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Dim Sum Dating

Ping Pong, Central London

Sunday, 20 September 2020

Sun 20
SEP

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
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Dim Sum Dating

Ping Pong, Central London

Sunday, 20 September 2020

Sun 20
SEP

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
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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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Kat Verified Attendee
  The host was easy going and fun, made everyone feel welcome. It was incredibly hot - no air-conditioning in the upstairs space where we were. Hence once star less. Some people didn't show up, but that's nothing that can be changed. I had hoped for more people, but it was alright.  
Posted: 14/08/2026
Alexander Verified Attendee
Posted: 14/08/2026
Ernest Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
Ela Verified Attendee
  Amazing experience , Chris was great as host! Defo I should try again 😍 great experience ha!  
Posted: 13/08/2026
James Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
Martin Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
Andy Verified Attendee
  Very well organised. Thanks to the organiser (I think she was called Eve)  
Posted: 13/08/2026
Dorota Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
Nicole Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
Far Verified Attendee
  It was good, simple and fun . It didn’t feel like long to chat but I guess that’s the nature of the game.  
Posted: 13/08/2026
Joanne Verified Attendee
  Not the ideal venue. Bit loud so I felt I was shouting and repeating myself all evening. Otherwise a fun night.  
Posted: 13/08/2026
simon Verified Attendee
  It was fine - but I'd consider finding a nicer place in MK. It's a bt downmarket.  
Posted: 13/08/2026
Gareth Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
Shona Verified Attendee
  Was great just a bit to loud, definitely would go again  
Posted: 13/08/2026
Claire Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
Donna Verified Attendee
  Chilled environment, mixture of people. Only 6 men so could have been more.  
Posted: 13/08/2026
Carl Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
John Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
DANIEL Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
Winnie Verified Attendee
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Tim Verified Attendee
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Ann Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
Jane Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
Ilona Verified Attendee
  I didn’t meet anyone I’d like to date again but it was nice to go out of my comfort zone and chat to people and I meet some nice ladies who I’d meet up with again . The host was lovely too  
Posted: 13/08/2026
Gary Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
Chris Verified Attendee
  Venue rather loud with so many people and should be accessible to all (stair-free access).  
Posted: 13/08/2026
Laura Verified Attendee
  Nice to meet new people  
Posted: 13/08/2026
Barnaby Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
John Verified Attendee
  Really fun meeting so many women in less than 2 hours. The organiser, Layla was excellent/ lovely. Everyone was really friendly and there was a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend it! Thanks.  
Posted: 13/08/2026
Colleen Verified Attendee
  Well organised and run. Thank you.  
Posted: 13/08/2026
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!

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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.

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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.
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