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Chef Nancy, also known as the Adobo Queen, grew up in the Philippines as well as in the restaurant industry, and has been cooking since she was 10 years old. Her family has owned and operated a restaurant in Manila renowned for its authentic Filipino comfort food. Today, Chef Nancy can be found making televised appearances as well as hosting interactive culinary experiences that champion authentic Filipino fare.

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Chef Nancy invites you to the table for a traditional communal-style Filipino meal. A boodle fight, or kamayan, is a traditional Philippine feast where banana leaves are spread on the table, and food is arranged in an artful pattern. Guests are then invited to dig in using their hands only, although Chef Nancy will...

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REVIEWS

Chef Nancy's Overall Rating

4.9 / 5

Based on 70 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Nancy

Kasey

10/12/24

Amazing experience! Didn't know what to expect going in but was not disappointed. Chef Nancy was an amazing host and a great teacher. Food came out amazing. I graduated culinary school back in 2018 and I still left feeling like I learned a lot. High recommendations!

10/12/24

Julia

07/31/24

We had an amazing time! She's a great instructor and made everything fun! Definitely take this class!

07/31/24

Jervel

06/20/24

Chef Nancy is now a part of our family! She was so welcoming, warm, and friendly. Teaching us the meaning behind the style of Filipino cooking, which is so beautiful. This was more than just a cooking class, but an overall experience my date, and I will never forget. I look forward to visiting Chef Nancy again and with friends this time around! Amazing food, great experience, beautiful home, and all. Thank you again, Chef, for everything!

06/20/24

Matthew

02/02/23

Chef Nancy was so welcoming and very sweet! She made us feel like family and she walked us through how to cook chicken adobo and other dishes. The food was absolutely amazing and I look forward to more chicken adobo in the future! Thus was our first time doing something like this, and I would definitely do it again and chose another dish with chef Nancy! I highly recommend booking with her!

02/02/23

Alvin

01/22/23

Chef Nancy was very patient and personable. I would strongly recommend!

01/22/23

Chris

01/13/23

Chef Nancy was. AWESOME!!! My wife and I had a great time learning from her and came out of the class excited & confident about making our own sushi. Nancy actually gave good tips on what to look for when ordering sushi in a restaurant as well. She went above and beyond with what we expected from the class. She has a great sense of humor and loves to laugh with her guests. I will recommend her to anyone willing to learn to make sushi.

01/13/23

Mike

10/02/21

We had a great time with Nancy! She was an excellent host and provided a perfect experience for my wife and I. The food was great, we learned some new sauces and a couple of tricks on preparing rice. She had prepared our poached chicken beforehand but had another on the stove which she divided between us and the other couple to take home afterwards. Nancy truly went out of her way to provide an excellent afternoon in both food and conversation. Highest recommendation for us, we can wait to try another recipe with her.

10/02/21

JORDAN

09/24/21

Chef Nancy was AMAZING!!! Literally worth every penny. She took the time to explain every dish and process so well and even treated us to wine! Such a fun way to spend an evening. Definitely will be back. Best Adobe I’ve had hands down (and I’m Filipino haha)

09/24/21

Cynthia

08/09/21

Chef Nancy made us feel welcomed in her home and the cooking experience we had with her was amazing! She was very attentive to our needs and gave us good tips and feedback that we can incorporate into our own cooking at home. She had us taste test different ingredients as we cooked the food as opposed to tasting the final product. She shared with us her cultural culinary background and fun stories. I highly recommend taking one of Chef Nancy's cooking classes to not only gain culinary knowledge but to also have fun with cooking!

08/09/21

Phuong

01/13/21

Chef Nancy is an excellent host and entertainer. I thoroughly enjoyed the lessons she imparted on us and the welcoming atmosphere she created at her home. We ended up being a group of four and we each assisted in preparing one dish each. Chef Nancy explained each dish and encouraged us to taste various ingredient to understand the different flavor profiles. This a great environment for beginners and it isn’t intimidating at all for novice cooks.

01/13/21

Janie

01/05/21

It was so relaxing and comfortable to learn and talk about the food and the culture..getting to know nancy and her husband , felt like friends ! So cool the whole experience..really delicious food and now I need the recipes for all the recipes.definitely a great experience with tips and instructions on preparing and cooking a truly memorable way to celebrate my bday and New Year’s Eve!!! Thank you so much

01/05/21

sally

01/05/21

Our young adult children set up Chef Nancy for our anniversary dinner. Chef Nancy and her husband welcomed us with kindness into their home for the evening. As we entered we were immediately greeted with the wonderful aroma of spices. Chef Nancy taught us cooking techniques, and we were directly involved in preparation of all of the dishes we enjoyed that evening. Nancy and her husband also talked about the history of the Philippines and the art of cooking. We would highly recommend to anyone who wants good memories and extraordinary Filipino cuisine.

01/05/21

Lisa

01/01/21

The best cooking class I’ve attended! Nancy is a fabulous chef. The food was delicious! She was so kind and made us feel like part of the family. I loved how she educated us on the food origins and the Philippines while teaching us how to cook the meal. She even helped celebrate my friend’s birthday. I highly recommend her and would love to go back again.

01/01/21

Robert

12/14/20

Chef Nancy is so knowledgeable and compassionate about the art of cooking. She made me and my soul mate feel right at home. I was initially very anxious about not being able to apply the skills she so gracefully instructed but her demeanor, kindness and patience calmed me to the point of me feeling at home. I truly can’t give her any greater compliment than to say I honestly feel like family after this experience. She touched our hearts and souls by means of the culinary arts. Oh, and the food was so delicious! We definitely indulged in seconds. Undoubtedly, she is a true gem and Queen in her profession and we were blessed by being able to be in her presence. Thank you Nancy, I’m a happy birthday boy!

12/14/20

Raena

12/08/20

Wonderful experience!! Nancy and her husband provided a very warm, educational, and fun experience. I would absolutely recommend to anyone who wants good memories and full bellies!

12/08/20

Ashley

09/27/20

Dinner with Chef Nancy was very enjoyable. We tried a lot of new flavors that we had not tried before and she spent time talking about the Philippines and gave us background on typical Filipino flavors. Overall a great experience!

09/27/20

Kerwin

08/26/20

Awesome experience. Great idea for a date night .Very warming and hospitable. Chef and her husband was good in entertaining us and the food was amazing . Portion of food was great, we even have some food that we took home. Would recommend it to family and friends, actually I’m gonna book another class for my parents so they can have a great time with Chef Nancy , coz we did.

08/26/20

Nancy

08/26/20

Chef Nancy made our experience unforgettable! I booked her class as a surprise for a friend's birthday and she went all out with balloons, music, and decorations. She and her husband were so welcoming and made everyone feel like part of the family. Communication with Nancy was like messaging with a close friend. Her food was incredible and my friends couldn't stop talking about the special dessert she planned for the evening. Thank you Nancy for your hospitality and expertise!

08/26/20

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