendee
  Thought the interval could have been longer also maybe 5-6 minutes rather than 4 as it’s so quick. Had a good evening, Nice venue and relaxed atmosphere 👍  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Carolyn Verified Attendee
  I really enjoyed meeting different people. Everyone was great to talk to  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Rufaro Verified Attendee
  People were very friendly and lovely but would have been good if there was a balance between the men and women.  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Christopher Verified Attendee
  Vegan & Vegetarian Speed Dating was good I felt that I aligned to some of the Women Morals Values Beliefs. It was good to attend a Vegan & Vegetarian Speed Dating Event when everyone is friendly and active listening which was great. Great Speed Dating had a enjoyable evening.  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Barnaby Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
Elena Verified Attendee
  Everything was good. But there weren’t 15 people as promised. A short break of 10-15 secondes between dates would be great.  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Jevgenij Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
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!

ORIGINAL DATING IN THE PRESS
Trustpilot

HOW IT WORKS

Arrive from about 7pm and grab a drink — our host will check you in and hand you a scorecard. Once everyone's settled, the host explains the format and the dating begins: four to five minutes per date, girls seated, guys rotating, with a 15-minute breather at half time to top up your glass and compare notes.

After each date you make a quick private note: yes, no, or friend. Nobody sees your choices on the night — that's the point. When the formal dates finish, the room opens up and everyone mingles; ask any of our hosts and they'll tell you this is where half the real chemistry happens, so don't dash for the Tube.

The next morning, enter your ticks on our site and our matching system compares them against everyone else's. Mutual yeses become matches, and you can message each other through the site — no phone numbers or emails shared until you choose to.


When you get there

Doors open around 30 minutes before the start time on your ticket — arriving early gives you time to grab a drink, find your feet and say hello to your host, who'll check you in and get you set up. Everything you need is provided on the night; just bring your ticket confirmation and your best conversation.

First time? You won't be the only one — most people at any London event are speed dating first-timers, and plenty arrive solo. Our hosts have run hundreds of these nights and their whole job is making sure nobody feels lost. By your second date you'll have forgotten your nerves entirely.

Meet & Mingle

Why Londoners book with Original Dating

Original Dating was founded in London in 2003 by Andrew — back when speed dating was brand new and he was, in his words, just a boy. Twenty-three years later we're the capital's longest-established speed dating company and one of the largest in the UK, running around 500 events a year nationwide.

What that experience buys you: professional hosts (many of them trained actors) who actually run the room rather than reading a script; venues we've vetted personally; gender-balanced events with sensible age bands; a matching system we built ourselves; and a rematch guarantee we've

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.

 

London Speed Dating in Numbers

We've been collecting match data at London events longer than dating apps have existed. From the last 12 months of Original Dating London events:

  • The average speed dating night produces multiple mutual "yes" matches, plus a healthy crop of friend matches — over 7000 mutual matches across London events in the past year. 
  • Saturday is London's biggest night for speed dating; Friday nights in Soho run it close.
  • Our busiest single night of the year? Valentine's — nearly 400 singles at one party this February
  • Attendance at in-person dating events has grown year on year as app fatigue bites — our London singles parties now regularly sell 150–350 tickets.
BOOK AN EVENT NOW

How about 10% off your next booking?

Join the waiting list

Interested? We'll keep you posted...

We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Please let us know if you agree to all of these cookies.
Yes, I agree