Join Baltimore Chef Shop for a hands-on Italian risotto class, where you'll master creamy, seasonal dishes like Winter Vegetable and Mushroom Risotto. Perfect for food lovers seeking a collaborative cooking experience and a shared meal.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No special physical fitness required; suitable for all skill levels interested in culinary arts.
Wildlife
History
Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood has a rich industrial past linked to textile mills and evolved into a creative enclave supporting artists and makers, enhancing the local food culture.
Conservation
Baltimore Chef Shop emphasizes local, seasonal ingredients, supporting regional farmers and reducing environmental impact through mindful sourcing.
Baltimore Chef Shop
Join Baltimore Chef Shop for a hands-on Italian risotto class, where you'll master creamy, seasonal dishes like Winter Vegetable and Mushroom Risotto. Perfect for food lovers seeking a collaborative cooking experience and a shared meal.
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
Classes start promptly to ensure full participation, so plan to arrive a few minutes early.
Wear closed-toe shoes
For safety in the kitchen, closed-toe footwear is required during the class.
BYOB friendly
Bring your own bottle of wine or non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy with the sit-down meal.
Notify of allergies in advance
Due to the collaborative nature of the class, ingredient substitutions are limited; alert the staff before booking if you have serious allergies.
Closed-toe shoes
Required for kitchen safety during the hands-on class.
Notebook and pen
Helpful for jotting down recipe notes and cooking tips.
Bottle of wine or preferred beverage
Bring your own drink to enjoy with your meal, as spirits are not allowed.
Apron (optional)
Provided by the shop, but you may bring your own for comfort.