Elevate your baking with Baltimore Chef Shop’s classic French dessert class. Master profiteroles, crème brûlée, and more in a hands-on, expert-led experience in Baltimore.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required, but expect to stand and move around the kitchen for most of the session.
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Baltimore Chef Shop
Elevate your baking with Baltimore Chef Shop’s classic French dessert class. Master profiteroles, crème brûlée, and more in a hands-on, expert-led experience in Baltimore.
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 Early to Prepare
Give yourself 10–15 minutes before class to settle in and set up your workspace for a smooth start.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
Opt for clothes that allow easy movement since the class involves several hands-on baking steps.
Notify of Allergies in Advance
Inform Baltimore Chef Shop of any dietary restrictions before booking to ensure the recipes accommodate your needs.
Bring a Container for Your Pastries
Although some packaging is provided, having your own container ensures your desserts travel safely home.
Apron
Protects your clothes from flour, sugar, and other baking ingredients.
Closed-toe Shoes
Ensures safety in the kitchen to protect feet from spills or dropped utensils.
Notebook and Pen
Helpful for jotting down recipes, tips, and tricks shared by the chefs.
Reusable Container
An easy way to take your baked goods home securely.