Fuel your teen’s passion for cooking this summer with a hands-on culinary camp in Baltimore. They’ll explore diverse American flavors while building essential kitchen skills and confidence.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–5 hours per day
Fitness Level
Participants should be able to stand comfortably for multiple hours and have good hand coordination.
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History
Baltimore has a rich culinary history tied to Chesapeake Bay seafood traditions and immigrant influences shaping its unique food culture.
Conservation
The camp emphasizes sustainable cooking practices, using locally sourced ingredients to support regional agriculture and reduce environmental impact.
Baltimore Chef Shop
Fuel your teen’s passion for cooking this summer with a hands-on culinary camp in Baltimore. They’ll explore diverse American flavors while building essential kitchen skills and confidence.
Baltimore Chef Shop is a Baltimore, Maryland culinary studio offering hands-on cooking classes, week-long teen camps, and ingredient kits for home preparation. The shop specializes in collaborative, skill-building experiences that range from 3-hour Parent and Me sessions to week-long Around the World teen camps. Classes include Parent and Me: Baking Basics, Parent and Me: Sushi, Parent and Me: Pies, Couples Cook: Sushi, Couples Cook: Regional Mexican Cuisine, Classic Italian Desserts, Hearty Seasonal Soups, Summer Party Desserts, and a Café Brunch ingredients kit. Students learn foundational techniques such as knife skills, pastry methods, and kitchen safety while preparing recipes like biscuits, scones, muffins, key lime pie, brown-butter peach upside-down cake, roasted butternut squash soup, coconut lentil soup, cannoli, tiramisu, and sushi. Pastry chefs lead focused dessert workshops and all equipment is provided for select classes like sushi. Many classes run approximately three hours; kits and some experiences may be shorter. Sessions culminate in sit-down meals or opportunities to take creations home, and participants are often invited to bring a favorite beverage. Programs accommodate young chefs aged 8–17 in Parent and Me formats and offer teen-focused summer camps exploring global cuisines. Baltimore Chef Shop emphasizes a safe, supportive learning environment appropriate for beginners through advanced home cooks. The shop’s mix of classes, camps, and kits makes it a practical choice for families, couples, and teens seeking immersive culinary education in Baltimore.
Reservations are available through the Baltimore Chef Shop website or by contacting the studio directly for class schedules and gift options.
Location
Baltimore, MD
Classes held in Baltimore, Maryland
Young Chefs
Ages 8–17
Parent-and-Me classes for kids and guardians
Class Lengths
1–3 hours
Hands-on sessions and ingredient kits vary
Experiences Offered
11 unique classes
Cooking classes, camps, and ingredient kits
See class schedules, check age requirements, and secure a spot in a hands-on workshop, teen camp, or ingredient kit experience.
Arrive prepared with closed-toe shoes
Closed-toe shoes protect feet in the kitchen and are required for safety during cooking sessions.
Hydrate often
Stay hydrated throughout the day as kitchen spaces can get warm, especially during intense cooking sessions.
Follow instructor kitchen safety rules
Pay attention to all knife and stove safety guidelines to avoid accidents and make the experience enjoyable.
Wear comfortable clothing
Light, breathable clothing is best for moving around the kitchen and handling food comfortably.
Closed-toe non-slip shoes
Protects feet and prevents slips in the kitchen environment.
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Comfortable, breathable clothing
Keeps campers cool and comfortable during cooking sessions.
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Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is important during active kitchen days.
Chef apron (optional)
Keeps clothing clean and adds to the cooking experience.