# How should large groups pace dim sum orders?

**Category:** Busy Times & Queue
**Verified:** 2026-05-21
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## Quick answer

Start with steaming baskets needing longer lead time, layer cheong fun midway, finish baked items.

## Detailed answer

Workshop steaming rewards patience — dumping every tick at once can crowd the bamboo queue.

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