About
House of Yum Cha is a dumpling and Asian food wholesaler right here in Melbourne. We are dedicated on producing high quality hand made dumplings, baos and finger food for our clients. Our goal is to maintain the traditional art of dumpling making while innovating new flavours and designs for today's market.
So, what makes us different?
Apart from making the juiciest dumplings you've ever seen - Our people and production processes are second to none. Our focus is solely on the quality and taste of our dumplings. Intricate textures and designs can only be achieved by making these by hand. We also source our ingredients locally and believe in the power of employment for our chefs and their families. We proudly collaborate with other brands across Melbourne to bring their dumpling ideas to life - So, get in touch if you have one!
Where do I go from here?
We love meeting new people and restaurant owners. If you're keen to give us a go - we'll make sure to bring along a box of samples for you to try (on-us, of course!) Just drop us an email at hello@thehoyc.com or call Richard on 040 352 7854 to arrange a time. See you soon.
House of Yum Cha
The meaning behind
YUM CHA (pronounced yám chàh) - means 'drink tea' in Cantonese, has its origins in the ancient Chinese tradition of tea houses where travelers would stop for a rest and refreshment. These refreshments would often be dumplings or baos. Much akin to modern high tea in Western culture.
meet the
Founder
Richard
"While at University, I would work at a Japanese fast food restaurant and experiment with new recipes. With what little money I earned, I would endeavour to try to discover new restaurants and cuisines. Taking photos of each dish to analyse the ingredients."
I'm passionate about telling stories through food and photography. Each offering at House of Yum Cha is inspired by cultural traditions and personal experiences, creating an exquisite product that is both educational and delightful.
Through House of Yum Cha, I've had the opportunity to work with amazing chefs, understand their crafts and learn new recipes to bring unique dumplings, baos and even springrolls to life! I'm happy to see our products enjoyed by the masses while supporting local businesses at the same time. It's a win-win situation.
2020
The beginning
A few weeks after the stage 4 lockdowns were lifted, the idea came up during our regular Sunday Yum Cha session.
2021
The Hustle
We started experimenting with different flavours based on feedback we received from chefs and friends.
2022
The Learning
Through the valuable feedback received, we've refined our offering and started scaling production and frozen deliveries.
2023
The Process
Moved to a brand new facility in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne and continued to focus on production and quality.
2024
The Customers
Streamlining deliveries to both local and interstate clients. Expansion into retail offerings.
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Blog posts
What is Yum Cha (飲茶) ? A Delicious Dive into the World of Dim Sum (點心)
From Frozen to Five-Star – Here’s How We Help Venues Serve Restaurant-Quality Dumplings
