moderate
3 hours
Light physical activity; participants should be comfortable standing and using knives for a few hours.
Master the art of butchery in Baltimore’s hands-on Butchery 101 class. Learn expert techniques, prepare a meal, and enjoy dining with fellow food lovers!
Ages 15+ • 3 hours
Dive into the art of butchery in this hands-on, three-hour class! Learn to expertly break down a whole chicken and de-bone a pork loin, mastering specialized techniques. Collaborate with fellow students to prepare a delicious meal, culminating in a satisfying sit-down dining experience. Perfect for culinary enthusiasts!
3 hours
Learn the fundamentals of butchery. You will start off focusing on how to truss and break down a whole chicken. Then we move on to de-bone a pork loin, French the bones, and cut pork chops. This class promises to teach you some very specialized techniques while ending in a delicious dish.
Menu-based classes are collaborative, with students sharing in the preparation of the menu. Class finishes with a sit-down meal.
How to Reschedule If you need to reschedule for any reason, please notify us either by phone at (443) 869-5121 or by email at kitchen@baltimorechefshop.com.
Non-Refund Policy Please note that, due to limited space, we have a strict no refunds policy. This includes any client cancellations due to COVID or any other illness. Unfortunately, COVID has become a part of daily life for everyone. We trust that all clients who book with us are aware of the potential that they may need to cancel their reservation due to their own illness or due to exposure to someone with COVID and have weighed that possibility prior to signing up for their non-refundable class.
Drinks We are a BYOB kitchen. Water with citrus is provided for all classes and you are welcome to bring an alternative beverage to enjoy with your meal. Please be advised that we are not able to allow spirits and hard liquor in the kitchen.
Kitchen Attire All equipment, ingredients, and aprons are provided by us. As a safety consideration, we ask that you wear close-toed shoes. It's advisable to pull back long hair and to avoid wearing dangling jewelry.
Age Restrictions Daytime classes are for ages 15+ and our classes after 6pm are for ages 18+. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Check out our Parent and Me classes for ages 8-17. For safety purposes, kids under the age of 8 are not permitted in the kitchens.
Allergies As our menu-based classes are collaborative, altering the recipe for a particular aversion or allergy means that the other clients are not able to enjoy the dish as it is meant to be prepared. Since this is meant to be a fun learning environment, we strongly suggest that you select a menu that accommodates your particular allergies.
Please be advised that, in the case of severe nut or gluten allergies, we are not a nut-free nor gluten-free kitchen and cross contamination from other classes cannot be safely avoided.
COVID Safety Baltimore Chef Shop adheres to all Baltimore City COVID mandates.
Guests may request to take their food home at the end of the class if they do not wish to dine indoors. We will have to-go containers for your convenience.
Dress in clothes that you don't mind getting a bit messy since this is a hands-on butchery class.
Arriving a few minutes early helps you get settled and maximizes your hands-on learning time.
Instructors encourage curiosity, so don’t hesitate to ask for tips or clarifications during the class.
You’ll work up a hunger breaking down meat and cooking, so be ready to enjoy the meal you create.
Baltimore’s culinary history reflects a rich tradition of seafood and butchery, supporting the city’s reputation as a regional food hub.
Baltimore Chef Shop emphasizes sustainable sourcing by working closely with local farms and responsible meat suppliers.
Protect your feet in the kitchen where knives and cutting tools are used.
Keep your clothes clean while working with meat and ingredients.
Stay hydrated during the hands-on, physical portion of the class.
Take notes on cutting techniques and cooking tips shared by instructors.