Join Baltimore Chef Shop’s hands-on class to craft and share a classic American Steakhouse Dinner. Perfect your steak cooking skills, prepare rich sides, and savor your meal in a lively kitchen setting.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required, suitable for adults comfortable standing and moving in a kitchen environment.
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History
Baltimore’s culinary history is shaped by its port city status, melding Chesapeake Bay seafood traditions with broader American flavors — the steakhouse tradition is a nod to hearty East Coast dining.
Conservation
Baltimore Chef Shop promotes sustainable food practices by using quality, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible and minimizing food waste during classes.
Baltimore Chef Shop
Join Baltimore Chef Shop’s hands-on class to craft and share a classic American Steakhouse Dinner. Perfect your steak cooking skills, prepare rich sides, and savor your meal in a lively kitchen setting.
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 on Time
The class starts promptly; arriving early allows you to settle in and get familiar with the kitchen setup.
Wear Close-Toed Shoes
For safety in the professional kitchen, bring or wear sturdy, close-toed shoes to protect against spills or dropped tools.
BYOB Policy
Guests may bring beer or wine but no spirits; water with citrus is provided to keep you refreshed during cooking.
Notify for Allergies
Inform the kitchen ahead of time about allergies; this class is collaborative and may not accommodate severe restrictions safely.
Closed-Toe Shoes
Protects your feet safely in the kitchen environment.
Apron
Provided by the shop but you may bring your own for extra comfort.
Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated during the active cooking session.
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Notebook and Pen
Useful for jotting down recipes and tips during class.