about
Our founders
Sandy and David bonded over a shared passion for food and the idea for a new category of fresh dumplings in the UK, with a wider range of textures and flavours available to cook with ease at home. Thus Love Sum was born, inspired by the dumpling and its historic evolution along the Silk Roads; the original fusion food that is interpreted and re-interpreted by every culture it reaches.
Sandy Tang
Sandy is a chef and recipe developer, who cooked her way to the MasterChef finals in 2020. Born in the former Portuguese colony of Macau, where she lived until age 13, Sandy grew up surrounded by a unique fusion of cultures.Β
Having spent half her life in Asia and half in the UK, she feels comfortable embracing both Eastern and Western ideas and techniques when working in the kitchen, producing innovative culinary concepts that are still grounded in tradition.Β
David Solomon
David first travelled to India, Nepal, China, and Southeast Asia in 1991, and over the next three decades, his work and love for the region have taken him back over 40 times. With family spread over the world, making Eurasian dumplings according to recipes passed down through 4 generations has become a regular family activity and a way of connecting β hence the desire to make fresh, homemade dumplings more accessible in the UK.
Made in London
Our recipes were first developed by our founder Sandy in her home kitchen. As the business grew and for us to maintain good quality, we moved into the current kitchen in Park Royal, West London back in 2021. All our dumplings are now produced by a team of dumpling experts who are chosen for their experience in food production and passion in producing good food.
Journey of how to cook dumplings
Sandyβs experience of cooking dumplings has led to the way we cook Love Sum e.g. steam & pan-fry. Every dumpling is unique. Some are more suited to pan-frying with a crispy finish, while others are just as delicious when steamed on their own. This is also why we love dumplings so much, the cooking method depends on your mood and what you are craving. Along with a dipping sauce of your choice, you can transform them into dishes that perfectly suit any occasion
Stay inspired
Great parties start with great food π₯
And dumplings are stepping in as the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
Golden, crispy, and made for sharing. No prep stress, just good food and good vibes.
Perfect for plates, platters, and βjust one moreβ.
#partyfood #dumplings
NYE rule: if it fits in a cocktail glass, itβs party food.
NYE hosting, but make it fun π₯π₯
#NYE #partyfood #dumplings
Merry Christmas from Love Sum Dumplings ππ₯
Thank you for sharing the love (and the dumplings) with us this year.
Look out for sum VERY exciting news early 2026...π€©
#MerryXmas #Dumplings #LoveSumDumplings
Itβs officially party season π
β¨So naturallyβ¦ we put our dumplings through a festive dip-off π
πΆοΈ Gochujang aioli β¨π₯ Spiced cranberry β¨π― Hot honey chilli crisp
The real question is, which dip are you backing? π₯
Let us know in the comments!
#dumplings #gochujang #aioli #hothoney
What a year itβs been π₯β¨
Weβre ending 2025 feeling incredibly grateful for the love, support, excitement and everyone whoβs backed Love Sum along the way. Thank you for being part of our journey π
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year π
2026 is already shaping up to be specialβ¦ with sumβthing very exciting coming π
Keep your eyes peeled 1st Jan π₯
#lovesumdumplings #lovesum #2025season
The kind of Christmas hosting that doesnβt keep you stuck in the kitchen.
Dumplings on, drinks poured, guests happy. ππ₯
#lovesum #hosting #dumplings #partyfood
Christmas film night sorted ππ₯
Steamy dumplings > stale popcorn. Every time.
#dumplings #christmasfilm #cosy #christmas #snack
Deck the hallsβ¦ and the table ππ₯
Dumplings, dips and all the festive feels with the ultimate Christmas centrepiece!
#dumplings #dumplingwreath #christmas #partyfood #hosting
A little festive, a little fancy, and ready in minutes.
Christmas hosting just got a whole lot easier. ππ₯
#dumplings #christmas #partyseason
Festive flavour incoming πβ¨
Our 15-minute cranberry jam (cranberries, sugar, orange juice + balsamic) is sweet, tangy and made for dumplings.
Dip it, dunk it, drench itβ¦ thank us later π₯π€€
#dumplings #cranberry #xmas
Festive hosting, but add Sum-thing different π₯β¨
Dumplings on the table = instant Christmas joy
#dumplings #Christmas #partyfood
π₯Which Dumpling Combo Are You?
Weβve matched up our favourite flavours with personalities.
From the bold and fiery π₯ to the calm and comforting π.
Hold down to stop the reel and see which one you land on π
Tag your friends and see who gets what combo!
#dumplings #lovesum #personalitytypes
A little festive fusion ππ₯
β¨Mulled wineβ¦ but make it dumplings. The ultimate cosy combo for the season π·
Want the recipe? Drop π· π₯ in the comments π
#christmas #mulledwine #cozy #partyfood #dumplings
Your Christmas hosting hackπ₯
Dumplings on the table = an instant crowd pleaser
Why not try something new for your party food this season? β¨
#dumplings #partyfood #christmas #easyrecipe
Tired of pigs in blankets? Try dumplings for a festive twist π₯
Easy to prep, fun to plate, guaranteed to get guests talking.
#dumplings #partyfood #christmasfood #hosting
The final Sip Sum, Dip Sum episode is here π₯£β¨
Weβre closing the series with a winter warmer: silky red cabbage soup topped with our Korean BBQ Beef Mandu.
Comforting, colourful, and the perfect way to wrap up the season ππ₯
Comment βRed Cabbageβ for the recipe!
#dumplings #redcabbage #winterwarmer #easyrecipe
Chicken & Kimchi Mandu, perfectly paired with a rich, creamy tahini sauce.
Quick to prepare, packed with nutrition, and irresistibly delicious! π€©
#dumplings #lovesumdumplings #easyrecipe #recipeidea
Warm noodles, juicy dumplings, creamy-zesty tahini.
Episode 4 of Sip Sum, Dip Sum is ALL about that cosy-fresh balance ππ₯
#dumplings #tahini #ricenoodles #easyrecipe
Cold outside, comfort inside βοΈ
This Katsu Curry Dumpling bowl brings steamy warmth, golden richness, and the kind of hug-in-a-bowl you crave all winter long π₯π
Made with our Chicken and Kimchi Mandu π₯°
#dumplings #lovesumdumplings #katsu
Episode 3 of Sip Sum, Dip Sum is serving pure comfort π²β¨
A brothy rice bowl layered with ginger, miso, sesame, steamed veg⦠and our prawn hargow crowned on top.
Finished with a hit of crispy chilli oil. Winter sorted π₯
#dumplings #broth #ricebowl #recipe