Global Bites: Hands-On Cooking with Chef Nancy at Appetizers in Baltimore

Appetizers in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, invites home cooks and curious diners to a three-hour, hands-on class led by Chef Nancy. In a compact teaching kitchen near the city’s harbor, you’ll learn to make spinach pies, spring rolls, Asian ribs, queso dip, wings, empanadas, samosas, and Korean bao buns — a rotating lineup of global snacks designed for sharing and show. The class suits cooks of all levels: the instructor breaks techniques into approachable steps, then has students practice at individual stations before assembling a communal tasting.

What makes this experience stand out is its focus on bold, portable flavors and party-ready recipes. Chef Nancy teaches pastry folding for Greek-style spinach pies, rice-paper rolling for crisp spring rolls, sticky-sweet glazing for Asian ribs, and the soft-steam method for bao buns. Small class size — up to ten people — keeps the pace personal; expect live demonstrations, guided hands-on practice, and plenty of tasting. Pierpoint also offers limited off-street parking that Chef can direct you to.

This class is a noteworthy part of Baltimore’s food scene because it mirrors the city’s immigrant-driven culinary personality: flavors from the Mediterranean, East and South Asia, and Latin America appear side by side. It’s a chance to take restaurant techniques home—pressing, seasoning, frying, and steaming—without the pressure of a professional kitchen. Students leave with recipes, plating tips, and the confidence to replicate shareable bites for gatherings.

Practical details: the session runs about three hours and accepts students 16 and older. Groups are small, so book early via the provided referral link. Expect to stand, do moderate prep, and handle hot pans; the class is welcoming for beginners but will also sharpen timing and flavor-balancing skills for more experienced cooks.

Bring comfortable, closed-toe shoes and wear clothes you don’t mind splattering; an apron can help. If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, note these when booking so the instructor can adapt components. This is a social class—arrive ready to work at a counter, trade techniques, and share the final spread.

Whether you’re a visitor looking for a hands-on meal experience in Baltimore or a local aiming to expand your party repertoire, Appetizers delivers a condensed culinary boot camp with an emphasis on global snacks, convivial tasting, and practical skills you’ll actually use. Reserve a spot, and leave with recipes, new techniques, and a sack of flavors to impress at your next gathering.

Sessions are hands-on but relaxed: expect guided pacing, small corrections, and open Q&A. Menus rotate and may change depending on seasonal ingredients and availability; check the booking page for the current lineup. The format is ideal for date nights, friend groups, or solo travelers who want to meet locals while mastering new recipes today.